Budget Committee
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Phoenix Talent School District #4 to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, will be held at the Phoenix High School Library, 745 N. Rose Street, Phoenix, OR 97535 on May 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. with limited attendance capacity. Members of the public may watch the meeting live by joining via ZOOM using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81937607864?pwd=qbx27bJZQcbqvz4mkCRdhD1mC9eStI.1
Meeting ID – 819 3760 7864 Passcode: 617664
The agenda and budget documents for the Budget Committee meeting will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and can be accessed through our website: https://www.phoenix.k12.or.us/departments/business
Public Comment
The Phoenix Talent School District remains committed to the public comment process and will consider all public comments seriously.
The Phoenix Talent School District Budget Committee will accept written public comments by 5 p.m. May 11, 2026 or during the meeting when Public Comments are addressed via ZOOM.
Members of the public may submit written comments or testimony via email to: budgetcomments@phoenix.k12.or.us or by mail addressed to:
Phoenix Talent Schools, Attn: Budget Committee PO Box 698, Phoenix, OR 97535
● Clearly label the subject line as: “Public comment” or “Testimony” and include the topic. Example: “Public Comment: Assessment.”
● All written public comments will be posted to our website:
https://www.phoenix.k12.or.us/departments/business
● Public comments or testimony submitted the morning of the Budget Committee meeting or during the budget meeting will be posted to: https://www.phoenix.k12.or.us/departments/business within 48 business hours.
The Phoenix Talent School Board sincerely appreciates your input, and thanks you for your participation.
Publish April 22 and April 29, 2026
The Budget Committee consists of the Board of Directors, district staff and seven appointed members. Budget Committee members volunteer their time to attend budget committee meetings.
Budget Committee Members
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Committee Member - Year Term Ends |
Committee Member - Year Term Ends |
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Mark Vargas – Chair - 2026 |
Dawn Watson - 2027 |
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Nate Shinn – 2026 |
Diana Rasmussen - 2029 |
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Dwayne Robinson - 2027 |
Michael Campbell - 2029 |
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Mark Krause - 2027 |
Nancy Castillo-McKinnis - 2029 |
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Joe Charter - 2028 |
Richard Nagel - 2027 |
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Roland Kretschmann – 2028 |
Polly Farrimond – 2029 |
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David Sherman - 2028 |
Rebecca Weathers - 2027 |
Budget Committee Calendar Dates for the 2026-27 Budget
- Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:00 pm BC - Budget Message/Approve Budget
- Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 pm Board - Budget Hearing - Public Input /Adopt & Appropriate Budget
