Board approves SIA grant and fills budget committee seats

The Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 board voted unanimously Dec. 9 to approve a Student Investment Account (SIA) grant and to appoint two members to the district’s budget committee while opening a third vacancy ahead of budget season.

The board approved the SIA grant following a request from Dr. Burke, who described the funds as supporting "important positions in the district." The motion passed on a 6–0 vote. The board also voted 6–0 to appoint two individuals to the budget committee and to declare a third seat open so recruitment can proceed before the next budget cycle.

The SIA grant was described at the meeting as targeted funding to support district positions; the transcript did not specify the dollar amount or the particular positions to which the funds will be assigned. The board member who moved the motion was identified as Dr. Burke; the transcript did not record a second or the full motion language. Both actions were recorded as passing 6–0.

Board staff said the budget appointments and the opened vacancy are preparatory steps for the upcoming budget season. The board’s consent agenda and two action items closed with the unanimous votes; no dissenting comments were recorded.