St. Helens School District Budget Information
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE VACANCIES
The St. Helens School District No. 502 is seeking applicants for five (5) vacancies on the District Budget Committee. Each term has an initial three-year appointment. Due to pre-existing vacancies and midterm resignation of some position holders, not all vacancies have a full three-year term remaining. Position vacancies and their expiration are as follows:
| Position | Years of Appointment | Calendar Date Expiration | Budget Year Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full Term | 6/30/2028 | 2028-2029 |
| 2 | 2 Years Remaining | 6/30/2027 | 2027-2028 |
| 3 | Full Term | 6/30/2028 | 2028-2029 |
| 4 | 1 Year Remaining | 6/30/2026 | 2026-2027 |
| 5 | 1 Year Remaining | 6/30/2026 | 2026-2027 |
Each term requires the attendance of several evening meetings during the course of the year. Applications are available for pick up at St. Helens School District Office, 474 North 16th Street, St. Helens, Oregon or online at www.sthelens.k12.or.us and will be accepted until the close of business on January 30, 2026. In the case of multiple applicants, the Board will interview interested persons at the board meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
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Budget Committee Information
The St. Helens School District’s Budget Committee consists of five members appointed by the school board plus the five elected school board members. Terms for a budget committee position are three years. To be eligible for appointment the appointed member must reside in the district, be registered to vote in the district; and not be an officer, agent or employee of the district.
Current Budget Committee members and term expiration dates are:
| Member - Position | Expiration |
|---|---|
| Reed Hjort (School Board) | 6/30/29 |
| Melody Killens (School Board) | 6/30/27 |
| Christine Smith-Reed (School Board) | 6/30/29 |
| Rochelle Russell (School Board) | 6/30/29 |
| Kim Walker (School Board) | 6/30/27 |
| Vacant (Position 1) | 6/30/28 |
| Vacant (Position 2) | 6/30/27 |
| Vacant (Position 3) | 6/30/28 |
| Vacant (Position 4) | 6/30/26 |
| Vacant (Position 5) | 6/30/26 |