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Oak Grove R-VI

How Oak Grove is funded, governed, and managing construction.

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What is shaping Oak Grove's budget?

Assessment changes created substantial uncertainty

The elected board oversees five schools, district finances, staffing, policy, and ongoing construction.

Leaders cited a $2.5 million operating impact

The February discussion concerned Jackson County assessment changes for 2023 and 2024.

About $854,000 in credits was discussed

Administrators said recoupment rules and timing were still being clarified.

Construction continued

The February update said the elementary connection was targeted for completion before school began in August.

Figures were presented as a changing financial outlook, not a final audited loss.

Where the district stands

Operating impact discussedverified
2.5 $ millions

Presented during the Jackson County tax-credit discussion.

Tax credits discussedverified
$854,000

Amount described during the financial outlook.

Major projects

Elementary connection project

Construction underway

The district finalized a contract and expected work to finish around the start of the 2026-27 school year.

Next: Confirm project completion and updated schedule
  1. Board received construction update

Funding

District construction program

Transcript does not state the full contract amount.

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Built from six readable official board-recording transcripts from February-August 2026.

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