Springfield Schools Need Our Vote.
Building a bridge, not burning one.
Springfield Public Schools have cut 60.7 positions in two years. Without new local revenue, cuts will continue. A five-year Local Option Levy on the November 2026 ballot can stabilize our schools, restore staffing, and protect every student.
The Crisis Is Real
Two years of cuts. A structural problem that won't fix itself.
Structural, Not Temporary
Springfield SD 19 cut 27 FTE mid-year in January 2026 and is eliminating an additional 33.7 FTE for 2026–27. Oregon's enrollment-based funding model is failing declining-enrollment districts like ours.
This isn't a one-time correction. Every year enrollment drops, revenue drops with it. Without new local revenue, the district will face the same choices again in 2027 — and again in 2028. The only durable solution is a voter-approved Local Option Levy that gives Springfield control of its own financial future.
The Springfield Bridge Plan is a community campaign to make that happen — starting with the November 4, 2026 General Election.
Read the Full Levy Proposal →How We Win This
Three parallel tracks. One goal.
Pass the Levy
A five-year $1.75/$1,000 AV Local Option Levy on the November 2026 ballot. Generates ~$8.5–9M/year for staffing, programs, and reserves.
Learn more →Document the Impact
A confidential staff survey quantifying morale, classroom conditions, and the real dollar cost of budget cuts. Data that can't be ignored.
Take the survey →Show the Evidence
A public data dashboard comparing Springfield to Lane County and Oregon peers — making the structural funding problem visible to voters and legislators.
Coming soon →The Path to November
Every milestone matters. The clock is running.
Board meeting — levy subcommittee request presented by Matthew Brandt.
Budget Committee delivers final levy rate and ballot language to Board.
Board adopts formal ballot referral resolution.
⚠️ Hard deadline — filing with Lane County Elections (61 days prior).
🗳️ ELECTION DAY
Simple majority wins.
Educators: Your Voice Matters
Help us document what's really happening in Springfield classrooms.
The Springfield Bridge Plan Staff Survey is a confidential, anonymous tool for Springfield SD 19 licensed and classified staff to document the real impact of budget cuts — on morale, classroom conditions, and student support. Results will be published publicly and presented to the Board.
The survey takes about 10 minutes. Your identity is never collected. Share the link with colleagues.
Take the SurveyScores will populate as survey responses come in.
About This Campaign
Who we are and why we're doing this.
The Springfield Bridge Plan is a community-driven initiative founded by Matthew Brandt, a Springfield resident and school board candidate. This campaign is not affiliated with Springfield Public Schools or any political organization. It is funded and operated independently by community members who believe Springfield's students deserve better than the current trajectory.
We are working in coordination with Community Alliance for Public Education and local union leadership to build the broadest possible coalition for the November 2026 levy.
Want to volunteer, contribute data expertise, or help with outreach? Get involved →