Following a process that started this past April and sparked a wide range of opinions, the Philomath City Council finalized its decision Monday night on how to spend just over $160,000 in America Rescue Plan Act funds.
The Philomath School Board and the Philomath Education Association appear to be closing in on an agreement with a vote on teacher contracts to take place in the coming days.
The Philomath School Board will discuss and possibly take action on a bargaining agreement with the teachers’ union and members will listen to an update on Downing Research Forest, according to an agenda for a meeting set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the school district office.