Tillamook School District Director Position 1 Choose 1
There are 197 public school districts in Oregon, each governed by a board of education. School boards set goals, establish policies, oversee the performance of district schools, and negotiate contracts. The state Board of Education sets broader educational policies and standards that local schools are required to follow.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter and a resident of the district for at least 1 year. Employees of the district are not eligible unless employed as a substitute driver. ORS 332.016 and 332.018(2)Term: 2 years (incomplete term)
Biographical Information
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
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What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
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How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
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Biographical Information
Web Site (leave blank if not applicable)
http://https://www.amandafortsd9.org/home
Town Where You Live
Tillamook
Your Experience/Qualifications
Professional background in school based mental health, Bachelor's degree in Family Science, runs own business that supports youth with emotional regulation skills, volunteer experience as LEO Club advisor, Girl Scout assistant troop leader and camp director, experience as a professional nanny, preschool teacher, and other social work positions with children and families.
County
OR
Term
2 years
Term Expires
2027
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Family Science. I worked in mental and behavioral health for many years, including 4 years at a middle school in MT. I volunteered as the LEO Club advisor for 3 of those years. I temporarily attended Portland State University’s MSW program, planning to become a school social worker. I now run my own business where I have supported youth in building emotional regulation skills. I have held numerous leadership positions and am currently the lead of Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition. My education, professional and volunteer experience, and passion for supporting youth make me qualified to be on the TSD9 School Board.
What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
I understand the District is obligated to comply with standards set out by the Oregon School Board Association as well as our regional Educational Service District, both of which manage, support, and oversee school boards in Oregon.
How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
The priorities I plan to address in my District are accessible and equitable education for all students, safer schools-both the physical structures and in the culture of the school communities (addressing bullying in a consistent manner with accountability, restorative justice, and collaborative community building), strengthening trust between students, families, teachers, staff, administration, the district and our constituents through increased transparency, and retaining quality educators through fair compensation and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Biographical Information
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
Candidate has not yet responded.
How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
Candidate has not yet responded.