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Douglas Education Service District Director Position 1 at Large Choose 1

The 19 education service districts in Oregon were created by the Legislature to oversee and support the school districts in their area. They provide supplemental services such as special education and coordinate services shared among several school districts. They also certify teachers, maintain school property, and are empowered to create new school districts.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. ORS 334.090(5), 334.090(6).Term: 4 years

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Elaine T Lavington (N)

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What relevant skills and experience do you bring to this position?

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What functions of the ESD are most important to you?

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How can the ESD better serve the area’s school districts?

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Gina Marie Stewart (N)

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What relevant skills and experience do you bring to this position?

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What functions of the ESD are most important to you?

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How can the ESD better serve the area’s school districts?

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Richard Vander Velden (N)

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Town Where You Live Sutherlin
Your Experience/Qualifications Multiple degrees, varied fields - taught adult ed for years. Sat on numerous boards and committees (Partisan and non-partisan)
County Douglas
Term 4 yr

What relevant skills and experience do you bring to this position?

Teaching, planning, budgeting and seeing job get completed.

What functions of the ESD are most important to you?

Ensuring medically challenged or handicapped children do not fall through the cracks - everyone should get the ability to contribute to society.

How can the ESD better serve the area’s school districts?

Local ESD is one voice in many state wide - being an advocate for our children who will grow up with our local virtues and values.