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Long Creek School District Director Position 3 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: 4 years

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Marsie Watson (N)

Biographical Information

Town Where You Live Long Creek
Your Experience/Qualifications Retired teacher, 38 years in the field. 20years experience bargaining for teachers. 16 years representing teachers state wide.
County OR
Term 4 years
Term Expires 2028

What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?

I have experience with budgets, students, teachers and parents. I have spent my entire career advocating for schools and students.

What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?

I understand and support federal and state policies but I also support the individual districts local responsibilities.

How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?

The most urgent issue with ourdistrict