Forest Grove 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
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
Contact Phone
5035019490
Town Where You Live
Forest Grove
Your Experience/Qualifications
Bachelor's of Political Science from Oregon State University. Member of the Committee for Community Engagement where I fostered community engagement between the government and citizens. I also have intern and volunteer experience with Save Ancient Studies Alliance where I helped educate people about ancient studies topics.
County
Washington
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
I will bring my communication experience on the Committee for Community Engagement to the school district. I've gained a deep understanding of the needs of citizens and government, and how we might bridge the gap between them. In college I got to see what happens when people from all walks of life learn to communicate effectively with each other. The district needs this kind of unity to succeed.
My educational background prepares me with the knowledge of government structures and the most effective ways of navigating the complexities of attaining funding. We are in a time where we need effective communication between the school district and our state/federal government to secure these funds and I have the knowledge and expertise to do it.
What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
The school district is a "body corporate" entity. We can set our own policies and collect our own revenues. We can sue and be sued as well. Failure to comply with state or federal law puts us at risk of being sued.
How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
A priority of mine is to ensure there are plenty of volunteer/internship opportunities for our students. Internship experience not only helps you with your career, it also gives students more opportunity to find out what job best fits their interests.
I will focus on finding new ways to improve how effective the school board is at communication. We are in a period of increased conflict between the interests of the federal government and that of local governments. There already have been cuts to funding with long term ramifications on the budget. As a board member I plan to use my skills and knowledge to find as many sources of funding as possible. Funding we can't get without building strong relationships with other organizations.
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.