Linn-Benton-Lincoln Education Service District Director Zone 3 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
Biographical Information
Contact Phone
5419710456
Campaign Phone (public)
5419710456
Web Site (leave blank if not applicable)
http://thomsonforalbany.com
Town Where You Live
Albany
Your Experience/Qualifications
Current Boardmember LBL ESD. Current Albany City Councilor. Past Greater Albany School District
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http://Thomson For Albany
County
OR
Term
4 years
Term Expires
06/30/2029
What relevant skills and experience do you bring to this position?
I have served on the Linn-Benton-Lincoln Educational Service Board for one year. I have learned a tremendous amount about the role the ESD plays in Oregon's overall education system and would like to continue my efforts on behalf of all students particularly in the areas of early childhood and special education.
I also currently serve as an Albany City Councilor. In both of these positions I strive to work collaboratively with my colleagues while never forgetting to put students at the center of decision making.
What functions of the ESD are most important to you?
Early Childhood special intervention. Special education in general.
Working to meet the needs of our 12 component Kindergarten through 12th grade Districts.
How can the ESD better serve the area’s school districts?
Unlike our K-12 Districts, ESDs have the ability to be "entrepreneurial" in nature by selling specific services to Districts throughout Oregon and the NW region. This ability could provide even greater dividends to the entire organization.
In a time of cost-cutting budgets, it will be important the Board remain fixed on providing the most needed services to our component school districts.