Hood River County School District Director Position 2 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
Town Where You Live
Hood River
Your Experience/Qualifications
I've been involved in HRCSD Board, Budget, Facilities, and Bond Campaigns for over 10-years now including 5 years on the Board. I consider myself well informed and experienced with the District budgets, revenue sources and expenditures, wide range of school programs for all kids. I've been a resident of Hood River for over 20-years, my kids attended and graduated from this district. I am proud of our community and our school district.
County
Hood River
Term
Four Years
Term Expires
June 2029
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
Over 10-years on HRCSD budget, financial, facilities committees and 5-years on school board. Over 20-years resident, kids attended and graduated HRCSD. NOTE!: I would welcome someone to run for my position in the future! But please inform yourself! I suggest attending at least a few Board meetings and the monthly public budget / finance meetings. Both of these are available via phone or on-line as well.
What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
We're committed to compliance with state and federal policies - we are frequently in the upper percentile of district compliance.
How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
The most urgent issue is our budget - as is for most if not all districts in Oregon. This is a long running problem in Oregon. Over 10-years ago the Oregon governor at that time developed the "Quality Education Model" (QEM) - which is nice but in NO year has the governor and legislators funded Oregon schools at the QEM level. Note that the QEM funding level would make us comparable to many other states - it is not a radically high level of funding.