Junction City School District Director Position 6 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
Contact Phone
541-520-9931
Town Where You Live
Junction City
Your Experience/Qualifications
I have 33 years of experience being an active volunteer with students & staff in all of our schools. I have 22 years of experience as a School Board Member, staff negotiations rep, and member on our visioning, equity and budget committees. I have also sat on the COSA/OSBA statewide equity committee. Professionally I provide supported employment services to transition students and adults with disabilities, and train other professionals in the field.
County
Lane
Term
4 years
Term Expires
2029
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
I bring experience, collaboration and vision during these challenging times. I truly care for every student in our district, as well as for the staff that teach and support them. I have been an active volunteer supporting students and staff in every school for 33 years. I have been on the School Board and a member of our bargaining team for 22 years as well as being an active member of our equity, visioning and budget committees. Professionally I provide supported employment services to students & adults with disabilities and I know that every student can achieve great things in their lives despite challenges when given the right supports, opportunities, inspiration and when people truly believe in them.
What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
The District is obligated to comply with long standing federal and state laws that guide the type and quality of our students' education. Each District also has an obligation to be dedicated to providing innovative educational strategies to assure that every student feels they belong in their school community and has access to the services, education and accommodations they need to be successful throughout school and into their future.
How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
Certainly in these times of budget uncertainties we will need to continue to be creative and nimble, while assuring our budget reflects our district's visioning goals. We need to continue to improve our curriculum to assure it is rigorous, relevant & engaging, includes CTE programs, and that attendance continues to increase. We need to assure a culture where every student feels they are safe, seen, heard, and they belong in our schools so they can learn to their full potential. We also need to engage community support and pass a bond measure to assure that we have safe, warm and dry schools for our students to be able to focus on their education.
Biographical Information
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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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