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Oakridge 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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Lisa Samuelson (N)

Biographical Information

Town Where You Live Oakridge Oregon
Your Experience/Qualifications Current School Board Member
County Lane
Term 4

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

I am a current Board Member

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

we set policies for the district

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

by making choices that are best for the district to help teacher retention, offers of CTE classes, and community involvement