David Douglas School District Director Position 1 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: A candidate must be a registered voter and resident of district for at least 1 year preceding election. Candidates are elected districtwide.Term: 4 years
Biographical Information
Town Where You Live
Portland, OR
Your Experience/Qualifications
Healthcare Project Management, Attorney, David Douglas School Board
LWV Interview Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSYwWtQH_7U&list=PLTj47qOhpKn1bkC0-EMQwFFQXyIlKEEEP&index=19
County
Multnomah
Term Expires
6/30/2025
What skills and experience do you bring to school board service?
As a healthcare project manager, I worked with community organizations, business interests, and individuals to improve patient access to food, housing, and health care. As an attorney, I work with people to figure out every day legal issues and plan the best way forward. As a board member for David Douglas School District, I have been able to listen to the many voices in our district and support policies to make safe and welcoming spaces our students, teachers, and families.
What is your understanding of the District’s obligations to comply with federal and state education policies?
Our district strives to be aligned with federal and state education policies. David Douglas School District values student safety and legal rights. Our district works closely with the state and school board association leaders to meet the requirements of the law and protect student rights and quality of education.
How would you address the issues facing the District’s schools that you consider the most urgent?
The most urgent issues are budget deficit and school safety. The David Douglas School Board is tasked with approving the budget. In years with a budget deficit, it becomes even more critical to look closely at the actions taken to balance the budget, make choices about what our district will lose or change, and do our best to plan forward to avoid continued budget deficit. Schools need to feel safe throughout our district. By maintaining inclusive policies that stand for the rights of students and their families, our district helps keep schools a safe place for all.