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West Linn-Wilsonville School District Position 5

Special districts in Oregon are formed to govern specific resources. Examples are people’s utility districts, library districts, sewer districts, irrigation districts, ports and cemetery districts. Some districts get revenue only from taxes. Others, such as water districts, get revenue from ratepayers. Others may combine the two sources. Each district is governed by a board of directors which is responsible for the operation of the district and its financial accountability. ( https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/198.010 ) Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter and a resident of the district for 1 year. Employees of the district are not eligible unless employed as a substitute driver. ORS 332.016 and 332.018(2)Salary: A member of the governing body of a district may receive an amount not to exceed $50 for each day or portion thereof as compensation for services performed as a member of the governing body. Such compensation shall not be deemed lucrative. The governing body may provide for reimbursement of a member for actual and reasonable traveling and other expenses necessarily incurred by a member in performing official duties. [1971 c.403 §2; 1983 c.327 §2; 1983 c.740 §53a; 1989 c.517 §1; 1995 c.79 §74] In event of Vacancy: Except as otherwise provided by law, a vacancy in an elected office in the membership of the governing body of a district shall be filled by appointment by a majority of the remaining members of the governing body. If a majority of the membership of the governing body is vacant or if a majority cannot agree, the vacancies shall be filled promptly by the county court of the county in which the administrative office of the district is located. [ORS 198.320]

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  • David D Jones
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    Seiji T Shiratori
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    Kelly Sloop
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Even before COVID and the transition to online learning, school districts struggled with disparities in academic achievement. Educators fear even greater gaps upon their return to classrooms. What strategies will you consider to address these increased disparities?

COVID has shown us the importance of family support in facilitating students’ education. How will you build on this understanding to increase the role of parents in decision making and promote parental involvement in schools?

What is the impact of the pandemic on school budgets and spending priorities? How do you propose meeting these new challenges?

Los distritos escolares ya tenían dificultades con las disparidades en el desempeño académico, inclusive antes del COVID y de la transición al aprendizaje por internet. Los educadores temen que aparezcan vacíos aún mayores cuando el estudiantado vuelva a los salones de clase. ¿Qué estrategias considerará usted para enfrentar el aumento de estas dificultades?

El COVID nos ha mostrado la importancia del apoyo de las familias para facilitar la educación de los estudiantes. ¿Cómo utilizará este hecho para ampliar la función de los padres en la toma de decisiones y promover la participación de los padres de familia en las escuelas?

¿Cuál es el impacto de la pandemia en los presupuestos escolares y en las prioridades de gasto? ¿Qué propone usted para enfrentar estos nuevos desafíos?

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Campaign Phone (public) (503) 467-1231
Campaign Address 10881 SW Roland Court
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Web Site (leave blank if not applicable) http://shiratorifororegon.com
YouTube Video (leave blank if not applicable) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddt2oXAfwt0
Town Where You Live Wilsonville
Your Experience/Qualificatons Twenty-one years with the U.S. Department of State, representing our country on three continents and advising at two military commands. Current Policy Director at Oregon Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division. Previous career as a legislative aide and then lobbyist.
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ShiratoriForOregon/
County Clackamas
Term four years
I will listen to you for ideas. One idea relevant to West Linn-Wilsonville School District is to take a closer look at our vocational and technical high school. I want to be sure it is not just sidelining students who are not college bound in order to inflate the graduation numbers of our other two high schools. Done right, vocational and technical education can be the key to linking graduates to good jobs. Are we doing it right?
We have to take great care to be sure parental involvement does not mean parents have to bear more of the burden of educating kids while still maintaining their own jobs. Parental involvement comes easily for folks in certain socioeconomic groups. For others, it can be an added burden if we don't develop new approaches that help rather than hinder parents.
I'm sure personal protective equipment and redesigning use of space is costly. Our district should work to obtain state and federal assistance for these things if it is available.
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Campaign Phone (public) (503) 657-4641
Campaign Address 20565
Fernview Rd
West Linn, OR 97068
Web Site (leave blank if not applicable) http://www.kellysloop.com
Town Where You Live West Linn
Your Experience/Qualificatons Former PTA President, 4H Parent Volunteer, OHSET Parent Volunteer, Recreational Sports Parent Volunteer
Facebook http://kellyfororegon
County Clackamas
Term 4 year
Going back to school after the shutdown will be a challenge on many levels. There will be more than just an academic gap-emotionally, socially, developmentally, mentally, & even physically (lack of physical activity). Brown has promised extra funding that can be used this summer. My vision is to create "mini summer camps" that integrate learning while having fun, relearning social skills, including physical activity, and is educational such as learning about science while being outdoors. Summer reading programs paired with an art/science activity. The funding should also provide individualized tutors for those that need the extra one on one to help bridge the gap. Counselors should also be hired to help with mental health. For those students who chose to continue with online learning, my vision is to provide some programs or activities that will bridge them with their peers so they will feel connected. We may have to extend the calendar year.
It's my vision as a school board member to create a partnership with parents, teachers, and students with open communication and transparency. We need to have resources available to parents in both English and Spanish. Family support is essential in student success and my goal is a more inclusive approach in which parents can be a part of the decision making process and have the use of "opt out" for some curriculum that they feel may not be age appropriate. Parents can have access to the curriculum and choose to supplement at home. In regards to DEI, I propose a DEI advisory committee that is open to anyone who wants to share input or have a voice. One of my strengths is that I am a good listener, I welcome others' perspectives & value their input. Parents know their children the best. One of our children had sensory issues and we had to be advocates from the very beginning because a one size fits all approach to learning doesn't work for everyone. I will encourage parents involvement.
The pandemic affected the budget & spending priorities in that salaries and benefits remained unchanged. However, there were increased costs of purchasing the comprehensive distance learning programs (2 programs Fuel Ed and Florida Virtual) for the schools, the cost of training the teachers for CDL, & the cost of purchasing the chrome books for the students and Internet access. Lunches were still provided to the underserved students. There were additional spending priorities on PPE for staff, faculty, and students, cleaning supplies, and upgraded ventilation to meet the new standards. The school district lost revenue by not being able to rent out the facilities, not having sporting events, and not selling lunches. The school district saved money on bussing, utilities, and substitute teachers. The school district did receive some money from the Federal Government through the CARES ACT to help reimburse for the extra costs so the WLWV school district will be watching the budget.
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