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Hermiston School District Director Position 4

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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    Shay Kennison-Beachy
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    Phillip Spicerkuhn
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Biographical Information

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

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

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

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Contact Phone 541-567-8301
Campaign Phone (public) 541-567-8301
Town Where You Live Hermiston
Your Experience/Qualifications Umatilla Morrow Head Start Board, 2016-present. City of Hermiston, City Councilor, 2020-2022. Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, 2016-2021. Stepping Stones Alliance, Board Member 2021-Present.
Facebook http://Phillip Spicerkuhn for Hermiston School Board
County Umatilla
Term 4 years.
Term Expires 2029
I am a practicing attorney. I have wide resume of community service and have served on many boards including Umatilla Morrow Head Start, Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, City Council of Hermiston, and Stepping Stones Alliance. I have two children currently enrolled in the Hermiston School District so I have first had experience with how the position of the School Board and administration effect the community. I work professionally in the area of Juvenile Law which helps give me a wide view of the issues effecting youth both within and outside the school system.
The district is required to follow state and federal education policies.
Some of most urgent issues facing the District's schools are employee hiring and retention. It is difficult for the district to find qualified teachers and substitutes. The District needs to make sure it has the appropriate policies in place to attract qualified teachers and to keep retain them. Another important issue facing the School District is adequate funding. With the current political shake ups regarding federal funding, the State of Oregon is going to have to pick up addition funding for the Schools. Adequate funding is and will continue to be a problem. The District must also work to make sure that all students receive the appropriate services in a timely and effective manner.
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