Superintendent flags state Executive Order on instructional hours; staff preview STAR Facility and fall programs

Aug 10, 2026

Superintendent Matt Combe briefed the board on statewide questions about an Executive Order on instructional time, summarized financial and facilities updates, and noted the STAR Facility opening this fall and the success of summer academic programs.

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Superintendent Matt Combe told the board that a recent OPB article and state coverage have heightened questions about the Oregon State Board of Education’s role as the state implements a new Executive Order on instructional hours. Combe said local school leaders are seeking clearer guidance on authority, collaboration and the financial and operational impacts of the state’s new direction.

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