[{"_1":2,"_112":-5,"_113":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,88,100],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6607404,"mediaKeyId","2952899-af60d432a6e8119d38a1089d9fe5df4a","parentId",2952899,"title","Superintendent Flags $4.3M PERS Gap and Says Closure of Roseburg Virtual School Is Among Budget Decisions Under Consideration","audioSeconds",1053,"startMs",2998000,"endMs",4051000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2952899-af60d432a6e8119d38a1089d9fe5df4a&start=2998&end=4051","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2952899-af60d432a6e8119d38a1089d9fe5df4a/thumbnail_2998000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6607404/Oregon/Superintendent-Flags-43M-PERS-Gap-and-Says-Closure-of-Roseburg-Virtual-School-Is-Among-Budget-Decisions-Under-Consideration","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607404-b144ca79f8485e64ed04e8f8e3317ae6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770860296&Signature=DJAP9fnVCCGO6VFvUAO3mJMDy6GN-2w8prRwhk784c3A6K3zOAwycG3Ac0YOJwY4pPpDqlcjvZ31S~r3HSfKXYwFjwla3rU5FMbVAf~scF4HXrN9UkmA2AA8yAXsIsT4avoS0l1X~xw1zRGiRoVizbFPcBS2vA24o23eiMQX8rxA1em~v1m8nLdKbjRXz-P-dTKnP0A5oe24EHJHdFGfpXt57fYRYArbJIB59mpdlfC6uZO4pBKXFy8q~84NzZi9cSjxIUDlMv4X5DsdRuO1TIUvtMMTjLfancfMKBJ8F2Pw-yKbBcx4-DeqYXK7qHCQ4cSetTWaLr0gx1nDI77row__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Douglas County School District 4","date","2025-04-10T21:30:58.837Z","article","Roseburg Public Schools Superintendent Corden told the board that the district faces several million dollars in budget pressures and that staff reductions, reassignments and the use of reserves are being used to manage a shortfall.

Corden said the district is carrying a roughly $4,300,000 deficit driven by PERS liability and that combined funding shortfalls could put the district in the neighborhood of more than $6,000,000 in reductions needed next year. He said the district has implemented about $2,500,000 in personnel reassignments and plans to apply roughly $2,500,000 of reserves to cover next year’s shortfall while delaying certain internal transfers (for major maintenance, vehicle replacement and other internal projects) to blunt immediate impacts.

Corden said he is not proposing further staff layoffs at this time, but warned the board that the district will need to make additional reductions and that some decisions will affect programs and services. He specifically identified the planned closure of Roseburg Virtual School (ROVS) as one of the decisions that represents a budgetary adjustment under consideration and said details will be discussed in upcoming budget committee meetings.

A parent and Roseburg Virtual School supporter, Dylan Williams, addressed the board during public participation and described the proposed closure as abrupt and harmful to families who choose a hybrid learning model. Williams said parents and students value the hybrid model and warned the district it risks losing state funding when affected students enroll elsewhere if the program closes.

Corden said the district is awaiting the state budget and legislative action that will influence final local decisions, and he reiterated the district will present a budget proposal to the board at its upcoming budget committee meeting. He urged the community that, even amid constrained resources, the district will try to preserve staffing where possible and align cuts with the district’s strategic priorities.

No formal decisions to close programs were made at the meeting; the superintendent directed staff to bring budget proposals and options to the board for formal consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 9, 2025 Roseburg School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Corden told the Roseburg Public Schools Board the district faces a structural budget gap driven in part by PERS increases and uncertainty in state revenue and that the planned closure of Roseburg Virtual School is among potential reductions under consideration.","taxTitle","Douglas County SD 4, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",38600,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6607410,"Roseburg Board Selects Sodexo for Nutrition Services; One‑Year Contract With Renewal Option Approved",242,3021000,3263000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2952899-af60d432a6e8119d38a1089d9fe5df4a&start=3021&end=3263","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2952899-af60d432a6e8119d38a1089d9fe5df4a/thumbnail_3021000.jpg","/articles/6607410/Oregon/Roseburg-Board-Selects-Sodexo-for-Nutrition-Services-OneYear-Contract-With-Renewal-Option-Approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607410-ccf0c0c00a82366fe52874f73a823486/orig.mp4?Expires=1770860296&Signature=cKu5WgiW5FRCkzK5onyXlSAJtpabhIIrSxdSlTTL01I0V5SWNq9eWXoFDbTibTF5Um9n9GnU0jFajJjyfycIngAC0D-0nPMrufTp6gQp7ohQ-pS5UdbThfxDIoDmPw5EBzl~QRUMWbhadiWiF0UDwMjPjpwAoqe0qWNSEBtZYC91pnx02zxhZbbaL3FF8IC27SXN9JyDmRnYuRo2WjQg2OSfn-rQ1vlcqbMuc9p96lYy3vB-xuOYW3zJteLPSrwCUJisbpXJ6WZDXK~9Z1WhKXdamHV8eZ1pZfk8rGrrs1FPDMQ8wUJEdtkvEFOTNz6ZJazdRgLv~LeHPaU4UB2Hdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roseburg Public Schools Board voted to approve Sodexo USA as the district’s nutrition services management company effective July 1, 2025, following an evaluation of four vendor proposals.

Denny Austin, warehouse and purchasing manager, presented the procurement file and explained the one‑year contract includes a rider that allows the district to renew the contract up to four additional one‑year terms, one year at a time. Austin said the responses from vendors were comparable and that the evaluation committee scored Sodexo highest.

Board evaluators who participated in the vendor review supported the recommendation. A board director who served on the evaluator panel said Sodexo performed well and should continue as the district’s food‑service partner.

The board approved the motion to select Sodexo; discussion during the meeting touched on national and state nutrition standards and the ODE template used in the procurement process. The motion passed by voice vote; no individual roll‑call tally was recorded in the hearing excerpt.","The board approved a one‑year nutrition services management contract with Sodexo USA effective July 1, 2025, with a rider allowing annual renewal up to four additional one‑year extensions. The evaluation committee scored Sodexo highest among bidders and recommended continuation of the vendor.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6607414,"Board Approves MOU with UCC to Create Roseburg High Medical Pathways Annex",139,3178000,3317000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2952899-af60d432a6e8119d38a1089d9fe5df4a&start=3178&end=3317","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2952899-af60d432a6e8119d38a1089d9fe5df4a/thumbnail_3178000.jpg","/articles/6607414/Oregon/Board-Approves-MOU-with-UCC-to-Create-Roseburg-High-Medical-Pathways-Annex","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607414-ea9dfce4d59b7f06748aa871fd9f3f53/orig.mp4?Expires=1770860296&Signature=OOzyMHaeDLwbDX5Ktf1DIFO3X1i4xEzfvevKbl9OiWRs6fidBwxpeT8z9LJVTF03g7ho1sFy0uNUiKQYE-0Z-n3hMn6zobhOOBO2wx49cleMVztPZEi~di4KiyOazT7QtdnxV~~oPeMJeRbqVDaDnKXsGN7J5Poaoaqij6PF4ZF3poXyctKKqIR4Mb8fbh9cCBUOXqeMnF5Xrsil9bzGkp5mvrJPh~rPxY-AOW30qQqHw3cO4htQgydhzZvKzVW2hLFktu~QcJpZu1Jn0UyAPexuAQXc~SUzEkhYSfeBzucdL2OQ3v91Ja3Nq~4n64vxffx9Uw4TbqLOpimo81nrWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Roseburg Public Schools Board approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Umpqua Community College to develop an Advanced Medical Pathways Annex (AMPA) intended to expand medical career pathways for Roseburg High School students.

Superintendent Corden described the AMPA as an approximately 4,000 to 5,000 square‑foot classroom and laboratory complex attached to UCC’s Medical College. The MOU recognizes the parties’ shared interest in creating a project plan and a legal framework for design, funding and program delivery. The annex is intended to give RHS students access to UCC’s facilities, equipment and professional connections, and to create clearer pathways for students to continue study at UCC after graduation.

Board members voiced support for the partnership and for continuing development of the MOU; the board voted unanimously to approve the proposed agreement. The board motion, second and final tally were recorded during the regular meeting; no additional substantive amendments to the MOU were made on the floor.

Next steps outlined in the MOU include development of a project plan that will address funding, legal structure, program design and a timeline for construction and operation; specific funding sources and a binding construction contract were not specified in the MOU presented to the board. Superintendent Corden and UCC leadership will continue negotiations and bring recommended contracts and funding proposals back to the board for approval.

The board’s action formalizes a planned collaboration intended to provide RHS students with technical, academic and hands‑on experience in medical fields while strengthening local workforce pathways.","Roseburg Public Schools unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Umpqua Community College to develop a 4,000–5,000 square‑foot Advanced Medical Pathways Annex adjacent to UCC’s medical college. The MOU formalizes planning and a legal framework to design, fund and operate the annex as a pathway for RHS students into medical careers.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6607418,"Community Testifies as Roseburg School Board Holds Hearing on Phoenix Charter Renewal",2337,0,2337000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2952899-af60d432a6e8119d38a1089d9fe5df4a&start=0&end=2337","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2952899-af60d432a6e8119d38a1089d9fe5df4a/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6607418/Oregon/Community-Testifies-as-Roseburg-School-Board-Holds-Hearing-on-Phoenix-Charter-Renewal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607418-f0fd9b532430ac5442ba42736c6b4afb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770860296&Signature=a0NagVb4Xwmqe6B3U83dhrd5Y9W1hKFP-eNrf7XtX1YZzH5NQFXbna~5VGBllGLE6OLT~QO3yp3ayt3V7opm0alL-15~rI0gDkStlHfSKSPz-Uo8ZDYLbKXnWGNpY0T5N~hc1RGegklEf0A4f8oZMIxWGpC1-UaacKmC4Bdfks4auf6Vej5WcELGXiKKAk9HpeapWW4Y65Z6o-7evf-WgnOergXgAy3CFEnvZ~p8zfpqUnDP~1KalCCgPQ8BiBPeuRdrEh1-1jll2FEadZ2iA6dzSHnhGr6SDi~CRvU~3fwGRTG4dEyzNj-cBO99WBPIBzRwtaMQycey8qgG9Sr0Kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Roseburg Public Schools public hearing on the renewal request for Phoenix Charter School drew a large and emotional turnout, with parents, students, staff and community members delivering two-minute statements both supporting and criticizing the charter.

Oregon School Boards Association director of board development Kristen Miles opened the hearing and told the board the proceeding was held to gather public input under ORS 338.0655(c). Miles reminded the board that no decision would be made at the hearing and outlined the next steps: she will prepare a report and the board is scheduled to vote on the statutory renewal criteria under ORS 338.0658(a) on May 14.

Proponents described Phoenix as a small, relationship-driven alternative that serves students who struggle in larger schools. “Phoenix School has become a critical part of Douglas County,” said Rick Wiesenberg, who urged the board to renew the charter. Parents and students testified that the school provides individualized attention, mental health supports, and programs not available at larger campuses. One parent told the board, “No crying in the morning… he loves his school,” and several students and family members described improved grades and attendance after enrolling at Phoenix.

Other speakers questioned Phoenix’s academic outcomes and compliance with agreed performance goals. Sarah Markle, identifying herself by profession during her remarks, cited state accountability measures and several performance indicators in urging the board not to renew. Markle said Phoenix’s records show “21% of students that attend regularly, 11 percent of students who claim to be going to college, [and] 30% on‑time graduation,” and she referenced the Every Student Succeeds Act accountability designation that she described as “level 1 out of 5 across all areas.” She urged the board to deny renewal, calling the persistent low ratings “educational malpractice.”

Board and staff observers repeatedly reminded speakers that the hearing was limited to public comment on the renewal request; Miles and Assistant Superintendent Michelle Nee reiterated the process and two‑minute time limit. Several speakers representing Phoenix — including a current Phoenix board member and the school’s dean of students — said the school serves students with high needs, noting services such as individualized behavior support, food, showers and laundry access, and help connecting families to community resources.

Kristen Miles concluded the hearing by reiterating the statutory timeline: she will compile the record and provide a recommendation to the board and superintendent, and the board must vote within 30 days or by the date agreed between the district and the charter school. If the board approves the renewal, the district and charter school will have 90 days to negotiate a contract; if denied, the charter school may appeal.

The hearing was adjourned after roughly the allotted 30-minute public comment period; board business proceeded afterward. The board itself did not take a vote on the renewal at the hearing.

Votes and next steps: the board will vote on the renewal criteria on May 14. Miles said her report compiling the hearing testimony and other materials will inform that vote.","The Roseburg School Board convened a public hearing to gather testimony on Phoenix Charter School's request for renewal. Dozens of students, parents, staff and community members spoke for and against renewal; no vote was taken at the hearing and the board is scheduled to vote on the statutory renewal criteria on May 14.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Superintendent Flags $4.3M PERS Gap and Says Closure of Roseburg Virtual School Is Among Budget Decisions Under Consideration

Roseburg Board Selects Sodexo for Nutrition Services; One‑Year Contract With Renewal Option Approved

Board Approves MOU with UCC to Create Roseburg High Medical Pathways Annex

Community Testifies as Roseburg School Board Holds Hearing on Phoenix Charter Renewal