Centennial School Board reviews Division 22 compliance; district out of compliance on written substance-use plan

At its Oct. 22 work session, the Centennial School Board received an annual Division 22 Standards and Assurances report outlining the district’s compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules for elementary and secondary schools.

Dr. Kitsuda, who presented the report, said the district is reporting on compliance for the 2023–24 school year and that Centennial is accountable under state rules commonly grouped as “Division 22.” She told the board the Division 22 framework covers about 57 individual rules organized into five categories: high-quality learning, aligned educational systems, engaged partners and communities, safe and inclusive schools, and supported staff. “Compliance with the Division 22 standards ensures that every student in Oregon public schools is provided with a baseline level of service,” Dr. Kitsuda said.

The report notes the district is generally in compliance but identified one area of noncompliance: Centennial does not yet have a single, board-approved, written Substance Abuse…