Central SD 13J reports full compliance with Oregon Division 22 standards

The Central SD 13J Board of Directors on Wednesday received the district’s annual Division 22 standards and assurances report and was told the district is in compliance with the state rules.

Director Clark told the board that Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) in chapter 581, division 22 set minimum standards for public elementary and secondary schools and that districts must report annually. "By November 1 of each school year, school districts are to report to their local school board the district standing with respect to all Division 22 standards," Clark said.

Division 22 covers categories such as teaching and learning; health and safety; district performance and accountability; and human resources and staffing. Clark said the district compiles an evidence folder for each standard and will post the Division 22 outcomes on the district website by Nov. 1, then submit the assurances to the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) by Nov. 15.

"I'm happy to say this year that we are in compliance with all of the standards," Clark said. He told the board that ODE reviews submissions and follows up with districts that self-report out-of-compliance items; the assurance process is intended to offer technical assistance and corrective-action planning where needed.

Clark also noted one rule referenced in the presentation has been waived until the 2027–28 school year, giving districts additional time to prepare. Board members praised the cross-district effort to collect documentation and thanked building administrators and district staff for assembling evidence.

The board did not take action on the report; staff said the posted assurances and the submission to ODE will complete the annual process.