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