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Superintendent urges legislative advocacy, reports cell‑phone executive order and new Choice High School plan

Bend‑LaPine Administrative SD 1 School Board · January 15, 2026
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The superintendent urged community advocacy for school funding, said the district is implementing a governor executive order removing cell phones from schools (noting high‑school impact), and announced a merged New Choice High School from BenTech Academy and Realms High School with information sessions scheduled.

In his Jan. 13 remarks recapped by Steve Cook, the superintendent urged residents to push legislators for adequate funding for district programs, noting the legislative session was imminent. Cook said the district is…

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