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Teachers and classified staff urge full funding and transparency; parent raises seclusion reporting concern
Summary
Union leaders from the Beaverton Education Association and OSEA addressed the board about educator funding, contracts and working conditions; a parent asked the board to close a reporting loophole she says allows schools to use regulated "zones" as informal seclusion without triggering required parent notifications.
Union leaders and parent commenters addressed funding, staff working conditions and student safety during the Beaverton School District board meeting on Aug. 12.
BEA president Katie Lukens told the board educators spent out-of-pocket on classroom supplies and urged that the superintendent search prioritize community and educator voice. "We want every $153.9 out of their own pocket $153.9 out of their own pocket each year on classroom supplies," Lukens said, describing the financial burden educators face while setting up classrooms.
Kirsty, identified as the Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) Beaverton chapter president-elect, thanked the board for a special July meeting that enabled…
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