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Superintendent outlines lessons from student walk‑out; ODE visits each building

Pendleton School District 16 Board of Directors · February 9, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Michelle Jensen reviewed lessons learned from a recent student walk‑out — communication, safety and student engagement — and said two Oregon Department of Education staff visited each of the district's six buildings to provide feedback; the district is using the SWIFT framework for follow‑up.

Superintendent Michelle Jensen presented a summary of lessons learned following a student walk‑out. Jensen framed three lessons: "Communication: The Information Vacuum," "Safety: The 'Supervision vs. Prevention' Lesson," and "Student Engagement: The 'Early Insight' Lesson." She described follow‑up work organized by a K‑12 team and said two Oregon Department of Education (ODE) staff visited each of the district's six buildings to observe and consult.

Jensen said the district is using the SWIFT (Schoolwide Integrated Framework for Transformation) method to guide improvements and that ODE will provide feedback and insight from its visits. She also described ongoing professional development focused on classroom support strategies as part of Goal #1: Pursuit of Instructional Excellence.