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

Feb 9, 2026

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.

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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.

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