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Board approves five-year charter contract for The Valley School of Southern Oregon
Summary
The Medford School Board approved The Valley School of Southern Oregon's charter contract (2026–2031) effective July 1, 2026, after discussion about funding details and an informal consensus not to increase proposed additional funding. A parent spoke in support during public comment.
The board approved The Valley School of Southern Oregon charter contract for the 2026–2031 term, effective July 1, 2026, after a motion by Sandra LaNier McHenry and a second from Sunny Spicer. Board discussion flagged the need for more detailed financial information and debated consistency with other charter schools before the board reached consensus not to increase the proposed additional funding.
During the public comment period, Tamara Johnston, a parent at The Valley School of Southern Oregon, urged the board to renew the charter and praised the school's staff and special education supports: "The Valley School is a small, community-focused school where students are known, valued, and supported." The contract approval passed by unanimous roll-call vote (7-0).
