Oregon / School Districts / Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
The Bend‑LaPine Administrative SD 1 board met Jan. 27 and voted unanimously to uphold the superintendent’s notice of proposed discipline dated Jan. 15, 2026. Directors said additional complaints listed on page six were excluded because they have not been investigated.
Oregon / School Districts / Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
The Bend‑LaPine board approved Resolution 2007 to swap two surplus modular classrooms (Buckingham Elementary and LaPine Middle School) with Heart of Oregon, which has two modulars at Bend Tech Academy. The motion passed without recorded opposition.
Oregon / School Districts / Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
At its Jan. 27 work session the Bend‑LaPine Board began a line‑by‑line review of executive limitations 4.3–4.9, debating multi‑year budget projections, superintendent purchasing limits, performance‑based budgeting, inclusive facility standards, transportation and fleet policy, nutrition services, acceptable‑use and cybersecurity for district devices, and safety/law‑enforcement protocols.
Oregon / School Districts / Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
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.
Oregon / School Districts / Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
The board accepted the district's annual financial report and unanimously adopted a corrective action plan after auditors flagged significant payroll tax overpayments totaling about $6.9 million; staff say refunds have been recovered or are expected and steps are underway to strengthen controls.
Oregon / School Districts / Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Student Voice Council leaders and public commenters asked the board for clearer standards‑based grading communication, a policy for gender‑neutral bathrooms to protect transgender students, and rehiring a district sustainability coordinator; speakers requested follow‑up from staff.
Oregon / School Districts / Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
The board voted to approve Bend International School's charter renewal request and directed staff to start statutory negotiations; the current charter expires June 30, 2026 and any final contract will return to the board for approval after negotiations.
Oregon / School Districts / Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Public commenters and student representatives urged the district to continue standards-based grading work, address equity in South County, and fill an open sustainability coordinator position — with some asking the district to elevate it to a director role.
Oregon / School Districts / Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
The Bend-LaPine board approved a Student Investment Account (SIA) grant to fund district positions and appointed two budget committee members while opening a third vacancy; both measures passed 6–0.
Oregon / School Districts / Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
The district’s CHRO, Steve Heron, led an internal report on compensation, recruitment, and turnover data, highlighting staffing challenges and the district’s retention efforts.