Oregon / School Districts / David Douglas SD 40
The board approved the consent agenda, adopted the 2026–27 calendar and passed board policy JHCA on student immunizations, sports participation and concussion protocols; all recorded votes were affirmative.
Oregon / School Districts / David Douglas SD 40
District staff described a proposed coordinated analysis of a possible pension obligation bond; board members voiced caution because of past losses and uncertain market benefits. Staff estimated the PERS side-account expiration could add about $1,000,000 to next-year costs and said the district will respond to a statewide survey without committing to issue bonds.
Oregon / School Districts / David Douglas SD 40
Students from Gilbert Park Elementary and Ron Russell Middle School described Black Student Union and equity-group activities; the board read a proclamation designating February 2026 as Black History Month and recognized Lunar New Year and other community events.
Oregon / School Districts / David Douglas SD 40
The board approved the 2026–27 district calendar after a presentation explaining alignment with payroll, instructional-hour requirements and construction constraints; the motion passed by recorded voice vote with unanimous ayes.
Oregon / School Districts / David Douglas SD 40
Trustees voted to approve a student investment account contract following a brief public hearing and subsequently approved a four-item consent agenda after staff answered questions about CMGC projects, vehicle disposal and unemployment claims.
Oregon / School Districts / David Douglas SD 40
Multiple teachers and the union president told the David Douglas School District board that heavy workloads, student behavior challenges and shrinking support staff are driving experienced educators away and urged the board to prioritize supports and programs that grow and retain staff.
Oregon / School Districts / David Douglas SD 40
Bond oversight reported the CTE center received temporary certificate of occupancy and staff moves are underway; projects including HVAC, roofing and solar PV across multiple campuses are on plan and a CTE fundraiser Jan. 23 aims to raise $175,000 with a free ribbon cutting Jan. 24.
Oregon / School Districts / David Douglas SD 40
District data show 78.4% of ninth-graders met the state "on-track" credit threshold last year, with large disparities at the online academy; school leaders described house-based teams, strategy teachers, and plans for semester credit recovery to improve outcomes.
Oregon / School Districts / David Douglas SD 40
A student speaker and district staff urged more Native representation in curriculum; the board read and approved a proclamation recognizing November as Native American Indian Heritage Month and pledged follow‑up with high‑school leadership on student requests.
Oregon / School Districts / David Douglas SD 40
District staff reviewed OSAS participation and achievement data, outlined which schools and student groups face targeted improvement designations, and the superintendent warned of state budget uncertainty tied to the Nov. 19 revenue forecast and possible use of the Education Stability Fund.