Oregon / School Districts / Centennial SD 28J
The Centennial School District board authorized up to $5,000,000 in general obligation refunding bonds (Series 2026) to advance-refund portions of previously voter-approved 2020 bonds, aiming to stabilize debt service and the property tax levy.
Oregon / School Districts / Centennial SD 28J
Superintendent Owens reported on winter data summits for 9th and 10th grades, plans for a student summit in May, and the formation of a facilities advisory committee with its first meeting scheduled for March 5 at Parklane Elementary.
Oregon / School Districts / Centennial SD 28J
The board adopted revisions to Policy IIA (instructional materials) and updates to the student search policy (JFG/AR updates); the board also heard a first read of JECA (admission of resident students) to align terminology with recent state changes.
Oregon / School Districts / Centennial SD 28J
External auditors reported an unmodified (clean) opinion on Centennial School District finances and found no reportable weaknesses; they recommended process improvements such as timelier bank reconciliations and consistent student‑activity recordkeeping.
Oregon / School Districts / Centennial SD 28J
The board recognized Centennial High senior Henry Doyle for an Eagle Scout courtyard beautification project that raised about $2,000 and added benches; Meadows Elementary presented its morning meeting practice and reported 82.9% of students feel they belong, aiming for 90% by year-end.
Oregon / School Districts / Centennial SD 28J
The Centennial School District board approved recommended transfer guidelines for 2026–27, allocating 195 nonresident inbound slots and up to 30 outbound slots (with a lottery if requests exceed 30); automatic releases were specified for seniors and sibling continuity and hardship appeals remain available.
Oregon / School Districts / Centennial SD 28J
DLR Group told the Centennial School District board the long-range facilities process will begin workshops March 5 and that a physical-needs assessment lists roughly $52.5 million in project costs; administration also briefed the board on a possible partial bond refunding to avoid a 2028 levy step-down and preserve a continuation-bond option.
Oregon / School Districts / Centennial SD 28J
During public comment at the Centennial School District board meeting, a Park Lane music teacher and a parent described extreme classroom disruptions and inadequate internal SSC placements; the Centennial Education Association reported a 304-signature pledge signaling readiness to strike if negotiations do not secure smaller class sizes, more planning time and higher pay.
Oregon / School Districts / Centennial SD 28J
Board heard a first read of voluntary updates to the student-search policy to allow students to indicate preferred staff members (gender identity and trauma-informed options), permit destruction of non-illegal contraband when families decline return, and reduce redundant documentation for students on formal safety plans.
Oregon / School Districts / Centennial SD 28J
District staff told the board fall STAR results set baselines well below Roadmap '27 goals: 38.6% of third-graders met reading benchmarks and 21.8% of grades 41 met math benchmarks. Leaders outlined MTSS, PLC work and data tools to accelerate improvement and set interim spring targets.