After an executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(i), the Douglas County SD 4 board voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Jared’s contract by one year, maintaining a three-year rolling contract; board members praised his leadership during discussion.
Dr. Jill Weber told the Douglas County SD 4 board the district’s ‘‘through line’’—leader practice to teacher learning to student learning—shows early midyear gains in formative assessments; speakers described CKLA adoption, DIBELS/iReady/MAP use, and steps to protect instructional time and support teachers.
The Douglas County SD 4 board voted against the Douglas ESD 202627 Local Service Plan after several directors said the ESDs services and efficiency did not justify the districts contribution; ESD leaders defended the plan and said the agency invests roughly $3 million in the district.
Hughcrest Elementary Principal Jennifer Thompson presented midyear data showing above-state-average attendance trends, high fourth- and fifth-grade reading accuracy and positive formative assessment growth tied to new curricula (CKLA and Amplify Science).
Directors approved the consent agenda, adopted a resolution designating Classified Employee Appreciation Week, authorized $83,531 to replace HVAC control components at Roseburg High School, and approved multiple personnel contract renewals and expirations as presented in the packet.
Douglas County SD 4 board reviewed a building-insights report cataloging maintenance and safety needs across schools (RHS, Fullerton, Eastwood and others), discussed consolidation and bond strategies, and asked staff for more community engagement and cost analyses.
District staff briefed the Douglas County SD 4 board on Oregon Senate Bill 141, which adds K–2 attendance and eighth-grade math as accountability measures, requires interim K–8 assessments, streamlines grant reporting and mandates a public data dashboard planned for 2028.
Douglas County SD 4 approved the purchase of five welders for Roseburg High School for $64,236.20 from Airgas; board members asked about funding, delivery timing and disposition of older units before the vote carried.
Umpqua Community College and Roseburg Public Schools unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement to expand dual-credit health career programs, a partnership the college and district say will save families money, boost CTE participation and help build a local healthcare workforce starting in 2027.
Students from Roseburg High School presented FFA history and successes, student government highlighted upcoming events and athletics, and the board presented Crystal Apple and other awards recognizing students and staff during the joint meeting with UCC.