Oregon / School Districts / Newberg SD 29J
The board unanimously approved the 2026–27 board calendar and approved the district’s preferred academic calendar (option 3, starting Aug. 31) after staff reported results from a 406-participant community input process.
Oregon / School Districts / Newberg SD 29J
Teachers from Edwards Elementary urged the Newberg SD 29J board to abandon plans to convert Edwards into a dual-language magnet, saying the change would damage community trust, reduce neighborhood access for South Newberg families and risk the survival of the dual-language model.
Oregon / School Districts / Newberg SD 29J
The board heard first readings of multiple policy updates drawn from OSBA models — including board member conduct (mandatory reporter language), student representatives (BCBA), updated student health services and emergency plans (EBBA/EBC variants), procurement card rules (DJFA) and a broadly framed AI policy — and scheduled second readings for Feb. 10.
Oregon / School Districts / Newberg SD 29J
Interim Principal Mark Bridal highlighted the BARR program's role in lifting Newberg High School's ninth-grade on-track rate from 71% to 88% and the school's graduation rate to 91%; he also spotlighted new student clubs and noted staffing and facilities challenges.
Oregon / School Districts / Newberg SD 29J
District staff presented boundary-committee models showing potential savings of roughly $2.9M (24–25 FTE) from a restructure that would close Ewing Young and convert Edwards; the board heard a draft motion to receive recommendations and staff introduced a $1.20-per-$1,000 local option levy estimated to raise about $6.1M over five years to pay teachers and rebuild fund balance.
Oregon / School Districts / Newberg SD 29J
After reconvening from executive session at 9:17 a.m., the board voted unanimously, 7-0, to deny a Policy AC appeal dated Jan. 14, 2026; the board chair was directed to send a letter confirming the denial.
Oregon / School Districts / Newberg SD 29J
District staff described a multi‑tier MTSS approach and a joint labor‑management process with NEA/OSEA to align building discipline plans, improve data collection and establish consistent tiered interventions; work begins immediately with building alignment Feb–May 2026 and follow‑through in 2026–27.
Oregon / School Districts / Newberg SD 29J
Superintendent Dave and a 50‑plus person boundary committee presented options to address an 18.86% enrollment decline since 2019, recommending either a local option levy or a package of restructures (including making Edwards a dual‑language magnet and potential closure of Ewing Young) projected to save about $2.1 million.
Oregon / School Districts / Newberg SD 29J
Superintendent reported about 177 students transferred out this year and roughly 20 transfers were accepted in; district staff outlined hardship criteria for transfers and noted the district currently has about 202 students in virtual charters (over the 3% cap), and promised more data on hardship vs. choice transfers.
Oregon / School Districts / Newberg SD 29J
The board unanimously approved a lease and appended site delineation between Newberg School District and Chehalem Park & Recreation District for Rennie Field improvements; CPRD said amenities (fields, track, pickleball courts) are planned and further operational agreements will define management.