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District principals reported mid‑year assessment, attendance and discipline data at a Coos Bay SD 9 board meeting; leaders flagged student attendance and math fluency as top concerns, highlighted preschool (Little Pirates) outcomes and described multiple interventions and incentives to boost engagement and learning.
Oregon / School Districts / Coos Bay SD 9
The Coos Bay School District 9 board approved its meeting agenda and consent items, heard a superintendent's report showing a projected budget shortfall risk despite a recent state revenue uptick, and discussed enrollment declines and outreach to boost student numbers.
Oregon / School Districts / Coos Bay SD 9
District finance lead and the superintendent told trustees they are working to meet a 5% fund-balance policy while addressing a projected multi-million-dollar shortfall and multi-year enrollment declines that reduce per-pupil revenue.
Oregon / School Districts / Coos Bay SD 9
Following an executive session, Coos Bay SD 9 trustees voted to proceed with a contract for Gary Roberts as superintendent, with a first-year salary figure cited at $190,000 and total compensation clarified at about $204,185.
Oregon / School Districts / Coos Bay SD 9
The Coos Bay SD 9 board voted to approve the South Coast Education Service DistrictLocal Service Plan after a presentation by South Coast ESD superintendent Paul Peterson explaining tier 1 and tier 2 services and regional review.
Oregon / School Districts / Coos Bay SD 9
Melinda Torres reported on ARC drop-in center activity (495 backpacks distributed, ~365 contacts since July, ~210 Title I students), explained YEHA grant uses (staffing, transportation, rental assistance) and described partnerships to help unaccompanied youth and families.
Oregon / School Districts / Coos Bay SD 9
District finance reported an unqualified audit opinion and an intentional drawdown of about $1.375 million of ending fund balance to preserve staffing; the board discussed unbudgeted grants (~$600,000) and possible state-level revenue changes.
Oregon / School Districts / Coos Bay SD 9
The Coos Bay School District board voted to authorize the superintendent and finance director to begin contract negotiations with Interim Superintendent Gary Roberts after reading an initial evaluation that praised his early work and identified areas for follow-up. The motion passed with one board member voting no.
Oregon / School Districts / Coos Bay SD 9
The Coos Bay SD 9 board convened at 05:30, approved the evenings agenda, moved into an executive session under ORS 192.660 to review the chief executive officers performance, returned with no actions and adjourned.
Oregon / School Districts / Coos Bay SD 9
At its November meeting the Coos Bay SD 9 Board adopted the 2026–27 budget calendar, approved out‑of‑state travel for three band students to a Seattle clinic, authorized investigation of a possible Pearl Harbor parade trip, scheduled a public hearing on Lighthouse Charter School, and appointed two budget committee members.