Oregon / School Districts / Lake Oswego SD 7J
Dr. Shealy said the district's bond passed with about 72% support; staff will complete design/permitting and begin strategic-plan surveys and listening sessions. She also reviewed SAT/ACT results and warned that ODE's forecast may require cuts.
Oregon / School Districts / Lake Oswego SD 7J
The board reviewed OSBA-recommended revisions to policy DCF, a new CEA policy to preserve the Cultural Belonging Advisory Committee, and first readings of DBEA and IF after House Bill 2453; members discussed ORS 337.260 and whether local policy should explicitly preserve equity representation and guard against federally driven curriculum changes.
Oregon / School Districts / Lake Oswego SD 7J
Board members discussed first readings of OSBA-recommended revisions to district policies (DCF, CEA, DBEA, IF) linked to House Bill 2453 and Senate Bill 1098, questioned definitions ("reliable data") and debated how to preserve equity representation and protect local curriculum choices versus federal influence.
Oregon / School Districts / Lake Oswego SD 7J
Superintendent Dr. Shealy reported the district’s bond passed with roughly 72% support, said design work and permitting will begin with project moves targeted for June, and reviewed assessment trends (district SAT comparison and ACT averages) while warning of potential state funding cuts.
Oregon / School Districts / Lake Oswego SD 7J
Elementary and middle-school students told the Lake Oswego School District 7J board that daily 'WIN' time and AMP/ASC options tailor supports so each student receives what they need to succeed.
Oregon / School Districts / Lake Oswego SD 7J
The board recorded unanimous votes on several routine and substantive items: a construction change order for Robinson at Lake Oswego Middle School, adoption of a Native American Heritage Month resolution, approval of the Division 22 standards assurance report and an amendment to the city IGA for pool use (Lorac). The consent agenda was also passed.
Oregon / School Districts / Lake Oswego SD 7J
Volunteers and organizers told the board they have collected endorsers, mailed postcards and canvassed thousands of homes ahead of the Nov. 4 ballot that includes a proposed $245 million bond. Organizers said they still need volunteers and about $20,000 to finish pre‑election outreach.
Oregon / School Districts / Lake Oswego SD 7J
The district debuted a board‑meeting segment to highlight student experiences tied to the strategic plan pillar "culture of belonging." Elementary, middle and high school students described programs to promote inclusion, anti‑bullying efforts and counselor support.
Oregon / School Districts / Lake Oswego SD 7J
Chief finance staff told the board the preliminary, unaudited fiscal‑year 2025 ending general fund balance was $6,067,000, below the district’s 8% minimum target by about $3.8 million. Auditors begin field work next week and the district plans a December update.
Oregon / School Districts / Lake Oswego SD 7J
Residents asked whether lease terms let tower operators add equipment without local approval and flagged payment discrepancies. District staff outlined lease durations, said operators typically hold renewal options, and said it selected Apex to conduct radio‑frequency testing with a report expected in December.