Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
The chair summarized results from a recent board self-assessment, highlighted areas for improvement around information and onboarding, and said the board will revisit the results when absent members return, likely at the last April meeting.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
The Forest Grove School District board voted to approve a bond-funded purchase of replacement Chromebooks for the district’s high school and middle school; the technology manager recommended Data Center Warehouse. The motion passed by voice vote after a motion and second; transcript shows conflicting reported price amounts.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
Board members discussed a draft legislative candidate questionnaire, possible regional collaboration with Hillsborough School District, whether to send questions to candidates, and whether to post responses online; superintendent Suzanne noted no current policy governs posting candidate responses.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
The board reviewed a staff-created folder to house testimony and resources, discussed policies to keep drafts internal until finalized, and emphasized safeguards to avoid violating public meeting laws when drafting testimony.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
The Forest Grove School District board discussed a three-bucket advocacy framework — regular legislator engagement, deeper collaboration with union leadership, and repurposing the summer retreat for substantive work — and asked leadership to refine next steps for a future meeting.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
Superintendent Dr. West reported the district remains roughly 80 students below projections and is carrying more staff than the staffing methodology supports, warning of likely reductions and potential class-size increases in coming adjustments.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
The Forest Grove School District Board approved a three-year tentative agreement with OSEA-classified staff covering school years 2025–28, including phased salary increases, insurance cap changes, a special-education assistant grade change and other benefits; the motion passed in a roll-call affirmation.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
Board members discussed whether to submit joint testimony on House Bill 4011 (class-size bill) and how to develop a proactive advocacy plan, agreeing to explore regular regional coordination, clearer processes for board testimony and a small subcommittee to draft next steps.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
At a Jan. 27 work session, Superintendent Dr. West told the Forest Grove School District board that professional learning, instructional alignment and student safety are urgent priorities after a rise in student withdrawals and absences tied to immigration enforcement.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
In the Jan. 27 meeting the Forest Grove board approved a routine consent agenda, extended Comcast data service (PO not to exceed $75,000), increased Ziply phone allocation by $45,000 (total $90,000), and approved the Northwest Regional ESD local service plan for 2026–27.