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.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
Audit managers from Paul Rogers & Company reported an unmodified opinion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, recommended reducing excess bank accounts and noted reporting items for budget over-appropriations and teacher experience data; single-audits for a COVID asset program and migrant education passed without findings.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
Joseph Gale kindergarten teacher Erin Sands earned National Board Certification in early childhood literacy; presenters said fewer than 3% of U.S. teachers hold the credential and that the work benefits students and colleagues districtwide.
Oregon / School Districts / Forest Grove SD 15
Trustees approved a $65,925 turf contract to repair the Forest Grove High School JV baseball field (with about $21,000 in community pledges and bond interest covering the remainder), and approved out-of-state trips for the baseball team (Phoenix) and DECA (Atlanta); the consent agenda also passed.