Communications Department News & Information

Online survey Dec. 8–21, public forums Dec. 16 & 17 Información en español / Information in Spanish Complete the survey The Eugene School Board has begun its search for a new superintendent. Dr. Sheldon Berman announced in June that 2014–15 will be his final year as superintendent of Eugene School District 4J. The board hopes to name a new superintendent in spring 2015. Parents, staff, students ...

Parent information night December 15  Common Core State Standards & Smarter Balanced Assessment: Parent information night for families of students with disabilities (K–12) Monday, Dec. 15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. 4J Education Center Auditorium, 200 N. Monroe St., Eugene What are the Common Core State Standards? How are these new expectations for student learning different from the standards Oregon had in place before? ...

Dual immersion elementary school to be rebuilt using bond funds The aging River Road/El Camino del Río Elementary School will soon be replaced with a new building. The schematic design phase is approaching completion and construction is expected to break ground next year. Families, neighbors, and community members are invited to see the latest design work at an open house on Thursday, ...

Neighborhood middle school will be renovated and reconstructed using bond funds Families, neighbors, and community members are invited to a public meeting on December 9 about the renovation and reconstruction of the Arts & Technology Academy school building at 1650 W. 22nd Ave. The building will soon be significantly renovated, thanks to voters’ approval of the 2013 school bond measure. The ...

School board votes unanimously to provide more learning time for young students Full-day kindergarten is coming to 4J schools. The Eugene School Board has voted to move forward with implementing full-day “K” across the district next year. The evidence shows that full-day kindergarten benefits students. It contributes to increased school readiness, leads to higher academic achievement, improves student attendance, ...

The Eugene School Board is considering whether to dispose of the Dunn school property at 3411 Willamette Street through a sale, trade or long-term lease. Community members are invited to learn more and to comment at a community meeting: Thursday, December 4, 2014, 7–8 p.m. 4J Education Center Auditorium 200 N. Monroe St., Eugene Learn more

Spanish-speaking families are invited to a 4J parent information night to learn more about Oregon’s changing academic standards and how together we can support your student’s success in school and beyond. Están invitados: Noche informativa acerca de los Estándares Estatales Básicos Comunes para las familias de habla hispana con estudiantes de kinder a 12º grado  Lunes, 24 de Noviembre, 7:00 p.m. 4J Education Center, 200 N. ...

Two new and one returning member selected from several applicants The school board has appointed three district residents to fill openings on the budget committee: Sabrina Parsons (returning), Joshua Burstein, and Merri Steele. Eight community members had applied to serve on the committee. Although only three could be appointed, board members shared their thanks with all those who ...

Voters approve renewing school funding Voters in Eugene School District 4J have overwhelmingly passed Measure 20-222, renewing the local option levy that helps fund the day-to-day operations of our schools. This support makes a tremendous difference for every 4J school. This is not a new tax or a tax increase, but a continuation of the local option levy that ...

Bring your ballot to an official ballot box—it’s too late to mail it November election ballots are in voters’ hands. Measure 20-222, at the very bottom of the ballot, asks 4J residents whether to renew local funding for schools without changing the property tax rate. This is not a new tax or a tax increase, but a ...

Teachers, school board have approved new contract effective through 2016–17  The Eugene School Board has approved a 3-year teacher contract agreement that restores school days, increases elementary preparation time, supports special education and provides modest compensation increases. The agreement was reached by the 4J and EEA bargaining teams in late September and ratified by teachers on ...

New school will be built to west of existing building The aging River Road/El Camino del Río Elementary School will soon be replaced with a new building, thanks to voters’ approval of the school bond measure in May 2013. The new school will provide better learning environments for students and will cost less to operate. The old school ...

3-year contract agreement now goes to school board for final approval Members of 4J’s teachers’ association have voted to ratify a tentative agreement for a new 3-year contract. The agreement must be approved by a vote of the Eugene School Board before it becomes final. “This is a sensible and fair bargain that sets the stage for ...

K–12 parents invited to information nights about changing standards for student learning  What are the Common Core State Standards? How are these new expectations for student learning different from the standards Oregon had in place before? Most of all, what do these changes mean for your student, and for you? Please join us at a parent information ...

Course sections added to ease classroom crowding, provide opportunities for more than 1,000 students  Things are looking up for hundreds of middle and high school students who started the year in unusually crowded classes or were unable to enroll in their desired classes at all. Right before the school year began, several teachers were added at elementary schools to shrink some of ...