Administrators shouldn’t use positions to influence election
On Feb. 14, Dr. Brian Busler, (the District Superintendent) was asked to send an email to all parents in the Oregon School District. The email would have clarified that all school district residents...
View ArticleSchool board needs to fix Jaycee Park
The maelstrom of inaccuracies and innuendo being hurled by challengers in the school board election, and their supporters, is a target rich environment. I’m going to focus my sights on an issue...
View ArticleWe shouldn’t need a mouth guard to drive around Oregon
As this interminable winter drags on, and we all have whiplash from driving Janesville and Main Streets, I offer some miscellaneous musings on streets in Oregon. The Feb. 20 issue of the Observer has...
View Article‘Kids First’ means board needs to work with teachers
Every time I see the slogan, Kids First, I think, you can’t put kids first if you put teachers last.In observing interactions between the school board and teachers in the last few years since Act 10, I...
View ArticleMaitzen, Feeney and Uphoff will serve the board well
I’m voting for Gwen Maitzen, Barb Feeney and Charles Uphoff in the upcoming School Board election.They will bring a culture of respect and civility to the board; an attitude of respect for the...
View ArticleUnion responds to Busler’s financial assertions
Recently, community members expressed concerns and the district opted to correct “inaccurate information” with a letter titled, Correct Facts About the District Budget and Finances. While it is not...
View ArticleCurrent board members are poised to meet OSD challenges
A pivotal election will take place on April 1 for the Oregon school board and it is so much more important than anyone can imagine. We believe the incumbents, Odorico, Mixdorf and Christensen are the...
View ArticleOSD incumbents will meet district’s needs for the future
We are writing in support of Wayne Mixdorf, Courtney Odorico and Lee Christensen.As residents of Oregon for 47 years, we have seen many changes to our schools. Our four children all received a great...
View ArticleWork with current board leads reader to vote for incumbents
As a parent with children in the Oregon School district, I would like to share my experiences working with the current school board in light of the upcoming elections. As a member of the Balance...
View ArticleMixdorf is clear choice for Oregon School Board election
Wayne Mixdorf filled the role of Treasurer when I was President of the Oregon Soccer Association (OSA), an organization devoted to promoting opportunities for more than 600 kids from our schools and...
View ArticleUphoff, challengers are best option for school board
We moved to Oregon 29 years ago. Given my degree in education paired with a career in Human Resources, my wife’s teaching career in Oregon and our involvement in our three kids’ very fruitful...
View ArticleSupport Maitzen for OSD board
Education is an important key for all because; as they say “knowledge is power.”With education and self-confidence you can do anything and be anyone that you want. It creates informed citizens, hard...
View ArticleOregon School Board needs new blood, variety of skills
Teachers are the pillars on which excellent school districts are built.My two children, now adults, received excellent educations from wonderful teachers in the Oregon School District.We are concerned...
View ArticleIncumbents will be independent
Being on a local school board carries with it the responsibility of providing a cost effective educational program to all district students. It is this goal that must drive a board member and no...
View ArticleChallengers will restore civility to OSD board
The outcome of the upcoming school board election has been characterized by some as either continued progress forward or a step backward. Some have characterized the current school board as visionary...
View ArticleDon’t vote against teachers’ requests
Over the past twenty years, Amy has volunteered countless hours working with the teachers, educational assistants, custodians, librarians and food service personnel in the Oregon schools. Her...
View ArticleChallengers will collaborate
I am voting for Gwen Maitzen, Barb Feeney and Charles Uphoff in the election for the Board of the Oregon School Board on April 1, and urge you to join me.These three candidates will bring experience,...
View ArticleFeeney, Maitzen and Uphoff will improve teacher morale
High teacher morale is very important to the health of a school district.Last year, after summer school teachers had signed their summer contracts, a new two-tiered system of pay for summer school...
View ArticleUphoff is committed to improving board’s relationships
I am voting for Charles Uphoff for School Board on April 1. I have known Charlie for over 40 years, and know that he is a fair-minded man of integrity who is committed to improving the relationship...
View ArticleMaitzen's unique perspective can draw families to Oregon schools
Six qualified candidates are running for Oregon school board. We have no doubt that each and every one of these candidates is for “kids first” and fiscal responsibility. But, beyond nice tag lines, we...
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