BSD Briefs
May 29, 2017
District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.
Budget Committee approves 2017-2018 budget
The Budget Committee voted unanimously to approve the budget for the fiscal year 2017-2018.
The proposed budget of $1,076,300,812 is the result of the financial goals set by the School Board, staff, students and community, and the work of the 38 member Internal Budget Team (IBT). This budget proposal builds on some of the multiyear strategic investments we made last year, while recognizing the very real financial challenges the state faces with funding programs and services, including K-12 schools. In Beaverton, we are budgeting at a $8.1 billion state school funding level. We will not know the actual funding level until the Legislature finishes their work. Unfortunately, at this funding level, we are planning for a $15 million reduction in our budget coming from staff, programs and non-salary areas.
The School Board will hold a Budget Hearing on Monday, June 12, 2017 prior to their regular Business Meeting at which time they are expected to adopt the budget and approve appropriations. There will be an opportunity for public comment.
District seeks volunteers to serve on Bond Accountability Committee
The Beaverton School Board is seeking six community members to serve on the volunteer Capital Construction Bond Citizen Accountability Committee. Applicants should have experience in development, building design, construction, construction financing, public contracting, budgeting and/or auditing. The Committee actively monitors and regularly reports to the School Board on the progress of the bond program including:
- Ensure bond revenues are used only for the purposes consistent with the voter-approved 2014 bond program and consistent with state law.
- Reduce long-term maintenance, construction costs and improving efficiency and longevity, and innovative practices.
- Communicate key information related to the bond to all stakeholders.
- Review bond program performance and financial audits; and may inspect school facilities and grounds related to bond activities accompanied by District staff.
- Review quarterly reports produced by the District each year the bond proceeds are being spent in order to assess general compliance with the bond program approved by voters.
- Ensure alignment with the Bond Program Goals approved by the School Board and Board Policies.
The Committee will consist of seven to nine members selected by the School Board and include a School Board member. Members will serve 3 year terms and may reapply for consideration to serve additional terms. A member may not serve more than eight consecutive years.
The Committee will meet every other month or as requested by the School Board, Superintendent, or District staff. Committee meetings are advisory. Committee meetings are open to the public and include an opportunity for public comment.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Committee membership will reflect a combination of experience in development, building design, construction, construction financing, public contracting, budgeting and/or auditing. Community members should demonstrate sustained volunteer engagement in Beaverton schools.
- Good reputation in the community for fairness and transparency.
- May not be an employee or official of the District, vendor, contractor or consultant of the District.
More details can be found in the Committee Charter located on the Bond Accountability Committee webpage.
Individuals interested in applying should submit a letter or email of interest and a current resumé by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
Please send letters or emails of interest and resumé to:
Beaverton School District Communications & Community Involvement Department
16550 SW Merlo Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97003
Or email to community_involvement@beaverton.k12.or.us
For more information, please contact Maureen Wheeler, Public Communications Officer at 503-356-4360.
Upcoming District Events
Memorial Day Holiday
Monday, May 29, 2017
Schools Closed
Title VI American Indian Education Grant
Public Hearing
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Administration Office
16550 SW Merlo Rd.
Conference Room 2
School Board Business Meeting
Monday, June 12, 2017
6:30 p.m.
Administration Office
16550 SW Merlo Rd.
(posted after 6/7/17)
Clothes Closet Last Day of Service
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Last Day of School
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Have a safe and restful summer!
WE Embrace Equity: Collaborative Co-teaching
At William Walker Elementary School, an ESL teacher at every grade level works collaboratively with each grade-level teaching team to incorporate English Language Development (ELD) learning targets into daily writing lessons. This is known as collaborative co-teaching, and it is a school-wide practice at William Walker, where there are more than 19 languages spoken and a majority of the students are English Language Learners.
"The idea is that if you can embed language into the content, you create a context where children are able to acquire both the language and the academic skills at an academically rigorous level, and as a result that transfers to high student achievement," says Sarita Amaya, Assistant Administrator for Multilingual Programs. Read more…
The featured Pillar Stories are shared on the District’s main webpage in a rotating slide show. Each Pillar has a photo with an accompanying story.
Call to Student Artists: Beautify Beaverton project – Vinyl Art Wraps
The City of Beaverton invites artists to submit images for the 2017 Beautify Beaverton project. The selected artwork will enhance Beaverton’s existing infrastructure by transforming utility and traffic signal boxes into artistic features throughout the city.
Compensation:
Artists of selected designs will receive an artist stipend of $200 per selected design. More than one design may be selected per artist.
The Sites:
All green and grey utility boxes are located in highly visible, public spaces throughout the City of Beaverton. Once boxes are wrapped with artwork, their location will be added to the Arts Program’s Public Art Walking Map with credits made to the artist.
Examples of the utility boxes can be found here: http://apps.beavertonoregon.gov/arts/vinylwraps.aspx
How to Submit:
Artists and artist teams must fill out the online submission form at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/artsubmit. Deadline to apply is Monday, June 12, 11 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Students and emerging artist are encouraged to apply!
· Please submit highest - resolution images possible; minimum 200 dpi with minimum size of 12”x 24”.
· Files should be saved as .jpeg, .tif, pdf or .psd only.
· Works should be complete and not in process.
For more information, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/VinylArtWraps.
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Email: community_involvement@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: 16550 SW Merlo Rd, Beaverton, OR, United States
Phone: (503)356-4360
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