School boards

A consultant's report found no violation of state law or district policy, but it did substantiate concerns about board member Rick Nelson's professional boundaries and his comments about protected classes.

As Bandon School District navigates leadership changes and an ongoing investigation, board members have begun the search for an interim superintendent.

An outside investigation into complaints against Bandon Superintendent Shauna Schmerer prompted the school board to place her on paid administrative leave.

The small, coastal district accepted the resignations Monday of its superintendent, two school board members and nine other employees.

Oregon is made up of over 200 school and education service districts, and the governor’s instructional time order won’t land the same everywhere.

The small, coastal district has faced pushback in the past year, ranging from an unfair labor practices complaint to community concern.

The California Teachers Association organized to trigger a wave of negotiations and potential strikes to garner public attention and flex political muscle.

It violates state law for a school board member in Shasta County to hold two seats at the same time, according to a recent cease and desist letter from the California Teachers Association.

Under a system that has long prioritized local control for school districts. state officials now are fighting some recent board decisions regarding LGBTQ students.

Four candidates endorsed by the Josephine County Republican party all appear to have won elections for seats on the non-partisan board of Grants Pass School District 7.

The Redding school board recently became a focus of attention after its newest members fired the district's long-time superintendent.

Some parents who have been outspoken in their criticism of local school districts are finding allies in community members opposed to COVID safety protocols and other education policies. Buoyed by that support, they are now running to become school board members.