Springfield Public Schools

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill that would make threatening a public official aggravated harassment, which is a felony.

Springfield School District’s top administrator is negotiating his departure from the job after months of turmoil with board members, and criticism from the community.

Springfield Public Schools' Board Chair Heather Quaas-Annsa has resigned, citing board dysfunction and concern for her family’s safety.

Two top Springfield school administrators intend to sue the district, alleging whistleblower retaliation, defamation and unlawful employment practices.

The petitions are for board members who recently voted for mid-year staff reductions as the district goes through a budget shortfall.

The district will layoff 27 employees and eliminate some vacant positions. Those cuts will impact school schedules and cause some employees to change buildings according to the district, and cause other staffing changes visible to students.

Springfield School Board Members Jonathan Light, the current longest serving board member, and Ken Kohl were replaced as chair, and vice chair.

The superintendents of the three Eugene-Springfield school districts report to the community about projects and programs for this school year. They share the good news “treats” and describe some of the professional “tricks” they are using to boost district achievement for all students.

This summer, Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order mandating all 197 Oregon school districts ban the use of personal electronic devices during the school day. Districts still have a little time to adopt their phone-free policies –but some have already made the switch.

Special education teacher Sally Golden was celebrated by her own students Friday, as well as Two Rivers Dos Rios Elementary School students during a surprise ceremony.

A pair of Eugene 4J school board incumbents appear to have easily won in preliminary election results released Tuesday night. In Springfield, new faces were leading on election night.

Seven candidates have thrown their hat in for three seats on the Springfield School District Board.