School Closure

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Following a multi-year process that included updating our Long Range Facility plan, conducting facility assessments, and multiple meetings with a group of community members, the District has finalized the project list for a bond that will be on the May 2024 ballot. If successful, the tax rate will not increase, it will stay at the historical average of $2.20/$1000 of assessed value. In addition, the District has applied for and received a state OSCIM grant that will allocate FRSD an additional 6M dollars (tax free), for use on additional projects to improve facilities for our students. Questions? Visit the bond Facebook page and website at:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fernridgebond

Website: https://www.fernridgebond.com/

Elmira High School offers career and technical programs to all students in the following program areas:

Programs:

  • Manufacturing Technology: Includes Intro to Welding, Welding II, Welding III, Welding IV, Independent Study, and Work Experience.
  • Manufacturing Construction: Includes Intro to Carpentry, Carpentry II, Carpentry III, Carpentry IV, Independent Study, and Work Experience.
  • Intro Film and Television
  • Advanced Film and Television
  • Intro to Motion Graphics
  • Advanced to Motion Graphics

Elmira High School does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age or disability.

Admission in the specific courses is determined by grade level, and in some cases, completion of prerequisite courses.  Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. For more information about career and technical programs and admissions criteria, contact Rick Gardner, High School Principal at (541) 935-8200 ext. 2201 or Jon Guldager, career technical education coordinator at (541) 935-8200 ext. 2203.

The following people have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator:  Michelle Marshall

88834 Territorial Road, Elmira OR 97437

541-935-8222 Ext:  1220

mmarshall@fernridge.k12.or.us

Section 504 Coordinator:  Brian Brands

24936 Fir Grove Lane, Elmira Or 97437

541-935-8200 Ext 1301

bbrands@fernridge.k12.or.us

ADA Title II Coordinator:  Gary Carpenter

88834 Territorial Road, Elmira OR 97437

541-935-2253 Ext 1201

gcarpenter@fernridge.k12.or.us

In lieu of selecting just one employee for the month of August, we would like to thank ALL of our FRSD Summer Program! In just 4 short weeks, connections were made, fun was had, and learning continued for over 200 FRSD students! 

As we prepare to open our doors for the 22-23 school year, there are some important details we would like to share with families in regards to our food services plan for this year. Please see below for more information:

 

  • You may qualify for free or reduced meals and can apply online https://www.ode.state.or.us/apps/f
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  • The district is happy to announce that we will be able to continue with FREE BREAKFAST K-12 for the 22-23 school year for ALL STUDENTS. We will be using a portion of our ESSER III $ to fund this for the upcoming year.
  • Please do not let the free breakfast component deter families from filling out the free/reduced meal application, as this is still very important!

The district is preparing to launch a new communication tool.  It is called Parent Square.  This tool is an easy-to-use communication tool that combines multiple communication streams into one easy-to-use app for families and staff.  More information regarding this tool can be accessed under the “PARENTS” tab on the District website, directly at this link: https://www.fernridge.k12.or.us/parentsquare/ . Tomorrow night, prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting at 6:30, Mrs. Marshall will be presenting a 30 minute virtual training (on zoom) regarding this new tool.  The meeting will be from 5:45-6:15 PM and can be accessed at the following link:  https://fernridge-k12-or-us.zoom.us/j/88212696504  

In addition, following a brief summer hiatus, the return of the community Q and A’s with Superintendent Carpenter will resume tomorrow at 5:30.  Typically these are 30 minutes long, however due to tomorrow’s Parent Square training, this will only go from 5:30-5:45.  The primary topic will the “visitor and volunteer” guidelines for the 22-23 school year.  You can use the same zoom link as above to access this Q and A.

MEDIA/PUBLIC RELEASE

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has informed the district that Kelsey Boren, an instructional assistant at Veneta Elementary, has been arrested on charges related to child pornography.  No children known to Boren through her employment have been identified as victims at this point.

As a result, the Fern Ridge School District has suspended her employment with the district.  Boren will be barred from school grounds or having contact with Fern Ridge students pending the outcome of the case.

Any allegation of a crime against children must be taken seriously.  Such allegations are extremely rare, and when one occurs, we take immediate action. As a district we provide regular training to employees about recognizing and preventing sexual crimes against students.  Our staff members work diligently in teaching our students and ensuring that they are safe and secure in their school environment.

These allegations leave everyone in our district shocked and dismayed.  Counseling and support services will be available for any students or staff members who need them.  Please contact us at the district office if such support is needed.  Questions about the criminal case should be directed to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office.

Public schools remain under the restrictions and requirements of OAR 333-019-1030.  Over the past several months, in conjunction with many partners, the district has finalized its plan for 22-23 in this regard.  The plan is tied to the CDC community levels, and can be viewed under the Volunteer & Visitor Information section at the top of the page at this link:  2022-2023 School Information.

While circumstances may arise that require this plan to be updated, it is what we currently expect to be in place to start the 22-23 school year.  To summarize, unvaccinated volunteers will need to submit an exception form, have it approved, and then sign an accommodation plan.   The plans are tiered based on the Community levels as shared by the CDC.  That community level guidance document as well as copies of the accommodation plans, can also be found at the link above.

The district remains committed to doing everything possible to ensure our doors can stay open for in person instruction.  In the Spring of 2022, there were many days when due to large numbers of staff being out due to their own illness, or illness of their family members (with no substitutes available), the district was close to needing to close its doors for a period of time.  Keeping our doors open remains the number one priority when in comes to COVID-19 protocols and requirements.  If you have questions to not hesitate to reach out to the District Office or the administrator at a particular school.

Summer Pool Passes!

All FRSD students have 10 free visits to the Veneta Pool. Students are welcome to share their 10 passes with family/friends. No vouchers needed, pool staff will have a list.

For more information on pool hours and operation, please visit: https://www.venetaoregon.gov/ or call 541-935-4390.

Beginning June 25th, the pool will have free swimwear available for those that need it. Supplies are limited.

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The FRSD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative      Action/Veteran’s Preference employer.

 

The district does not discriminate on the basis of  race, religion, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, sex or  age in its programs or activities.

 

FRSD Title IX Coordinator

Michelle Marshall 541-935-2253 Ext 1220

FRSD ADA Title II Coordinator

Gary Carpenter 541-935-2253 Ext 1203

FRSD 504 Coordinator

Rilke Klingsporn 541-935-2253 Ext 1301

88834 Territorial Rd.

Elmira, OR 97437

            

ODE Fall 2023 Title IX Sexual Harassment Training August 2023

Title IX Review & Refresh

Title IX Sexual Harassment Part 1 of 2

Part 2 of 2

 

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