Legislative Co-Chairs Release Budget
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The Co-Chairs of the Oregon Legislature's Joint Ways and Means Committee released their initial budget proposal for the 2017-2019 biennium on Thursday, Jan. 19. With $7.8 billion identified for K-12 education, this is approximately $200 million less than what Gov. Brown proposed in her budget and approximately $700 million less than what would allow HSD to maintain current service levels.
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K-8 Science Pilot Materials Review
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District staff have been working on our K-8 science materials adoption for the past two years and are close to making their final recommendation to the Board. Piloted materials will be available for review at the Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place, on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Rescheduled Academic Program Development Open House
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Please note the Academic Program Development Open House that was previously scheduled for Monday, Jan. 23, has been rescheduled to Monday Jan. 30, in response to inclement weather. The Open House will take place at the Brookwood Public Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and will provide attendees the opportunity to view the draft 2017-18 course catalog and forecasting sheets, and ask any questions they may have about the academic program development process.
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School Board Appreciation and Information Sessions
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January is Board Appreciation Month and we'd like to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank our seven volunteer Board Members for their dedicated service to HSD students! If you have an interest in board service and are considering running for election this May, please join us at one of two upcoming information sessions: brown bag lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 15, noon to 1 p.m. at the Administration Center, 3083 NE 49th Place; or coffee chat on Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at Manaia Coffee House, 203 E. Main Street.
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Transfer Deadline Approaching
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Please note that the priority window for submitting in-district transfer requests closes on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 5 p.m. If you are an HSD student wishing to continue or begin an in-district transfer for the 2017-18 school year, please complete and submit your paperwork by this date.
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SENG Parent Group Meetings
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Parents of gifted students are invited to participate in a series of guided discussions on supporting the emotional needs of gifted children. The meetings will take place on Thursdays from Feb. 2 through March 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at South Meadows Middle School, 4690 SE Davis Road. Class size is limited; registration deadline is Jan. 30.
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HSF Night at the Portland Winterhawks
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Hillsboro Schools Foundation Night at the Portland Winterhawks game on Saturday, Jan. 7, was canceled due to weather. It has now been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 31 when the Winterhawks take on the Everett Silvertips! Buy your tickets now at the reduced price of $22 ($30 value)by calling Adam Purner at 971-230-2976.
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City of Hillsboro Events: State of the City and Family Fiesta
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The City of Hillsboro is hosting a free Family Fiesta on Saturday, Jan. 28, from noon to 4 p.m. at M&M Marketplace, 346 SW Walnut Street. The event will feature games, music, art, and fun activities for all ages. Then, on Tuesday, Jan. 31, newly sworn-in Mayor Steve Callaway will deliver the 2017 State of the City address at the Hillsboro Civic Center, 150 E. Main Street, with a reception and refreshments at 5 p.m. and the program from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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