Four New Members Elected to Hillsboro School Board
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Results of the May 16 election show that Hillsboro School District will have four new members on the School Board: Erika Lopez, Mark Watson, Martin Granum and Jaci Spross. They will be sworn in at the first Board meeting of the 2017-18 fiscal year, tentatively scheduled for July 11, pending current Board approval of the meeting schedule.
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Board to Vote on Bond Proposal
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At their meeting on Tuesday, May 23, the Hillsboro School Board will vote on the District's proposed $408 million capital construction bond, which is recommended for the November 2017 ballot. If passed, the bond would allow the District to complete needed safety, seismic, and other infrastructure improvements to existing facilities; expand capacity; and invest in technology and curricular programs to enhance student achievement; all while retaining the current bond rate for taxpayers. Learn more about the proposal on the Bond page of the District website.
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High Schools to Hold Senior Project Nights
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Our high schools are gearing up to showcase the hard work our seniors have been doing on final projects for their Focused Programs of Study. Hilhi is first, with their senior project night on Monday, May 22; Liberty is next on Tuesday May 23; Glencoe follows on Tuesday, May 30; and Century wraps things up with their FAME night on Wednesday, May 31. These evening events are free and open to the public. Stop by to talk to students about their research and get inspired about our amazing graduating class of 2017!
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Health Reimbursement Account Information Session
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Staff members who are considering signing up for a healthcare plan that includes a Health Reimbursement Account are encouraged to attend an information session on Wednesday, May 24, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the Administration Center. Mae from Waldo Services will be on site to help explain how Health Reimbursement Accounts work with benefit plans Dogwood and Kaiser 3.
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District Retirement Reception
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The District will honor retiring staff members at a Retirement Reception on Thursday, May 25, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the South Meadows Middle School library, 4690 SE Davis Rd. The list of retirees is available on the Staff News page of the website; take a look and if your favorite staff member is retiring, please feel free to stop by and wish them well.
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South Hillsboro Open House
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Curious about the plans and pace of construction in South Hillsboro? Then please join us at the South Hillsboro Community Open House on Thursday, May 25, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Rosedale Elementary School, 3901 SE 67th Ave., Hillsboro. A brief presentation will be given at 6 p.m. and partner organizations will have representatives and materials available like timelines, maps, and other visuals to provide additional information on the project.
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Immigration Resource Fair
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HAPPENING IN HILLSBORO
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The District's Family Resources Team is hosting an Immigration Resource Fair on Saturday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Lincoln Street Elementary School, 801 NE Lincoln St. The Fair is free and open to the public. Childcare and meals are provided. Attendees will learn about family preparedness plans, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivers (DACA), mental health resources, and more. Please contact Sindy Ávila (503-844-1475) with questions or for more information.
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Summer Reading Program Starts June 1
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Hillsboro Public Library is excited to spread the word about their 2017 Summer Reading Program: Build a Better World for kids, teens and adults. Running June 1 until August 13, the program offers participants a free book just for signing up, and the opportunity win one of several awesome prizes at the end. Sign up at the Brookwood or Shute Park Public Library locations, or online. Library volunteers are also needed. Find out more here or complete the online volunteer application.
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