EUGENE, Ore. – After the 4J bond measure passed in Tuesday, district administrators and teachers are looking forward to the next step, spending all the money raised. Administrators aren’t wasting any time with plans for the future; even though construction won’t begin for a while, they say they can’t wait to break ground. It would … Continue reading »
Voters Approve 4J School Bond
EUGENE, Ore. — The 4J School District administrators were surrounded in celebrations after they found out voters had approved their massive bond. Parents and 4J School District members rejoiced as their hard work paid off, and they say now it’s time to get to work and put the money to use. “This would not have … Continue reading »
Parents Hope 4J Bond Measure Passes
EUGENE, Ore. – Members and parents of the 4J School District have to wait until Tuesday night to find out if the 4J bond measure will pass. Parents say they’ve worked hard to get the word out and would be surprised if the measure didn’t pass. The $170 million bond measure would replace four aging … Continue reading »
Emotional Testimony at School Board
EUGENE, Ore. — There was an emotional plea to the 4J School Board as teachers, students and staff worked to further the budget discussions. The overflow crowd spilled into the hallways at the meeting. There were several topics during public comment, but most people were there to talk about the budget. Administrators have recently said … Continue reading »
Mystery Safe Cracked
EUGENE, Ore. — We finally know what was inside that safe that was auctioned off in a school fundraiser last week – nothing. The radio station that raised enough money to secure the winning bid held an opening party Tuesday night. There were just a few metal tins hidden inside the old safe. A Eugene … Continue reading »
4J Prepares for More Staff Cuts
EUGENE, Ore — Informal negotiations between 4J administrators and the Eugene Education Association came to a standstill Thursday; unless they come to an agreement soon, the district could be seeing nearly double the cuts in staff. While 4J’s budget struggles aren’t news to anyone, it didn’t lessen the sting of the announcement about potentially bigger … Continue reading »
Students Fly High In Peter Pan
EUGENE, Ore. — North Eugene High School students are flying high in a theater production of Peter Pan. The director, Fred Gorelick, spent the last two years trying to get the rights for the show. He says he’s faced a challenge because Kathy Rigby is performing in Peter Pan nationwide. New York ultimately granted him … Continue reading »
4J Bond Supporters Kick Off Campaign
EUGENE, Ore. — Members of the Yes for 4J Schools group made their presence known Monday. Parents, teachers, administrators and community members gathered in front of Howard Elementary School in hopes of bringing greater attention and support to the district’s need to improve their schools’ infrastructure. “One of the major issues is the heaters honestly. … Continue reading »
Residents Voice Concerns About 4J Cuts
EUGENE, Ore. — Emotions soared as community members pleaded with the 4J School Board on a number of issues. Main concerns Wednesday night focused on the school district cuts to mental health services and libraries along with the change to the school schedule. Dozens of people turned out for the meeting. Some residents talked about … Continue reading »
4J Warns Teachers of More Cuts
EUGENE, Ore. — With a looming budget gap top of mind, the 4J School District warns that more cuts are on the way. In a letter to faculty and staff, Superintendent Shelley Berman says his staff is considering cutting services and jobs. The district’s facing an estimated $10 million budget shortfall. That doesn’t include the … Continue reading »
