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 »
4J School Visitation Week
EUGENE, Ore. — The 4J School District is offering more choices for students this year. For the second year, the district’s allowing out-of-district students a chance to enroll in 4J. School Visitation Week is this week, and families have the opportunity to see what 4J has to offer. 4J’s top opportunities include three language immersion … Continue reading »
4J Approves Bond, Moves to Ballot
EUGENE, Ore. — After months of speculation and debate, the 4J School District has decided to move forward with a $170 million bond. It’s makes the third bond measure now on the May ballot for thousands of Eugene voters to decide. If approved, the money will be used to help carry out the district’s long-range … Continue reading »
4J Board to Vote on Bond Measure
EUGENE, Ore. — The 4J School Board will decide Wednesday night whether to add a tax measure to May’s ballot. After more than a year of discussion and public polling, 4J might soon ask the public for help with all the work that it says needs to be done. The seven board members will vote … Continue reading »
4J Nears Pushing $170M Bond to Ballot
EUGENE, Ore. — For the first time, the 4J School District tipped its hand as it considered how to replace several of its aging schools. The superintendent recommended the board push a $170 million bond to the May ballot. The money would be used to replace Jefferson Middle School, River Road Elementary and Howard Elementary. … Continue reading »
4J Considers Bond Measure
EUGENE, Ore. — Taxpayers could be looking at a third bond measure in the next year. The 4J School District has been talking about updating its facilities for more than a year now, even reaching out to the community for input. “We’ve been talking about facilities improvements for over a year now, working towards decisions … Continue reading »
4J Begins Budget Discussions
EUGENE, Ore. — The 4J School District is projecting a massive budget shortfall. The budget committee met with administrators Monday. It projected the state of the district’s finances for the 2013-14 school year. The shortfall could be as high as $16 million. Part of the problem is a lack of state funding. “When you need … Continue reading »
4J Plans to Renovate or Rebuild
EUGENE, Ore. — A number of 4J schools could be getting a facelift. The Eugene School Board will make a decision in a month which schools will get remodeled or replaced, but first it wants to hear the public’s opinion on plans. The Eugene School District’s long range facility plan focuses on remodeling or rebuilding … Continue reading »
Public Response Wanted on 4J Upgrades
EUGENE, Ore. — The 4J School District is asking for public comment on its long-range plans to upgrade and replace aging schools Wednesday night. Superintendent Shelley Berman recommended improving school security and classroom technology and replacing or renovating three or four of the district’s schools, including Roosevelt Middle School and Howard Elementary School. Voters would … Continue reading »
4J Offers Financial Aid Clinics
EUGENE, Ore. — Important financial aid deadlines are fast approaching for college bound seniors. New this year, 4J is offering a federal pilot program to help students and families complete the process. Graduation is right around the corner. Next stop for many students–higher education be it a four year university, community college or technical school. … Continue reading »
