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School Board Members Elected

By Kerry Delf | Published: May 31, 2017

Two newcomers, one returning member elected to school board  Eugene School District 4J welcomes new and returning school board members! The May 16 election ballot included three 4J school board positions. In the two races that were contested, the successful candidates won by … Continue reading →

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Calling All Jeffersonians: Farewell to Former Jefferson Middle School / ATA Building

By Kerry Delf | Published: May 13, 2017

Arts & Technology Academy’s new building opens this fall Goodbye old school, hello new: Please join in a celebration and fond farewell to the former Jefferson Middle School building. Jefferson Farewell Celebration Arts & Technology Academy / former Jefferson Middle School building … Continue reading →

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Labor Negotiations Underway Between District, Teachers Union

By Kerry Delf | Published: May 10, 2017

District proposes contract that would maintain full school year and class sizes, protect student time with teachers, provide compensation increases, maintain sustainable budget 4J’s Initial Proposal – Overview | Contract Language EEA’s Initial Proposal  The Eugene School District and the Eugene Education … Continue reading →

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Superintendent Presents Budget Proposal for 2017–18

By Kerry Delf | Published: May 10, 2017

Budget plan provides full school year, holds the line on class sizes, restores student supports, plans for future Proposed Budget Document  4J superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas presented his proposed budget to the district’s budget committee on May 8, setting in motion the budget process for the … Continue reading →

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Notice of Budget Committee Meeting

By Kerry Delf | Published: May 10, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE:  Eugene School District 4J School District No. 4J, Lane County, Oregon Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Lane County School District 4J (Eugene Public Schools), Lane County, State of Oregon, to … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Old, Hello New: River Road Farewell Celebration

By Kerry Delf | Published: May 1, 2017

¡Adios! to River Road/El Camino del Río Elementary School’s 1953 building • New school opens this fall River Road/El Camino del Río Elementary School has a long and well-loved history in the River Road neighborhood. Starting this fall, the school will continue in its new … Continue reading →

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2015–16 State Special Education Report

By Kerry Delf | Published: May 1, 2017

The annual special education reports for school districts across Oregon are available online. Eugene School District 4J provides a continuum of services to meet the needs of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The district works to ensure that all students have … Continue reading →

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School Board Election Ballots Mailed

By Kerry Delf | Published: April 27, 2017

Ballots due by May 16 at 8 p.m. Ballots have been mailed to voters in the May 16 election, which includes three positions on the Eugene School District board of directors. To be counted, ballots must be received by the elections office no … Continue reading →

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Education Champions Named in 2017 ACE Awards

By Kerry Delf | Published: April 26, 2017
2017 ACE Awards Champions Brianna Stiller, Judy Salisbury, Jaimee Massie, Londa Rochholz and Fernell Lopez, with superintendent Gustavo Balderas (second from right)

Local educators honored in business-sponsored awards program Nearly 90 4J teachers, administrators, classified staff and volunteers, as well as many educators from the Springfield and Bethel school districts, were honored at the 2017 ACE (A Champion in Education) Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April … Continue reading →

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Notice of Budget Committee Meeting: 2017–18 Proposed Budget Presentation & Public Comment

By Kerry Delf | Published: April 18, 2017

LEGAL NOTICE:  Eugene School District 4J School District No. 4J, Lane County, Oregon Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Lane County School District 4J (Eugene Public Schools), Lane County, State of Oregon, to … Continue reading →

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