George Russell Superintendent russell_g@4j.lane.edu (541) 687-3321

The Superintendent provides leadership for the district’s programs and is ultimately responsible for all areas of the district’s operation (School Board Policy), provides executive leadership and administrative direction for all departments and services, and is responsible for proposing and implementing long-range plans.

Dear Parents and other school supporters,

The 2007–08 school year promises more changes for the Eugene School District.

Throughout last year, we had a host of educators and a panel of community members review how we provide education, how we build schools and other ways we do business. Our goal with this process, called "Shaping 4J's Future," is to prepare the district to run efficiently and do the best job for our students as we move into the new century with new expectations and a different look from our past.

This year, we'll be asking parents and the rest of our community to weigh in on different possibilities for how the district might look and operate. We hope that everyone who cares about our schools will offer their feedback as we make some important decisions.

Also this year, we are able to add to our instructional programs thanks to Oregon's healthier economy. Ongoing additions include more P.E. specialist time at the elementary and middle levels to support the goals of the district's Wellness Policy, additional sections of math at the secondary level, additional services and materials to secondary students not meeting math benchmarks, pilot programs to assist students’ transition from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school, staff development for teachers, additional “academy school” funding to address higher student needs at certain schools, and extension of funding for after-school programs.

With these additions comes great responsibility: to produce higher achievement for ALL students. We have dedicated ourselves to boosting performance of students who need extra help, such as special needs students or students with English as a second language. But we want to teach in ways that will enable every student to be his or her best: from students who struggle to those who excel.

As always, we look forward to working closely with our parents and community to provide the best education possible for our children.

Sincerely,

George Russell

 

District Documents

• School Board Policy (hosted off the 4J site)
• Appropriate Use Policy
• Organization Chart
• Schools of the Future