As we’re well into the second half of the school year, it’s appropriate to revisit an important topic –one that all school districts should monitor and report on regularly: the health of our district as indicated by the retention rate of in-district students. I have written about this topic at length on two other occasions. … [Read More...]
Springdale School Update 1-19-2012
January 19, 2012 By
QSCB Bonds are Sold Early this morning another important milestone was reached with regard to the Springdale School. Corbett School District along with five other Oregon School districts initiated a QSCB sale with the help of Seattle Northwest Securities. After just a few short hours of trading all of the bonds for all of the… [Read More...]
Update on The Springdale School
January 2, 2012 By
Rommell Architectural Firm Hired: At the December Board Meeting the District hired the Rommel Architectural firm to begin working on the Springdale project. The District is still negotiating the final scope of the agreement with Rommell however the final number is expected to come in withing budget. Rommell began working immediately on the project. Rommell… [Read More...]
Springdale School Update: How You can HELP!
November 18, 2011 By
Springdale Update: The District is continuing to move forward with efforts towards answering the question: What do we do with the Springdale School. We are currently investigating and putting resources into remodeling Springdale School for use as K-8 arts program with 9-12 satellite courses in drama and the arts for Corbett students. A list of… [Read More...]
Corbett School District Communications Plan
November 10, 2011 By
First, I need to apologize for my tardiness on this posting! This summer a group of dedicated volunteers from the community as well as staff members spent many hours examining, and refining our district’s communication efforts. A component of the communication effort was to publish a communication plan document. In a perfect world I would… [Read More...]
2010-2011 District and School Report Cards and AYP Reports
November 8, 2011 By
The Corbett School District, and both of the component schools in Corbett made AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) last year. A copy of the report cards and AYP results can be viewed by clicking on the following links: 2010-11 District Report Card 2010-2011 District AYP 2010-2011 Corbett School AYP 2010-2011 Corbett Charter (CCS) AYP Corbett School… [Read More...]
School Board Moves Forward with Energy Upgrades/Cost Saving Measures
November 7, 2011 By
Last Thursday the School Board voted 6-0 to move forward with an energy upgrade package to the main campus. At the urging of the Oregon Department of Energy, the board met in special session to approve the energy project because energy loan interest rates are expected to go up this week. As stewards of public… [Read More...]
Corbett School District Honored by the College Board
November 4, 2011 By
Corbett School District 39 Placed on the College Board’s 2nd Annual AP® District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Advanced Placement® Access and Student Performance 367 School Districts Across the Nation Are Honored [Corbett, OR] — Corbett School District 39 is one of fewer than 400 public school districts in the nation being honored by… [Read More...]
Special Board Meeting Thursday November 3rd 7:30 Grade School Cafeteria
November 1, 2011 By
The Corbett School District School Board will hold a special board meeting at 7:30 in the Grade School Cafeteria. The purpose of the meeting will be for the board to determine if it will move forward with energy upgrades on the main campus. The district was contacted Monday by the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE)… [Read More...]
Corbett Arts Program at Springdale School: A Vision.
October 4, 2011 By
People have asked me what my vision is for Springdale School. What follows is my vision for Springdale School. It is a visionary work of fiction, but a work of fiction that could become a reality. The Corbett Arts Program at Springdale School The First Ten Years Superintendent’s Corner May 2023 Today I followed our… [Read More...]