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Director McElroy provided a high‑level overview of the charter renewal process, explaining that the first hearing notifies the board and public that a charter seeks renewal. A subsequent board meeting — at least 30 days later — will include the board’s formal renewal recommendation and decision; a fully executed charter agreement must be signed within 90 days if the board approves renewal.

JGEMS representatives described the school’s mission and program. Mike Weddle, JGEMS board chair and a founding teacher, and Doug Gunter, executive director, outlined 25 years of operation, the school’s project‑based environmental curriculum and partnerships with community organizations. Weddle described ongoing student projects with the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, the City of Salem parks department, Oregon State University and other partners. Gunter said the school emphasizes science and technology and follows a field‑based curriculum that keeps students engaged.

JGEMS typically admits 33 students to its sixth‑grade cohort via lottery and serves roughly 99 students across sixth through eighth grades. School leaders said the applicant pool for sixth grade is typically between 100 and 130 applicants. The school operates on the school of the deaf campus near Maple Street; most long‑standing faculty remain engaged with the program alongside newer staff.

Board members asked about student‑to‑teacher ratios and demographics; JGEMS representatives said core classes have about 33 students and elective classes are smaller, and that exact demographic data would be provided with the school’s presentation at the next board meeting. The board closed the public hearing and will consider a renewal recommendation at the next scheduled meeting as required by charter renewal process timelines.

No vote was taken at the hearing; the district will return with a recommendation and a full charter agreement if renewal is recommended.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Salem-Keizer School Board Meeting - January 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board opened the first of two hearings on renewal of the Jane Goodall Environmental Middle School (JGEMS) charter. No decision was made; JGEMS leaders described the school’s project‑based curriculum, community partnerships and typical enrollment of 33 incoming sixth‑grade students (about 99 total students).","taxTitle","Salem-Keizer SD 24J, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",14581,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6722594,"Board declares Hazel Green Elementary surplus, moves toward sale",133,5582000,5715000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2623913-8cfe732af37162d99d321905479cdccd&start=5582&end=5715","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2623913-8cfe732af37162d99d321905479cdccd/thumbnail_5582000.jpg","/articles/6722594/Oregon/Board-declares-Hazel-Green-Elementary-surplus-moves-toward-sale","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6722594-a4ae9ae12405d52f1e1d13e8d2b4d496/orig.mp4?Expires=1770954201&Signature=iDctgvzWtF17HN0aDzKzMnsItlJ3TeLdta4RoFt9-ycenznypig0KFk01c3JARzyCqqOdDG1V-o2jjoddf5g4ZNu-bKs5qYAalIqLkxYTwG6KLxqKyK0mOIR7TRmNWW~pEjYi4YoMbqrVaHT4AGgoirC6koXuEX6uGRGK254~oYAFvMrTfz1BnKwSPTmXnmUf0tX8TVYD94~DCMzbs4bnGh1ijC3n8v33v4CSsAH85WtzjWSsPKTxDzGbs4GY6jt2Ra7uA60hCdgx8ReW7QtMslOYV4E2VcfzAqALFpuYXZCpMPRYvgBGMc5rL8D9E4kjJuOloecADWT7~ie~bAbvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Salem‑Keizer School District Board of Directors approved a motion to declare Hazel Green Elementary School property surplus, a procedural step that begins the district’s process to dispose of or sell the site.

Bob Silva, the district’s chief operations officer, told the board the building was purchased in 1953 and operated as an elementary school until 2011, when the board repurposed the site; since 2011 Valley Inquiry Charter School has operated at the facility under a charter agreement that extends through 2031. Silva described the surplus declaration as “just one of many steps to enable the school district to eventually dispose or sell the property.”

A board member asked for a motion. The motion to declare the property “not required for school purposes” was moved and seconded; the board then voted in favor and the motion carried. No detailed vote tally was recorded in the public transcript other than the chair’s call for “aye” and a statement that the motion moved.

The surplus declaration does not immediately remove the charter occupant; Silva and other staff told the board the charter agreement remains in effect through 2031 and any future disposition will need to account for existing contractual obligations.

The board did not set a sale price or timeline at the meeting. Next steps identified in the meeting record include the standard administrative steps for surplus property disposition and further board consideration consistent with district policy.","The Salem‑Keizer board voted to declare Hazel Green Elementary School property not required for school purposes and authorized steps toward disposal/sale; the site is currently occupied by Valley Inquiry Charter School under a charter agreement through 2031.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6722598,"Salem‑Keizer board approves resolution on student, staff and family safety related to immigration status",4900,2138000,7038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2623913-8cfe732af37162d99d321905479cdccd&start=2138&end=7038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2623913-8cfe732af37162d99d321905479cdccd/thumbnail_2138000.jpg","/articles/6722598/Oregon/SalemKeizer-board-approves-resolution-on-student-staff-and-family-safety-related-to-immigration-status","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6722598-495e6799fbf705ba8f021c07393e8bd7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770954201&Signature=mfe29VsDsxSFRPSkdtwNEbcFIBXyWZlghLcskDeutNyyvOaIzgtNXNgQ4xTJ3uPpXUJvFLz7wIoXc5BZ-sbcLxlJ1GimAJXI~aJf7xEXetJVSG74-J21hj6UUiFITx3pZl9e0cDcCGN7E9NlT~iOkQHbXhKku3~ntnPbSkxWLaJo6tqG41om7NGbfz4GFGGIzCUGGFzzgvhmTWMKR~jxJIphn05SSItSqH5vbghi4Bh~I3wd46pGHp8gduUyaVJtYqWRjO77g09DgicQ3oZ8~KaI-sb7fT337h87-zgjiSkXR1IrIVPp5Nn8NCGrJDVZCaQvElIR9DVl5ssYQjt-AQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Salem‑Keizer School District Board of Directors voted to approve Resolution 202425‑05, a district statement on student, staff and family safety with regard to immigration status, after a period of public comment and an amendment adding a 60‑day timeline for specific communications and training.

The resolution, moved and seconded by board members during the meeting, was adopted as amended; the board recorded one abstention. Superintendent Castaneda and legal counsel participated in discussion about the practical and legal limits of district authority during the debate.

The resolution reiterates that district staff will follow existing Oregon law on information sharing and enforcement interactions and states the district’s intent to provide clear communications to students, families and staff about rights and protections. The board amended the resolution in meeting discussion to add: “Be it further resolved, the district shall, within 60 days, take the following actions,” and attached three items from the resolution to that timeline (communication, partnerships, and training). The board chair called for the vote after discussion; the motion carried with one abstention recorded.

Public comment at the meeting strongly shaped the discussion. Nicole, a sixth‑grade student, urged the board to back the resolution and to add resources and training: “I support resolution 2024 and urge the board to vote yes on it,” she said, calling for classroom posters and training \"so we can support our families and home and communities.\" Lehi Herrera Lopez, executive director of Mano Mano Family Center, told the board the measure “reaffirms current Oregon law” and pressed for follow‑through: “You have to follow it up with training,” he said.

Community speakers asked the board to attach concrete supports to the resolution beyond restating state law, including a rapid response fund, mandatory staff training, “know your rights” sessions for families and clearer operational guidance for staff if immigration enforcement appears at schools or homes. Alex Sosa, a 2023 graduate, urged the board to avoid letting the measure be “performative” and said resources, not only words, were needed.

Board discussion reflected differing views on whether a new local resolution added value beyond existing state protections. One director said the resolution largely restated standing state law and existing policies and announced an abstention for that reason, citing concerns about creating unnecessary public attention. Other directors described the vote as a public affirmation of district values and a first step toward concrete support and partnerships; several thanked students and community members for sharing personal stories.

The board’s amendment sets a 60‑day schedule for the district to implement the communication and partnership items specified in the resolution. Superintendent Castaneda indicated staff and legal counsel would coordinate next steps. The district will publish any written materials created under the timeline and report back to the board in a subsequent meeting.

Copies of written public comments submitted for the meeting will be posted on the district website per standard practice.","After extensive public comment, the Salem‑Keizer School District board approved Resolution 202425‑05 — reaffirming district protections for students and staff regarding immigration enforcement — and added a 60‑day timeline for specified district actions.","actionData","errors"]

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