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Weekly
News & Updates
March 6, 2023
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Oregon’s March Economic and Revenue Forecast was released on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The forecast showed another surge in tax collections and an improvement in the state’s budget position with a projected additional $714.6 million in general fund and lottery resources available to spend in the 2023-25 biennium.
Net general fund and lottery revenues are up a combined $6.653 billion for the 2021-23 biennium since the legislature adjourned in 2021, resulting in record projected personal and corporate kickers and significant budget reserves for the state. The forecast now projects the personal kicker will top $3.93 billion (to be credited to taxpayers when they file their returns in 2024), and the corporate kicker to top $1.5 billion (required to be spent on K-12 education).
Although the additional revenue for the 2021-23 biennium is good news, the appropriation to the current State School Fund (SSF) will not be increased (no new funds for HSD in this school year). The District is operating within adopted appropriations for the current year, and is creating the 2023-24 Proposed Budget Documents to be shared at the Budget Committee meeting on Apr. 25, 2023.
The required current service level for schools in Oregon is $10.3 billion, and advocates will be sharing this message throughout the legislative session. For HSD, remaining temporary ESSER III and American Rescue Plan funds may be invested into additional services to students or leveraged to bridge any budget gaps over the two-year funding cycle (2023-25). This strategy will continue to stabilize operational systems and services to students and support the Strategic Plan’s priority areas…READ MORE
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New York Times Bestselling Author Visits Liberty High School | |
Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, educator, and community activist. Her books have sold over one million copies. On Friday, Mar. 3 she visited Liberty High School where all freshmen have read her young adult novel Piecing Me Together, which received a Coretta Scott King Award and Newbery Honor. Following her visit to Liberty, Watson traveled to the Brookwood Public Library to deliver the keynote speech kicking off the Hillsboro Reads event. From Mar. 3 to 18, Hillsboro Reads: Local Authors will host author talks, panels, storytimes, workshops, and pop-up programs. You will meet the authors, discuss their works and writing practices, and learn what inspires them. | |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, Mar. 12 at 2 a.m. Please remember to move your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
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Classified Employee Appreciation Week
Mar. 6 through 10 is Classified Employee Appreciation Week. As HCU president Melody Hansen so aptly put it, our classified employees “...clean it, cook it, fix it, drive it, paint it, type it, schedule it, plant it, file it, and support, love, and believe in our students.” So every day, but this week in particular, we recognize and celebrate our classified employees for all they do for students, fellow staff, families, and the HSD community!
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2023-24 Calendar
The 2023-24 school calendar was unanimously approved by the School Board at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28. You can find PDF copies in English and Spanish at hsd.k12.or.us/calendar.
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Bond Update: Tamarack Interior Graphics Drafted
Along with the building design, HSD’s architect, DLR Group, is also developing the interior graphics for Tamarack Elementary School’s walls, featuring the seasonal transitions of a tamarack forest. Here’s a sneak peek…READ MORE
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Boundary Adjustments
At their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28 the School Board unanimously adopted the attendance boundary adjustments as proposed for Witch Hazel, Rosedale, and Tamarack Elementary Schools. The adjustments will be incorporated into the student information system and transportation databases as soon as possible. The new boundaries will be in effect for the 2023-24 school year…READ MORE
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Latino PAC Meeting
The next Latino PAC meeting takes place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Mar. 9 on Google Meet…READ MORE
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Black Village Family Advisory Committee
The Black Village Family Advisory Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Mar. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Zoom. All families with students who identify in whole or in part as Black/African American/African are welcome to learn, grow, and unite as we come together to build a better community for our children.
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HSD Early College Information Sessions
If you are a rising high school junior or senior who might be interested in HSD’s Early College program, please join us at one of two newly-added information sessions on Mar. 20 and 23. The application deadline for 2023-24 has been extended to Friday, Apr. 14.
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Pix in the Park: Community Choice!
What movies do you want to see in Hillsboro parks this summer? Throughout March, the City of Hillsboro invites you to nominate your favorite movies in four categories on the Engage Hillsboro platform…READ MORE
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Hillsboro Public Library Student Success Newsletter
The March edition of Hillsboro Public Library’s Student Success newsletter contains information about a “book tasting” event for teens, family yoga nights, FAFSA assistance, and more.
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The HSD Board of Directors comprises seven elected members serving four-year terms and three student representatives serving a one-year term. Board members are community volunteers and do not receive compensation for their work. Board members establish policy based on Oregon and Federal laws governing schools. The Board approves policies for the Superintendent to implement. Email: School Board. | |
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