MEDFORD, Ore. – Medford School Board members are talking about a salary increase for school administrators and one board member wants to know why they weren’t consulted before the decision was made. The Medford School District announced this summer that administrators will be getting a salary increase, and would also be paying more for insurance … Continue reading »
Oregon Online School Sees Increase
MEDFORD, Ore. – Earlier this school year, the Medford School District announced it would have a record enrollment this year with more than 13,000 students hitting the books at elementary, middle and high schools. Another Oregon school is seeing the highest number of students enrolled in it’s history. The Oregon Connections Academy currently has 3,300 … Continue reading »
Changes For Oregon In Student Grading
MEDFORD, Ore. – A new law has students across the state facing stricter graduation requirements. Students at secondary schools in the Medford School District, like at Central Medford High School, will soon see changes in their grading and school work. The district plans to make these changes gradually in the next two years. Superintendent Phil Long … Continue reading »
Medford School District Budget Cuts
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Medford School District has released a plan to cut tens of millions of dollars from the budget over the next three decades. Changes in the new plan will impact non-union employees including administrators. The changes include: reduced district contribution to medical benefits, an end to the early retirement plan and a … Continue reading »
Record Number of Students For Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford School District says it will have record enrollment this year. More than 13,000 students are hitting the books at Medford Elementary, Middle and High Schools. There are about 500 more students enrolled right now as there were at this time last year. These numbers are a change from the past … Continue reading »
Teachers in Chicago on Strike
MEDFORD, Ore. — For the first time in a quarter century, teachers in Chicago go on strike over evaluations and job security. The strike is forcing 400,000 students out of the classroom. The walk-out is familiar; the Eagle Point School District and staff failed to reach an agreement in May, ending up in a strike. … Continue reading »
Medford School Consolidation Complete
MEDFORD, Ore. – A new distribution center is now up and running for the Medford School District. It is the final piece of what is being called the Medford School District Education Center. The $1.3 million consolidation brings operations from five buildings to one location. Now, all of Medford School District’s functions are operating … Continue reading »
