Development News for Forest Grove, Oregon

Forest Grove School Board Refines Process for Appointing New Member Amidst Resignation

The Forest Grove School District Board of Directors engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the application process and timeline for appointing a new board member to fill the vacancy left by Director Kate Grandes, who is resigning effective June 10th, 2026. The board discussed revisions to the draft application, focusing on clarity regarding the role of a board member, the commitment required, and the importance of collaboration while allowing for healthy disagreement. Key considerations included clarifying flexibility, ensuring applicants understand the district's goals and legislative advocacy efforts, and making the process transparent and accessible. The board aims to finalize the application and post it by the following week, with a goal to seat the new member by the end of June.

Forest Grove School Board Reviews SRO Contract Renewal, Discusses Second Officer Position

The Forest Grove School District Board of Directors reviewed and discussed the proposed renewal of the School Resource Officer (SRO) contract with the Forest Grove Police Department for the 2026-2027 school year. Key discussion points included the contract value representing half the officer's salary, the department's agreement to collaborate on a second SRO position, and the process for gathering feedback on the SRO's effectiveness. The board also clarified the district's non-involvement in investigations of incidents occurring outside school grounds or time.

Forest Grove School District Renews Key Software Licenses and Support Agreements

The Forest Grove School District Board of Directors approved several renewals for essential software licensing and support agreements to ensure continued operational efficiency. These include renewals for Cisco voice licensing, Google Workspace, Microsoft licensing, Cisco Secure Access (web filtering), and Dell server support. Multi-year agreements were chosen for several items to lock in pricing and mitigate expected vendor price increases.