In recent weeks the Nyssa School Board has conducted public meetings at unusual times – 8 p.m. one time and, most recently, a Sunday evening that included a break for ice cream. Also, the board’s held these meetings with short notice to the public.
Schools
Hawkins named interim superintendent in Nyssa as negotiates with former district chief
One day after the Nyssa School Board named Ryan Hawkins the district’s interim superintendent, the Oregon Department of Education confirmed in Tuesday email Hawkins and another district leader had children improperly enrolled in the district’s migrant education program.
Burnt River names new superintendent
The Burnt River Charter School District in Unity named Cassie Moore its new superintendent in July. With a career in education spanning 20 years, district leaders say the former Haines Elementary School principal has a passion for rural education.
State plans to pull migrant education program from Nyssa after next school year
State officials plan to next year to take the region’s migrant education program away from the Nyssa School District, which had run it for nearly 40 years, the first time the state has ever pulled a program from a district.
Hartley steps in to lead Vale High School
For Chad Hartley, Vale High School’s new principal, showing up, working hard, being a good team player and inspiring others are bedrock principles kids need to learn to succeed in life.
Hawkins to run Nyssa school district while board recruits an interim superintendent
As the Nyssa School District searches for an interim superintendent, Ryan Hawkins, Nyssa’s assistant superintendent, will oversee the district’s daily operations.
CHILDREN OF POVERTY VIDEO: Community voices
VIDEO: Watch as local experts in Malheur County share their experiences in dealing with poverty and its impact on local children. Listen to Tobey Huddleston, principal at Aiken Elementary School in Ontario.
CHILDREN OF POVERTY VIDEO: Community voices
VIDEO: Watch as local experts in Malheur County share their experiences in dealing with poverty and its impact on local children. Listen to Mary Ann Almaraz, homeless liaison for the Ontario School District.
CHILDREN OF POVERTY VIDEO: Community voices
VIDEO: Watch as local experts in Malheur County share their experiences in dealing with poverty and its impact on local children. Listen to Xochitl Fuhriman-Ebert, an English coach in the Ontario School District.
Board sends Nyssa superintendent on his way – with a year’s pay
After entering into discussions of removing its superintendent in June, the Nyssa School Board mutually parted ways with Darren Johnson, the district’s superintendent since 2018.