Grotting spent a few minutes with East Portland News, telling us about his past – and his future plans. Story and photos by David F. Ashton Although he won’t move to outer East Portland until mid-summer, the newly-named Superintendent of the David Douglas School District, Don Grotting, made a springtime visit to the area earlier this month.
The David Douglas School District values and recognizes the diversity of all individuals and groups.
Every student’s learning experience should be fostered in an inclusive and safe environment so they can excel. Submit by mail, fax, scanned email or in person. We stand with and support, appreciate and honor our LGBTQ+ students, families, and staff....David Douglas High School and Fir Ridge Campus seniors have officially graduated! All Rights Reserved.
(Melissa Jones / special to The Oregonian / 2010) "We have created a culture in David Douglas that prioritizes student growth and achievement, and embraces the belief that every student has an unlimited capacity to learn and to thrive.
On behalf of the Board of Education and the outstanding staff of our District, it is my privilege to welcome you to our amazing District… The resolution also directs the Superintendent to cease any further negotiations… Read More David Douglas High School is one of the largest in the state. The school district got a new superintendent this week.
The David Douglas School District recognizes June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month! I must start by communicating how humbled and thankful I am to be the Superintendent of the great David Douglas School District. The school district got a new superintendent this week.David Douglas Superintendent Ken Richardson, hired into the position this weekDavid Douglas schools have a new superintendent: Ken Richardson, who has served as a top administrator in the district since 2009, most recently as deputy superintendent.Richardson succeeds Don Grotting, a highly successful and The district, with nearly 11,000 students, is the 13th largest in Oregon. From 1993 to 2013, the David Douglas School District had an average of $75,175,000 in revenue and $76,176,381 in expenditures, according to the United States Census Bureau's survey of school system finances. "He becomes the seventh superintendent in the history of the district, which was formed in 1959 with the mergers of four small districts in what was then a semi-rural area east of Portland.The school board is still fine-tuning his contract and plans to approve it on August 11, said district spokesman Dan McCue. The district had a yearly average of $44,462,238 in outstanding debt.The district retired $3,533,190 of its debt and issued $6,680,952 in new debt each year on average. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Portland, his masters of education from Lewis & Clark, and received his administrative license from the University of Portland.
DAVID — At a May 12 board meeting, the St. David Unified School District governing board approved the resignation and separation agreement of Superintendent Arleen Kennedy. "I am humbled and grateful that the school board has placed its trust in me," Richardson said in a statement. All rights reserved ( Budget. Please submit your application to the David Douglas School District Superintendent’s Office. david-douglas-high.jpg. ©2014-2020 Copyright. Only Portland Public Schools enrolls more black students and more Asian students than David Douglas.Richardson came to David Douglas from neighboring Reynolds school district, where he worked as a coach, classroom teacher, school counselor, school administrator and human resources administrator.
The last few months of their educational years didn’t unfold as traditionally envisioned....David Douglas School Board Chair Andrea Valderrama released a statement today that she would bring a resolution next week to the School Board terminating the...TITLE VI — FORMULA GRANT THROUGH THE OFFICE OF INDIAN EDUCATION David Douglas School District will host a virtual public hearing regarding our application for...The David Douglas School District values and recognizes the diversity of all individuals and groups. David Douglas High School is one of the largest in the state. We will continue this culture through collaboration and positive relationships. A Message from Superintendent Ken Richardson. David Douglas School Board Chair Andrea Valderrama released a statement today that she would bring a resolution next week to the School Board terminating the District’s agreements with the Portland Police Bureau and discontinuing our use of School Resource Officers (SROs). David Douglas School District. We have an amazing staff who believe in, and do great things for our students every day. Richardson's salary will not be known until then, McCue said.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Every student’s learning experience should be fostered in an inclusive and safe environment so they can excel. The school board's action in directing the superintendent and principal of David Douglas High School to include the religious invocation required plaintiffs, including the class valedictorian, as well as other students, to choose between attending the ceremony or staying away. District Office: Phone: 503-252-2900 David Douglas District Office Attn: (Dept.