Public Notices & Agency Updates

Notice of TSCC Budget Hearing (PDF)

A public hearing will be held by the Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission on the budget approved by the budget committee for the Multnomah Education Service District, Multnomah County, State of Oregon, for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. 
 
The hearing will be held May 18th, 2021 at 6:00pm. In response to the current health emergency, agency facilities are closed and the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
 
Zoom link:
https://multnomahesd-org.zoom.us/j/99879746897?pwd=bzhxZW9sb0o3V0RNNDNLY1cwSUprZz09
Meeting ID: 998 7974 6897
 
The purpose of the hearing is to discuss the budget with interested persons.  A copy of the budget document may be viewed on the MESD website: www.multnomahesd.org/business-services.
 
The meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities.  A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
 
Public comment will be taken by email and live via Zoom.  Written comments received by 5:00 pm May 17, 2021 will be read during the public comment section of the meeting on May 18th.  Schedule Zoom comment up through 5:00 pm May 18, 2021 by providing your name, phone number, and address to the agency.  All comments are subject to a three minute limit per community member.
 
For meeting accommodations or to submit or schedule public comment, please contact Heather Severns at 503-257-1504 or hseverns@mesd.k12.or.us.    

Total Budget Requirements: $105,562,177
Last Year's Total Levy Rate: $0.4576 per $1,000
This Year's Total Levy Rate: $0.4576 per $1,000
Change from Last Year's Rate: $0 per $1,000

Notice of Multnomah Education Service District Budget Committee Meetings (PDF)

A public meeting of the MESD Budget Committee of the Multnomah Education Service District, Multnomah County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 6:00 pm.  In response to the current health emergency, agency facilities are closed and the meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. 

Zoom link:
https://multnomahesd-org.zoom.us/j/96473359749?pwd=blFXMUdsM0pmcTVONmJvT2oraGFJZz09
Meeting ID: 964 7335 9749
Passcode: 084990

The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive public comment on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the MESD Budget Committee will take place. Any person may attend the meeting and provide comment on the proposed programs to the MESD Budget Committee.

Beginning Friday, April 9 at 5:00 pm, the budget document may be viewed on the MESD website.  Public comment will be taken by email and live via Zoom.  Written comments received by 5:00 pm April 12, 2021 will be read during the public comment section of the meeting on April 13th.  Schedule Zoom comment up through 5:00 pm April 12, 2021 by providing your name, phone number, and address to the agency via phone message at 503-257-1504 or email to hseverns@mesd.k12.or.us.  All comments are subject to a three minute limit per community member.   

Additional MESD Budget Committee meetings, if needed, are scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, and Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 6:00 pm.  These will also be held via Zoom with details on our website. All meetings are open to the public.

Sam Breyer
Budget Officer
Multnomah Education Service District
www.multnomahesd.org

JOB TITLE: SUPERINTENDENT - EXECUTIVE OFFICER
REPORTS TO: Multnomah Education Service District Board of Directors

POSITION PURPOSE:
To provide leadership and executive level services to the Board of Directors in various capacities. Responsible for providing leadership for, and general supervision and coordination of, all Multnomah Education Service District (MESD) programs, services and personnel and to directly supervise and coordinate the activities and personnel within the Superintendent’s staff per the organizational chart.

NATURE & SCOPE:
This position is subject to board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations and applicable State and Federal statutes. This position carries general administrative authority.

ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP QUALITIES:

1. Trust: Develop trust among co-workers through honesty and fairness.
   
2. Communication: Communicate in an inclusive and collaborative manner.
   
3. Vision: Lead with vision and follow-through.
   
4. Personal Qualities: Be respectful, caring and courageous.
   
5. Management Style: Be visible, humble and a team player.
   
6. Agency-wide perspective: Be involved in, and supportive of continuous overall improvement of MESD.
   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Serve as the Executive Officer of the MESD Board of Directors by:
   a. Prudently exercising the authority granted in Board Policy as applicable to this role.
   b. Communicating effectively with the public and staff about matters regarding the Board
   c. Recommending changes in Board Policy and Procedures as are legally necessary and/or as are in the public interest.
   d. Recommending to the Board courses of action regarding appropriate matters of interest and concern to the operation of the Board.
   e. Effectively completing all such special assignments as are made by the Board and as are appropriate to this role, legal and ethical.
   
2. Serve as the Chief Administrator of MESD by:
   a. Effectively and efficiently performing all duties specified in Board Policy.
   b. Recommending to the Board courses of action regarding the operation of programs and services.
   c. Recommending courses of action regarding development of programs and services.
   d. Communicating effectively with the public and staff about appropriate matters regarding the development and operation of programs and services.
   e. Monitoring the legislature and serving as liaison therewith, reporting to the Board on legislative matters and making recommendations regarding those issues of special impact on ESD’s.
   f. Willingness to participate, as approved by the Board, in activities of local, regional, State and/or Federal organizations.
   g. Serving as the liaison with other agencies and boards.
   
3. Serve as MESD Budget Officer by:
   a. Effectively and efficiently performing all tasks specified in Board Policy.
   b. Recommending data to the Board relevant to the setting of Board parameters for the budget.
   c. Presenting data to the Board regarding long-range fiscal projections (up to three years).
   d. Communicating effectively with the public about matters relating to the development and adoption of the budget.
   
4. Serve as Secretary to the MESD Boundary Board by:
   a. Prudently exercising the authority granted in Board policy.
   b. Communicating with all persons directly affected and with the general public regarding the proposed boundary change.
   
5. Serve as Executive Officer of the MESD Local Contract Review Board (LCRB) by:
   a. Prudently exercising the authority granted in LCRB Policy.
   b. Communicating with affected vendors, local districts and general public regarding changes in the rules, and/or requested exceptions to the rules.
   
6. Serve as MESD Clerk by:
   a. Performing all duties required of this position by law, and specified Board Policy.
   
7. Maintain satisfactory attendance record.
   
8. Use personal safety techniques to avoid exposure and injury to self, students and other staff.
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Masters Degree in Educational Administration; ten years of successful administrative experience, with at least five of those years as a superintendent, deputy superintendent or assistant superintendent. Hold or qualify for Oregon Administrative license with Superintendent endorsement. Education/training and experience in curriculum, instruction, pupil personnel services and public school administration

In 2010, Oregon adopted higher K-12 standards in English language arts and mathematics to ensure that all students move from grade to grade with the academic knowledge and skills necessary for success beyond high school. We have adjusted the test blueprint for 2020-21 to allow for reliable estimation of student performance, while decreasing the time that students spend testing.

Following are the state-required 30-Day Notice for Statewide Tests and opt-out forms. 
Parent Request for Opting out of Oregon Summative Assessments
If you wish to use the opt-out form:

• Email or mail the completed forms to your students teacher
• Parents may not write in additional assessments to the state opt-out form
• Forms will be accepted at any time
• If a form is submitted after a student has begun testing, the student will stop testing, but items answered up to that point will be scored and the student will receive a performance level and/or overall score. 

2020-21 Annual Notice for Statewide Tests
from Oregon Department of Education:
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Afka Soomaaliga - Somali (PDF) 
Ngôn ngữ tiếng Việt - Vietnamese (PDF) 


Science Exemption Request Form (grades 5, 8 & 11)
English (PDF) | Español (PDF) | Tiếng Việt (PDF) | 中文 (PDF) | Русский (PDF) | Soomaali (PDF)