2025-2026 Legislative Priorities

 

2025-2026 Legislative Stance

North Clackamas School District (NCSD) prepares graduates who act with courage to strengthen the quality of life in their local and global communities. We are committed to examining and improving our system by nurturing inclusive, barrier-free schools and workplaces. To fulfill this mission, NCSD requires reliable and adequate funding. This funding is essential to provide for adult-to-student ratios that foster strong relationships between students and educators. It is also crucial for delivering high-quality academic and support programs, offering robust emotional and mental health supports, and maintaining a well-trained and supported diverse workforce. We recognize the urgent need to address chronic student absenteeism and to provide safe, modern, and accessible school facilities. NCSD calls upon the Oregon Legislature to fully fund public preK-12 education as a top priority, early in the legislative session. This would demonstrate a clear commitment to our state's children and allow for adequate planning for the upcoming school year.

 

2025-2026 Legislative Agenda Priorities

Adequate, Reliable, and Flexible Funding

• Fully fund the Quality Education Model by 2027
• Adequate State School Fund with at least $11.4 Billion to maintain current service levels
• Fully fund Special Education programs, including increasing the funding cap percentage and fully funding high-cost disability services
• Establish adequate, consistent funding for summer learning opportunities statewide
• Enhance school facilities capital improvements funding
• Support local control of state funding resources and oppose any new unfunded mandates while seeking funding for past unfunded mandates

Student Experience & Success

• Protect and expand programs with a focus on historically underserved students
• Ensure adequate funding for adult-to-student ratios that allow for strong core instruction and positive relationships
• Include student voice in decision-making
• Protect and expand anti-bias, anti-racist curriculum and policies
• Protect existing programs, including student support services, high school success and early learning programs (Student Investment Account/Integrated Programs)

People & Culture

• Promote educator diversity and advocate for programs that support diverse school staff
• Support statewide education workforce retention and Grow-Your-Own programs
• Invest in funding models that provide for strong employee compensation

Family & Community Collaboration

• Expand access to preschool opportunities for families
• Invest in out of school time activities, including after-school and summer enrichment activities provided by school districts and community based organizations
• Expand affordable childcare options 

Resources & Services

• Promote and expand resources that support emotional, mental and physical health needs in schools and in the community
• Encourage policy development that protects student health, including addressing the availability of drugs, flavored tobacco and alcohol to youth
• Enhance programs that address food and housing insecurity
• Promote strategies that enhance school safety & security, including cybersecurity