Eugene School District 4J

Superintendent recommends reducing up to 110 school-based positions, relocating a school and returning middle schools to a six-period day.

School board and OSEA Chapter 1 separately approved three-year labor pact that includes annual COLAs, other benefits for district's classified workers.

The jettisoned effort by the U.S. Department of Education to dismantle DEI programs had put $18 million in federal funding 4J receives each year at risk.

Families can request a transfer to another 4J schools from their neighborhood school through Feb. 15.

Superintendent details second phase of reductions for 2026-27 that end, suspend or curtail numerous pandemic-era programs and initiatives.

Superintendent outlines first $2.3 million in budget reductions and receives school board approval to eliminate up to 32 positions held by career professionals and mid-level administrators.

School board adopts revised policy that requires students in all grades to keep their personal electric devices "off and away" for entirety of school day.

Negotiators for district, union representing 4J's classified employees continue to make steady progress toward new labor agreement.

Brooke Wagner named assistant superintendent for system integration and continuous improvement as district readies to pare down executive team.

District favors a reclassification of OSAA leagues that provides 4J students more rest and study time and less time on buses.