The board is responsible for setting up the district’s mission, vision and priorities.
OUR MISSION
Collaborating in Community – Cultivating Equity – Inspiring Excellence
OUR VISION
Centennial School District builds authentic relationships with our diverse community that equitably engages and honors all voices. We intentionally implement rigorous, culturally relevant and evidence-based practices to cultivate academic excellence for each student.
Our School Board Policies are housed on a seperate site. To views these policies, visit: https://policy.osba.org/centennial/index.asp.
Board Policies
Please Note: There is a delay between the time the board makes policy changes and the time those changes are available on this site. The policies on this site are for information only and do not reflect any updating activities in progress. For official policies, administrative regulations, and further information about our policies, contact:
Melissa ‘Missy’ Grindle
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent & Board Secretary
melissa_grindle@csd28j.org
503-762-3601
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At the January 22, 2025 Board Meeting, The Centennial School District Governing School Board adopted this proclamation reaffirming support of each District student and family.
Proclamation Reaffirming Support of Each District Student and Family
WHEREAS, the Centennial School District serves over 5,400 students grades preK-21;
WHEREAS, the Centennial School District has a deep and longstanding commitment to supporting each student in reaching their fullest potential through critical high-quality instruction and services;
WHEREAS, Centennial School District is a strong advocate for the dignity and respect of all individuals, and strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that is representative and responsive to all students, staff, community, and family members, regardless of race, ethnicity, place of origin, immigration status, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, or ability;
WHEREAS, the physical safety and emotional well-being of all children in the District is a priority, and the District does not tolerate any form of discrimination, bias, harassment, or bullying, as outlined in its Board policies AC and ACB;
WHEREAS, Centennial School District has a long history of commitment to students, staff, community and families demonstrated
- on December 14, 2016 the Centennial Board of Directors passed a proclamation in support of all District students and families;
- on September 9, 2020 the Centennial Board of Directors read a proclamation affirming its commitment to the elimination of institutional racism within the District;
- on January 13, 2021 the Centennial Board of Directors adopted, and on January 12, 2022 readopted, a policy titled “Every Student Belongs”, affirming that “All students are entitled to a high-quality educational experience, free from discrimination or harassment based on perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin”;
WHEREAS, the current political climate has caused uncertainty and anxiety for many in our communities and we share in the responsibility to respond to these circumstances on behalf of the Centennial School District, its staff, students, and families;
WHEREAS, Centennial School District students and their families come from many different countries, may have received temporary legal status under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), may be undocumented, and/or may live in mixed-status households where some members are undocumented while others have temporary or permanent legal status;
WHEREAS, the District has a responsibility to ensure that all students who reside within its boundaries, regardless of immigration status, can safely access a free public education to which they are entitled under Federal law;
WHEREAS, staff are often primary sources of support, resources, and information to assist and support students and student learning, which includes their emotional health;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Centennial School District Board of Directors emphatically rejects racism, ableism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and all words and actions by all persons - elected or otherwise - rooted in fear and hate;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that we commit, again today, to lifting up and empowering all students and families, including students and families of color, immigrant and refugee families, and undocumented students and families, and students and families of all sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and economic statuses;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that all students are entitled to a high quality educational experience, free from discrimination or harassment based on perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or national origin and that incidents of discrimination and/or harassment, will be addressed in accordance with appropriate Board policy; staff, community partners, contractors, and Board members are expected to know and follow all relevant policies and procedures;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, Centennial will continue to monitor and strengthen its policies and practices to address systemic inequities and ensure all students thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, the Centennial School District Board of Directors reaffirms that pursuant to federal and state law, every student has the right to attend school regardless of their immigration status;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, as informed by our current Equity Policy and Strategic Plan, Centennial School District will continue to ensure all students thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment, regardless of legal status;
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, staff, community partners, contractors, or Board members may not inquire about a student’s immigration status or that of their family members, nor disclose personal information without parental consent, consistent with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and relevant laws;
IT IS FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Centennial School District will continue to do everything in its power to protect, defend, and keep safe the children in our care, and that doing so is the responsibility of all Centennial School District staff, community partners, contractors, and Board members;
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NOW LET IT BE KNOWN AND PROCLAIMED, that the Governing Board of Centennial School District announces today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025, to be a day where we reaffirm and recommit to proudly standing for and with all students and families we serve; we commit again to our mission and values; and we say no to hate and yes to a community of empowerment of all who come to us for educational services and support.
On September 9, 2020 the Centennial School District Governing Board read this proclamation affirming its commitment to the elimination of institutional racism within the district.
Commitment to Eliminating Institutional Racism
Across the country, as well as locally, we have witnessed the outcry and outrage over the tragic killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. The ongoing protests and the Covid-19 pandemic have combined to bring into even sharper focus the deeply entrenched systematic racism that impacts our students of color, particularly our Black/African-American students.
We the Centennial School District Governing Board, acknowledge the trauma our students have experienced as a result of this tragedy. We stand with the message that “Black Lives Matter” and sincerely believe racial discrimination and injustice are intolerable in any form.
We recognize that our communities of color continue to experience violence and trauma caused by oppressive and systemic structural and institutional racism in our country, community and schools. We are committed to identifying and eliminating any trace of racism in our district to ensure a safe environment for all of our students.
Regardless of color or identity, every student is a fully valued member of the Centennial community. Any blatant racial incident or act, subtle micro-aggression(s), willful ignorance, or a casual disregard for any of our students have no place within the Centennial School District or any activity associated with our educational system.
In order for our schools, community, state and nation to live up to its principles, a collective effort is necessary to insist our system actively engages in eliminating racism. Claiming to be non-racist is not enough. We must all commit to becoming anti-racist. Everyone must act courageously, to call out behaviors - large or small - that diminish or dehumanize others. We encourage all who care deeply about the academic and emotional wellbeing of our students to participate in creating and upholding practices that protect, enhance, and encourage their abilities to not just succeed, but to thrive.
We will continue to review school board policies and make the modifications necessary to ensure they do not perpetuate racial inequities, as we continue to provide every student the opportunity to learn and thrive in our ever-changing community. We will continue to review discipline procedures and school district goals using an equity lens. We will bring awareness to inequitable practices and challenge the status quo. We will monitor demographic changes and celebrate successes as they occur. We will reach out to our community and seek their input and support. In addition, each school board member is committed to looking inward and embracing their own equity journey
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