Douglas ESD

Board of Directors

Meredith Bliss

Meredith Bliss

Zone 1

Board member since 2019
Term expires June 30, 2023

 

Harry McDermott

Harry McDermott

Zone 2

Board member since 2001
Term expires June 30, 2025

BOARD CHAIR

Gayl Bowser

Gayl Bowser

Zone 3

Board member since 2021
Term expires June 30, 2023

Mike Keizer

Mike Keizer

Zone 4

Board member since 2017
Term expires June 30, 2025

BOARD VICE CHAIR

 

Anita Cox

Anita Cox

Zone 5

Board member since 2013
Term expires June 30, 2025

Gina Stewart

Gina Stewart

At Large, Position 1

Board member since 2017
Term expires June 30, 2025

Chris Rusch

Chris Rusch

At Large, Position 2

Board member since 2013
Term expires June 30, 2023

 

Douglas Education Service DistrictBoard of Directors and Board Meetings

Meetings of the Board of Directors are held at 6:30 p.m., the third Thursday of each month, excluding November, when no meeting is held. All meetings are held in the board room at the Douglas ESD offices located at 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Suite 110, Roseburg, OR 97470. * Due to COVID-19 restrictions, meetings will be held via video conference until further notice.

Board policies and agenda and minutes from the ESD Board of Directors regular meetings are available online. Please be aware meeting minutes are available once the board has approved them, usually at the next month’s meeting.

Publication of Notice of Supplemental Budget

Supplemental Budget Resolution

NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Douglas Education Service District, Douglas County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, will be held at 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, OR.  The meeting will take place on the 19th day of May, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.  The purpose is to receive the budget message and document of the district.  A copy of the budget document may be inspected and obtained on or after May 19, 2022 at the administrative offices, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd, Roseburg, OR, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place.  Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.  Any person may ask questions about and comment on the budget document.

Board Goals

The board of directors for Douglas ESD has established the following goals to guide the organization’s activities in the coming year:

GOAL #1- Purpose of ESDs

Douglas ESD will provide leadership and increased capacity in early learning, behavioral intervention, career technical education, K12, post-secondary education, and to support the region in meeting the ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) goals.

GOAL #2- Local Service Plan

Douglas ESD will support the shared goals of district superintendents, expand service offerings through the Local Service Plan to meet those goals, and continue to provide services to improve school district efficiencies.

GOAL #3- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Douglas ESD will lead and increase capacity in the region in diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in its hiring, operation, and commitment to serving marginalized and underserved people.

GOAL #4- Expansion/Entrepreneurial

Douglas ESD will be a leader in Douglas County and beyond for contracts and initiatives as well as partnerships relating to student learning, wellbeing, and school district support.

GOAL #5- Communication

Douglas ESD will increase visibility and knowledge of services available throughout the broader regional community.