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Greater Albany voters approved Measure 22-165 in the May 16 election with a passing rate of  54 percent.

“We want to thank our community for its support of our schools,” said Superintendent Jim Golden. “This measure will make a difference to kids and to our whole community.”

The bond will:

• Fix aging school buildings
• Make energy improvements
• Make school safety and security improvements
• Add/expand vocational and technical classrooms at all middle and high schools
• Relieve overcrowding and accommodate growth

The planning process will begin immediately. A project timeline and plan will be announced in the coming weeks and will include opportunities for community involvement.

Tomorrow is Election Day. Cast your vote before the polls close at 8 p.m. The District bond measure, Measure 22-165, and school board races will be decided.

Ballots are due by 8 p.m. Official ballot drop boxes are at Linn County Courthouse, North Albany Shopping Center and Albany Public Library.

On Monday, the School Board honored Student All-Stars from Oak Elementary School for their motivation, perseverance, growth, and school and community service.

Oak Elementary students are:

Ashley Gibbs

Ashley is always on task, makes good choices and encourages other to do the same.  If she does not understand a concept, she is not afraid to ask for help. When she understands a concept well, she is always ready and willing to help other students.

Ryan Diller

Ryan is a motivated student who always gives his best effort to any task.  He is willing to take risks and try even when faced with a new and challenging task.  Ryan uses his mistakes as an opportunity to learn.  He is not content to learn the basics – he always strives for more and loves challenges.  Students in our room look up to Ryan.  He sets a good example of behavior and is always in a good mood and willing to help.   

Measure 22-165 is on the May 16 ballot. All voters should have received ballots by now.

Be sure you have the facts. Check out the District’s bond information page to learn about this proposal.

On Monday, the School Board honored Student All-Stars from Oak Grove Elementary School for their motivation, perseverance, growth, and school and community service.

Oak Grove students are:

Evan Lathrop

Evan has consistently demonstrated great determination, persistence, humor and integrity in fifth grade. He has worked hard to maintain his “Self-Manager” status this year. That means he has to get his math done to 100 percent each week, which is a challenge, and turn in all assignments on time, as well as show responsibility and integrity throughout the school days. Evan is a champion for issues of injustice. He will be a hero to many through his life. Evan motivates himself to stretch his abilities and be the very best he can be.

Dane Tilley

Dane is the hardest working 5th grader at Oak Grove. He has an outstanding work ethic and continues to push himself every minute of the school day. He has a growth mindset and knows that hard skills will eventually be easy with a positive attitude and lots of hard work. Dane always has a smile on his face and is a great friend to every other student at Oak Grove.