The Salem-Keizer Education Association (SKEA), which represents the contracted educators in SKPS schools, sent a letter to the district on March 3 expressing concern for the safety of its members and the lack of preparation and training for dealing with violent students.
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SKPS Board discuss SROs on campus
With talk about bringing SROs back to campus growing, SKPS introduced the Safe and Welcoming School Committee to examine what is needed for both physical and psychological safety of students.
SKPS seeking two for budget committee
Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) is searching for candidates to fill two open spots on the district budget committee.
The cost of coverage
Salem-Keizer Public Schools banned an independent reporter in May over inappropriate messages to teen athletes.
This article is republished with permission from Grant Magazine, the publication at Grant High School in Portland. This story was reported by students Claire Coffey, Ava Siano and Veronica Bianco, the Keizertimes did not edit it.
Crystal Apple educator awards return in ’23
The Crystal Apple Awards, which recognizes school employees from SKPS and private schools in the area, will be making a return in February for the first time since 2019. Nominations are now open.
Assessments vary across Keizer schools
The 2022 assessment tests for Salem-Keizer Public School students showed a sharp decline in English, math and science during the pandemic.
While reported proficiency numbers are down across the country, when looking deeper into the 10 Keizer-based schools, the drop off seems even more stark.
Bethell resigns from Salem-Keizer School Board
Danielle Bethell has resigned from the Salem-Keizer School Board a little over three years after taking office.
School board Chair Ashley Carson Cottingham announced Bethell’s resignation at the start of Tuesday’s school board meeting, saying Bethell had informed board leadership of her decision Monday night.
Learning with the SKEA President and VP
The Keizertimes sat and spoke with the President and Vice President of the Salem Keizer Education Association about a variety of issues.
SKPS announces firm for superintendent search
SKPS announced on Tuesday the decision on an executive search firm for superintendent, Human Capital Enterprises.
Tumultuous couple weeks for SKPS board
On Friday, the SKPS board announced that meetings will no longer be open to the public in-person.
This comes weeks after initial petitions to recall three board members were filed with Marion County.
