NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the South Lane School District 45J3, Lane County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2012 to June 30 2013, will be held at the District Service Center located at 455 Adams Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. The meeting will take place on May 14, 2012 at 6:00 pm.
The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 11, 2012 at the District Service Center, 455 Adams Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR 97424, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
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.
Teaching & Learning Initiatives
Krista's Book Lists
Here's a snapshot of what we're reading to improve our teaching and learning.
Keynotes & Presentations
Krista and staff are often asked to share about their work in South Lane School District. To satisfy requests for slides and handouts, we are now posting these Keynote & Presentation Resources online.
Instructional Rounds Project
South Lane School District implemented the Instructional Rounds Model during the 2009-2010 school year, and we are continuing this effort moving forward. This work is based on the book Instructional Rounds by Elizabeth City et al. Learn more about our project.
OBOB
Ready to start reading for the 2011/2012 Battle of the Books?
Here's the list: 2012 OBOB List
CLASS Project
Creative Leadership Achieves Student Success is an initiative
funded by Oregon's Chalkboard Project.
More info here.
Open Enrollment information
The Open Enrollment period has now closed.
Out of district students who did not submit an open enrollment application and wish to attend school in South Lane School District during the 2012-2013 school year will need to complete an inter district transfer request form and apply for release from their resident district.
For further information, please contact Mary Dubbs at 541-942-3381, ext. 112 or mary.dubbs@slane.k12.or.us.
District Events and PD Calendar
District Performance Data
Annual Profile and Assessment Report
South Lane School District's Annual Profile and Assessment Report provides a snapshot of the district's demographic profile and student assessment results.
District Continuous Improvement Plan
Food Service
Apply Online for Free and Reduced Meals
- ODE Secure Online Application (Website, English or Spanish)
Download Application for Free and Reduced Meals
- English Version (PDF)
- Spanish Version (PDF)
Paper copies are also available at any South Lane SD school or at the District Service Center.
Additional information about South Lane SD Food Services can be found here.
On May 9th, the South Lane District Service Center staff hosted its annual All Staff Appreciation Party in the Cottage Grove High School Cafetorium. The School Board, Administrative Assistants and Administrators armed with retro candy and Pat Boone records helped with the "Let's Rock Around the Clock" themed party. Amidst the music, root beer floats and the Bohemia Staff "Dance Team" lively conversations mixed with lots of laughter could be heard across the room as staff enjoyed a relaxing time together waiting for Krista to call the numbers of winning raffle tickets.
"What's Right in South Lane School District . . ." is a district communication from the Superintendent's office that highlights great things that are happening throughout the district. If you have ideas to share with the district about the great things that are going on, please send your information in an e-mail to Julie at julie.depauw@slane.k12.or.us 
SLSD will save nearly $3,348,600 through the refinancing of general obligation bonds. In December, the school board authorized the district to refinance $22.49 million in bonds issued in 2002 to fund capital improvements on district property including the construction of the new high school.
South Lane School District is pleased to announce that Kyle Tucker, the current Superintendent in Mapleton School District has been hired as the Director of Curriculum and Student Services for South Lane School District effective July 1, 2012. Kyle served as a teacher, coach, Dean of students, and High School Principal before being promoted to Superintendent. Kyle is the second most senior superintendent in Lane County behind only Krista Parent who is the most senior. Kyle has been employed by Mapleton School District since 1997.

The Tooth Taxi visited Harrison Elementary School last week to provide free dental care for our students. This
service is sponsored by the Dental Foundation of Oregon, OEA Choice Trust, and ODS. The Tooth Taxi is a 38-foot state of the art dental clinic on wheels. Each year it visits 50 sites across Oregon and serves over 3,000 children. The Tooth Taxi provides comprehensive dental care including exams, sealants, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions and crowns. They also provide classroom presentations on dental hygiene.

