Budget Committee Vacancy – Deadline Extension

The David Douglas School District is seeking residents to fill two open positions on its 2025 Budget Committee. This is a unique opportunity for community members to participate in shaping the district’s budget for the next school year. About the Budget Committee: The committee is composed of 14 members: seven current School…

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New School Board Member Sworn In

The David Douglas School Board has appointed a new member to complete the final year of former Board Chair Donna Barber’s term (Position 1). Barber relocated out of state and could not fulfill the remainder of her term. The Board has selected Althea Ender, a familiar figure in the David Douglas community.…

2024–2025 Budget Approved

On May 6, the David Douglas School District Budget Committee approved the District’s proposed budget of $429 million for the 2024–2025 school year. The budget now moves to the District School Board, which will vote on the final adoption of the 2024–25 budget during its regular meeting on Thursday, June 13. The…

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Staff of Color (SOC) Retention Efforts

At David Douglas, we actively support the growth and retention of our diverse staff. This year, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Department has organized professional development and various affinity events for our Staff of Color to foster community and belonging. If you are a staff member of color and wish to explore how…

Public Schools Week Feb. 26 – March 1

“Public Schools Week” is an annual celebration from February 26 to March 1, 2024.  This week-long event honors the vital contributions and achievements of educators and education advocates in our public schools and communities. Our diverse school classrooms are a place of learning, innovation, creativity, and social development.  Let’s take a moment…

District Budget Approved

The David Douglas School District Budget Committee unanimously approved a 2023-24 budget on Monday, May 1. The budget now moves on to the District School Board for final adoption following a public hearing scheduled to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15. The approved budget is based on expected statewide school…

Notice of Public Hearing Title VI – Formula Grant Through the Office of Indian Education

The David Douglas School District will host a public hearing regarding our application for the Indian Education Formula Grant Program (Title VI). This program is designed to address the unique cultural, language, and educationally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students, including preschool children, and ensure that all students meet…

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Grow Your Own Graduates

David Douglas, we were delighted to have two GYO paraprofessionals graduated over the 2020 Winter Break. Eleasha Tryon and Alex Vu have completed their requirements to become licensed educators in the David Douglas SD, with the help of the GYO program. In direct alignment with the DDSD Strategic and Equity Plan, we have prioritized our efforts…