May 1st Informational Picket

Dear Reynolds Community, 

The Reynolds School District is in crisis. Due to a failure by state leaders to fully fund Oregon Schools, Reynolds is looking at a $25,000,000 shortfall. This will mean cutting 118 educators, significantly increasing class sizes, and making it more difficult for students to access their counselors, social workers, English Language Development teachers, and Special Education teachers. In addition, we are looking at cutting up to 10 school days, making it even more difficult for students to fully access their education and putting a greater burden on parents to find childcare. 

The state of Oregon is proposing to fund schools at $2 billion less than what its own research says is necessary to meet standards—not to make Oregon schools great and stand out--just to make them adequate. 

Please join us on May 1st for an Informational Picket to share our concerns about the impact of the state education budget on the Reynolds community. 

​What to expect on May 1st- educators standing next to major roadways and intersections throughout the Reynolds School District holding signs that say “fully fund Oregon schools” or “our students deserve the state to fund their education,” etc. We hope to have you join us, give a friendly honk or wave, and call your state representatives (click here if you need/want talking points and contacts).

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We look forward to seeing you Thursday, May 1st near your closest Reynolds school!

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