US Laws, Codes, Statutes & Cases

TITLE 30

EDUCATION AND CULTURE

 

Chapter     326.     State Administration of Education

                  327.     State Financing of Elementary and Secondary Education

                  328.     Local Financing of Education

                  329.     Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century; Educational Improvement and Reform

                  330.     Boundary Changes; Mergers

                  332.     Local Administration of Education

                  334.     Education Service Districts

                  335.     High Schools

                  336.     Conduct of Schools Generally

                  337.     Books and Instructional Materials

                  338.     Public Charter Schools

                  339.     School Attendance; Admission; Discipline; Safety

                  340.     Expanded Options Program

                  341.     Community Colleges

                  342.     Teachers and Other School Personnel

                  343.     Special Education Services

                  344.     Career and Professional Technical Education; Rehabilitation; Adult Literacy

                  345.     Private Schools

                  346.     Programs for Persons Who Are Blind or Deaf

                  348.     Student Aid; Education Stability Fund; Planning

                  351.     Higher Education Generally

                  352.     State and Independent Institutions of Higher Education

                  353.     Oregon Health and Science University

                  354.     Educational Television and Radio; Translator Districts; Distance Learning

                  357.     Libraries; Archives; Poet Laureate

                  358.     Museums; Historical Societies; Preservation of Historical and Archaeological Properties and Objects; Oregon Historic Families Database

                  359.     Art and Culture

 

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Chapter 326 — State Administration of Education

 

2007 EDITION

 

STATE ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATION

 

EDUCATION AND CULTURE

 

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

326.011     Policy

 

326.021     State Board of Education; confirmation; term; reappointment; qualifications; removal

 

326.031     Vacancies

 

326.041     Meetings; election and term of chairperson; compensation and expenses

 

326.051     Board functions; rules

 

326.075     Cooperation with Education and Workforce Policy Advisor; cooperation and compliance with Oregon Student Assistance Commission decisions

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

(Generally)

 

326.111     Department of Education; composition; functions

 

Note          Task Force on School Nurses--2007 c.295 §§1,2

 

Note          Task Force on Civics and Financial Education--2007 c.773 §§1,2

 

326.113     Employee transfer of unused sick leave

 

326.115     Department of Education Account

 

(District Business Practices)

 

326.131     Definitions for ORS 326.133 and 326.136

 

326.133     Auditing; list of best practices

 

326.136     District Best Business Practices Advisory Committee

 

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

 

326.305     Term of Superintendent of Public Instruction

 

326.310     Superintendent’s educational duties

 

326.320     Publications; fees; accounting

 

326.323     Superintendent’s signature on public contracts

 

326.330     Deputy Superintendents of Public Instruction; appointment; powers

 

326.340     Disposition of conference fees by superintendent; disbursement of fees

 

326.350     Authority for department staff to serve on education-related organizations; Educational Organizations Fund; disbursements

 

SCHOOL CENSUS

 

326.355     Determination of school census

 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

 

326.370     Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development under State Board of Education; rules

 

326.373     Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development Account

 

326.375     Commissioner for Community College Services; appointment; duties

 

326.380     Advanced Technology Education and Training Fund

 

326.382     Advanced technology education and training grants and loans; rules

 

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

326.520     Acquisition of intellectual property by board

 

326.530     Management, development and disposition of intellectual property

 

326.540     Revenue from intellectual property; Board of Education Invention Fund; purpose

 

REAL PROPERTY

 

326.543     Adverse possession

 

GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) CERTIFICATES

 

326.550     General Educational Development (GED) certificates; rules; how fee determined; accounting

 

STUDENT RECORDS

 

326.565     Standards for student records; rules

 

326.575     Records when student transfers or is placed elsewhere; notice to parents; amendments to records; rules

 

326.580     Electronic student records; rules; standards; participation by educational institutions

 

326.585     Definitions for ORS 326.587 and 326.589

 

326.587     Disclosure of Social Security number of higher education student

 

326.589     Disclosure of Social Security number of community college student

 

326.591     Action for disclosure of Social Security number

 

CRIMINAL OFFENDER INFORMATION PROCESS

 

326.603     Authority of school districts and schools to obtain fingerprints and criminal records check of employees and contractors; fee

 

326.607     Authority of school districts and schools to obtain criminal records check of volunteers and applicants for employment; fee

 

YOUTH CORRECTIONS AND JUVENILE DETENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMS

 

326.695     Definitions for ORS 326.700 and 326.712

 

326.700     Purpose of programs; distribution of State School Fund

 

326.712     Superintendent may contract with district to provide programs

 

      326.003 [1991 c.780 §1; repealed by 1993 c.45 §1a]

 

      326.005 [1961 c.624 §1; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.010 [Repealed by 1961 c.624 §8 and 1965 c.519 §15]

 

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

 

      326.011 Policy. In establishing policy for the administration and operation of the public elementary and secondary schools and public community colleges in the State of Oregon and in carrying out its duties as prescribed by law, the State Board of Education shall consider the goals of modern education, the requirements of a sound, comprehensive curriculum best suited to the needs of the students and the public and any other factors consistent with the maintenance of a modern and efficient elementary and secondary school system and community college program. [1965 c.100 §1; 1971 c.513 §8]

 

      326.020 [Amended by 1961 c.624 §2; 1963 c.544 §15; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.021 State Board of Education; confirmation; term; reappointment; qualifications; removal. (1) The State Board of Education shall consist of seven members, appointed by the Governor for a term of four years beginning July 1 of the year of appointment, subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. No person may be appointed to serve consecutively more than two full terms as a board member.

      (2) In making appointments under subsection (1) of this section, the Governor shall select from residents of Oregon one member from each congressional district and the remainder from the state at large. No member shall be engaged in teaching or participate in the administration or operation of any school.

      (3) The Governor may remove members of the State Board of Education for cause at any time after notice and public hearing. [1965 c.100 §3 (enacted in lieu of 326.060); 1969 c.695 §4; 1971 c.485 §1; 1985 c.565 §56; 1993 c.45 §2]

 

      326.030 [Amended by 1961 c.624 §3; renumbered 326.095]

 

      326.031 Vacancies. Appointments made to fill vacancies occurring prior to expiration of a term shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term. When a vacancy occurs in an appointment made from a congressional district, the successor shall be appointed from the congressional district for which the vacancy exists. [1965 c.100 §4; 1985 c.565 §57]

 

      326.040 [Amended by 1957 c.124 §1; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.041 Meetings; election and term of chairperson; compensation and expenses. (1) The State Board of Education shall meet at least six times each year on dates determined by the board, and at such other times as may be designated by the chairperson agreeable to a majority of the board, or at the call of a majority of the board members.

      (2) The board shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson of the board for one year commencing July 1. In case the office of chairperson of the board is permanently vacated for any reason, the board may elect a new chairperson to serve until the June 30 next following.

      (3) A member is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. [1965 c.100 §5; 1967 c.507 §3; 1969 c.314 §21; 1971 c.656 §1; 1987 c.474 §1; 1993 c.15 §1; 1993 c.45 §3]

 

      326.050 [Repealed by 1957 c.124 §3]

 

      326.051 Board functions; rules. Subject to ORS 417.300 and 417.305:

      (1) In addition to such other duties as are prescribed by law and pursuant to the requirement of ORS chapter 183, the State Board of Education shall:

      (a) Establish state standards for public kindergartens and public elementary and secondary schools consistent with the policies stated in ORS 326.011.

      (b) Adopt rules for the general governance of public kindergartens and public elementary and secondary schools and public community colleges.

      (c) Prescribe required or minimum courses of study.

      (d) Adopt rules regarding school and interscholastic activities in accordance with standards established pursuant to paragraph (f) of this subsection.

      (e) Adopt rules that provide that no public elementary or secondary school shall discriminate in determining participation in interscholastic activities. As used in this paragraph, “discrimination” has the meaning given that term in ORS 659.850.

      (f) Adopt standards applicable to voluntary organizations that administer interscholastic activities as provided in ORS 339.430.

      (g) Adopt rules that will eliminate the use and purchase of elemental mercury, mercury compounds and mercury-added instructional materials by public elementary and secondary schools.

      (2) The State Board of Education may:

      (a) Consistent with the laws of this state, accept money or property not otherwise provided for under paragraph (b) of this subsection, which is donated for the use or benefit of the public kindergartens and public elementary and secondary schools and public community colleges and use such money or property for the purpose for which it was donated. Until it is used, the board shall deposit any money received under this paragraph in a special fund with the State Treasurer as provided in ORS 293.265 to 293.275.

      (b) Apply for federal funds and accept and enter into any contracts or agreements in behalf of the state for the receipt of such funds from the federal government or its agencies for educational purposes, including but not limited to any funds available for the school lunch program, for career education purposes, for professional technical educational purposes, for adult education, for manpower programs and any grants available to the state or its political subdivisions for general federal aid for public kindergartens and public elementary and secondary schools and public community colleges and their auxiliary services, improvement of teacher preparation, teacher salaries, construction of school buildings, administration of the Department of Education and any other educational activities under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education.

      (c) Adopt rules to administer the United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for public and private prekindergarten through grade 12 schools and residential child care facilities.

      (3) The State Board of Education shall provide a separate, identifiable place on its agenda six times a year for community college issues. The state board may also consider matters affecting community colleges at any regular or special meeting. [1965 c.100 §6; 1965 c.519 §14; 1967 c.67 §24; 1969 c.284 §1; 1971 c.513 §9; 1973 c.707 §1; 1975 c.459 §1; 1975 c.605 §17a; 1981 c.91 §1; 1987 c.404 §2; 1987 c.474 §2; 1989 c.834 §§12,13; 1993 c.45 §§5,6; 2001 c.530 §1; 2003 c.14 §146; 2003 c.151 §1]

 

      326.054 [1953 c.78 §1(1); repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.056 [1953 c.78 §1(2); repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.058 [1987 c.404 §1; 1993 c.45 §9; renumbered 339.430 in 1993]

 

      326.060 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §2 (326.021 enacted in lieu of 326.060)]

 

      326.061 [1965 c.100 §8; repealed by 1993 c.45 §10]

 

      326.063 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.065 [Amended by 1961 c.167 §40; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.070 [Amended by 1959 c.422 §1; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.071 [Formerly 326.120; repealed by 1977 c.306 §1]

 

      326.075 Cooperation with Education and Workforce Policy Advisor; cooperation and compliance with Oregon Student Assistance Commission decisions. (1) The State Board of Education shall cooperate with the Education and Workforce Policy Advisor in the development of a state comprehensive education plan including elementary, secondary and community college education and in review of the board’s programs and budget. The board shall submit in timely fashion to the advisor such data as is appropriate in a form prescribed by the advisor.

      (2) The board shall cooperate with the mediation process administered by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission pursuant to ORS 348.603 and, if a negotiated resolution cannot be reached by mediation, comply with the decisions of the commission regarding proposed new post-secondary programs and proposed new post-secondary locations. [1975 c.553 §8; 1993 c.45 §11; 1997 c.652 §20]

 

      326.080 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.081 [1971 c.656 §2; repealed by 1985 c.388 §3]

 

      326.090 [Amended by 1959 c.422 §2; 1963 c.483 §8; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.095 [Formerly 326.030; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.100 [Repealed by 1961 c.624 §8 and 1965 c.519 §15]

 

      326.102 [1953 c.266 §1; renumbered 326.520]

 

      326.104 [1953 c.266 §2; renumbered 326.530]

 

      326.106 [1953 c.266 §3; renumbered 326.540]

 

      326.110 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

(Generally)

 

      326.111 Department of Education; composition; functions. (1) The Department of Education is created and shall function under the direction and control of the State Board of Education with the Superintendent of Public Instruction serving as an administrative officer for public school matters.

      (2) The Department of Education shall consist of:

      (a) Agencies and officers that are added by law to the Department of Education; and

      (b) The administrative organizations and staffs required for the performance of the department’s functions.

      (3) All administrative functions of the State Board of Education shall be exercised through the Department of Education, and the department shall exercise all administrative functions of the state relating to supervision, management and control of schools not conferred by law on some other agency. [1965 c.100 §10; 1967 c.552 §22; 1989 c.491 §2; 1991 c.757 §1; 1991 c.886 §2; 1993 c.45 §12; 1999 c.39 §3; 2005 c.209 §3]

 

      Note: Sections 1 and 2, chapter 295, Oregon Laws 2007, provide:

      Sec. 1. Task Force on School Nurses. (1) As used in this section, “school” means any kindergarten through grade 12 school that receives public funds.

      (2) There is created the Task Force on School Nurses, consisting of eight members appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction as follows:

      (a) Two members shall be chosen from among persons recommended by the Department of Education;

      (b) One member shall be a member of a labor organization representing nurses;

      (c) One member shall be a school nurse;

      (d) Three members shall be experienced in issues relating to school health; and

      (e) One member shall be a member of a school district board or a school administrator.

      (3) The task force shall:

      (a) Study and assess the availability of nursing services in Oregon schools and the feasibility of expanding existing services; and

      (b) Recommend a plan to establish school nurses as a mandated service in all schools in Oregon.

      (4) A majority of the members of the task force constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

      (5) Official action by the task force requires the approval of a majority of the members of the task force.

      (6) The task force shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

      (7) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

      (8) The task force shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the task force.

      (9) The task force may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the task force.

      (10) The task force shall submit a report concerning its findings to the interim committees on education no later than September 1, 2008.

      (11) The Department of Education shall provide staff support to the task force.

      (12) Members of the task force are not entitled to compensation or reimbursement and serve as volunteers on the task force.

      (13) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, and school districts are directed to assist the task force in the performance of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish such information and advice as the members of the task force consider necessary to perform their duties. [2007 c.295 §1]

      Sec. 2. Section 1 of this 2007 Act is repealed on the date of the convening of the next regular biennial legislative session. [2007 c.295 §2]

 

      Note: Sections 1 and 2, chapter 773, Oregon Laws 2007, provide:

      Sec. 1. Task Force on Civics and Financial Education. (1) There is created the Task Force on Civics and Financial Education consisting of nine members.

      (2) The Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate shall each appoint three members from among groups representing school administrators, civics teachers, finance teachers, teachers who are members of a labor union, school district boards, students, business leaders and other groups with expertise in civics and financial education.

      (3) The task force shall study and make recommendations about how to increase and improve civics and financial education in kindergarten through grade 12 public schools.

      (4) A majority of the members of the task force constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

      (5) Official action by the task force requires the approval of a majority of the members of the task force.

      (6) The task force shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

      (7) If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

      (8) The task force shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the task force.

      (9) The task force may adopt rules necessary for the operation of the task force.

      (10) The task force shall submit a report, and may include recommendations for legislation, to the interim legislative committees on education on or before October 1, 2008.

      (11) The Department of Education shall provide staff support to the task force.

      (12) Members of the task force are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495. Claims for expenses shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the department for that purpose.

      (13) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, and school districts are directed to assist the task force in the performance of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish such information and advice as the members of the task force consider necessary to perform their duties. [2007 c.773 §1]

      Sec. 2. Section 1 of this 2007 Act is repealed on the date of the convening of the next regular biennial legislative session. [2007 c.773 §2]

 

      326.113 Employee transfer of unused sick leave. (1) When an employee of the Department of Education leaves the department to become an employee of a school district or an education service district, the employee may transfer any accrued but unused sick leave to the district and may use the transferred sick leave in accordance with the sick leave policy of the district.

      (2) When an employee of a school district or an education service district leaves the district to become an employee of the Department of Education, the employee may transfer any accrued but unused sick leave to the department and may use the transferred sick leave in accordance with the sick leave policy of the department. [2007 c.119 §1]

 

      326.115 Department of Education Account. The Department of Education Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Department of Education, other than appropriations from the General Fund, shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the department to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the department. [2001 c.716 §12]

 

      326.120 [Amended by 1965 c.100 §9; renumbered 326.071]

 

      326.130 [Repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

(District Business Practices)

 

      326.131 Definitions for ORS 326.133 and 326.136. As used in ORS 326.133 and 326.136:

      (1) “Business practices” means:

      (a) The process of providing transportation, food service, grounds maintenance, building and systems maintenance, new construction, purchasing and contracting; or

      (b) Financial practices.

      (2) “District” means a school district as defined in ORS 332.002 and an education service district as defined in ORS 334.003. [2007 c.839 §11]

 

      326.133 Auditing; list of best practices. (1) The Department of Education, in consultation with the District Best Business Practices Advisory Committee, shall establish a system for auditing the business practices of districts. The department shall develop a list of best business practices to use for the district audits.

      (2) Only those districts that volunteer for the audit will be audited under this section.

      (3) The department shall contract with the Secretary of State to audit districts based on the list of best business practices.

      (4) The secretary shall report the results of the audit first to the Governor, the State Board of Education and the district that was the subject of the audit. Then the secretary may post the results of the audit on the Internet.

      (5) The department shall monitor district responses to the recommendations made in the audit. The department shall report to the board on the district responses and make further recommendations if necessary. [2007 c.839 §12]

 

      326.136 District Best Business Practices Advisory Committee. (1) There is established the District Best Business Practices Advisory Committee. The advisory committee shall consist of:

      (a) One member appointed by the President of the Senate from among the members of the Senate;

      (b) One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives from among the members of the House of Representatives; and

      (c) The following members appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction:

      (A) One member who is a representative of district school boards;

      (B) One member who is a representative of district administrators;

      (C) One member who is a representative of district teachers;

      (D) One member who is employed by a district as a business manager;

      (E) One member who is a member of a board of directors of an education service district; and

      (F) One member who is a representative of district classified employees.

      (2) In addition to the members appointed under subsection (1) of this section, the superintendent may appoint additional members who have special expertise in district business practices.

      (3) The advisory committee shall advise the Department of Education on the development of a system for auditing the business practices of districts under ORS 326.133, including:

      (a) The designation of best business practices of districts;

      (b) The method of selecting districts that volunteer for an audit;

      (c) The interpretation and understanding of audit results; and

      (d) Monitoring and reporting the district responses to the results of the audits.

      (4) A majority of the members of the advisory committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.

      (5) The advisory committee shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chairperson or of a majority of the members of the advisory committee.

      (6) Official action by the advisory committee requires the approval of a majority of the members of the advisory committee.

      (7) The advisory committee shall elect one of its members to serve as chairperson.

      (8) The term of office of each member is two years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the appointing authority shall make an appointment to become immediately effective.

      (9) The department shall provide staff support to the advisory committee.

      (10) Members of the advisory committee who are not members of the Legislative Assembly are not entitled to compensation, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495. Claims for expenses incurred in performing functions of the advisory committee shall be paid out of funds appropriated to the department for that purpose.

      (11) All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, and all districts are directed to assist the advisory committee in the performance of its duties and, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish such information and advice as the members of the advisory committee consider necessary to perform their duties. [2007 c.839 §13]

 

      326.140 [Amended by 1959 c.121 §1; 1961 c.624 §4; repealed by 1965 c.100 §456]

 

      326.150 [Repealed by 1961 c.624 §8 and 1965 c.519 §15]

 

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

 

      326.305 Term of Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be elected for a term of four years. [1979 c.190 §397]

 

      326.310 Superintendent’s educational duties. Except as provided by ORS 326.041, 326.051, 326.375, 341.005, 341.015, 341.440, 341.455, 341.626, 341.655 and 341.933, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall exercise, under the direction of the State Board of Education, a general superintendence of school officers and the public schools. In carrying out the duties of office, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:

      (1) Act as administrative officer of the State Board of Education.

      (2) Act as executive head of the Department of Education and direct and supervise all activities of the department.

      (3) Assist all district school boards and education service district boards in answering questions concerning the proper administration of the school laws, the rules of the State Board of Education and the ministerial duties of school officers and teachers. The decision of the superintendent shall guide school officers and teachers in the performance of their duties relating to the matters decided. The superintendent may submit any question to the State Board of Education which shall then decide the question.

      (4) Obtain and compile such statistical information relative to the condition and operation of the public schools as the superintendent or the state board may consider advisable for the advancement of education and for the information of the state board and the public.

      (5) Appoint, subject to the State Personnel Relations Law and with the approval of the State Board of Education, such personnel as may be necessary for the performance of the duties of the office of the superintendent. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may designate one or more suitable persons to sign or countersign warrants, vouchers, certificates or other papers and documents requiring the signature of the superintendent.

      (6) Administer and supervise adult education programs in the public elementary and secondary schools.

      (7) Perform such other functions as may be necessary to the performance of the duties of the superintendent. [1965 c.100 §11; 1989 c.491 §3; 1993 c.45 §13; 1995 c.67 §37; 1999 c.938 §3; 2003 c.226 §2]

 

      326.320 Publications; fees; accounting. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:

      (1) Prepare and distribute to the various school officers materials necessary for the administration of the school laws and cause to be printed materials necessary for the information of school officers and teachers.

      (2) Annotate and compile all school laws ordered published by the State Board of Education.

      (3) Except as otherwise provided by law or by rules of the State Board of Education, establish and collect fees for supplies and publications compiled and furnished by the Department of Education and distributed or sold to other persons or groups. Such charges shall not exceed costs of production plus mailing and other distribution costs.

      (4) Deposit all moneys received under subsection (3) of this section in the State Treasury. Such moneys shall be credited to the Education Cash Account of the Department of Education and are continuously appropriated. The Department of Education shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in such account. The record shall indicate by separate cumulative accounts the source from which the moneys are derived and the individual activity against which each withdrawal is charged. [1965 c.100 §12; 1979 c.570 §1; 1993 c.45 §14]

 

      326.323 Superintendent’s signature on public contracts. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may use a facsimile signature on public contracts for personal services if the value of the contract is $3,000 or less. [2001 c.37 §1]

 

      326.330 Deputy Superintendents of Public Instruction; appointment; powers. (1) The Superintendent of Public Instruction may appoint Deputy Superintendents of Public Instruction, for whose acts the superintendent shall be responsible. A deputy may perform any act or duty of the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction designated by the superintendent.

      (2) Notice of the appointment of a deputy and the duties designated for the deputy shall be filed with the Secretary of State. [1965 c.100 §13; 1991 c.887 §1]

 

      326.340 Disposition of conference fees by superintendent; disbursement of fees.

(1) When the Superintendent of Public Instruction has possession or control of conference fees that are made available for training programs sponsored in whole or in part by the Department of Education, the fees shall be deposited with the State Treasurer in the Education Training Revolving Account which is established and which shall be separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account.

      (2) Disbursements from the account to persons lawfully entitled thereto may be made by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or designee, by checks or orders drawn upon the State Treasurer. [1989 c.966 §76]

 

      326.350 Authority for department staff to serve on education-related organizations; Educational Organizations Fund; disbursements. (1) The Superintendent of Public Instruction may authorize staff members of the Department of Education to serve as executive directors of education-related organizations and in so doing manage the funds of those organizations.

      (2) The Educational Organizations Fund is established. Moneys received under this section shall be deposited with the State Treasurer in the Educational Organizations Fund which shall be separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account.

      (3) Disbursements from the account to persons lawfully entitled thereto may be made by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or designee, by checks or orders drawn upon the State Treasurer. [1989 c.966 §77; 2001 c.104 §107]

 

SCHOOL CENSUS

 

      326.355 Determination of school census. (1) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall prorate the annual estimate of census as provided in ORS 327.410 and 327.420 in proportion as the resident average daily membership of each education service district bears to the total resident average daily membership of the state and certify such to the administrative officer of each education service district.

      (2) Subject to guidelines approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the administrative officer of each education service district shall apportion the census so certified to those common school districts reporting to the education service district. The estimated distr