Phone: 503 916-3741 | FAX: 503 916-2724
PPS Board of Education | P.O. Box 3107 | Portland, OR 97208-3107

Portland Public Schools is guided by a seven-member Board of Education, which is responsible for the education of all children residing within the school district.  Each Board member represents one of seven zones within the Portland Public Schools district. Members are elected to zones by all voters living within the district's boundaries. Board members serve four-year terms without compensation and may be re-elected.

Student concerns are represented by a one-year non-official voting position held by a high school student, who is selected by the Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee.

The Board meets twice a month to consider, discuss and determine the directions Portland Public Schools will take in a range of areas. School Board members establish guidelines concerning organization, general policies, and major plans and procedures for the school district.

Comments and questions may be e-mailed to the Board SchoolBoard@pps.k12.or.us or sent via regular mail to School Board, P.O. Box 3107, Portland, OR 97208-3107

Working agreements

The Portland Public Schools Board of Education has developed a set of working agreements to guide its decision-making and communication processes. The agreements cover the Board's role, meeting procedures, communication processes and members' roles.

Board operating protocols

These Operating Protocols establish specific guidelines for Board members and District staff to follow in order to ensure prompt responses to requests from Board members and concerned citizens. These Operating Protocols are based on the assumption that there will always be prompt follow-up to Board member’s requests, with the understanding that labor contracts may affect the processes for responding to complaints or sharing information. Board members understand that it is appropriate for the Superintendent to delegate the responsibility for responding to Board member’s requests to staff, but that the Superintendent remains ultimately accountable for accurate and timely responses.

Meetings

The Board holds its meetings in the auditorium of the district's Blanchard Education Service Center, 501 N. Dixon St., at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Special meetings at other locations are scheduled as needed. All regular, special and emergency meetings of the school board are open to the public, except executive sessions as defined by the Oregon law.

Scheduling and agenda changes can occur as issues arise, so you may want to check this Web site for information on the board's schedule before planning to attend a meeting.

Members

Board of Education members are: Trudy Sargent; Bobbie Regan; Pam Knowles; Ruth Adkins; Dilafruz Williams, David Wynde, and Martin Gonzalez.  The student member is Henry Johnson.

Map of School Board Position Zones

Portland Schools Foundation