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Salem students want more teacher prep time, separate honors classes
At a student-organized community forum at South Salem High School Wednesday evening, high schoolers discussed with teachers how union proposals to separate honors and regular classes and address student behavior would impact them.
Former McNary counselor pleads guilty to sexually harassing minor in Polk County
Plea deal nets probation for Todd Bobeda and a dismissal of some charges after he admits he sexually harassed a juvenile. He was put on three years of probation.
South students organize Wednesday forum to talk budget cuts, union negotiations
Two South Salem High School juniors hope you'll join them on Jan. 10 to talk about budget cuts, school safety and other topics from a student and teacher perspective.
School counselor accused of sexual abuse resigns
After more than two years on paid leave from his counselor job at McNary High School, Todd Bobeda has resigned. He faces criminal charges in Polk County alleging he sexually abused a minor.
School nurses, district administrators would be laid off under budget cutting plan
Superintendent Andrea Castañeda proposed eliminating 46 jobs to save about $5 million next year, wrapping up an initial round of proposals to balance the Salem-Keizer School District budget.
UPDATE: The budget cutting starts in school district with administrator pay, cars, rental fees
Superintendent Andrea Castañeda said the Salem-Keizer School District will cut about $30 million in administrative and district office budgets and positions, with specifics to come over the next week.
Schools need community help to engage youth, prevent gun violence
The Salem-Keizer School District employs dozens of people who work with kids involved in gangs and at risk for violence. Their leaders say a landmark report on gun violence in Salem echoes what they see in halls and classrooms.
State finds school employees being injured at high rates by Salem students
A report from Oregon’s workplace safety regulator found the Salem-Keizer School District needs to better train employees, share information and investigate incidents when students assault educators.
Mayor plans to convene leaders to address Salem’s gun violence
At a joint session Monday with the Salem City Council, Marion County Board of Commissioners and Salem-Keizer School District, Marion County Sheriff Nick Hunter said the same surge in shootings seen in Salem is likely happening in unincorporated areas east of the city.