With budgets in flux, it’s not known yet whether some school days may be restored

4J and other school districts across Oregon are awaiting more information before making decisions about school days and staffing for this year.

New federal legislation is expected to provide 4J with about $3.3 million in funding aid to help keep educators on the job. In a year when the district has trimmed staff and school days to help address a $15.2 million budget deficit, this came as welcome news. At the same time, however, state revenue appears to be falling short of earlier projections, and further decreases in state school funding may be on the horizon.

After more than a decade at the helm of Eugene School District 4J and 36 years in education and local government administration, Superintendent George Russell has announced that 2010–11 will be his last year as superintendent.

His leadership as 4J's superintendent since 1998 has garnered the respect and appreciation of the local community and educators across the nation, including recognition as Oregon’s Superintendent of the Year in 2005.

Has your student's LTD bus route changed?

With bus passes available free to all 4J students in grades 6–12, many middle and high school students ride Lane Transit District (LTD) buses to school.

LTD is reducing services this year due to a decrease in payroll tax revenue. Some routes have been changed or eliminated. Parents should check the new LTD schedules and 4J school bus routes to find the best options for their students.

LTD Route Changes

4J Bus Service Eligibility