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January 10, 2024 Page 3 Martin Luther King Jr. 2024 Special Edition INSIDE L ocaL N ews PPS Superintendent Update Arts & page 12-13 ENTERTAINMENT Established 1970 USPS 959 680 1727 NE 13th Ave. Suite 201 Portland, OR 97212 The Portland Observer welcomes freelance submissions. Manuscripts and photographs should be clearly labeled and will be returned if accompanied by a self addressed envelope. All created design display ads become the sole property of the newspaper and cannot be used in other publications or personal usage without the written consent of the general manager, unless the client has purchased the composition of such ad. © 2008 THE PORTLAND OBSERVER. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PERMISSION IS PROHIBITED. The Portland Observer--Oregon’s Oldest Multicultural Publication--is a member of the National Newspaper Association--Founded in 1885, and The National Advertising Representative Amalgamated Publishers, Inc, New York, NY, and The West Coast Black Publishers Association Publisher: Mark Washington, Sr. Editor: Shawntell Washington Office Mngr/Clasfds : Lucinda Baldwin Admin Coord : Quayuana Washington Creative Director: Kenya Anderson Web Editor: Zoe Holman-Kragero CALL 503-288-0033 • FAX 503-288-0015• news@portlandobserver.com ads@portlandobserver.com• subscription@portlandobserver.com Postmaster: Send address changes to Portland Observer, PO Box 3137, Portland, OR 97208 MLK EVENT SPOTLIGHT January 13th MLK Day of Service at BHOB Bethlehem House of Bread 9055 SW Locust St, Tigard, OR 9AM - 12PM Don’t Shoot Portland: Reclaim MLK Community Printmaking PNCA 511 NW Broadway Portland, OR 11 AM - 2PM January 14th King Clean-Up Day! Portland Covenant Church 4046 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 10 AM - 12 PM January 15th The Skanner Foundation, 38th Annual MLK Breakfast Oregon Convention Center 777 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 8:30AM - 10:30 AM Annual Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Highland Christian Center 7600 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 1PM - 4 PM Annual MLK Jr. Tribute Screening of KING: A FILMED RECORD (1970) The Clinton St. Theater 2522 SE Clinton St. 7PM MLK Day of Service at Lents Park Lents Park 4808 SE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 10AM - 1 PM School Board appoints Veteran Educator The Portland Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Sandy Husk, who has 18 years of experience as a public school superinten- dent and a track record of pro- moting and supporting student achievement and equity, as the interim superintendent for Port- land Public Schools. She starts February 12 providing a short transition before Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero wraps up his tenure on February 16. “I’m pleased to be in a posi- tion where I can use my profes- sional experience to contribute to student success in Portland,” Husk said. “My job will be to provide continuity and support for policies, programs and a budget that strengthen learning for all students in Portland Pub- lic Schools. I believe the central office exists to support what goes on in every school.” Immediate tasks awaiting Husk include working with the Board and PPS staff to rebuild relationships after a month-long teacher strike and implementing the new contract in partnership with the Portland Association of Teachers, finalizing contracts with other represented employ- ees, managing the Spring bud- get adoption process, including advising on needed budget cuts, continuing the modernization of Benson and the planning for Jefferson High School as well as the Center for Black Student Excellence. Portland Public Schools also is expected to ask voters in May to renew a local option levy to pay for at least 800 teachers annually. She has maintained active involvement in national educa- tional organizations, including as interim CEO for the Associa- tion for Supervision and Curric- ulum Development, which helps classroom teachers, principals Dr. Sandy Husk Brings Track Record of Supporting School Teams to Improve Student Achievement and Equity and superintendent learn and apply new teaching strategies. During 2023, Husk served in ed- ucation-related executive-in-res- idence roles while working re- motely from her home in Sisters, Oregon. She plans to live in Portland while serving as inter- im superintendent. Strengthening Public Safety PCC Names New Director of Public Safety Portland Community College has announced the appointment of Jace Smith as the Director of Public Safety, effective Janu- ary 29, 2024. With an extensive background spanning non-profits, private sector, NGOs, and gov- ernment agencies, Smith brings a wealth of experience and lead- ership to his new role. He said he is excited to join the college and further strengthen the public safety effort. “I applied to PCC because I love Oregon and the position seemed a good fit for my skills, talents, and experience,” he said. “There is an opportunity to build on the work that has already been done and to serve a new community.” Smith's career highlights in- clude leadership positions in po- lice departments, teaching at col- leges and universities, and notable contributions to public safety and law enforcement. His most recent role was as the Public Safety Se- nior Director of Patrol Operations at Broward College, where he oversaw more than 70 employees across seven cities and 11 sites, focusing on patrol operations, Jace Smith is excited to join the college and previously served as Broward College’s Public Safety Senior Director of Patrol Operations crime prevention, community en- gagement, and training. Prior to Broward College, Smith served as the Chief Public Safety Officer at Lane Communi- ty College in Eugene, holding the role for eight years. His responsi- bilities included serving as the Di- rector of Emergency Management and making significant contribu- tions to the college community’s safety and security. At Portland Community Col- lege, Smith will focus on enhanc- ing the safety of the educational environment, maintaining a vis- ible presence on campus proper- ties, and strengthening relation- ships with college staff, students, and visitors. His diverse skill set and commitment to public safety make him a valuable addition to the college community. “Jace Smith is incredibly en- thusiastic about joining Portland Community College and is eager to contribute his expertise and passion to bolster our commit- ment to Public Safety at PCC,” said Eric Blumenthal, Executive Vice President of PCC’s Admin- istration & Finance.
