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8A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL JUNE 14, 2017 SLSD Board approves $1.4 million Statement The South Lane School Board ap- cmay@cgsentinel.com proved the addi- tion of $1.4 mil- lion to the budget it adopted earlier this year after legislative predictions concerning the education budget shifted. During a meeting on Monday, June 5, the board was informed that the $1.4 million addition could reduce the number of cut days, reintroduce janitorial and secretarial staff that had been cut in previous budget slashing and fund library supplies. The change to the budget came days be- fore the Oregon State Senate approved $8.2 billion for education—one of the largest budgets approved by the senate thus far this session. The funds are scheduled for the next two years but the amount surpass- es what Governor Kate Brown suggested in her proposed budget. The legislature is expected to end its reg- ular session July 10 but reports note that By Caitlyn May Continued from A1 rules, state law, or any component of her job descrip- tion. The board reviewed and discussed the fi ndings and has confi dence in the results of the investigation. We appreciate the community’s patience while we worked through the investigation and we value very much the long history of support for its schools that Cottage Grove has built over the years. As we look to the future, the board will continue to support the district’s efforts to do everything possible to help all our students be successful. We invite the community to join us as we work together to put children fi rst," the full statement read, which was released by South Lane School Board President Sherri Duerst-Higgins. The school district opted to complete an investigation after two residents fi led a complaint concerning mat- ters regarding Parent's personal life. Social media buzz escalated and Eugene media outlets ran several stories prior to the investigation being approved by the South Lane School Board that maintained school policy did not prohibit the alleged circumstance and the board did not have jurisdiction over matters detailed in the complaint. The South Lane School Board did not discuss the matter publicly prior to issuing the statement. How- ever, the board met in executive session to discuss the matter and review the fi ndings of the investigation. A third-party investigator was hired through the school district's attorney to handle the matter and noted that the South Lane School District has no policy in place to prohibit fraternization. Likewise, the Oregon School Board Association noted that Parent did not violate public meetings law when offering to answer questions the members of the school board had concerning the matter. The govern- ing body concerning violation of public meetings law is the Oregon Attorney General's Offi ce. However, a determination regarding any possible violation cannot be made without a formal complaint and subsequent investigation. The cost of the school district's investigation into the matter has not been made available as of press dead- line and the report itself, issued by the investigator, has not been released to the media. The 500 bed represent residential treatment beds. The levels of care, however, begin with detox beds. According to Geisler, detox beds consist of 24-hour, medication assistant treatment under the care of hospital staff. According to the Oregon Health Authority, between 2000 and 2012, 15,230 people were hospitalized due to drug-related illnesses. In the same timespan, 4,182 people died due to unintentional drug overdoses with overdoses from heroin increas- ing three fold from .8 to 2.9 per 100,000 people. The age group with the highest number of unin- tentional overdoses was people between the ages of 45 and 54 followed by 35 to 44 and 25 to 34. In 2012, 47 veterans died as a result of a drug overdose. "Depending on the se- verity of the patient’s Plants & Produce Farm Family Fun for Father’s Day! Bring Dad to the Farm for a Farm Style Brunch June 18th 9:30 am - 1:30 pm * * * * Lane experience. Previous cuts also means current op- tions for budget saving measures are slim. However, educators from around the state argued that to keep the current service lev- els, schools would need more funding. Cuts days will still be implemented under the $8.4 billion budget in South Lane and dis- tricts around the state will reportedly still face lay offs, decreases in extra curricular activities and days cut from the school cal- ender. According to the South Lane School Board, for every $100 million added to the state school fund, South Lane receives ap- proximately $230,000. South Lane prepared its budget under the assumption that the legislature would pass a budget that would leave the school at a defi - cit. The exact amount schools around the state will receive will not be offi cial until the house acts on the senate’s plan. 500 beds Continued from A1 Shady Oaks Menu to include: * Biscuits & Gravy * Hash Browns * Ham & Eggs * Breakfast Casseroles budget could increase. The $8.2 billion plan was headed for the Oregon State House as of press time where changes could be made. Originally, the proposal for state funds clocked in at $7.8 billion, $600 million short of current service levels. Under previ- ously proposed Ways and Means Commit- tee’s and Governor Brown’s budgets, South Lane faced anywhere from $1 million to $1.8 million defi cit. The shortfall coincided with several other factors around the district including an estimated larger kindergarten size than in previous years, the end of a physical education grant that funded gym teachers, a 4.5 percent increase in the em- ployer's PERS rate and a delay in adopting the state's textbook mandates. The decreased budget was the latest in a string of shrinking budgets. The South Lane School District has cut 41 days combined from previous years resulting in the dis- trict's eight-grade students having just two full school calender years in their South Cinnamon Rolls Apple Zuc Bread Fresh Fruit French Toast Included Coffee, Tea, or Juice $12.00 per person Children $1.00 per year up to age 12 Also enjoy music & comedy 11am-1pm by: Joe Stoddard For our planning please call ahead for attendance. SEE YOU THERE! It’s the place to be! 77380 Hwy 99 So., CG • 942-5004 addiction problem, the residential bed can be critical to stabilizing the patient," Geisler said. "Currently there’s a little bit of disagreement with insurance on criteria on what is covered." Currently, the Oregon Health Plan covers nearly 100,000 people in the state of Oregon and depending on the criteria it deems mandatory to cover the cost of treatment, patients can receive care. Serenity Lane, which has 60 res- idential beds, recommends 28 days of residential treatment. After residential treatment, patients can move on to partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient. However, these levels of treatment do not count to- wards the number of beds available as patients return to a residential housing options such as a house or apartment after completing a day of treatment. Geisler said that the 500 beds is an estimate but, "The 500, that's proba- bly a conservative number." Worship Directory DRAIN: HOPE U.M.C. 131 W “A” St. Drain, OR 541-315-1617 Pastor: Lura Kidner-Miesen Fellowship & Song: 11:30am Potluck Lunch: 12:00pm Worship: 12:30pm Cottage Grove Faith Center 33761 Row River Rd. • 541-942- 4851 Lead Pastor: Kevin Pruett www.cg4.tv Full Childrenʼs Ministry available Two Services 9am & 11am COTTAGE GROVE: 6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822 Pastor: Aaron Earlywine Youth & Families Pastor: Seth Bailey Services: 9am and 10:30am Christian Education Nursery for pre-k - 3rd Grade www.6thandgibbs.com Calvary Baptist Church 77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290 Pastor: Riley Hendricks Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 11:00am The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm Praying Thru Life: Wednesday 6:00pm Delight Valley Church of Christ 33087 Saginaw Rd. East 541-942-7711 Pastor: Bob Friend Two Services: 9am - Classic in the Chapel 10:30am - Contemporary in the Auditorium First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St • 541-942- 4479 Pastor: Karen Hill Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am www.cgpresbynews.com Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches 1025 N. 19th St. 541-942-3420 / 541-942-4712 Pastor: Roy L. Antunez, S.J. Euch. Liturgies; Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 10:30am St. Philip Benizi, Creswell: 552 Holbrock Lane • 541-895- 8686 Sunday: 8:30am St. Andrews Episcopal Church 1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050 Rev. Lawrence Crumb “Church with the fl ags.” Worship: Sunday 10:30am All Welcome Seventh-day Adventist Church 820 South 10th Street 541-942-5213 Pastor: Kevin Miller Hope Fellowship Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am United Pentecostal Church Worship Service: Saturday, 100 S. Gateway Blvd. • 541-942- 10:40 am 2061 Mid-week Service: Wednesday, Calvary Chapel Cottage Pastor: Dave Bragg 1:00 pm Grove Worship: 11:00am Sunday 1447 Hwy 99 (Village Plaza) Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday Trinity Lutheran Church 541-942-6842 www.hopefellowshipupc.com 6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373 Pastor: Jeff Smith “FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE” Pastor: James L. Markus Two Services on Sun: 9am & Sunday School & Adult Education 10:45am Living Faith Assembly 9:15am Youth Group Bible Study Sunday Worship 10:30 am Child Care 10:45am Service Only 467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612 Pastor Rulon Combs Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & www.cgcalvary.org Worship & Childrenʼs Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups Church 10:00 am tlccg.com Center for Spiritual Living Youth 180 Mondays 5:30-8pm Cottage Grove United Methodist Church 700 Gibbs Ave. (Community Non-Denominational 334 Washington • 541-942-3033 Center) Church of Christ Pastor:Lura Kidner-Miesen Rev. Bobby Lee 1041 Pennoyer Ave * 541-942- Worship: 10:30am Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m. 8928 Comm. Dinner (Adults $5, Kids cslcottagegrove@gmail.com Preacher: Tony Martin Free) Sunday Bible Study:10:00am 2nd & 3rd Monday 5-6:00pm Church of Christ cottagegroveumc.org 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm Sunday Service: 10:30am www.pennoyeravecoc.com “VICTORY” Country Church Cottage Grove Bible Church Old Time Gospel Fellowship 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery 103 S. 5th St. • 541-942-4999 1200 East Quincy Avenue Worship Service: 10:00am Pastor: Jim Edwards 541-942-4771 Message: 11:00am Sunday Service: 10:00am Pastor:Bob Singer Join us in Traditional “WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES” Worship 11am Christian Worship Sunday School:9:45am AWANA age 3-8th Grade, Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm www.cgbible.org Worship With Us! Our Worship Directory is a weekly feature in the newspaper. 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