From Albany School District

School Board Member Bill O’Bryan resigned from the School Board, citing health reasons. He was elected to the Board in May of 2009 to an at-large position and had 17 months remaining on his term.

Superintendent Maria Delapoer praised Mr. O’Bryan for his many contributions to the school district including helping to pass the $55 million school bond and development of the Vision of Success Goals which helped define the long term direction of the district.

Board Policy requires a 20-day period for the Board to consider applications from persons interested in being appointed to the vacancy. Persons desiring to serve on the School Board should contact Jim Haggart at telephone: 541-967-4511 or email: jim.haggart@albany.k12.or.us

Central Linn School District plans to release students from school early Thursday due to high water.

Elementary gets out at 2 p.m.  High School gets out at 2:15 p.m. 

Parents are welcome to pickup students prior to release time. the district said.

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From the Albany School District

October 5 is International Walk and Bike to School Day.
 
This year, the Greater Albany School District will recognize the day with a group walk or bicycle ride to Lafayette Elementary School.
 
The event will begin at 7:50 a.m. at the Church of Christ Church at the corner of 28th and Madison Street SE in Albany and walk south approximately 3 blocks to Lafayette Elementary School, 3122 Madison Street SE in Albany.
 
School Buses will drop students off at the church as well, so that all of the students have an opportunity to participate. Enrollment of the school is 345 children. Albany Mayor Sharon Konopa plans to participate.

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