Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) The petition submitted to the Commission
pursuant to ORS 341.025 for approval of the
formation of a community college district shall include the following:
(a) Total population within the proposed
community college district;
(b)
True cash and assessed valuation of the proposed community college district and
property tax rates in effect in the proposed college district;
(c) High school enrollment within the
proposed community college district;
(d) Maps showing the location of high schools
within the proposed community college district;
(e) Employment trends in the proposed
community college district.
(f)
The minimum number of required signatures of 500, or 10 percent, of the
electors registered in each county or parts of counties within the designated
territory, whichever is the lesser. The number of required signatures for each
county or parts of counties shall be proportionate to the qualified voters of
the entire proposed community college district.
(g) The boundaries of the territory to be
included in the proposed community college district which may include all or
part of the territory lying within the boundaries of a school district and may
be located in more than one county;
(h) The method of nomination and election of
the board of education of the proposed community college district from among
the methods described in ORS
341.327.
(2) In addition to the criteria set forth
under ORS 341.045, and in keeping with its
responsibilities outlined under ORS
341.055 and
341.065, the Commission shall
determine whether the formation of a community college district is warranted.
(3) In considering whether
residents of an area will materially benefit from inclusion in a community
college district, as described in ORS
341.055, the Commission shall
consider:
(a) The number of potential
students living within 50 miles of the location of the proposed community
college district's main campus;
(b) Other indications that a community of
interest exists that connects the area to the proposed community college
district.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
326.051 &
341.025
Stats. Implemented: ORS
341.025 -
341.185
