Coos Bay Public Schools

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT

School is off to a strong start, and it has been inspiring to watch our students settle into routines, reconnect with their classmates, and dive into learning. With the new year underway, our mission to improve academic outcomes is front and center.

At Coos Bay Public Schools, we hold firmly to our Coos Bay Promise: Every student is known by name, strength, and need, and every graduate leaves with a plan: Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed. This is more than a statement; it is the foundation for the decisions we make and the direction we are headed. We believe that, “All students deserve great teachers and schools by design not chance.”

To fulfill this promise, we are raising the academic expectations and outcomes of our district in alignment with state accountability measures. We are closely monitoring key indicators such as 3rd grade reading, 8th grade math, 9th grade on-track, graduation and completion rates, and K-2 attendance, while also identifying a local metric that reflects our community’s priorities.

In addition to strengthening core academics, we are developing a long-term plan for the future of alternative education in Coos Bay. This work includes prioritizing programs like Destinations Academy, Pre-Kindergarten, Resource Link Charter School, CBD9 Online School, and exploring the addition of a Teen Parent and Child Care Program. We also recognize the importance of expanding opportunities for students beyond our core classrooms, which is why we are investigating new options in Career and Technical Education, co-curriculars, and after-school programming.

Transparency and accountability remain important to me as your superintendent. That’s why we will be reporting progress on these goals at monthly School Board meetings and administering at least two community and student surveys focused on school climate and student voice. The feedback we receive will be shared openly and used to guide decision-making and continuous improvement across the district.

Together, with our dedicated educators, families, and community partners, we are designing schools that truly meet the needs of all students. I look forward to the year ahead and to the growth and success that we will achieve as a community.

With appreciation and shared purpose,

Gary Roberts Interim Superintendent Coos Bay School District