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Wrist and Standing Pads

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FOSD was happy to award $1,032.01 to purchase wrist rests and standing pads for teachers. FOSD Board members delivered these supplies to teachers at their homes. The teachers were glad to have the support during this pandemic, when they are having to shift all of their teaching online.

Visit to Oregon Coast Aquarium

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Kris Hurst’s request for up to $406.30 in funding for up to 34 students to take a day trip to the Oregon Coast Aquarium was approved. The trip is a reward for responsible behavior during the yearlong PBIS program.

New Aquariums

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Greg Perrine’s request for new glass aquariums for the science program was approved. Six new aquariums will be purchased for $419.94.

Our Mission

IMG_2702The FOSD mission and purpose is to support the enhancement of programs and services for students at OSD beyond the State’s funding responsibility*. The FOSD Board has identified four initiatives for which awards may be granted:  education, cultural activities, innovative programs and minor capital improvement projects.

Founded by a small group of dedicated people in 2006, FOSD was established to support the students at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD).  From that beginning, Friends of OSD has grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer Board of Directors. In 2014, FOSD created an Advisory Council of 15 members.

The Friends of OSD Strategic Plan provides direction as the nonprofit continues to expand. We are proud to say that 95% of all grants and donations go directly to programs that benefit students.

*The State of Oregon is responsible for operating programs and services for the students at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD). Federal case law establishes the expectation that special education services provided by a school be reasonably designed to ensure students make progress. Friends of OSD will not replace or supplant the responsibilities of the state.

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