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Visit to Oregon Coast Aquarium

February 28, 2020 By Friends of OSD

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.

Filed Under: Awards Granted

New Aquariums

February 18, 2020 By Friends of OSD

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

Filed Under: Awards Granted

2020 Shakespeare Trip

December 22, 2019 By Friends of OSD

2020 Shakespeare Trip

Gayle Robertson’s request for $3,239.61 to cover food, lodging and play tickets for OSD students attending the 2020 trip to Ashland’s Shakespeare Festival was approved.

Filed Under: Awards Granted, Featured

2019 Shakespeare Trip

October 29, 2018 By Friends of OSD

Gayle Robertson’s request for $3,524 to cover food, lodging and play tickets for the 2019 trip to Ashland’s Shakespeare Festival was approved.

Filed Under: Awards Granted

CNC Router Purchased and Operating!

October 29, 2018 By Friends of OSD

Oregon School for the Deaf teacher, James Smith, brought a fresh, new vision to prepare graduates for employment.  But he needs a professional grade piece of technical equipment to do that.

More and more, the construction and manufacturing industries depend on technology.  These businesses are in need of workers who know how to operate Computer Numeric Control (CNC) systems.  As of this writing, there are 142 businesses seeking workers with knowledge of CNC operation listed on the Oregon Department of Employment’s statewide job listing, with entry level pay ranging from $15 to $25 an hour.

In CNC production, the item or product is designed on a computer, then sent electronically to a “robotic” router head that can cut, drill, machine and carve (even 2 and 3 dimensional) a variety of materials—wood, plastics, metals, etc.  CNCs can produce items that are consistently precise and of high quality.  They improve productivity by reducing waste, frequency of errors, and the time required to get the finished product to market.

Check out our 2017 ShareTank Video: https://youtu.be/zFhCyptsPlc

To see a CNC router in action, go to: https://youtube.com/UFTJts0KvHc

But, CNC systems are expensive, and the School’s budget could not support such a large purchase.  James sought the help of Friends of OSD (FOSD) to bring his vision to reality.  FOSD awarded this project over $20,000 which it raised over two years and assisted OSD in tapping a special state fund to purchase and install the CNC system this September!

Filed Under: Awards Granted

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Funding for an E-book Library for Distance Learning

Gayle Robertson requested $2,500 to create a start-up collection of e-books for student and teacher use in distance learning. That amount was approved. This … [Read More...]

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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