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718 Seventh Avenue SW, Albany, Oregon 97321
541.967.4501 | Fax: 541.967.4587 | contact us

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Business Department

Providing efficient and effective business services that support education for our students.

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Contact Information

Business Department
718 Seventh Ave. SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: 541.967.4505
Fax:      541.967.4587

Director:
Russell Allen
Phone: 541.967.4505
Email

Controller:
Ashley Netzel
Phone: 541.967.4505
Email

Confidential Assistant:
Kathie Caldwell-Sullivan
Phone: 541.967.4560, ext 3301
Email

Curriculum & Instruction Department

Working together with respect and support, we provide quality services that set the course for improving achievement for all students.

Curriculum & Instruction ServicesPrograms and Services

Teacher Resources

Pacing Guides


Educational Technology Resources


Contact Information

Curriculum & Instruction Department
718 Seventh Ave. SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: 541.967.4525 (Elementary)
Phone: 541.967.4517 (Secondary)
Fax:     541.967.4587

Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction:
Tonja Everest
Phone: 541.967.4519
Email

Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction:
Peggy Blair
Phone: 541.967.4517
Email

Secretary for Elementary Curriculum & Instruction:
Ellie Sims
Phone: 541.967.4525
Email

Secretary for Secondary Curriculum & Instruction:
Chris Green
Phone: 541.967.4517
Email

 

Facilities

Providing safe and comfortable facilities to ensure the best atmosphere for a quality ducation for our students.

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Contact Information

Facilities Department
3610 Grand Prairie Rd. SE
Albany, Oregon 97322
Phone: 541.967.4513

Supervisor:
Doug Pigman
Phone: 541.967.4513
Fax: 541.924.3774
Email

Confidential Assistant:
Cathrine Thomas
Phone: 541.967.4513
Fax: 541.924.3774
Email

 

Human Resources

Our employees are the most important resource for providing students quality educational programs to achieve high academic standards. 

EmploymentHuman Resources Services

Contact Information

Human Resources Department
718 Seventh Ave. SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: 541.967.4503
Fax:      541.967.4587

HR Director:
Randy Lary
Phone: 541.967.4503
Email

Assistant to the HR Director:
Lori McGuire
Phone: 541.967.4503
Email

 

Nutrition Services

Welcome to Nutrition Services. We provide nutritionally balanced meals to students each school day. Nutrition
  • We now offer a Garden BarMenusWe serve breakfast and lunch.

  • Free & Reduced-Priced Meals
  • Carbohydrate CountsCarbohydrates in breakfast and lunch:
  • NewsletterNutrition Services Newsletter
  • Garden BarStudents can enjoy the fresh Garden Bar daily. It's part of our mission to provide healthy food options, and complements school lunches through the School Lunch Program.

  • Prices2012-13 meal prices (school and adult meals)

  • MealTime* — View cafeteria account purchases, make cafeteria account payments, and prepay deposits and payments on student lunch account balances using this online program.
      Learn More       Instructions       Quick Links
     * Please allow 24 hours for funds to post to your student's account.

Contact Information

Nutrition Services Department
3610 Grand Prairie Rd. SE
Albany, Oregon 97322
Phone: 541.967.4622
Email

 

Special Programs Special Programs

The mission of the Office of Special Programs is to provide technical expertise and a network of support that motivates staff to be leaders in their schools in increasing the expectations and achievement of students with disabilities.

For Regular Ed Teachers

Program Services and Information


Contact Information

Special Programs Office
1005 Springhill Drive NW
Albany, Oregon 97321

Welcome Center Office
701 19th Ave. SE
Albany, Oregon 97322

Director of Special Programs
Ryan Mattingly
Phone: 541.967.4518
Fax: 541.924.3785
Email

Coordinator of Special
Programs
Lynda Bersani
Phone: 541.967.4624
Email

Student Assessment

Measuring and reporting student performance to promote student achievement.

student assessmentStudent Assessment Services


Contact Information

Student Assessment Department
718 Seventh Ave. SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: 541.967.4515
Fax:      541.967.4587

Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction:
Tonja Everest
Phone: 541.967.4519
Email

Director of Secondary Curriculum & Instruction:
Peggy Blair
Phone: 541.967.4517
Email

Assessment Secretary:
Della Sterrett
Phone: 541.967.4515
Email

 

Technology

Our technology department supports the Greater Albany Public School District. Below are a number of resources to help resolve problems, request technical help and suggest improvements.


Customer Service
TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK:

     541.967.4635
             OR
     541.967.4513



Technology Services


Contact Information

Technology Department
3610 Grand Prairie Rd. SE
Albany, Oregon 97322
Phone: 541.917.3495
Email

Manager:
Richard Thomas
Phone: 541.917.3495
Email

Secretary:
Julie Foss
Phone:541.917.3495
Email

If you'd like to donate equipment to our school district, please visit our donations page for more information.

 

Transportation Department bus

The Greater Albany Public School District Transportation Department staff work to ensure the safety of all students in the district. Transportation safety is a shared responsibility that requires the active participation of bus drivers, school staff, parents, and students.

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Interactive Bus Route Finder

Find Your Bus RouteOnline bus route information is available from Infofinder which letsyou find school and bus routeinformation by typing in your street address. You can also register to receive notifications sent out by the Transportation Department.

How it works

Locate bus stop information on the Infofinder website by doing the following:

  1. Type in your address and zip code. Be sure to include Dr, St, Ave, etc. (Note: It is not necessary to select a school or grade when you search.)

  2. Click the search button to get a list of bus routes associated with your address.

You can print your stop information by clicking the printer icon (printer) next to the school name. To print a list of routes and schools plus an area map, print the page from your browser.

Please be advised that the PM bus stop times listed are approximate due to unforseen traffic, weather, etc. Students are to be at the assigned stop at least 5 minutes before the posted times.

Contact Us

Phone: 541.967.4626
Fax:      541-924-3712
Address: 235 13th Ave. SE, Albany, Oregon 97322

Staff:
Director: Kim Crabtree
Confidential Assistant: Kathi Anderson
Secretary: Christina Engel
Office Assistant: Tony Morrison

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English Language Learner Program (ELL)

The three primary areas of focus for Greater Albany Public Schools' English Language Learner Programs are:

  • English Language LearnerEnglish Language Development (ELD) to enable students to participate fully in English instruction.
  • Support for meaningful access to content through instructional research-based instructional methods.
  • Family Outreach – parent involvement, translation/ interpretation, family assistance in conjunction with Families and Agencies Coming Together (F.A.C.T) and Migrant Education.

English Language Development programs and staff certified to teach these programs are found in the following elementary, middle, and high schools:

  • Calapooia Middle
  • Lafayette Elementary
  • Memorial Middle
  • Periwinkle Elementary
  • South Albany High
  • South Shore Elementary
  • Sunrise Elementary
  • Waverly Elementary

ELL Information

Contact Information

English Language Learner Program
Welcome Center - Habla Español

701 "B" 19th Ave. SE
Albany, OR 97322
Phone: 541.704.2376
Fax: 541.924.3776

Director of Federal Programs Tonja Everest
Phone: 541.967.4525
Fax: 541.967.4584
Email

Coordinator of ELL Program
Frank Caropelo
Phone: 541.967.4515
Fax: 541.967.4584
Email

Della Sterrett
Secretary for ELL Program
Email

Leah Hinkle
School Support Specialist for ELL Email

Patricia Martinez
Translation Coordinator
Email

Viviana Gonzales
Family Liaison
Email