Communication

August 30, 2024

Due to the forecasted excessive heat this weekend and next week, we will monitor activities on TTSD properties. We recommend following OSAA guidelines, including the Heat Index Calculator, to monitor the temperatures on turf fields, playgrounds, and tracks. 

All students scheduled for outdoor training or practice during this time should check in with their coaches for any cancellations or schedule changes.

It's important to note that temperatures on our turf fields, tracks, and playgrounds with rubber surfaces can be significantly hotter than the outdoor temperature, often reaching between 124 and 150 degrees. As a precaution, the District strongly advises the community to avoid these areas when temperatures are higher than normal.

Resources for extreme weather events:

• Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA)

• How to Stay Cool 

• 211 heat-related websites

• NOA National Weather Service website 

• PGE- reducing energy use during extreme heat

• Water Safety at parks and natural areas

We are excited to let you know that this year we’ll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups.

ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect.

Does not replace ParentVue and StudentVue

With ParentSquare you’ll be able to:

• Receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text, or app
• View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events
• Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items
• Securely receive report cards, IEPs and other important student documents

How to Activate your Account

You will soon receive an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare. Please click the link to activate your account. It takes less than a minute.

You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.

Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community. 

You are not required to have an account to receive emails and text but having an account will allow you to decide how and when you want to receive communications. 

August 14, 2024

TIGARD-TUALATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES ALEX PULASKI
AS INTERIM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Tigard, Oregon -- The Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD) has named Alex Pulaski Interim Director of Communications and Community Relations. Pulaski joins the Tigard-Tualatin School District with a commitment to lifting student achievement and ensuring that all students, especially those from historically underserved communities, are supported in realizing their potential. 

Pulaski brings 11 years of experience at the statewide education communication level serving as the Director of Communications for the Oregon School Boards Association(OSBA) since 2016. Before joining OSBA he was a news reporter and editor, including 16 years at The Oregonian. 

During his tenure at OSBA, Pulaski worked directly with other education partners to support the passage of the landmark Student Success Act, which has created more than $1 billion in new funding annually to support Oregon schools.

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After a national search, Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD) School Board announced today that Dr. Iton Udosenata will be the District’s new Superintendent beginning July 1, 2024. Dr. Udosenata is currently serving as the Deputy Superintendent with the Salem-Keizer School District and will step into the position held by Dr. Sue Rieke-Smith, who announced she is retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Udosenata to the Tigard-Tualatin School District. Because of his focus on working as a collective to advance student outcomes and his commitment to centering students in every decision, it was clear to the board that Dr. Udosenata would be the perfect leader for our district,” said Board Chair, Tristan Irvin. “His demonstrated ability to foster academic achievement, promote equity, and build collaborative relationships with our parents, community leaders, and local organizations are key areas that will guide our district forward and build on our successes. We are excited to introduce him and his family to the TTSD community, and look forward to our district’s future!”

Board Chair Tristan Irvin

As a leader, Dr. Udosenata brings a student-centered focus with a commitment to creating systems where all students thrive academically, socially and emotionally. He brings a knowledge of state level policy for working with the school board to identify a vision for unifying staff to a collective purpose while maintaining a focus of academic achievement, advancement, and fiscal responsibility.

While serving as Deputy Superintendent for the Salem-Keizer School District for four years, Dr. Udosenata accomplishments include working with the bargaining team to successfully settle a contract and as a vital member of the executive team, bridging an $80 million dollar budget shortfall. Additionally, he oversees secondary instruction, student and family services, and the Office of Student Equity Access and Advancement. Dr. Udosenata also supervises the Office of Safety Risk and Management Services and has worked to improve safety, risk management, and community engagement strategies to promote school safety and mitigate risk.

“I understand the importance, now more than ever, of fostering safe and welcoming schools that nurture our students’ academic and social emotional needs from the day they enter our classrooms as kindergarteners to when they accept a diploma as graduates. The impact of public education is long-lasting, and as a superintendent you can expect my best in service of all TTSD students, staff and community to make the greatest impact possible.” 

Dr. Udosenata

Dr. Udosenata holds a BA in Ethnic Studies, an MA in Education Leadership and Doctorate in Education Methodology, Policy, and Leadership from the University of Oregon.