What change is being proposed for McKenzie School District 68 board elections?

The proposal would create five geographic zone seats and keep two district-wide at-large seats, for a total of seven directors.

When would the first elections under this plan occur?

The summary states the first elections under the new structure are expected at the May 2029 regular District election.

Who can run for a zone-based director seat?

A candidate must be a registered district elector who has lived in the district for at least one year and must reside in the zone they seek to represent.

How and when will zone boundaries be drawn?

Zone boundaries must be drawn within 90 days after the act's passage, with populations as equal as practicable under ORS 332.132 and constitutional rules.

Public Hearing — Lane County

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Lane County received a ballot title proposing that McKenzie School District 68 elect five board directors from geographic zones and two at-large, changing how seats are apportioned and setting rules for zone boundaries, residency, and timing of the first elections (May 2029).

Key Takeaways

Proposal: 5 zone-based directors and 2 at-large directors
Zone boundaries drawn within 90 days after passage
First elections under new system expected May 2029
Directors must reside in district and have one-year residency
Zone abolition requires voter approval

Published: May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Lane County

What to do next

1

File a petition for review

An elector may file a petition for review of the ballot title in Lane County Circuit Court by 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2026.

2

Follow district planning

If passed, expect zone boundaries to be drawn within 90 days and watch for public information about the May 2029 elections.

3

Contact the County Clerk

For questions about the ballot title or review process, contact the Lane County Clerk (filed May 7, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

What change is being proposed for McKenzie School District 68 board elections?: The proposal would create five geographic zone seats and keep two district-wide at-large seats, for a total of seven directors.
When would the first elections under this plan occur?: The summary states the first elections under the new structure are expected at the May 2029 regular District election.
Who can run for a zone-based director seat?: A candidate must be a registered district elector who has lived in the district for at least one year and must reside in the zone they seek to represent.
How and when will zone boundaries be drawn?: Zone boundaries must be drawn within 90 days after the act's passage, with populations as equal as practicable under ORS 332.132 and constitutional rules.

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Legal terms in this notice

At large: Elected by all voters in the entire district rather than by a specific subarea.
Geographic voting zones: Subdivisions of the district where voters elect a director who must live in that zone.
ORS 332.132: Oregon statute governing school district director zone boundaries and population equality requirements.
ORS 332.134: Oregon statute describing conversion procedures from at-large to zone-based director positions.
Elector: A registered voter eligible to vote in the school district.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLEProspective Petition #20-2026-18Notice is hereby given that a ballot title for a measure has been received by the Lane County Clerk on Thursday, May 7, 2026.The ballot title caption is: Establishes geographic zone-based seats on McKenzie School District 68 Board.An elector may file a petition for review of the ballot title in the Lane County Circuit Court no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 18th, 2026.Caption:Establishes geographic zone-based seats on McKenzie School District 68 Board.Question:Should McKenzie School District 68 elect five directors from geographic zones and two directors at large?Summary:Currently, all seven McKenzie School District 68 directors are elected at large by the registered voters of the District (“electors”). This Act would require geographic representation for 5 of the 7 director positions after dividing the District into five geographic voting zones: Leaburg/Deerhorn, Vida/Nimrod, Finn Rock, Blue River and Upper McKenzie (Rainbow and McKenzie Bridge). Electors of each zone would elect one director that resides within their respective zone, and two directors would be elected from the District at large, maintaining the current total number of 7 directors. Directors must be registered District electors with one year of district residency. Zone boundaries would be drawn within ninety days of this Act's passage, with zones having as nearly equal total populations as practicable per ORS 332.132 and constitutional requirements. The first elections under the new structure are expected to occur at the May 2029 regular District election. Current directors complete their terms; conversion follows ORS 332.134. Zone seat vacancies filled pursuant to ORS 332.124. The ultimate elector-approved zones may only be abolished by elector vote.