Office Hours with Superintendent Carpenter

Superintendent Carpenter and Vice Principal James Wolfe dive into Oregon’s new personal device law for Oregon schools—what it means, why it’s happening, and how it will shape life in our schools.

In this episode of Office Hours, Superintendent Ryan Carpenter sits down with high school principal Leah Riedel and a trailblazing student from Estacada’s innovative early college program.Discover how Estacada students are earning both a high school diploma and a college degree during their four years at EHS without a single tuition bill. Learn how this program reflects the district’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, hard work, and real-world readiness, and why it’s a model for the rest of the county.

In this episode, School Board Director, Joe Behrman, and Superintendent Dr. Ryan Carpenter dive into the world of school finance—how education is funded, where the money goes, and why transparency matters. They discuss the need for clear, accessible financial reporting to build public trust and ensure accountability. Plus, they explore the role of the Department of Government Efficiency and how it may affect Estacada Schools. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on how financial clarity can lead to better outcomes in education and beyond.