David Douglas School District

Each year it relied on a voter-approved levy so the district could have funds to cover its operational expenses.

[5] In 1984 the American Civil Liberties Union sued the school district regarding its plans to include prayers in the May 23, 1984, graduation ceremony.

[11] Rob Manning of Oregon Public Broadcasting said that "Commissioner Erik Sten’s idea is to create a direct connection between opposite ends of Portland, both geographically – and financially.

"[12] In June 2008 the Portland City Council approved taking $19 million from the Downtown Portland River District urban renewal area to the David Douglas area to build an elementary school and community center.

[11] Several former Portland Development Commission employees and members filed a lawsuit challenging the fund transfer.

In the district each elementary school student takes music classes two to three times per week.

The district alumni include several professional musicians, several music students on university scholarships, and a graduate of the Juilliard School.

In 2008 the National Association of Music Manufacturers (NAMM) gave recognition to David Douglas.

Anthony Palerimini, the superintendent, said "We were doing an excellent job of providing a well-rounded college prep education.

In the northern hemisphere fall of 1994 the district planned to begin offering courses in these areas.

[20] In 1994 the Associated Press referred to the district as "a leader in Oregon's movement toward more career-oriented schools" due to the school-to-work program courses.

[20] The Associated Press added that "It may serve as a model for other districts as they forge new ties with the world of work.