LGSD Assistant Superintendent Scott Carpenter discusses construction, school-board appreciation, PE funds, and other key updates

By on Friday, January 16th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE – La Grande Assistant Superintendent Scott Carpenter recently sat down with Elkhorn Media Group for a quick interview on the latest La Grande School Board meeting. The board had quite the itinerary, with key updates on School Board Appreciation Month, improved attendance rates, the future of federal funding, construction work from over the winter break, funding for the districts’ K-5 PE teachers, and some anecdotes from La Grande FFA members that traveled to nationals, among many other topics. 

Listen to the full update below:

(Note, the interview was initially recorded on January 15)