Vote Chris for Corvallis Kids
Show Up.
Speak Out.
Stop the Cuts.
Equity & Excellence
I’m Chris Blacker — a parent, community advocate, and candidate for the Corvallis School Board. Our schools are at a tipping point: overcrowded classrooms, slashed library and arts programs, and unfair funding decisions are leaving too many students behind. I’m running to fix this. My plan: restore enrichment programs, reduce class sizes, and ensure every school and neighborhood receives the resources our children need to succeed. Let’s work together to build schools that truly put kids first and secure a brighter future for our community.
CSD Public Review - Anonymous Survey
If you’ve been impacted by recent cuts or decisions in the Corvallis School District — as a teacher, staff member, student, or parent — please share what you’ve experienced. You may remain completely anonymous. No emails or names are collected unless you choose to share them. This form is part of a community effort to uncover the truth and advocate for accountability and equity.
Thank you for sharing your voice, and pushing for a better future for our students.
Building Stronger Schools
Over the past nine years, Corvallis schools have suffered from poor planning and misplaced priorities. Despite increases in education funding, we’ve seen:
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50% cuts to library and art programs across elementary schools.
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Overcrowded classrooms, with 26+ students in many grades.
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Title I schools hit hardest, losing critical supports.
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Rising administrative costs, even as student services shrink.
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Inefficient resource use, with too many under-enrolled elementary schools draining funding.
Our Plan for Change:
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Fully restore library and art programs, especially at Title I schools.
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Reduce class sizes and add paraeducator support where needed most.
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Consolidate resources smartly, protecting classrooms instead of propping up inefficient structures.
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Guarantee real equity: every child, every school, every neighborhood.
We don’t need another consultant report.
We need leadership that tells the truth, faces hard choices, and puts students first.
My Priorities
Restore Core
Student Services
I will fight to bring back full library, arts, music, and extracurricular programs across our district—starting with the schools that lost the most. These aren’t “extras,” they’re essential tools for literacy, creative thinking, and student engagement. Every child deserves regular access to books, hands-on learning, and enrichment opportunities that spark curiosity and fuel a lifelong love of learning.
Restore Community Trust
Families deserve honesty, transparency, and real accountability from their school board. Right now, major decisions — including cuts to vital programs — are being made behind closed doors, without meaningful community engagement. We must restore trust by putting students and families first: making decisions openly, communicating clearly, and acting with integrity. Trust isn’t restored with promises — it’s earned through action.
Increase Academic Rigor
Our classrooms are already differentiating instruction, with the burden falling on our teachers who are trying to succeed with limited resources. But classroom differentiation alone, without stronger support, cannot close achievement gaps or fully challenge advanced learners. We must meet students where they are — providing targeted support and greater academic rigor so every child can grow. By embracing students' differences and raising expectations, we can deliver excellence and equity together.
Consolidate Resources
Smart resource use is about putting students first, not propping up inefficient systems. We need to ensure that every dollar possible goes directly into classrooms — supporting teachers, paraeducators, and enrichment programs. That means making hard but necessary choices: consolidating where enrollment no longer justifies the overhead, and reinvesting those savings where they matter most. Our priority must be strong schools, not empty buildings. If we lead with honesty and courage, we can strengthen education across the district and protect what matters most — our kids' futures.