North Clackamas Education

Clackamas, OR · Founded 1973

Labor union representing educators in Oregon's North Clackamas School District

Primary audience
Educators
Work area
Labor Union
Topic
Education Advocacy
Contact
Melinda Ryan
Website Contact

About Organization

North Clackamas Education serves as the collective bargaining unit for teachers and education professionals in the Clackamas, Oregon area. Founded in 1973, the organization advocates for educators before the school board, legal authorities, and policymakers. With annual revenue of $204,093 in 2023, it represents member interests on professional and contractual matters.

What They Focus On

Professional Advocacy

Represents educators in negotiations with school district administration on salaries, benefits, and working conditions

Policy Influence

Engages with school board and community leaders to shape education policies affecting teachers

Member Support

Provides legal and professional assistance to education professionals facing workplace challenges

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$204K

+4.5% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$193K

-8.5% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$434K

-16.2% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $204,093 $192,876 $434,450 0
2022 $195,353 $210,843 $518,528 0
2021 $172,342 $210,906 $427,285 0
2020 $180,987 $262,543 $628,781 0
2019 $189,712 $186,931 $558,711 0
2018 $155,656 $164,478 $577,681 0
2017 $667,998 $681,047 $670,623 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Input

    Gather concerns and priorities from education professionals throughout the district

  • 02

    Unified Voice

    Consolidate individual perspectives into collective positions on professional matters

  • 03

    Advocacy

    Present member interests to school board, administrators, and policymakers

  • 04

    Contract Enforcement

    Monitor compliance with negotiated agreements and support members through grievance processes

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by North Clackamas Education

Collective Bargaining

Negotiates contracts and working conditions with the school district on behalf of education professionals

Member Advocacy

Represents individual educators in disputes with administration and provides professional support services

Policy Engagement

Presents educator perspectives to school board, legal authorities, and community stakeholders on education issues

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind North Clackamas Education.

MR

Melinda Ryan

President
Full-time
Compensation: $70,587
MA

Michelle Arko

Vice President
28 hrs/week
Compensation: $57,200
JH

Jesse Hendryx- Dobson

2Nd Vice President
5 hrs/week
Compensation: $3,999

Milestones

1973

Union Founded

1973

North Clackamas Education established to represent district educators

1990

Tax-Exempt Status

1990

Received IRS recognition as 501(c)(5) labor organization

2017

Revenue Peak

2017

Organization reached highest annual revenue of $668,000

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

JL
Jodi Lee Treasurer 3.00 hrs/week · $4,059
EG
Emma Goldsmith Director 1.00 hrs/week · $1,818
DB
Doug Bridge Secretary 2.00 hrs/week · $1,760
IT
Ivana Turner Director 1.00 hrs/week · $1,760
AA
Ameena Amdahl-Mason Director 1.00 hrs/week · $1,180
CG
Crystal Gascon Director 1.00 hrs/week · $1,010
BA
Blake Auler-Murphy Director 1.00 hrs/week · $846
SS
Sheryl Sargent Director 1.00 hrs/week · $780
PS
Paul Sheprow Director 1.00 hrs/week · $660
WN
Whitney Nash Director 1.00 hrs/week · $660
AD
Abbey Dankoff Director 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Aileen Cava Director 1.00 hrs/week
AK
Alexis Knutson Director 1.00 hrs/week
AG
Alicen Gaitanis Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Alyson Battistel Director 1.00 hrs/week
AW
Alyson Wortel Director 1.00 hrs/week
AB
Alyss Broderick Director 1.00 hrs/week
AH
Amanda Hayhurst Director 1.00 hrs/week
AM
Amy Mathews Director 1.00 hrs/week
AT
Anna Tsoi Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Carol Cottingham Director 1.00 hrs/week
CF
Catherine Franke Director 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Colin Schaeffer Director 1.00 hrs/week
CA
Collin Anderson Director 1.00 hrs/week
DH
David Hillis Director 1.00 hrs/week
DB
Deb Barnes Director 1.00 hrs/week
EM
Ellen Megon-Dyer Director 1.00 hrs/week
GR
Gretchen Rowland-Horrigan Director 1.00 hrs/week
HH
Heather Harris Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
James Ringo Director 1.00 hrs/week
JY
Jeff Young Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Jenica Beecher Director 1.00 hrs/week
JD
Jesse Desai Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jesse Reschke Director 1.00 hrs/week
JR
Jessie Rainwater-Hillbrands Director 1.00 hrs/week
JK
Joany Kawasaki Director 1.00 hrs/week
KJ
Kamiko Jimenez Director 1.00 hrs/week
KF
Karen Fejta Director 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Karen Morgan Director 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Karen Southard Director 1.00 hrs/week
KZ
Kate Zickel Director 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Katie Morgan Director 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Kelsey Wilson Director 1.00 hrs/week
KF
Kirstan Fengler Director 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Laura Martinez Director 1.00 hrs/week
LF
Leslie Fulton Director 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Libby Csergei Director 1.00 hrs/week
LF
Lindsay Finn Director 1.00 hrs/week
LR
Liz Randall Director 1.00 hrs/week
LD
Lucas Dix Director 1.00 hrs/week
LJ
Luv Johnson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Maddie Berrang Director 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Maria Jones Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Martin Kwon Director 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Mary Richards Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Michael Swanson Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mindy Stutzman Director 1.00 hrs/week
PH
Patty Heintz Director 1.00 hrs/week
RC
Rob Christner Director 1.00 hrs/week
SL
Sabrina Larson Director 1.00 hrs/week
SG
Sam Grant Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Sarah Bucknovitz Director 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Sarah Ruggiere Director 1.00 hrs/week
SR
Savi Ryan Director 1.00 hrs/week
SG
Stephen Grindel Director 1.00 hrs/week
SB
Stewart Boyatt Director 1.00 hrs/week
SN
Sunny Nelson Director 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Sydney Welp Director 1.00 hrs/week
TG
Taylor Gibson Director 1.00 hrs/week
TJ
Theresa Just Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$146K

Highest Paid

$71K

Melinda Ryan

Compensated Officers

13

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Melinda Ryan President $70,587 — $70,587 35
Michelle Arko Vice President $57,200 — $57,200 28
Jodi Lee Treasurer $4,059 — $4,059 3
Jesse Hendryx- Dobson 2Nd Vice President $3,999 — $3,999 5
Emma Goldsmith Director $1,818 — $1,818 1
Doug Bridge Secretary $1,760 — $1,760 2
Ivana Turner Director $1,760 — $1,760 1
Ameena Amdahl-Mason Director $1,180 — $1,180 1
Crystal Gascon Director $1,010 — $1,010 1
Blake Auler-Murphy Director $846 — $846 1
Sheryl Sargent Director $780 — $780 1
Paul Sheprow Director $660 — $660 1
Whitney Nash Director $660 — $660 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

Get in touch with North Clackamas Education

Phone

(503) 353-3250
Visit Website
8800 SE Sunnyside Rd 121s Clackamas, OR 97015