Oregon Revised Statutes Education and Culture § 329.815

(1) Based on the requirements of ORS 329.788 to 329.820, the selection, nature and extent of duties of mentors shall be determined by the school district.

(2) A teacher, principal or superintendent may not be designated as a mentor unless willing to perform in that role.

(3) For purposes of actions taken under ORS 342.805 to 342.937:

(4) Each mentor shall complete successfully training provided or approved by the Department of Education while participating in the beginning teacher and administrator mentorship program.

(5) The stipend received for each beginning teacher or administrator may be used by the school district to compensate mentors or to compensate other individuals assigned duties to provide release time for teachers, principals or superintendents acting as mentors.