Monday, October 16, 2023 Doors open at 6:15pm - School Board Meeting

1. Call to Order: Public - 6:30 p.m.

We have a shared vision in the Fern Ridge School District: Provide excellence for every student so that each will reach their greatest potential.  We are always happy to have parents and other community members at our meetings.

Thank you to the members of the public who have joined us.  As a reminder, School Board meetings and work sessions are meetings of the Board held in public, providing an opportunity to observe the Board's discussions and actions. 

In an effort to conduct official Board business, we ask that the audience be respectful and refrain from questions, comments and unnecessary noise while the Board conducts the meeting. 

There is an opportunity for citizen comment tonight, and the Board looks forward to hearing from those who signed up.  I will share some reminders when we get to that portion of the meeting. 

Also, please note that all Board meetings are live streamed and posted on the School Board area of the district website.  

2. Citizenship Award

3. Flag Salute led by Citizenship Award Winner

4. Student Representatives to the Board Oath of Office

5. Public Comment: The Fern Ridge School Board encourages public input.  A person wanting to provide public comment will need to complete and submit an Intent to Speak form to the Board secretary by 1:00 pm on the day of the board meeting.  

Public comment is limited to this place on the agenda not to exceed a total of 30 minutes for all commenters.  A person giving public comment is limited to an established time limit of (3) three minutes.  While speakers may, during public meetings, offer objective criticism of school operations and programs, the Board will not hear personal complaints concerning district personnel nor against any person connected with the school system.  

Please state your name and address.  If speaking for an organization, state the name of the organization.  The Board reserves the right to refer the matter to the administration. 

6. Monthly Items:

6.A. Approval of Minutes - Board Action

7. Business Office

7.A. Enrollment Report 

7.B. General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Report as of September 30, 2023 - Board Action

7.C. Proposed 2024-2025 Budget Calendar - Board Action

8. Reports:

8.A. Student Board Representatives

8.B. Association Update

8.C. Director of K12 Programs Update

8.D. Superintendent's Report 

9. Discussion Items

9.A. Division 22 Standards

9.A.1. Compliance Report

9.A.2. 2023 School Board Presentation

9.B. OPTIONS Course Adoption

9.C. First Reading of Proposed Policy Updates

10. Personnel 

10.A. Licensed Employees Resignations/New Hires/Transfers/Other

10.A.1. Retirement of Marian French, 1.0 FTE Teacher at Fern Ridge Middle School, effective November 1, 2023.

10.A.2. Hiring of Dan Prutzman, 1.0 FTE Director of Facilities and Maintenance, effective October 30, 2023.

10.B. Non-Licensed Personnel Report

11. Late Items/Closing Comments

12. Upcoming Dates:

Elmira High School
Oct 16 - 19: Homecoming Spirit Week
Oct 17: Volleyball vs. Harrisburg
Oct 18: Cross Country Umpqua Invite @ Stewart Park
Oct 19 & 20: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct 20: Football vs. Harrisburg
Nov 2: End of First Quarter
Nov 3: No School - Teacher Workday
Nov 10: No School - Veteran's Day

Fern Ridge Middle School
Oct 19t & 20: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov 2: End of First Quarter
Nov 3: No School - Teacher Workday
Nov 10: No School - Veteran's Day

Elmira Elementary School
Oct 17: PTA Meeting
Oct 25: Spirit Day - Super Heroes!
Oct 31: Harvest Carnival
Nov 2: End of First Quarter
Nov 3: No School - Teacher Workday
Nov 10: No School - Veteran's Day

Veneta Elementary School
Oct 26: Title 1 Literacy Night
10/31: Parade and PALS Trunk or Treat
Nov 2: End of First Quarter
Nov 3: No School - Teacher Workday
Nov 10: No School - Veteran's Day

13. Adjournment