August 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM - BOE Regular Session
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1. Call to Order and Roll Check
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
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2. Land Acknowledgment
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
We acknowledge that the sacred land that we live and learn on today belongs to the Takelma, Shasta, Modoc, Klamath & Umpqua peoples. We honor and acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we now call the United States. We recognize the Native American peoples' continuing connection to land, place, waters, and community. We pay our respects to their cultures, country, and elders, past, present, and emerging.
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3. Adoption of Agenda (At this time Board members are provided the opportunity to amend the Regular Session agenda.)
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
It is recommended that the Board adopt the agenda for August 8, 2024.
QUESTION: Should the Board adopt the August 8, 2024, Regular Session agenda as presented? |
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4. Consent Agenda (All items may be adopted by a single motion unless pulled for special consideration.)
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the consent agenda.
QUESTION: Should the Board approve the consent agenda for August 8, 2024, as presented? |
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
Minutes of the July 11, 2024, Regular Session School Board meeting and Special Sessions May 23, 2024. Please see attached.
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4.B. Personnel Report for August 2024
Description:
Personnel actions as of August 1, 2024
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5. Recurring Reports
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5.A. AEA Report - 5 minutes
Presenter:
AEA President Tia McLean
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5.B. OSEA Report 5 minutes
Presenter:
OSEA Board President Steven Essig
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6. Board Reports 30 minutes
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
Board members will report on recent activities.
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7. Hear Public Comments (The Ashland School District Board of Directors reserves this time for individuals to relay comments in writing to the Board regarding topics, not on the printed agenda.)
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
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8. District Staff Updates
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8.A. Superintendent Report 15 minutes
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Description:
The Superintendent will report on items of interest.
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8.A.1) Update on the selection of new student representatives for 2024-2025
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8.B. Capital Bond 15 minutes
Presenter:
Executive Director of Operations Steve Mitzel, HMK Program Director Mike Freeman, Bond Administrator Rebecca Bjornson
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8.B.1) Monthly Bond Report - July 2024
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8.C. Finance Report 15 minutes
Presenter:
Director of Business Services Scott Whitman
Description:
The Board will receive a report on the current financial condition of the district.
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9. Unfinished Business
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10. New Business
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10.A. Board Policies - Review of Required New and Updated Policies 10 minutes
Description:
A review of outstanding newly created and updated board policies that the Board needs to address in the coming months. Based on OSBA recommendations and District administrative requests.
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10.B. Cell Phone Policy 15 minutes
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Description:
A review of a proposed new policy governing the handling of cell phones during class periods.
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10.C. Designate Legal Counsel (Policy DJCA) 15 minutes
The Board designates the following firms as legal counsel for the 2024-2025 school year:
Description:
The District seeks to expand its options for legal counsel and proposes the configuration listed above for the coming school year. An engagement letter is attached with the newly proposed addition of Miller and Nash.
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11. Announcements and Appointments
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
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11.A. The Board will hold its summer retreat on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 8:30am-4:30pm, and Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 8:30am-12:00 noon. The retreat will be at the Ashland Hills Hotel.
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11.B. The Board will hold a Work Session on Thursday, August 22, 2024, beginning at 7:00pm. The meeting will be virtual on Zoom.
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11.C. The next Regular Session meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, beginning at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chamber, 1175 E. Main Street, Ashland. A Zoom link will also be available.
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12. Adjourn
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
ASHLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS FOR 2019-2025 A. Improve student achievement B. Recruit and retain high quality and diverse staff C. Create and maintain an environment that is welcoming, supportive and inclusive of all students and staff. |
