February 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Ashland School Board
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                                        1. Call to Order / Roll Check                 
        Presenter: 
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson     | 
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                                        2. Adoption or Adjustment of Agenda                  
        Presenter: 
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson     
        Description: 
It is recommended that the Board adopt the agenda for January 23, 2025. | 
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                                        3. Integrated Application Update   15 minutes                 
        Presenter: 
TRAILS Principal Ericka Beck-Brattin     
        Description: 
In preparation for submitting a new application for the Integrated Guidance revenue sources, Principal Beck-Grattin will provide an update on the status of the current plan.     | 
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                                        4. ACTION ITEM: Recommendation to Award a Contract for $1,089,604.70 to Outlier Construction Co. for the Science Building Seismic Rehabilitation Project at Ashland High School. 10 minutes                 
        Presenter: 
Executive Director of Operations Steve Mitzel     
        Description: 
HMK recommends that Ashland School District award Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment 1 for the Early Work Package to Outlier Construction Co. for the Science Building Seismic Rehabilitation Project at Ashland High School, in the amount of $1,089,604.70.       
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                                        5. Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Discussion    30 minutes                 
        Presenter: 
Board Vice Chair Jill Franko     
        Description: 
The Board will be asked to review and discuss a proposed Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Edlen and Co. to establish the conditions under which Edlen may access the property at Mountain and East Main to perform tests and investigations as part of a process of due diligence. The intent is to assess the viability of continuing with potential development. For the six months during which Edlen has access, the district agrees that no action will be taken to sell all or part of the property. 
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                                        6. Innovation Enrollment Subcommittee Interview Analysis Presentation    30 minutes 
        Presenter: 
Director Dan Ruby     
        Description: 
The Board will review and discuss a summary of interviews conducted by Enrollment Subcommittee members concerning the needs and interests of district families currently homeschooling their children.     
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                                        7. Board Policy Updates   15 minutes                 
        Presenter: 
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick     
        Description: 
This is a first look at the double-coded policy GBNAA/JHFF Suspected Sexual Conduct with Students and Reporting Requirements. The other policies listed were reviewed and discussed at the January 23 work session with the intention of editing and bringing them to the February 13 regular session. The snow week delayed that. If the Board has no additional questions or concerns, they will be presented at the March 13 Regular Session. | 
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                                        7.A. GBNAA/JHFF Suspected Sexual Conduct with Students and Reporting Requirements                 
        Description: 
This is a new update and a first review. House Bill 4160 (2024) changed the definition of student: changing a student who left school or graduated from high school "within 90 days" to "within one calendar year", and is in effect as of July 1, 2024. This is the only significant change to the existing policy.     
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                                        7.B. EBC, EBCA, EBCB - Safety and Emergency Procedures Bringing these back for review prior to recommending for approval. 
        Description: 
EBC Emergency Plan and First Aid - NEW EBCA Safety Threats - NEW EBCB Emergency Procedure Drills and Instruction - REVISED EBC/EBCA (old) Emergency Procedures and Disaster Plans - DELETE 
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                                        7.C. JGE Expulsion                 
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                                        7.D. Procurement: DJC Bidding Requirements - New Version and DJC-AR Exemptions from Competitive Bidding and Special Procurements - New 
        Description: 
OSBA recommends deleting existing policies: DJC - Bidding Requirements and DJCA - Personal Service Contracts and replacing them with a new version of DJC and the Administrative Regulation that describes related procedures.  The AR is optional. Scott Whitman has reviewed both.     
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                                        7.E. JHCD and JHCD-AR Medications                 
        Description: 
These are new versions of required policies reflecting recent changes in legislation. OSBA strongly recommends deleting old versions and adopting the new ones that are compliant with regulations.     
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                                        8. ACTION ITEM: Appointment of Superintendent Joseph Hattrick to the SOESD (Southern Oregon Educational Service District) Budget Committee  5 minutes                 
        Presenter: 
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson     
        Description: 
Superintendent Hattrick will be designated to represent the Ashland School District on this year's SOESD Budget Committee.     | 
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                                        9. Other Items of Interest   10 minutes                 
        Presenter: 
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson     | 
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                                        10. 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. | 
 
 