January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM - School Board Regular Session
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1. Call to Order and Roll Check
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
As a reminder, in accordance with Public Meeting Law, this meeting is being recorded and will become part of the public record. |
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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.
QUESTION: Should the Board adopt the Regular Session agenda as presented or amended? |
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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 as presented or amended? |
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4.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
Regular Session: December 11, 2025
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4.B. Personnel Report for January
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4.C. Enrollment Report for January
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4.D. Boys Head Volleyball Coach MOA
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4.E. Policy Updates
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4.E.1) First Read
Description:
First read policies are under review only.
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4.E.1)a. Policy JHCA Immunization, School Sports Participation, Concussions and Other Brain Injuries
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4.E.2) Second Read/ Adoption
Description:
It is recommended that the board adopt the policies listed as second read, as part of the consent agenda.
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4.E.2)a. Policy KBA Public Records Request
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4.E.2)b. Policy IKJ Artificial Intelligence
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4.E.2)c. Policy CEA Educational Equity Advisory Committee
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4.E.2)d. Policy DBEA Budget Committee
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4.E.2)e. Policy JOA Directory Information
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4.E.2)f. Policy JHFE/GBNAB Suspected Abuse of a Child
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4.E.2)g. Policy GCAB Personal Electronic Devices and Social Media - Staff
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4.E.2)h. Policy GCAA Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators
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4.E.2)i. Policy LBEA Denial for Virtual Public Charter School Student Enrollment
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4.E.2)j. Policy GBDA Expression of Milk or Breastfeeding in the Workplace
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4.E.2)k. Policy IF District Curriculum
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4.E.2)l. Policy IIA Instructional Materials
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5. School Presentation: Bellview 15 min.
Presenter:
Bellview Principal, Christine McCollom
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6. Bond Report 30 min.
Presenter:
Executive Director of Operations, Steve Mitzel
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6.A. Bond Wrap-up Report
Presenter:
HMK Owners and Director, Chris McKay, David McKay, & Josh Whitaker
Description:
HMK Company will present the Ashland School District 2019 Capital Bond Program Final Report.
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7. La Clinica Annual Report 15 min.
Presenter:
La Clinica Bus. Development Director, Elise Travertini
Description:
La Clinica Business Development Director Elise Travertini will provide a report highlighting the district's on-campus student health center.
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8. Science & Health Curriculum Adoption Updates 15 min.
Presenter:
Rebecca Gyarmathy, Becca Laroi, Hillary Cusenza
Description:
Members of the district's curriculum adoption committee will share updates on the Science and Health curriculum adoption process.
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9. Finance Report 10 min.
Description:
The Board will receive a report on the current financial condition of the district.
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9.A. Finance Report for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025
Presenter:
Director of Business Services Sherry Ely
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10. 2024-25 Audit Report 10 min.
Presenter:
Director of Business Services Sherry Ely & Auditor, Ben Cohn
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11. Recurring Reports 15 min.
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11.A. OSEA Report
Presenter:
OSEA Representative James Johnson
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11.B. AEA Report
Presenter:
AEA Representative Alan Parowski
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11.C. Student-Board Representative Report
Presenter:
Student Board Representatives Alice Carnahan & Milo Leiserson
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12. Board Reports 10 min.
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
Board members will report on recent activities.
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13. 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:
The Board welcomes visitors and values public comments that support the quality of education for our students. Regular School Board meetings are held in public, but per Oregon Open Meeting Law, the Board cannot engage in discussion during this time. Those wishing to speak must submit a comment form to the board secretary before the meeting begins. When called, please state your name and any organization you represent. Comments are limited to two minutes and must be free of abusive language, personal attacks, or references to specific staff or departments. Personnel concerns must be directed through the appropriate administrative channels. Thank you for being here and for your commitment to our schools.
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14. Superintendent Report 10 min.
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Description:
The Superintendent will report on items of interest.
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14.A. School Board Appreciation
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Description:
January is School Board Recognition Month. Superintendent Hattrick will deliver a proclamation that honors the work of our elected officials.
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15. Unfinished Business
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
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16. New Business
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
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16.A. ACTION ITEM: 2026-27 Budget Calendar
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Description:
The board will review and approve the Budget Calendar for the 2026-27 Budget.
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16.B. ACTION ITEM: Update Board Meeting Schedule
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
The board will review and approve the amended Board Meeting schedule for the rest of the 2025-26 school year.
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17. Announcements and Appointments
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
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17.A. The board will hold a work session on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.
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17.B. The next Regular Session meeting will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1175 E. Main St., Ashland.
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18. Executive Session
Executive Session is being called under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions.
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
Chair asks for a vote:
The board will now consider a motion to move into executive session. Is there a motion? We are now entering executive session, under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions. |
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19. Return to Open Session
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
We are now returning to open session. No decisions were made during executive session. |
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20. Adjourn
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
ASHLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS FOR 2025-2026
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