February 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM - School Board Work Session
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1. Call to Order / Roll Check
Presenter:
Vice Chair Russell Hatch
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. Adoption or Adjustment of Agenda (At this time, Board members are provided the opportunity to amend the agenda)
Presenter:
Vice Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
It is recommended that the Board adopt the agenda.
QUESTION: Should the Board adopt the Work Session agenda as presented or amended? |
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3. ACTION: Resolution No. 2025-26 B-3 Calling an Election 5 min.
Presenter:
Board Secretary, Holly Rosser
Description:
Staff will present a resolution calling for an election for the purposes of submitting a renewal of a local option levy. In reviewing the election submission requirements, we identified that a required step was missed: formal Board adoption of a resolution authorizing the election and designating the Superintendent as the District’s Authorized Representative to file the required forms with Jackson County Elections. Board action is requested to adopt the resolution and authorize the Superintendent to complete the filing by the applicable deadline.
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4. Lincoln Field Geotesting Report 5 min.
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Description:
Superintendent Hattrick will provide an update on the February 11 geotechnical investigations at Lincoln Field, conducted by Outlier Construction and Applied Geotechnical Engineering, as part of the exclusive negotiating agreement to assess the site’s feasibility for potential development. |
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5. Legislative Advocacy Report 20 min.
Presenter:
Director Dan Ruby
Description:
Director Ruby will report on last week’s Education Advocacy Day in Salem and share updates on key education-related legislation currently under consideration.
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6. Understanding Board Role in Collective Bargaining 30 min.
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
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7. Board Learning 30 min.
Presenter:
Vice Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
Superintendent Hattrick will update on items of interest.
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7.A. Book Review
Presenter:
Vice Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
Book review check-in
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7.B. Board Goals Review
Presenter:
Vice Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
Board Goals check-in
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7.C. Board Self-Assessment Plan
Presenter:
Vice Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
Board members will discuss and confirm the timeline for completing the Board self-evaluation, including when the evaluation will be administered and when results will be tabulated and shared for review.
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7.D. Statement of Economic Interest (SEI)
Presenter:
Board Secretary, Holly Rosser
Description:
Board members: Please watch for an email from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) regarding the annual Statement of Economic Interest (SEI). The filing window opens March 15 and the deadline is April 15. Please confirm you have an active OGEC account; if you do not, create one before March 15 to ensure you can file on time.
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8. Other items of interest
Presenter:
Vice Chair Russell Hatch
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9. Adjourn
Presenter:
Vice Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
ASHLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS FOR 2025-2026
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