February 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Business Meeting
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1. Executive Session - 6:00pm
Description:
Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(b) complaints, ORS 192.660(2)(f) records and ORS 192.660(2)(i) Superintendent evaluation
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2. Call to Order - Business Meeting - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
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3. Land Acknowledgement
Description:
Truth and acknowledgment are critical to building mutual respect and connection across differences. Please take a moment to consider the many legacies of violence, displacement, migration, and settlement that bring us together here today. The Parkrose Board of Education begins this effort by acknowledging that we are gathering on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Chinook, Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Cowlitz, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla and many other tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River in the Portland area. We pay respect to their elders past and present. We acknowledge them as the past, current and future caretakers of this land.
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4. Approve Agenda
Description:
Agenda amendment needed: add 18.E. AC-Discrimination Complaint Appeal
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5. Public Comment Procedure
Description:
If you wish to submit a public comment on-line before, or during this Board Meeting, please follow link to the electronic public comment form before "Reading of Public Comments" on the agenda: https://forms.gle/5sUjRZjxJikqmqVg9
For in-person public comment, please fill out an Intent-to-Speak card located on the table by the door and hand it to the Board Administrative Assistant. |
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6. Recognitions
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6.A. Classified Appreciation
Description:
The Parkrose School Board is proud to recognize March 2nd through March 6th 2026 as Classified School Employee Appreciation Week. Our classified staff members are the foundation of everything we do, and their dedication ensures that our schools run safely and smoothly every single day. Whether they are transporting our students, preparing nutritious meals, maintaining our facilities, or providing vital instructional support in the classroom, these professionals are essential to the success and well-being of the Parkrose community. We invite everyone to join us this week in celebrating the hard work and heart that our classified employees bring to our district.
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6.B. Women’s History Month
Description:
The Parkrose School Board officially proclaims March 2026 as Women’s History Month and endorses this year’s national theme, Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. In doing so, we also recognize International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8th, and its global focus on Rights, Justice, and Action. Tonight we celebrate the generations of trailblazing women whose leadership and vision have built our history and we specifically honor the women educators, staff, and student leaders in Parkrose who are actively building a stronger and more equitable future for our entire community.
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7. Presentations
Time:
5 minutes presentation, 5 minutes Q&A
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7.A. Library Presentation
Presenter:
Em Winokur, Library Media Specialist
Attachments:
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8. Selection and Appointment of Budget Committee Member for Position #2
Description:
Following the candidate interviews held on February 9th, 2026, the Board will finalize the selection for the Position 2 vacancy. This action includes the input of the absent Board Member, who has since reviewed the interview recordings to resolve the initial tie.
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8.A. Introductions
Description:
Applicants are invited to share a brief opening statement (3 minutes)
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8.B. Voting
Description:
To finalize the appointment, we will now have each board member verbally share which candidate they support for appointment to position #2.
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8.C. Action Item
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8.C.1. Budget Committee Appointment for Position #2
Description:
Suggested Motion: I move the Parkrose School Board appoint [insert name] for Parkrose Budget Committee position #2, term ending June 30, 2029.
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9. PFA Monthly Report
Presenter:
President Jalia Campbell, Vice President Robert Till
Time:
5 minutes presentation, 5 minutes Q&A
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10. OSEA Monthly Report
Presenter:
President Gary Collins
Time:
5 minutes presentation, 5 minutes Q&A
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11. In-person Public Comment
Description:
3 minute per person limit
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12. Consent Agenda
Description:
Consent agenda items are items of routine business that are voted on in a block. Board members may state brief clarifying questions or comments after a motion is seconded. For lengthy deliberation of an item, Board Members or Student Representatives may motion for an amended consent agenda removing an item from the list and consider it as a separate motion later under action items.
Time:
5 minutes
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13. Department Reports
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13.A. Business Services & Operations
Presenter:
CFO Sharie Lewis
Time:
30 minutes
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13.A.1. District Financial Update
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13.A.1.a. Monthly District General Fund Financial Report
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13.A.2. Financial Audit Report
Description:
for the year end June 30, 2025
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13.A.3. Supplemental Budget
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13.A.4. Board Stipends
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14. Executive Session (if needed)
Description:
Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(b) complaints, ORS 192.660(2)(f) records and ORS 192.660(2)(i) Superintendent evaluation
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15. Board of Education
Time:
10 minutes
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15.A. Student Representative Monthly ASB Report
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15.A.1. Legislative Advocacy Day in Salem
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15.B. Board Member Reports
Description:
Conference highlights or Committee reports
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16. Superintendent
Time:
30 minutes
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16.A. 2026-2027 School Year Calendar Introduction
Description:
Option 1 First day of School - 9.8.26 Last day of School - 6.21.27 Option 2 First day of School - 8.31.26 Last day of School - 6.11.27 Both Options Winter break - 12.21.26-1.4.27 Spring break - 3.22.27-3.30.27
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16.B. Multnomah Education Service District (MESD) 2026-2027 Local Service Plan Menu
Description:
Board approval for the MESD service plan is required each year. This plan provides a comprehensive menu of essential services, including Special Education, Technology and School Health. The district may utilize any of these programs in the coming year based on our evolving needs. Following Board approval, the District Administrative team will select the specific service levels that best suit the needs of students and staff. |
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16.C. Annual Inter-District Transfer Announcement (Policy JECB)
Description:
See details under action items
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16.C.1. Hardships
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16.D. Bargaining
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17. Reading of Public Comments
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18. Action Items
Description:
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18.A. Approve or Reject Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget - Amendment #1
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18.B. Approve or Reject Multnomah Education Service District 2026-2027 Local Service Plan Menu
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18.C. Approve or Reject 2026-2027 Inter-District Transfer Announcement
Description:
No limit for incoming students. Requests to transfer out of Parkrose are limited to 20 spots, Juniors & Seniors only that want to finish at the Oregon high school they are currently attending, we will not allow transfers for any of their younger siblings. We also do not allow transfers based on another district's unique programming.
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18.D. KL Complaint Appeal
Description:
Suggested Motion: I move that the Parkrose Board of Education [uphold or overturn] the Superintendent’s decision regarding the KL complaint appeal received on January 27, 2026, following a review in Executive Session, and direct the Board Chair to issue the Final Written Decision in accordance with Policy KL.
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18.E. AC-Discrimination Complaint Appeal
Description:
Suggested Motion: I move that the Parkrose Board of Education [uphold or overturn] the District's decision regarding the AC Discrimination complaint appeal received on January 28, 2026, following a review in Executive Session, and direct the Board Chair to issue the Final Written Decision in accordance with Policy AC.
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19. Continue Public Meeting Training (if time permits)
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20. Future Agenda Items
Description:
Future agenda item recommendations require discussion and board consensus. In proposing a new agenda item, please explain how the item 1) advances board goals; 2) impacts staff capacity or cost; and 3) is a priority based on our equity lens.
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21. Correspondence or Announcements
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21.A. Upcoming Board Meetings
Description:
Meetings begin at 6:30pm in the Parkrose School District Office Boardroom unless otherwise indicated.
Board Business Meeting, Monday, March 9, 2026 (one meeting in March due to spring break) |
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21.B. Upcoming Budget Meetings
Description:
All Budget Committee meetings begin at 6:30pm in the Parkrose School District Office Boardroom. In-person attendance is requested.
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21.C. Upcoming Events/Community Engagement
Description:
Links to athletics schedules and school events calendars are below.
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22. Adjournment
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