October 30, 2020 at 12:00 PM - Special Session

Description:  The Special Session of the North Santiam School District’s Board of Directors is called to order at 12:00  pm via Zoom using the link information listed below. It is an open meeting of the Board and the public is allowed to observe. On the agenda is a place for public comment. Those in attendance that wish to address the Board during this time must complete a public comment request available via the link PUBLIC COMMENT CARD prior to this point in the agenda. Comment cards are also available in person in the District Office but must be completed prior to 11:00 am on October 30, 2020. Speakers may offer objective criticism of school operations and programs however, the law prohibits the Board from hearing complaints regarding any personally identifiable District staff member. The Board asks that anyone wishing to communicate a complaint of this manner follow the proper administrative process in Board policy KL (Public Complaints). This information is available on the District website. 

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: MIKE WAGNER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MIKE WAGNER

Description:  Any changes to the board packet after posting on October 27, 2020 are noted below:

Added Attachments-
4..-NSSD Resolutions 103020A & 103020B
 

Motion that the Board approves the agenda as modified. Motion Made By: Vote:

Description:  The meeting will now be opened to receive public comment. We value the time and initiative members of the public take to share their thoughts with the Board. The Board’s role during public comment is not to immediately respond, but to listen. If there is follow-up necessary, we will direct our Superintendent to do so. Remember that we all model the way for our students, and we ask that everyone share their thoughts in a respectful way. Should any public comment include complaints regarding a personally identifiable District staff member, the Board chair may direct the speaker to the proper administrative process found in Board policy KL which can be found on the District's website. Those who have completed a comment request will now be called (in the order they were received) to turn on their video and microphones to address the Board. Once their comment is complete, they are asked to mute themselves and turn off their cameras. Please note that speakers will have three minutes to express their thoughts.

Description:  The Board must approve a motion to approve the creation of the District's new Options Academy in order to complete the process for requesting an institution identification number from the OR Dept of Education.

MOTION-RESOLUTION 103020A

Whereas the North Santiam School District desires to add an alternative school beginning in the 2020-21 School Year to meet the needs of students who cannot be best served in a conventional classroom setting; Whereas the new school will serve all grades K-12 under one administrator; Whereas the new school will serve students from Stayton, Sublimity, Lyons and Mehama under one administrator; Whereas the North Santiam School District is requesting that the Oregon Department of Education approve Options Academy as School #700; Whereas the North Santiam School District Superintendent has been in communication with the Board of Directors regarding the planning of Options Academy; Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Directors hereby authorizes the Superintendent to establish an alternative school under the name of Options Academy beginning in the 2020-21 school year. Motion Made By: Vote:

In addition, the Business Director will also be requesting a motion to approve the purchase of online education services from Fuel Education. Enrollment in Options Academy exceeded expections and therefore also exceeded the budget estimates and purchasing allowance threshold of $75,000.

MOTION-RESOLUTION 103020B

Be it resolved that the North Santiam School District Board of Directors approves the emergency procurement method to purchase online education services through Fuel Education for the 2020-21 school year. Motion Made By: Vote:

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