September 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
John Nelson, Chair
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2. District Mission / Vision Statement
Description:
Mission Statement “Graduating all students to be college and career ready; challenging, inspiring, and empowering them to be healthy and productive citizens.” Vision Statement “North Wasco is a premier school district. We provide students a rigorous and relevant education with schools performing academically in the top 5% of the nation. Our students are inspired by a talented, innovative, and highly effective staff that values continuous professional growth. Our district graduates citizens who are ethical and motivated to achieve their limitless potential. North Wasco is fully embraced by the community, reflecting its health and well being.” |
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3. Zone 5 Vacant Position - Interview Applicants for Zone 5 Appointment
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3.a. Discussion/Action Item: Appoint candidate to the Zone 5 school board position until June 30th, 2021 (appointment will be to fill the unexpired term).
Description:
NWCSD received four applications for the vacant school board appointed position (Zone 5). As per Board Policy BBE: Vacancies will be filled through Board appointment. The Board appointee must be a legally registered voter and a resident within the district for one year immediately preceding the appointment and a resident of the zone from which the vacancy has occurred. If the vacancy occurs in a zone, the Board shall advertise for a 20-day period to find an eligible resident from the same zone. If an eligible zone resident cannot be found, the Board shall appoint one of the eligible residents from the district.
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4. Student Representative Reports
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5. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Speakers may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs but the board will not hear complaints regarding any individual district staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board Policy KL/GBM - Complaints for consideration of a legitimate complaint involving a staff member. A commendation involving a staff member should be sent to the superintendent, who will forward it to the employee, his/her supervisor and the Board.
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6. Consent Agenda
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6.a. Approve the Regular School Board Meeting Minutes from August 22nd, 2019 and the Special Board Work Session Minutes from September 12th, 2019 (Supt Search Interview/Presentations).
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6.b. Personnel Notes
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7. New Business Discussion / Action:
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7.a. Presentations / Reports:
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7.a.1. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Candy Armstrong
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7.a.1.a. Wasco County Crisis Response Team - Presentation
Description:
Members of the WC Crisis Response Team will share a brief overview of the purpose and work that is accomplished by this Team.
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7.a.1.b. Update on the Student Success Act & the ESD Role in supporting Districts
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7.a.1.c. PSU Enrollment Forecast Update
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7.a.1.d. Report on Joint Taxing Entities Meeting held on September 18th, 2019
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7.a.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Randy Anderson
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7.a.2.a. Financial Statements:
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7.a.2.b. Student Enrollment:
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7.a.3. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey
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8. Discussion / Action Items:
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8.a. Action Item: Out of State Travel - P Long, TDHS
Description:
Ms. Long is requesting to attend the Adobe Max Conference as part of the Graphic Design and Media consortium (Career & Technology Education). This conference will support and enhance Ms. Long's curriculum and lessons for her students.
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8.b. Action Item: Out of State Travel Request - C Miller
Presenter:
Candy Armstrong, Supt
Description:
The School District is a core member of the Wasco County Crisis Response Team and is active in helping to create, implement, and continually improve safety processes and procedures within district schools as well as our community. The Crisis Team has created and implemented in Wasco County an active threat protocol/plan, a School Reunification Plan and is now working on the beginning phases of a Recovery Plan. The "Leave No Victim Behind" Conference is one that will provide participants with best practices and strategies to begin creating a Recovery Plan for their community.
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8.c. Action Item: Increase the student paid lunch prices at The Dalles High School, effective November 1st, 2019.
Presenter:
Dottie Ray, Nutrition Services Director
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8.d. Action Item: Approve Resolution #19-20-02: Resolution Making Appropriations, Oregon Department of Education, Title I-A School Improvement.
Presenter:
Randy Anderson, CFO
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8.e. Action Item: Request to Retire & Rehire - C Armstrong until June 30th, 2020
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8.f. Action Item: Request to Retire & Rehire - R Thompson until June 2020
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9. Other Information Items:
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10. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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