July 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call the Regular Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Jose Aparicio, Chair
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2. Oath of Office for recently elected or appointed board members/representatives
Presenter:
Jose Aparicio, Chair
Description:
Recently elected and appointed board members must take an oath of office before assuming the duties of office.
I, _________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution and the laws of the state of Oregon, and the policies of the North Wasco County School District. During my term, I will faithfully and impartially discharge the responsibilities of the office to the best of my ability." Legal reference: ORS 332.005 |
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3. Elect Board Chair & Vice Chair (ORS 332.005(2), 332.0404)
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4. Review / Revision of the Agenda
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5. District Mission / Vision / Values
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Mission Statement: "Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready." Vision Statement: "Our schools are a place where children belong. Each student is known by name, strength, and need, and provided the education and opportunities to achieve success." Our Values: *Striving for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging * Celebrating Diversity * Engaging the Community * Supporting the Whole Child * Promoting and Achieving Academic Excellence * |
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6. Consent Agenda
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The consent agenda consists of routine items such as previous board minutes, routine personnel actions and routine financial transactions. Normally, there is little or no discussion on these items. |
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6.a. July Board Organizational Chart
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6.b. School Board Meeting Minutes from June 15th, 2023
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6.c. Personnel Report
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7. Board Action Calendar - Review & Approve for the 2023-2024 year
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7.a. Review & approve the 2023-2024 Proposed Board Action Calendar
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8. Student Representatives' to the Board - Report:
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9. New Business:
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9.a. Appoint members of standing committees:
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9.a.1.
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9.b. Presentations / Reports:
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9.b.1. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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9.b.1.a. Recognition for donated trees
Presenter:
Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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9.b.1.b. Communications Annual Report - 2022/2023
Presenter:
Dr. Bernal, Superintendent & Stephanie Bowen, Director of Communications
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9.b.1.c. Action Item: Approve the Integrated Pest Management Coordinators and Plan for NWCSD as presented.
Presenter:
Dan Ezelle, Director of Operations & Ryan Allinger, Director of Improvement Projects
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9.b.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Kara Flath, CFO
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9.b.2.a. Financial Statements:
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9.b.3. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
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10. Discussion / Action Items:
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10.a. Action Item: Approve the official Bond Language for ballot
Presenter:
Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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11. 2nd Reading / Adoption on School Board Policies (action required):
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11.a. Policy BBBA: Board Member Qualifications
Description:
BBBA had revisions to better align with the criteria stated in statute and in the Oregon Constitution to be an elector for a member of a school board. NWCSD did not have this policy previously.
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11.b. Policy BCE/BCF: Board Committees
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Senate Bill 732 was passed in the 2021 Legislative session requiring districts to establish an educational equity advisory committee. The bill outlines the responsibilities and makeup of the committee. For districts with an ADM over 10,000 the committee must convene no later than September 15, 2022. For districts with an ADM of 10,000 or less, the
committee must convene no later than September 15, 2025. At least one member of the educational equity advisory committee needs to be appointed to the budget committee. This would happen when a position becomes open, it does not establish an additional budget committee member.
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11.c. Policy CBC: Superintendent's Contract (NEW)
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With passage of Senate Bill 1521 (2022), there are new provisions in law to consider when issuing a superintendent's contract and when district school boards are making decisions related to the operation of the district.
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11.d. Policy GCAA: Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon Educators
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The definition of 'sexual conduct' in OAR 584-020-0005 changed to be consistent with the definition in ORS 339.370(11).
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11.e. Policy GCQB: Research
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This recommended update is just a revision of policy language and an addition to, and updates of the legal references. Since this is an optional policy, the district may also decide to rescind the policy.
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12. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the July 27th, 2023 meeting. The Board is committed to the public comment process and will consider all public comment seriously. Public Comments for virtual meetings will continue to follow School Board Policy BDDH - Public Participation in Board Meetings.
Public Comment Options: Sign-up to speak at the meeting: A sign-up form will be available for those wishing to speak to the school board in person. Comments will follow District Policy with up to 3 minutes allotted per person to speak. To submit written comments: Please send an email to publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us. Deadline to submit written comments is Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 by 4:00 PM. Public comments submitted after the deadline will be included in the next Regular School Board Meeting agenda. Public Comments via Zoom Webinar: For those wishing to make a public comment virtually, please send an email to Cindy Miller at publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 no later than 4:00 PM, with your name, screen name and phone number you will be joining the meeting with. You will receive a link to join the meeting and will be placed in the waiting room until your name is called. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. The Board sincerely appreciates your input, and thanks you for your participation. |
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13. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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