October 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
David Jones, Chair
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2. Review / Revision of the Agenda
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3. 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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4. 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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4.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from previous meeting:
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4.b. Personnel Report
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5. Board Action Calendar - Review:
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October:
November:
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6. Student / Staff Recognition:
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7. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
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8. Building Student Representative Reports:
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9. School Board Sub Committee Reports
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10. Staff Reports:
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11. New Business:
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11.a. Action Item: Board Direction on Complaints
Presenter:
David Jones, Chair
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11.b. Presentations / Reports:
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11.b.1. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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11.b.1.a. Action Item: Approve Board Goals for the 2023-2024 school year.
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11.b.1.b. Division 22 Standards for Education
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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11.b.1.b.1. Action Item: Approve the Division 22 Standards as presented
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11.b.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Kara Flath, CFO
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11.b.2.a. Financial Statements:
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11.b.2.b. Student Enrollment:
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11.b.3. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
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12. Discussion / Action Items:
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12.a. Action Item: Ratify Licensed Union Contract and approve COLA increase of 3% for Licensed Staff and non-represented Staff.
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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12.b. Action Item: Ratify the tentative COLA increase of 3.5% for the North Wasco Education Support Professionals and Confidential Employees.
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12.c. Action Item: Request to Rehire Licensed Staff Member on a temporary contract until end of the school year
Presenter:
Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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12.d. Presentation & Action Item: High School Migrant Students - Trip to Washington D.C.
Presenter:
Jonathan Fost, ESD Migrant Program Director
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12.d.1. Action Item: Out of State Travel Request approval
Presenter:
Jonathan Fost, ESD Migrant Program Director
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12.e. Action Item: Vote for OSBA Board of Director Position 2 (Gorge Region)
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12.f. Action Item: Vote for OSBA LPC Position 2 (Gorge Region)
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12.g. Action Item: Resolution to Amend Oregon School Boards Association's Bylaws Relating to Composition of the Board of Directors.
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
Description:
The Oregon Rural School Board Advisory Committee has requested OSBA to submit a resolution to the membership creating the Oregon Rural School Board Members Caucus and designate a seat on the OSBA Board of Directors and Legislative Policy Committee.
The full resolution language and draft Rural Caucus bylaws are attached.
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12.h. Action Item: Resolution to Ammend the OSBA's 2018 Bylaws.
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The OSBA Bylaws have not been amended since 2018 and the OSBA Board of Directors are proposing several proposed changes.
The full resolution language and proposed changes to the bylaws are attached. Also attached is a 'crosswalk' of the proposed changes.
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13. 1st Reading on School Board Policies (no action needed):
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13.a. Policy BD/BDA: Board Meetings
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House Bill 2805 and House Bill 2806 added new provisions to Public Meetings Law and executive sessions, expanded Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) oversight of public meetings law, and added provisions requiring a board member to receive mandatory public meetings trainings.
As a result, HB 2805, a person who believes the district has violated identified provisions of public meetings law may be able to file a grievance with the district in accordance with law. The new public meeting law provisions to file a grievance become effective in September 2023. The new public meetings law provisions for executive session (HB 2806), which now include considering matters relating to the safety of the board, district staff and volunteers and the security of district facilities and meeting spaces, as well as considering matters relating to cyber security infrastructure and responses to cyber security threats, are effective now. The new board member training requirement takes effect January 1, 2024.
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13.b. Board Policy BDC: Executive Sessions
Description:
House Bill 2805 and House Bill 2806 added new provisions to Public Meetings Law and executive sessions, expanded Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) oversight of public meetings law, and added provisions requiring a board member to receive mandatory public meetings trainings.
As a result, HB 2805, a person who believes the district has violated identified provisions of public meetings law may be able to file a grievance with the district in accordance with law. The new public meeting law provisions to file a grievance become effective in September 2023. The new public meetings law provisions for executive session (HB 2806), which now include considering matters relating to the safety of the board, district staff and volunteers and the security of district facilities and meeting spaces, as well as considering matters relating to cyber security infrastructure and responses to cyber security threats, are effective now.
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14. 2nd Reading / Adoption on School Board Policies (action required):
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14.a. Policy GCBDF/GDBDF: Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance
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The Oregon Legislature has passed paid family leave laws with benefits becoming available on September 3, 2023. NWCSD will refer district staff to The Standard Insurance Company in the event they would like to apply for these benefits.
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15. Informational Only:
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15.a. Policy JHF/GBNAB-AR(1): Reporting of Suspected Abuse of a Child
Description:
The reporting form was updated to include the current toll-free number for reporting suspected abuse of a child to DHS, along with reformatting the layout.
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16. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
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Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the October 26th, 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, October 25th, 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, October 25th, 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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17. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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