March 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Judy Richardson, Vice 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 February 13th Work Session/Training, Supplemental Budget Hearing & Regular Meeting from February 22nd, 2024 and School Board Work Session from March 14th, 2024.
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4.b. Personnel Report
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5. Board Action Calendar - Review
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March:
April:
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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. Staff Reports:
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10. School Board Sub Committee Reports
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11. New Business:
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11.a. Presentations / Reports:
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11.a.1. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Kara Flath, CFO
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11.a.1.a. Financial Statements:
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11.a.1.b. Student Enrollment:
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11.a.2. 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: Approval the Board Operating Protocols as presented
Presenter:
Judy Richardson, Vice Chair
Description:
At the March 14th, 2024 Work Session, board members reviewed the current Board Operating Protocols and made some minor amendments.
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12.b. Action Item: Appoint Budget Committee Members
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12.c. Out of State Travel Request: TDHS Robotics
Presenter:
Kurt Evans, Principal
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12.d. Action Item: Approval of Printer/Copier Machine Contract
Presenter:
Kara Flath, CFO
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13. 2nd Reading / Adoption on School Board Policies (action required):
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13.a. Policy GCBDB/GDBDB: Early Return to Work
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The changes to policy GCBDB/GDBDB - Early Return to Work Opportunities Commission guidance.
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13.b. Policy IGAI: Human Sexuality, AIDS/HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Education
Description:
A new Oregon Administrative Rule, 581-021-0593, requires public education providers, which includes school districts, public charter schools, and education service districts, to provide information on menstrual health and must include this information in their health and sexuality education. As a result, new language has been added to policy IGAI.
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13.c. Policy JHC: Student Health Services and Requirements
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New language has been added to Policy JHC which refers to existing rules related to school nursing services and responsibilities.
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13.d. Policy CB: Superintendent
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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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13.e. Policy DBEA: Budget Committee
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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 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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13.f. Policy CPA: Layoff and Recall for Administrators
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HB 2001 (2021) changed the laws regarding reductions in staff for teachers. This law also changed the definition of "teacher" to be used in the layoff process (now ORS 342.120). This change requires districts to consider cultural or linguistic expertise when implementing a reduction in staff.
HB 2001 applies to 'contracts entered into, renewed or extended on or after' September 2021.
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14. Informational Only:
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14.a. Policy GCBDA/GDBDA-AR(1): Family Leave
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Internal procedure changes based on recent FMLA leave changes (see page 6 of 13).
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15. Comments from the Audience about Agenda & Non-Agenda Items
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Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the March 21st, 2024 meeting. The Board is committed to the public comment process and will consider all public comment seriously.
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone wishing to sign up and speak during the Public Comments section of the agenda shall follow Board Policy (BDDH-Public Participation in Board Meetings) which states: "A person speaking during the designated portion of the agenda for public comment may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs. The Board will not hear comments regarding any individual district staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board policy KL - 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, a supervisor and the Board."
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, March 20th, 2024 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, March 20th, 2024 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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16. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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