November 21, 2024 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. District Mission / Vision / Values
Description:
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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3. Review / Revision of the Agenda
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4. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments at this time for Agenda items only during the November 21st, 2024 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.
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
Public Comment Options:the superintendent, who will forward it to the employee, a supervisor and the Board." The Board requests that a public comment add information or a perspective that has not already been mentioned previously, and that the patron refrains from repeating a similar point. 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, November 20th by 4:00 PM. Public comments submitted after the deadline may 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, November 20th 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. |
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5. 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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5.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from October 24th, 2024
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5.b. Personnel Report
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5.c. Policy IGDJ: Interscholastic Activities
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6. Board Action Calendar - Review:
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November:
December:
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7. Student / Staff Recognition
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8. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
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9. Building Student Representative Reports:
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10. Staff Reports:
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11. School Board Sub Committee Reports
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12. New Business:
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12.a. Presentations / Reports:
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12.a.1. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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12.a.1.a. Report: AVID Program
Presenter:
Nick Nelson, AVID Coordinator
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12.a.1.b. Action Item: Approve the request for Out of State Travel for Principal Sherri Kilegore to attend the AVID Conference in December 2024.
Description:
Motion to approve the Out-of-State Travel request for Principal Kilgore to attend the AVID NATCON December 12-14th, 20204, as presented.
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12.a.1.c. 2023-2024 Integrated Program Annual Report
Presenter:
Shannon Brennan, Director of TLA
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12.a.1.d. Report: JumpStart Kindergarten
Presenter:
Luke Vieira, Principal & Courtney Middleton, Site Supervisor
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12.a.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Randy Anderson, CFO
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12.a.2.a. Financial Statements:
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12.a.2.b. Student Enrollment:
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12.a.3. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
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13. Discussion / Action Items:
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13.a. Action Item: OSBA Resolution - Amend OSBA's Bylaws Relating to the PRIDE Caucus of the Oregon School Boards Association.
Description:
Members of the Oregon School Boards Association have three resolutions this year to review and vote on during the OSBA Membership electronic voting window, which is November 15th through December 15th.
Motion to approve the OSBA Resolution & Amend OSBA's Bylaws Relating to the PRIDE Caucus of the Oregon School Boards Association as presented.
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13.b. Action Item: OSBA Resolution to Amend the OSBA Dues Schedule
Description:
Members of the Oregon School Boards Association have three resolutions this year to review and vote on during the OSBA Membership electronic voting window, which is November 15th through December 15th.
Motion to approve the OSBA Resolution to Amend the OSBA Dues Schedule as presented.
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13.c. Action Item: OSBA Resolution to Amend the OSBA 2023 Bylaws
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Motion to approve the OSBA Resolution to Amend the OSBA 2023 Bylaws as presented.
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13.d. Action Item: Cooperative Sports Agreement with Dufur School District (Boys & Girls Wrestling).
Presenter:
Kurt Evans, Principal
Description:
Motion to approve the Cooperative Sports Agreement with Dufur School District for both Girls & Boys Wrestling.
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14. 1st Reading on School Board Policies (informational only):
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14.a. Policy GCBDA/GDBDA: Family Medical Leave
Description:
There continues to be significant changes in Oregon law regarding leave. This includes changes from SB1515 (2024) and numerous rule changes to match. The biggest change governs what conditions qualify for leave taken through the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI). While these leave allotments used to run concurrently in many situations, they now cannot be taken concurrently.
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14.b. Policy JEC: Admissions - NEW POLICY
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14.c. Policy GCBDF/GDBDF: Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Description:
There continues to be significant changes in Oregon law regarding leave. This includes changes from SB1515 (2024) and numerous rule changes to match. The biggest change governs what conditions qualify for leave taken through the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) and Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI). While these leave allotments used to run concurrently in many situations, they now cannot be taken concurrently.
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14.d. Policy AC: Nondiscrimination
Description:
The US Dept of Education recently released amendments to the Title IX regulations, which went into effect August 1, 2024 and made significant changes to complaint procedures. An additional AR has been created to address sex-based harassment and provide additional guidance when handling sex-based discrimination under Title IX regulations.
There are multiple cases regarding Title IX regulations in the federal courts. However, this does not prohibit the district from implementing the new regulations and policies.
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15. Informational Only:
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15.a. Policy AC-AR (1): Discrimination or Civil Rights Complaint Procedure
Description:
The US Dept of Education recently released amendments to the Title IX regulations, which went into effect August 1, 2024 and made significant changes to complaint procedures. An additional AR has been created to address sex-based harassment and provide additional guidance when handling sex-based discrimination under Title IX regulations.
There are multiple cases regarding Title IX regulations in the federal courts. However, this does not prohibit the district from implementing the new regulations and policies.
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16. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the November 21st 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.
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." The Board requests that a public comment add information or a perspective that has not already been mentioned previously, and that the patron refrains from repeating a similar point. 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, November 20th 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, November 20th 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. |
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17. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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