January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Betsy Hege, 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 for the January 22nd, 2025 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, January 21st 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 publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, January 21st 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. Building Student Representative Reports:
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6. Student / Staff Recognition
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6.a. School Board Appreciation Month
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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7. 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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7.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from previous meeting
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7.a.1. 12.4.25 - Board Work Session Minutes
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7.a.2.
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7.b. Personnel Report
Attachments:
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7.c. 2nd Reading & Adoption of Policies
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7.c.1. Action Item: Adopt Policy IKF — Graduation Requirements (UPDATED)
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8. Board of Directors Operations:
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8.a. Board Action Calendar - Review
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8.a.1. January:
February:
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8.b. Members Reports, to include Committee Reports if applicable:
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9. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
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10. Staff Reports:
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11. New Business:
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11.a. Presentations / Reports:
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11.a.1. Presentation: Co-op Agreements for Spring 2026 Sports with Dufur.
Presenter:
Jim Taylor, AD
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11.a.1.a. Action Item: Approve HS Baseball and Softball Co-op with Dufur for the Spring 2026 season
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11.a.1.b. Action Item: Approve HS Boys Volleyball Co-op with Dufur for the Spring 2026 season
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11.a.2. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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11.a.2.a. Follow-ups from prior meetings, as needed:
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11.a.2.b. Presentation: Monthly Data Drip - Literacy
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent and Allie Ivey, TLA Director
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11.a.3. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Dan Pedersen, CFO
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11.a.3.a. Financial Statements:
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11.a.3.b. Student Enrollment:
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11.a.4. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
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12. Discussion / Action Items:
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12.a. Action Requested: Ratify the North Wasco Education Support Professionals Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school years.
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DISCUSSION:
The District and the North Wasco Education Support Professionals Association have reached a tentative agreement for the North Wasco Education Support Professionals Association Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school years. This includes several areas of language changes as well as salary increases. The salary schedule for the 2025/2026 school year shall be the June 30, 2025 salary schedule increased by 2.5%. The salary schedule for the 2026/2027 school year shall be the 2025/2026 salary schedule increased by the average of the values of the 12 month column of the All Urban Consumers, West Region (CPI-U) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the calendar year 2025 or 2% whichever is greater. The contract extends to June 30th, 2027 with only one reopener for Article 13 - Employee Benefits. ACTION ITEM: Move to accept and ratify the North Wasco Education Support Professionals Collective Bargaining Agreement as presented for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school years, including the salary increases for both years.
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12.b. Action Requested: Ratify the D21 Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school years.
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DISCUSSION:
The District and the D21 Education Association have reached a tentative agreement for the District 21 Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school years. This includes several areas of language changes as well as salary increases. The salary schedule for the 2025/2026 school year shall be the June 30, 2025 salary schedule increased by 1%. The salary schedule for the 2026/2027 school year shall be the 2025/2026 salary schedule increased by the average of the values of the 12 month column of the All Urban Consumers, West Region (CPI-U) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the calendar year 2025 or 2% whichever is greater. The contract extends to June 30th, 2027 with only one reopener for Article 20 - Insurance. ACTION ITEM: Move to accept and ratify the D21 Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement as presented for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school years including the salary increases for both years.
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12.c. Action Requested: Approve 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 Salary Increases for Confidential Employees
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DISCUSSION:
The Superintendent presented the recommendation to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the North Wasco Education Support Professionals which included salary increases for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school year. The Confidential Employees group is a non-represented employee group. It is recommended that they receive the same salary increases as the North Wasco Education Support Professionals Employee group. The salary schedule for the 2025/2026 school year shall be the June 30, 2025 salary schedule increased by 2.5%. The salary schedule for the 2026/2027 school year shall be the 2025/2026 salary schedule increased by the average of the values of the 12 month column of the All Urban Consumers, West Region (CPI-U) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the calendar year 2025 or 2% whichever is greater. ACTION ITEM: Move to grant the non-represented Confidential Employee group of North Wasco County School District the same salary increases for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school years as the North Wasco Education Support Professionals Employee group. |
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12.d. Action Requested: Approve 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Salary Increases for Non-Represented Employees
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DISCUSSION:
The Superintendent presented the recommendation to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the D21 Education Association which included salary increases for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school year. Non-represented employees (management) include the superintendent, licensed administrators, directors, and coordinators. It is recommended that this group receive the same salary increases as the D21 Education Association Employee group. The salary schedule for the 2025/2026 school year shall be the June 30, 2025 salary schedule increased by 1%. The salary schedule for the 2026/2027 school year shall be the 2025/2026 salary schedule increased by the average of the values of the 12 month column of the All Urban Consumers, West Region (CPI-U) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the calendar year 2025 or 2% whichever is greater. ACTION ITEM: Move to grant the non-represented employees (management) of North Wasco County School District the same salary increases for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 school years as the D21 Education Association Employee group. |
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12.e. DISCUSSION: Board Operating Agreement
Look over the proposed Board Operating Agreement edits from the December 4th Work Session, and decide on the highlighted text, then approve and adopt the agreement as edited. ACTION ITEM: Move to Approve and Adopt Board Operating Agreement as edited. |
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13. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the January 22nd, 2025 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, January 21st 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 publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, January 21st 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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14. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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