September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with a Supplemental Budget Hearing
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1. Call Supplemental Budget Hearing to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Betsy Hege, Chair
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1.a. Public Comment on Supplemental Budget Only
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2. Adjourn Supplemental Budget Hearing
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3. Call Board Meeting to Order
Presenter:
Betsy Hege, Chair
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4. 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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5. Oath of Office - Student Representatives to the Board
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School Board Policy states that student representatives shall be installed on the Board once they take their Oath of Office.
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6. Review / Revision of the Agenda
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7. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the September 24th, 2026 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,September 23rd 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, September 23rd 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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8. Building Student Representative Reports:
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9. Community Presentations:
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9.a. Presentation: Report on Migrant ED Program Washington DC Trip
Presenter:
Nubia Contreras Villa and students
Attachments:
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10. 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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10.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from previous meeting
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10.b. Personnel Report - September 2026
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11. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
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12. Staff Reports:
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13. New Business:
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13.a. Discussion / Action Items:
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13.a.1. Action Item: to Approve Increasing the "not to exceed" amount for the contract with Mahlum / HMK from $80,000 to $95,000 to allow for increased scope of work.
Presenter:
Dan Pedersen, CFO
Attachments:
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13.a.2. Action Item: Approve Adult Lunch Meal Rates
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13.a.3. Action Item: Approve and Adopt Resolution 26-27-03: Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Presenter:
Dan Pedersen, CFO
Attachments:
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13.a.4. Action Item: Adopt Policy Protocol
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13.b. Presentations / Reports:
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13.b.1. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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13.b.1.a. Follow-ups from prior meetings, as needed:
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13.b.1.b. Presentation: Roll out of NWCSD Way
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent and Allie Ivey, TLA Director
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13.b.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Dan Pedersen, CFO
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13.b.2.a. Financial Statements:
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13.b.2.b. Student Enrollment:
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13.b.3. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
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14. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the September 24th, 2026 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, September 23rd 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, September 23rd 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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15. Board of Directors Operations:
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15.a. Discussion: 2026-2027 School Board Goals
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Possible Action Item: to Approve the 2026-2027 School Board Goals
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15.b. 3rd Reading and Discussion of Policies:
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Possible Action Item: to Adopt Policies BBAA - Board Member's Authority and Responsibilities and BD - Board Meetings, Notices and Communications
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15.c. Board Action Calendar - Review
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September:
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15.d. Members Reports, to include Committee Reports if applicable:
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16. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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