October 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Work Session Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.1. Approval of October 28, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda
 

2. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS, RECOGNITIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS (Optional)
 

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3.1. Approval of October 14, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
 

4. PUBLIC COMMENT - Not Applicable for Work Sessions
 

5. REPORTS

5.1. Legislative Session Preview - Lisa Merrick, Senior Program Administrator Government Affairs, East Multnomah County Schools (updated 10/28/26)
 

5.2. Division 22 Standards Report for the 2025-2026 School Year - Dr. Tasha Katsuda, Assistant Superintendent 
 

5.3. Financial Statement Overview - Paul Southerton, CFO & Director of Operations
 

5.4. Superintendent's Report - James Owens, Superintendent
 

6. CONFIRMATION ITEMS (Confirmed en masse)

6.1. Site Council Minutes

6.2. Miscellaneous Items

6.2.1. 2026 Board Operating Agreement

6.2.2. 2026 Board Superintendent Operating Agreement

6.3. Financial Statements

6.4. Enrollment Reports

6.5. Human Resources

6.5.1. Approve Employment of Licensed Staff Member

6.5.2. Approve OSEA MOU - Extension of Classified Staff Vacation Expiration Date (Added 10/26/26)

6.5.3. Approve OSEA MOU - Adjustment of Preschool Educational Assistant Hourly Wage (Added 10/26/26)

6.6. Business/Operations

6.7. Board Policies (Deletions/Legal Reference Changes Only)

6.8. Student Services

6.9. Student Travel
 

7. BOARD ACTION ITEMS

7.1. OLD BUSINESS

7.1.1. Union Reports to the Board Discussion - Will Mohring, Board Chair (Updated 10/28/26)
 

7.1.2. Second Read of Policy & AR (with option to adopt), DBEA - Budget Committee - Pam Shields, Board Member 
 

7.2. NEW BUSINESS

7.2.1. Budget Committee Candidate Interviews and Appointments (updated 10/27/26)
 

7.2.2. Superintendent Evaluation Process
 

8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
 

9. ADJOURNMENT