February 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

Description:  To make a public comment please click the Public Comment AR attached below. You can download this form by clicking the menu/settings button and it is fillable. Please submit your form to the comments email listed below. Submission deadline for public comment is noon on the Monday prior to the scheduled board meeting.  Comments may be submitted in writing and/or verbally presented to the board—either format must meet the request deadline above. Comments submitted solely in writing will be read into the record during public comment and should take less than three minutes to read.  Verbal comments will be limited to 3 minutes per person and 15 minutes maximum total for public comment. 
comments@blachly.k12.or.us
 

Description:  November 8th, 2023 board meeting minutes are attached for review.

Description:  Business Manager Pat Rufo has provided the January check register for the board to review.

Description:  Policy for review: 
BCBA--Student Representative to the Board

Description:  Ms. Pat Rufo & Ms. Molly Rust has provided us with a proposed Budget Calendar for the 2024-25 Budget process.

Description:  The District staff calendar for the 2024/2025 school year is attached for review.

Description:  Superintendent Watkins shares the resignation of Daniel Morgan from the evening custodian position.

Description:  Superintendent Watkins presents the hire of Lisa Jager for the Assistant Business Manager position. Also, Beth Sayne for the Van Driver position.

Description:  Student Body President Ella Smith has provided a report for the board.

Description:  Lane ESD Superintendent Tony Scurto and Nora Kent will present the Local Service Plan.

Description:  Maintenance Director, Shane Benscoter provided a maintenance update to the board. 

Description:  Transportation & Technology Manager, Dennis Boyd provided an update to the board.

Description:  Assistant Principal Katherine Tripp provided a report for the board.

Description:  Principal Brittany Bottensek provided a report for the board.

Description:  Superintendent Watkins will report to the board.

Description:  Superintendent Watkins will present the resolution in regards to termination of the current Charter.

Description:  Superintendent Watkins has provided a Charter Application for board review.

Description:  Business Manager Pat Rufo will share the 2022/23 Financial Audit Report. Once she is done sharing the floor will be opened up for public comment.

Description:  The board may convene an Executive session Pursuant to ORS 192.660: To consider the employment of or the dismissal or disciplining of, or hear complaints or changes brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent. To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations, to negotiate real property transactions. To consider records exempt by law from public inspection. To consult with counsel concerning current or possible litigation. To review and evaluate the performance of the superintendent or any other public officer, employee or staff member, unless that person requests an open hearing. To consider matters relating to school safety or a plan that responds to safety threats made toward a school. 

Description:  The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 at 6 pm. There will be a work session prior to the regular meeting. This work session will be at 4:30 pm.

Description:  Reminder that the required Annual Verified Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission is due by April 15th. Here is a link to their website for moreinformation:
 https://www.oregon.gov/ogec/training/pages/default.aspx 

Attached is a Guide for Public Officials to help you review your responsibilities.