March 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Business Meeting
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Opening Items
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1. Call Regular Business Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
Blake Petersen, Chair |
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3. Approve Meeting Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the meeting agenda as presented.
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4. Land Acknowledgement
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
We acknowledge that the land where Gresham-Barlow School District is located rests on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, bands of the Chinook, and many other Tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River. We also acknowledge the systemic policies of genocide, relocation, and assimilation that still impact many Indigenous/Native American families today. As settlers and guests on these lands, we respect the work of Native Nations, leaders and families and make ongoing efforts to center Indigenous knowledge, creativity, resilience, and resistance. We consider the many legacies of violence, displacement, migration, and settlement that bring us here today. |
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Citizens' Requests of Board
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5. Guidelines for Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
3 minutes per guest / 15 minutes total |
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Consent Agenda
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6. Minutes from Special Work Session - February 5, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Consent agenda approval.
Attachments:
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7. Minutes from Regular Board Business Meeting - February 5, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Consent agenda approval.
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8. Minutes from Special Work Session - February 12, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Consent agenda approval.
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9. Minutes from Board Strategic Planning Retreat - February 20, 2026
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Consent agenda approval.
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10. Financial Report
Speaker(s):
Pete Bejarano
Agenda Item Type:
Action Consent Agenda
Description:
The District's financial position and cash flow projections remain stable, with minimal changes since last month's report. Current projections are to have an Ending Fund Balance of 6.3%, another tenth of a percent increase from the prior month's projection, indicating a variety of cost-saving measures are combining to have a marginal positive impact.
Recommended Motion(s):
Consent agenda approval.
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11. Personnel Report: Employee Contracts
Speaker(s):
Michael Sweeten
Agenda Item Type:
Action Consent Agenda
Description:
ORS 332.075(2)-(3), states that, All contracts of the school district must be approved by the district school board before an order can be drawn for payment. This includes the provision of labor performed by employees of the district. In addition, Board Policy GB, General Personnel Policies, provides that the employment contract of candidates to fill licensed and contracted positions will be approved by the Board upon the superintendent's recommendation. Salary placement for licensed and administrator positions will follow the terms of the established collective bargaining agreement with the labor association and memorandum of understanding with the administrator group. These agreements are available on the District website.
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12. Approval of Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Consent Agenda
Description:
All items listed are matters considered by the board to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. The motion requires a second and a vote. There will be no separate discussion of items on the consent agenda unless a member of the board requests specific items be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to approve the consent agenda as presented.
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Recognitions
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13. 2026 Article of the Year Award
Speaker(s):
Carla Gay
Agenda Item Type:
Recognitions
Description:
Karen Harshfield, Counselor on Special Assignment (COSA), has been selected for the 2026 Article of the Year Award by the Editorial Board of the Journal for Specialists in Group Work (JSGW). This award recognizes the most outstanding article published in JSGW during the previous volume year. Selection criteria include innovation, organization, and writing quality. The award considers practice-based, research-focused, or commentary articles that significantly contribute to group work literature, address the needs of diverse populations, provide inclusive service delivery methods, or demonstrate potential for substantial impact on group work practice and counselor training.
Ms. Harshfield's team efforts set a standard of excellence by deepening knowledge in the field and enhancing understanding of Qualitative Research within Online Psychoeducational, Counseling, and Therapy Groups. The JSGW Editorial Board, extended their heartfelt congratulations and look forward to her future contributions. |
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14. OMEA Composition Competition 2026
Speaker(s):
Ginny Yavorskyi
Agenda Item Type:
Recognitions
Description:
In an effort to recognize students who achieve state champion status or its equivalent in activities and academic programs, tonight we have the opportunity to recognize a state champion musician from Deep Creek Damascus K-8.
Julian Berry, a fourth grader at Deep Creek Damascus, earned 1st Place and was named Champion of the Oregon Music Education Association Composition Competition for 2026. Julian's composition was picked from thousands of entries from all over the state of Oregon. He was honored at the OMEA Banquet on Saturday, January 17th in Eugene. |
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Gresham-Barlow Education Foundation Report
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15. Update from the Foundation
Speaker(s):
Foundation Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Reports
Description:
The Gresham-Barlow Education Foundation has identified the following dates for 2025-26 reports to the school board: October 2, 2025 Accordingly, a Foundation representative will be present this evening to provide an overview of recent Foundation activities. |
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Superintendent and District Leadership Report
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16. Update from the Superintendent and District Leadership
Speaker(s):
Superintendent Klinger
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
Time has been set-aside on this agenda for the superintendent to provide a brief update. District leadership members may also provide an overview of current work and upcoming events taking place in the school district. |
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Board Reports and Requests
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17. Updates from Board Members
Speaker(s):
Board of Directors
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
Time has been set-aside on this agenda for the board members to provide brief updates. |
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Presentations
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18. Metro East Web Academy (MEWA) Annual Report
Speaker(s):
Carla Gay
Agenda Item Type:
Reports
Description:
In compliance with ORS 338.095 (2), Metro East Web Academy (MEWA) must submit a report to the district and the State Board of Education each year on the performance of the school and its students in the preceding fiscal/school year. This report must include, among other things, information regarding the goals and assessments relating to student performance, and a look forward at the school year ahead.
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Recess/Reconvene
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19. Board Recess
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
The board will take a brief recess from the meeting.
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Associations Reports
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20. Gresham-Barlow Education Association (GBEA) (2 minutes)
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
A representative from the Gresham-Barlow Education Association (GBEA) will provide a report to the board. |
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21. Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) (2 minutes)
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
A representative from the Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) Chapter 8 employees will provide a report to the board. |
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Action Items
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22. Appointment to Fill Board Vacancy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Description:
Action was taken at the November 20, 2025, board work session to accept a letter of resignation from Director David Ligatich who announced his intent to vacate Position 7, At-Large, effective November 20, 2025. The board officially declared a vacancy, pursuant to state statutes and board policy, and directed the administration to advertise the vacancy.
Applications were received from 12 candidates. The board went through a screening process to select 4 finalists to interview, and interviews were held on February 12 and 20, 2026. Following is a list of the candidates: Erasto Sedda (Finalist)
Bethany Stairs Kyla Matthews Sayed Haroon Sadat Raquel Cravens Garrett Wood (Finalist) Julie Frediani Kelle Landavazo (Finalist) Kayla Viramontes (Finalist) Anthony Sweeney Tom Aaron Gevurtz David Hall After the interviews, each board member individually ranked the candidates using a scoring system. The board discussed the finalists during their February 20, 2026 Strategic Planning Retreat and will take action during the meeting to appoint a candidate to fill the board vacancy. SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: Board Policy BBD/BBE - Board Vacancies/Board Member Removal from Office
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to appoint ____________ to board Position 7, At-Large, until June 30, 2027 pending their acceptance of the board appointment.
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23. Oath of Office
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
According to Policy BBD/BBE, Board Vacancies/Board Member Removal from Office, upon appointment by the Board, the newly appointed Board member(s) will be sworn in and seated immediately. In accordance with policy, the newly appointed board member will be sworn in and seated with the board.
Oath of Office:
I, ________________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the state of Oregon and the laws thereof, and the policies of the Gresham-Barlow School District. During my term, I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of school board member to the best of my ability. SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL: 1. Board Policy BBD/BBE - Board Vacancies/Board Member Removal from Office 2. Board Policy BBBB - Board Member Oath of Office |
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24. Elementary Science Adoption
Speaker(s):
Heidi Lasher
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Description:
Given the remaining subscription with the Stemscopes science curriculum, the Board approved a postponement of the elementary science curriculum implementation until the 2026-2027 school year to ensure prudent budget management.
Recommended Motion(s):
This item is being presented for a first reading. No action is required at this time.
Motion wording is provided if the board would like to take action: Move to approve the adoption of the Amplify Science Curriculum in a not-to-exceed amount of $467,000.
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Information Items
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25. Student Transportation Services Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sara Deboy, Jennifer Roche
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
The presentation will provide an overview of student transportation services that First Student provides to the Gresham-Barlow School District.
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26. Winter Academic Data
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tim Collins, Heidi Lasher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
The administration will provide an overview of recent formative assessment data from the elementary and secondary levels.
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Closing Items
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27. Announcements
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
The board will review announcements. A Zoom link for virtual meeting attendance will be provided for upcoming meetings. |
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28. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
Estimated time for adjournment: No later than 9 p.m.
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