January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Work Session
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Opening Items
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1. Call to Order
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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Executive Session
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4. Recess into Executive Session - Personnel ORS 192.660(2)(b)
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
The Gresham-Barlow School District Board of Directors will now meet in executive session for the purpose of discussing the following: Personnel, pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(b) Executive sessions are closed to the public. Representatives of the news media and designated staff shall be allowed to attend. All other members of the audience are asked to leave the room. Representatives of the news media are specifically directed not to report on any of the deliberations during the executive session, except to state the general subject of the session as previously announced. No decision may be made in executive session. |
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5. Reconvene into Regular Work Session
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
Following the Executive Session, the board will reconvene into the regular board work session.
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Information Items
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6. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tracy Klinger, Lisa Merrick
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
Lisa Merrick, the Government Affairs Administrator for Multnomah ESD, will provide information on legislative bills that could impact public education. The short legislative session is scheduled to begin February 2, 2026.
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7. Social Science Curriculum Adoption
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tim Collins, Heidi Lasher
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) reviewed instructional materials in 2025 and formally recommended materials to meet the needs of the district's social science classrooms. The materials currently in use are in need of replacement and are not up to date with the newly adopted Oregon social science standards.
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8. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Implementation Update
Speaker(s):
Michele Cook
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
This update will provide an overview of the district's ongoing efforts as staff develop and implement Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in schools. Specific strategies and focus areas will be shared, along with progress that has been made.
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Action Items
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9. Policy Review: First Reading
Speaker(s):
John Koch
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Description:
At the work session this evening, board members will be asked to provide input regarding the recommended revisions to policies from the Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) and the district Policy Review Committee.
Recommended Motion(s):
The administration recommends that the board review policy revisions, additions and/or deletions as presented for first reading. No formal action is required at this time.
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10. Budget Committee Appointments
Speaker(s):
Pete Bejarano
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Description:
At their November 6, 2025 Business Meeting, the board declared positions 6 and 7 on the Gresham-Barlow Budget Committee vacant. Positions are filled by appointment of the board. At the November 20, 2025 Work Session, they appointed Garrett Wood to Position 7 on the Budget Committee.
The board approved the following process for filling the budget committee vacancies:
The previous committee member for Position 6 indicated they could not continue serving on the budget committee. Applications were accepted and the board chair and vice-chair have interviewed applicants and will bring forward a recommendation for appointment.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to accept the recommendation to appoint_____________, Position 6, on the Gresham-Barlow School District Budget Committee.
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Discussion Items
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11. School Tours
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tracy Klinger, Blake Petersen
Agenda Item Type:
Discussion Item
Description:
Several questions came up about facilities when the board received the overview of the Long Range Facilities Plan. Staff would like to take board members on school tours to answer these questions. They will discuss what key elements are important for the board to see as they begin planning these tours.
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12. Future Board Agenda Topics
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Discussion Item
Description:
Time has been set-aside on this evening’s agenda for the board to discuss upcoming agenda topics, board operations, and meeting needs. |
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Closing Items
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13. 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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14. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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