June 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Work Session

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Blake Petersen, Chair
Holly Riegelmann, Vice-Chair
Heather Coleman-Cox, Director
Dr. Shawn Farrens, Director
Kris Howatt, Director
Brenna Puderbaugh, Director
Erasto Sedda, Director
Dr. Tracy Klinger, Superintendent

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. 
 

Policy	Title
BHD	Board Member Stipends and Reimbursements
DBEA	Budget Committee
DID	Fixed Asset Control
FF	Naming of Facilities
JOA	Directory Information

Description:  Policy BC/BCA - Board Organization/Board Organizational Meeting requires the board to provide for the date, time and place of its regular meetings for the fiscal year in July of each year.

As part of the calendar development process, a draft schedule has been developed for board discussion and feedback. Over the last several years, the board has held their meetings on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Schedules for both days are being presented for the board's consideration. The 2026-27 proposed calendar includes July and August for the 2027-28 school year for planning purposes. 

The board's regular business meetings are typically held in the Council Chambers at the Public Safety and Schools Building, 1331 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, Oregon. Work sessions will be held in the Council Chambers Conference Room (Large Conference Room) of the same building. When exceptions to this practice occur, advance notifications are published. 

The proposed schedules are being presented for a first reading this evening, and will be presented for adoption on July 2, 2026.

Description:  During conversation at the April 23, 2026 Work Session, the board noted it would be helpful to have an overview of the board budget. They would like to have a better understanding of the costs included in the board budget such as memberships, election costs, and legal fees. The board will also discuss conference opportunities and how those fit in the budget. 

Description:  During the budgeting process, there was discussion about utilizing a Local Option Levy to support the district's budget. Local option levies present an alternative for raising additional operating funds from property taxes. Levies are subject to majority voter approval at the May or November elections, or other regular elections with 50% voter turnout. Time has been set aside on the agenda for the board to receive an introduction on the process to obtain a levy. 

Description:  In the spring, the district issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking proposals from qualified strategic planning consultants to evaluate current strategic planning resources and facilitate a comprehensive process to co-create a new district Strategic Plan. 

The district received six proposals before the submission deadline. Time has been set aside on the agenda for the board to receive information about the proposals, provide input into the selection process, and discuss next steps. 

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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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The board will review announcements. A meeting link will be provided for virtual meeting attendance at upcoming meetings.

July 1, 2026: Regular Board Business Meeting - 7 p.m.
                      Council Chambers
                      Public Safety and Schools Building