Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order: Public - 6:30 pm

We have a shared vision in the Fern Ridge School District: Provide excellence for every student so that each will reach their greatest potential. 

Thank you to the members of the public who have joined us. As a reminder, School Board meetings and work sessions are meetings of the Board held in public, providing an opportunity to observe the Board's discussion and actions. 
In an effort to conduct official Board business, we ask that the audience be respectful and refrain from questions, comments, and unnecessary noise while the Board conducts the meeting. 

There is an opportunity for citizen comment tonight, and the Board looks forward to hearing from those who signed up. I will share some reminders when we get to that portion of the meeting. 

Also, please note that all Board meetings are live-streamed and posted on the School Board area of the website.
2. Citizenship Award
3. Flag Salute led by Citizenship Award Winner
4. Public Comment: The Fern Ridge School Board encourages public input.  A person wanting to provide public comment will need to complete and submit an Intent to Speak form to the Board secretary by 1:00 pm on the day of the board meeting.  

Public comment is limited to this place on the agenda not to exceed a total of 30 minutes for all commenters.  A person giving public comment is limited to an established time limit of (4) four minutes.  While speakers may, during public meetings, offer objective criticism of school operations and programs, the Board will not hear personal complaints concerning district personnel nor against any person connected with the school system.  

Please state your name and if you are a resident of the district.  If speaking for an organization, state the name of the organization.  The Board reserves the right to refer the matter to the administration. 
5. Monthly Items:
5.A. Approval of Minutes - Board Action
6. Business Office
6.A. Enrollment Report 
6.B. General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Report - Board Action
7. Reports:
7.A. Fern Ridge Middle School Report
7.B. Fern Ridge Education Association
7.C. Student Representative(s) to the School Board Report
7.D. Director of K-12 Programs
7.D.1. Social Studies Curriculum Adoption - Board Approval
7.E. Superintendent's Report 
8. Discussion Items
8.A. Alternative Education Programs - Board Action
8.B. Second Reading of Proposed 26-27 Meeting Schedule - Board Action
8.C. Resolution 25-26/11 - Transfer Students for 2026-2027 - Board Action
8.D. Second Reading of Proposed Policy Updates: JGE update—Expulsion, EFA  G1 update—Local Wellness Program
9. Personnel 
9.A. Licensed Employees Resignations/New Hires/Transfers/Other
9.A.1. Hiring of Leah Mode, 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher at Elmira Elementary School, effective August 26, 2026,
9.B. Non-Licensed Personnel Report
10. Late Items/Closing Comments/Board Community Involvement
11. Upcoming Events:

May 19: 6:30 2nd Budget Committee meeting
May 22: NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day
May 25: NO SCHOOL Memorial Day
May 26: 6:30 3rd Budget Committee meeting (if necessary)
June 10: Wednesday - Full day of School
June 11: Last day of School - Early Release
June 12: NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day
June 15: 6:30 Budget Public Hearing
June 19: Last day for Elementary School Offices to be Open.

Elmira  Elementary:
May 19: 6pm PTA
May 27: PTA Bottle Drop
June 16: 6pm PTA

Veneta Elementary:
June 1: 5:30 PALS

Fern Ridge Middle School:
May 20: 6-7 8th grade Fly-up Dinner
June 3: 6-7:30 Spring Concert
June 8: 6:30-7:30 8th Grade Promotion

Elmira High School:
June 2: Last Day of school for Seniors
June 3: 6pm EHS Awards Night
June 5: 7pm EHS Graduation
12. Executive Session: To consider matters relating to school safety or a plan that responds to safety. (ORS 192.660(2)(k))
13. Executive Session: To consider the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or agent, unless he or she requests an open meeting. (ORS 192.660(2)(b))
14. Return to Open Session
15. Adjournment
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The School Board meeting will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual attendance.

The doors will be open at 6:15 pm and we have capacity for 21 attendees/visitors.  If you are scheduled to speak at the meeting and the room is at capacity, there will be a waiting area in the lobby and you'll be notified when it's your time to address the board.
Meeting: May 18, 2026 The doors will open at 6:15pm - Fern Ridge School District Board of Directors
Subject:
1. Call to Order: Public - 6:30 pm

We have a shared vision in the Fern Ridge School District: Provide excellence for every student so that each will reach their greatest potential. 

Thank you to the members of the public who have joined us. As a reminder, School Board meetings and work sessions are meetings of the Board held in public, providing an opportunity to observe the Board's discussion and actions. 
In an effort to conduct official Board business, we ask that the audience be respectful and refrain from questions, comments, and unnecessary noise while the Board conducts the meeting. 

There is an opportunity for citizen comment tonight, and the Board looks forward to hearing from those who signed up. I will share some reminders when we get to that portion of the meeting. 

Also, please note that all Board meetings are live-streamed and posted on the School Board area of the website.
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2. Citizenship Award
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3. Flag Salute led by Citizenship Award Winner
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4. Public Comment: The Fern Ridge School Board encourages public input.  A person wanting to provide public comment will need to complete and submit an Intent to Speak form to the Board secretary by 1:00 pm on the day of the board meeting.  

Public comment is limited to this place on the agenda not to exceed a total of 30 minutes for all commenters.  A person giving public comment is limited to an established time limit of (4) four minutes.  While speakers may, during public meetings, offer objective criticism of school operations and programs, the Board will not hear personal complaints concerning district personnel nor against any person connected with the school system.  

Please state your name and if you are a resident of the district.  If speaking for an organization, state the name of the organization.  The Board reserves the right to refer the matter to the administration. 
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5. Monthly Items:
Subject:
5.A. Approval of Minutes - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Business Office
Presenter:
Business Manager, Quanah Bennett
Subject:
6.A. Enrollment Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Report - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Reports:
Subject:
7.A. Fern Ridge Middle School Report
Presenter:
Olivia Johnson
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7.B. Fern Ridge Education Association
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7.C. Student Representative(s) to the School Board Report
Presenter:
Rylee Rice and Jake VanDamme
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7.D. Director of K-12 Programs
Subject:
7.D.1. Social Studies Curriculum Adoption - Board Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
7.E. Superintendent's Report 
Subject:
8. Discussion Items
Subject:
8.A. Alternative Education Programs - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Second Reading of Proposed 26-27 Meeting Schedule - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Resolution 25-26/11 - Transfer Students for 2026-2027 - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Second Reading of Proposed Policy Updates: JGE update—Expulsion, EFA  G1 update—Local Wellness Program
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Personnel 
Subject:
9.A. Licensed Employees Resignations/New Hires/Transfers/Other
Subject:
9.A.1. Hiring of Leah Mode, 1.0 FTE Elementary Teacher at Elmira Elementary School, effective August 26, 2026,
Subject:
9.B. Non-Licensed Personnel Report
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Late Items/Closing Comments/Board Community Involvement
Subject:
11. Upcoming Events:

May 19: 6:30 2nd Budget Committee meeting
May 22: NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day
May 25: NO SCHOOL Memorial Day
May 26: 6:30 3rd Budget Committee meeting (if necessary)
June 10: Wednesday - Full day of School
June 11: Last day of School - Early Release
June 12: NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day
June 15: 6:30 Budget Public Hearing
June 19: Last day for Elementary School Offices to be Open.

Elmira  Elementary:
May 19: 6pm PTA
May 27: PTA Bottle Drop
June 16: 6pm PTA

Veneta Elementary:
June 1: 5:30 PALS

Fern Ridge Middle School:
May 20: 6-7 8th grade Fly-up Dinner
June 3: 6-7:30 Spring Concert
June 8: 6:30-7:30 8th Grade Promotion

Elmira High School:
June 2: Last Day of school for Seniors
June 3: 6pm EHS Awards Night
June 5: 7pm EHS Graduation
Subject:
12. Executive Session: To consider matters relating to school safety or a plan that responds to safety. (ORS 192.660(2)(k))
Subject:
13. Executive Session: To consider the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or agent, unless he or she requests an open meeting. (ORS 192.660(2)(b))
Subject:
14. Return to Open Session
Subject:
15. Adjournment

Fern Ridge School District 28J is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as require by state and federal law.  If you have any concerns or complaints, please contact Human Resources at 541-935-2253 Ext 1203.

Please contact Amy Hand, 541-935-2253 ext.1205, ahand@fernridge.k12.or.us, to assist with an interpreter or other communication aids.

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