Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order and Roll Check 
2. Land Acknowledgment
3. Adoption of Agenda (At this time, Board members are provided the opportunity to amend the Regular Session agenda)
4. Consent Agenda (All items may be adopted by a single motion unless pulled for special consideration.)
4.A. Approval of Minutes
4.B. Enrollment Report for October
4.C. Personnel Report for October
4.D. AEA Dual-Credit Stipend MOA
4.E. 2025-26 Restraint & Seclusion Report 
4.F. 2026-27 Pinehurst Tuition & Transportation Contract 
5. ASF Report  15 min. 
6. Capital Projects Report  10 min. 
7. Finance Report  10 min. 
7.A. Finance Report for the period ending September 30, 2026
8. Recurring Reports  15 min. 
8.A. OSEA Report
8.B. AEA Report
8.C. Student-Board Representative Report
9. Board Reports  10 min. 
10. Superintendent Report  10 min. 
10.A. Out of State Travel Notification
10.B. ASD Transformation Update 
11. Hear Public Comments (The Ashland School District Board of Directors reserves this time for individuals to relay comments in writing to the Board regarding topics, not on the printed agenda.) 
12. Unfinished Business - None 
13. New Business
13.A. Report: 2025-26 Division 22 Assurances on Compliance with Public School Standards
14. Executive Session
Executive Session is being called under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions.
15. Return to Open Session 
16. ACTION: Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Edlen & Co. Development LLC
17. Announcements and Appointments  
17.A. The board will hold a work session on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office, 885 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland.
17.B. The next Regular Session meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026, in the City Council Chamber, 1175 E. Main St., Ashland.
18. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM - School Board Regular Session
Subject:
1. Call to Order and Roll Check 
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
As a reminder, in accordance with Public Meeting Law, this meeting is being recorded and will become part of the public record.
Subject:
2. Land Acknowledgment
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
We acknowledge that the sacred land that we live and learn on today belongs to the Takelma, Shasta, Modoc, Klamath & Umpqua peoples. We honor and acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we now call the United States. We recognize the Native American peoples' continuing connection to land, place, waters, and community. We pay our respects to their cultures, country, and elders, past, present, and emerging.
Subject:
3. Adoption of Agenda (At this time, Board members are provided the opportunity to amend the Regular Session agenda)
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
It is recommended that the Board adopt the agenda.
QUESTION: Should the Board adopt the Regular Session agenda as presented or amended? 
Subject:
4. Consent Agenda (All items may be adopted by a single motion unless pulled for special consideration.)
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
Board members review consent agenda materials prior to the meeting. If any board member wishes to discuss an item separately, they may request that it be removed; otherwise, it is recommended that the Board approve the consent agenda as presented. 
QUESTION: Should the Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented or amended?
Subject:
4.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
  • September 10, 2026, Regular Session
  • September 24, 2026, Work Session 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Enrollment Report for October
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Personnel Report for October
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. AEA Dual-Credit Stipend MOA
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. 2025-26 Restraint & Seclusion Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. 2026-27 Pinehurst Tuition & Transportation Contract 
Attachments:
Subject:
5. ASF Report  15 min. 
Presenter:
ASF Co-Directors Erica Thompson & Cheyenne Nichols
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Capital Projects Report  10 min. 
Presenter:
Executive Director of Operations, Steve Mitzel
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Finance Report  10 min. 
Presenter:
Director of Business Services Sherry Ely
Description:
The Board will receive a report on the current financial condition of the district.
Subject:
7.A. Finance Report for the period ending September 30, 2026
Presenter:
Director of Business Services Sherry Ely
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Recurring Reports  15 min. 
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Subject:
8.A. OSEA Report
Presenter:
OSEA President Steven Essig
Subject:
8.B. AEA Report
Presenter:
AEA Representative Alan Parowski
Subject:
8.C. Student-Board Representative Report
Presenter:
Student Board Representatives Tobias Pew and Leah Lennett
Subject:
9. Board Reports  10 min. 
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
Board members will report on recent activities.
Subject:
10. Superintendent Report  10 min. 
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Description:
The Superintendent will report on items of interest.
Subject:
10.A. Out of State Travel Notification
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Subject:
10.B. ASD Transformation Update 
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Subject:
11. Hear Public Comments (The Ashland School District Board of Directors reserves this time for individuals to relay comments in writing to the Board regarding topics, not on the printed agenda.) 
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
The Board welcomes visitors and values public comments that support the quality of education for our students. Regular School Board meetings are held in public, but per Oregon Open Meeting Law, the Board cannot engage in discussion during this time. Those wishing to speak must submit a comment form to the board secretary before the meeting begins. When called, please state your name and any organization you represent. Comments are limited to two minutes and must be free of abusive language, personal attacks, or references to specific staff or departments. Personnel concerns must be directed through the appropriate administrative channels. Thank you for being here and for your commitment to our schools.
Subject:
12. Unfinished Business - None 
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Subject:
13. New Business
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Subject:
13.A. Report: 2025-26 Division 22 Assurances on Compliance with Public School Standards
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Description:
Districts report annually on compliance with each of the Division 22 Standards and include an explanation and corrective action plan for any rule with which the district is out of compliance.
  • OAR 581-022-2305 does not require the local school board to officially accept or approve the district’s assurances; no action is needed. 
Attachments:
Subject:
14. Executive Session
Executive Session is being called under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions.
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Description:
Chair asks for a motion: 
The board will now consider a motion to move into executive session. Is there a motion?

We are now entering executive session, under ORS 192.660(2)(e) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions.

Executive Session is not open to the public. No decisions will be made in executive session; any action will be taken in open session. The regular meeting will resume upon completion of our closed session. 
Subject:
15. Return to Open Session 
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Description:

The Board will return to open session. The Board Chair will confirm that no decisions were made in executive session. The Board may consider action related to matters discussed in executive session.
Subject:
16. ACTION: Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Edlen & Co. Development LLC
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Attachments:
Subject:
17. Announcements and Appointments  
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Subject:
17.A. The board will hold a work session on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office, 885 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland.
Subject:
17.B. The next Regular Session meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026, in the City Council Chamber, 1175 E. Main St., Ashland.
Subject:
18. Adjourn
Presenter:
Board Chair Russell Hatch
Description:

ASHLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION GOALS FOR 2025-2026
  1. Improve student achievement outcomes. 
  2. Create and maintain an environment that is welcoming, supportive, and inclusive of all students and staff. 
  3. Advance financial growth and sustainability.

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