Meeting Agenda
1. Call Supplemental Budget Hearing to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
1.a. Public Comment on Supplemental Budget Only
2. Adjourn Supplemental Budget Hearing
3. Call Board Meeting to Order
4. District Mission / Vision / Values 
5. Oath of Office - Student Representatives to the Board
  • Oliver Stevens
  • Xitlali Castro Rodriguez
6. Review / Revision of the Agenda
7. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
8. Building Student Representative Reports:
9. Community Presentations:
9.a. Presentation: Report on Migrant ED Program Washington DC Trip
10. Consent Agenda
10.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from previous meeting
10.b. Personnel Report - September 2026
11. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
  • Oliver Stevens
  • Xitlali Castro Rodgriguez
12. Staff Reports:
13. New Business:
13.a. Discussion / Action Items:
13.a.1. Action Item: to Approve Increasing the "not to exceed" amount for the contract with Mahlum / HMK from $80,000 to $95,000 to allow for increased scope of work.
13.a.2. Action Item: Approve Adult Lunch Meal Rates
13.a.3. Action Item: Approve and Adopt Resolution 26-27-03: Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
13.a.4. Action Item: Adopt Policy Protocol
13.b. Presentations / Reports:
13.b.1. Superintendent's Report
13.b.1.a. Follow-ups from prior meetings, as needed:
13.b.1.b. Presentation: Roll out of NWCSD Way
13.b.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
13.b.2.a. Financial Statements:
13.b.2.b. Student Enrollment:
13.b.3. Board Attorney's Report
14. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
15. Board of Directors Operations:
15.a. Discussion: 2026-2027 School Board Goals
15.b. 3rd Reading and Discussion of Policies:
  • BBAA - Board Member's Authority and Responsibilities
  • BD - Board Meetings, Notices and Communications 
15.c. Board Action Calendar - Review
15.d. Members Reports, to include Committee Reports if applicable:
16. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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Meeting: September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with a Supplemental Budget Hearing
Subject:
1. Call Supplemental Budget Hearing to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Betsy Hege, Chair
Subject:
1.a. Public Comment on Supplemental Budget Only
Subject:
2. Adjourn Supplemental Budget Hearing
Subject:
3. Call Board Meeting to Order
Presenter:
Betsy Hege, Chair
Subject:
4. District Mission / Vision / Values 
Description:

Mission Statement:  "Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready."

Vision Statement:  "Our schools are a place where children belong. Each student is known by name, strength, and need, and provided the education and opportunities to achieve success."

Our Values:  *Striving for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging * Celebrating Diversity * Engaging the Community * Supporting the Whole Child * Promoting and Achieving Academic Excellence *
 
Subject:
5. Oath of Office - Student Representatives to the Board
  • Oliver Stevens
  • Xitlali Castro Rodriguez
Description:
School Board Policy states that student representatives shall be installed on the Board once they take their Oath of Office.
Subject:
6. Review / Revision of the Agenda
Subject:
7. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the September 24th, 2026 meeting. The Board is committed to the public comment process and will consider all public comment seriously.  Public Comments for virtual meetings will continue to follow School Board Policy BDDH - Public Participation in Board Meetings. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Anyone wishing to sign up and speak during the Public Comments section of the agenda shall follow Board Policy (BDDH-Public Participation in Board Meetings) which states:

"A person speaking during the designated portion of the agenda for public comment may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs. The Board will not hear comments regarding any individual district staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board Policy KL - Complaints for consideration of a legitimate complaint involving a staff member. A commendation involving a staff member should be sent to
the superintendent, who will forward it to the employee, a supervisor and the Board."

The Board requests that a public comment add information or a perspective that has not already been mentioned previously, and that the patron refrains from repeating a similar point.

Public Comment Options:

Sign-up to speak at the meeting:  A sign-up form will be available for those wishing to speak to the school board in person.  Comments will follow District Policy with up to 3 minutes allotted per person to speak.

To submit written comments:  Please send an email to publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us.   Deadline to submit written comments is Wednesday,September 23rd by 4:00 PM.  Public comments submitted after the deadline will be included in the next Regular School Board Meeting agenda. 

Public Comments via Zoom Webinar: For those wishing to make a public comment virtually, please send an email to publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, September 23rd no later than 4:00 PM, with your name, screen name and phone number you will be joining the meeting with. You will receive a link to join the meeting and will be placed in the waiting room until your name is called.  Comments are limited to 3 minutes. 
Subject:
8. Building Student Representative Reports:
Description:
  • Colonel Wright Elementary: Etti Bush, Ernest Vieira, and William Moore
  • Chenowith Elementary School: 
  • Dry Hollow Elementary School: Angus McInnes and Holten Lawrence
  • The Dalles Middle School: Kaleb Tonn
  • Innovations Academy: 
  • The Dalles High School: Oliver Stevens
Subject:
9. Community Presentations:
Subject:
9.a. Presentation: Report on Migrant ED Program Washington DC Trip
Presenter:
Nubia Contreras Villa and students
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Consent Agenda
Description:

The consent agenda consists of routine items such as previous board minutes, routine personnel actions and routine financial transactions. Normally, there is little or no discussion on these items.


 
Subject:
10.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from previous meeting
Description:
  • July 23rd, 2026 - Work Session and Board Retreat Minutes
  • August 20th, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
Subject:
10.b. Personnel Report - September 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
  • Oliver Stevens
  • Xitlali Castro Rodgriguez
Subject:
12. Staff Reports:
Description:
  • D21 Education Association Representative: Kate Galt - President; Abby Cyphers - Vice President
  • NW Education Support Professionals Representatives: Sonia Schatz - President 
Subject:
13. New Business:
Subject:
13.a. Discussion / Action Items:
Subject:
13.a.1. Action Item: to Approve Increasing the "not to exceed" amount for the contract with Mahlum / HMK from $80,000 to $95,000 to allow for increased scope of work.
Presenter:
Dan Pedersen, CFO
Attachments:
Subject:
13.a.2. Action Item: Approve Adult Lunch Meal Rates
Attachments:
Subject:
13.a.3. Action Item: Approve and Adopt Resolution 26-27-03: Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Presenter:
Dan Pedersen, CFO
Attachments:
Subject:
13.a.4. Action Item: Adopt Policy Protocol
Attachments:
Subject:
13.b. Presentations / Reports:
Subject:
13.b.1. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
Subject:
13.b.1.a. Follow-ups from prior meetings, as needed:
Subject:
13.b.1.b. Presentation: Roll out of NWCSD Way
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent and Allie Ivey, TLA Director
Attachments:
Subject:
13.b.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Dan Pedersen, CFO
Subject:
13.b.2.a. Financial Statements:
Attachments:
Subject:
13.b.2.b. Student Enrollment:
Attachments:
Subject:
13.b.3. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
Subject:
14. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the September 24th, 2026 meeting. The Board is committed to the public comment process and will consider all public comment seriously.  Public Comments for virtual meetings will continue to follow School Board Policy BDDH - Public Participation in Board Meetings. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Anyone wishing to sign up and speak during the Public Comments section of the agenda shall follow Board Policy (BDDH-Public Participation in Board Meetings) which states:

"A person speaking during the designated portion of the agenda for public comment may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs. The Board will not hear comments regarding any individual district staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board Policy KL - Complaints for consideration of a legitimate complaint involving a staff member. A commendation involving a staff member should be sent to
the superintendent, who will forward it to the employee, a supervisor and the Board."

The Board requests that a public comment add information or a perspective that has not already been mentioned previously, and that the patron refrains from repeating a similar point.

Public Comment Options:

Sign-up to speak at the meeting:  A sign-up form will be available for those wishing to speak to the school board in person.  Comments will follow District Policy with up to 3 minutes allotted per person to speak.

To submit written comments:  Please send an email to publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us.   Deadline to submit written comments is Wednesday, September 23rd by 4:00 PM.  Public comments submitted after the deadline will be included in the next Regular School Board Meeting agenda. 

Public Comments via Zoom Webinar: For those wishing to make a public comment virtually, please send an email to publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, September 23rd no later than 4:00 PM, with your name, screen name and phone number you will be joining the meeting with. You will receive a link to join the meeting and will be placed in the waiting room until your name is called.  Comments are limited to 3 minutes. 
Subject:
15. Board of Directors Operations:
Subject:
15.a. Discussion: 2026-2027 School Board Goals
Description:
Possible Action Item: to Approve the 2026-2027 School Board Goals
Attachments:
Subject:
15.b. 3rd Reading and Discussion of Policies:
  • BBAA - Board Member's Authority and Responsibilities
  • BD - Board Meetings, Notices and Communications 
Description:
Possible Action Item: to Adopt Policies BBAA - Board Member's Authority and Responsibilities and BD - Board Meetings, Notices and Communications 
Attachments:
Subject:
15.c. Board Action Calendar - Review
Description:
September:
  • Set Board Goals
  • Superintendent Present Goals
  • Monitor Facilities Direction
  • Review/revise policies as needed
  • Examples of opportunities for Board Members
    • Visit Schools and Departments with Superintendent
    • Attend Back-to-School Events
    • Attend student activities
October:
  • Work Session on Policy October 8th @ 5:30pm TDMS Library
  • Receive/review report on Division 22 Standards
  • Attend OSBA Fall Regional Dinner October 19th @ 5:30pm CGCC
  • Register for OSBA Annual Convention Nov 12-14
  • Review/revise policies as needed
  • Monitor Facilities Direction
  • Examples of opportunities for Board Members
    • Attend student activities
    • Plan a visit to a classroom with the Superintendent
Subject:
15.d. Members Reports, to include Committee Reports if applicable:
Description:
  • Chair Hege (CGESD Budget Committee):
  • Director Wynn-Elledge (Scholarship Committee & Stewarding Body Committee for Intensive Program):
  • Director Polehn (Community Outreach Team):
  • Director Aparicio (Nominated for OSBA Legislative Policy Committee):
  • Director Jones (D21 Education Foundation):
  • Director Kelley:
  • Director Kramer:
Subject:
16. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
 

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