Oregon law prohibits discrimination in all public elementary and secondary schools that receive state funding, including discrimination based on perceived race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. All comments during our public board meetings will follow these policies. I would like to highlight two of these policies: AC, Non-Discrimination, and ACB, Every Student Belongs, in regards to appropriate public comments.

Board meetings are meetings of the Board that are held in public—they are not public meetings in the sense of being open forums. The Board has official business to conduct, and any disruptions may require us to adjust the setting in which we meet.
Please note that public comment will be conducted in accordance with Board Policy BDDH - Public Comment at Board Meetings. Additionally, Oregon law prohibits discrimination in all public elementary and secondary schools, and this Board is fully committed to upholding that law.
During the public comment periods—the first reserved for comments on topics listed on the Board’s agenda, and the second for general comments on topics not included on the agenda—audience members who have submitted a public comment card to the Board Secretary will have the opportunity to speak. While the Board does not engage in discussion during public comment, it may ask clarifying questions when appropriate.
The Board Chair reserves the right to set the speaking time as outlined in policy BDDH. For this meeting, individuals will have up to three minutes to speak. If a group is commenting on the same topic, a designated representative will need to be selected and they may speak for up to five minutes.
As a reminder, comments regarding individual district staff members will not be heard during public comment. In those cases, the Board Chair will direct speakers to follow the procedures outlined in Board Policy KL - Public Complaints to submit a formal complaint.
 

Newport Middle School
Newport High School

(Consent Calendar agenda items are designated by the Board to be adopted in a single motion unless an individual Board member or the Superintendent requests an item be removed for consideration.  Action on matters of a routine matter is addressed in one motion to conserve time for other deliberation by the Board.)                   
 

Regular personnel action requiring Board approval.

Reading of OSBA Sample Policy IKJ Artificial Intelligence for proposed adoption. 
 

(Decision Items are those that have been presented to the Board for discussion and questions at a prior meeting.  Some circumstances may dictate a Decision Item without prior discussion.)
 

The March 2025 to March 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Food Away from Home 3.8%. Per ODE, the proposed price increase per meal for SY 2026-2027 may not exceed this amount according to the terms of the contract.

Sodexo is proposing a 3.5% increase.

We are seeking board approval at the June 9 meeting for a 10-year Verkada licensing extension to secure significant cost savings, utilizing funds already set aside within the $1.5M project budget.

Please note that the attached quote may increase before the June 9 board meeting, but I will supply the accurate cost at that time.   

(Discussion Items are presented for the Board’s consideration, discussion and questions.  Discussion Items will be considered for Decision at a subsequent meeting.  Information items are for information only.)
 

Draft Organizational Resolution - Changes from Last Year:
Updated year references
Updated mileage rate
Updated Yaquina Law to Newport Law

Oregon budget law requires that appropriation levels (instruction, support services, enterprise and community services, capital projects and debt service) must not be overspent. In accordance with ORS 294.450, budget law allows the Board of Directors to authorize transfers of appropriations and/or resources after declaring the need, purpose and amount of the transfer.

A transfer from Contingency in the 600 fund is requested due to higher than anticipated medical, dental and vision claims, including the required run-out period.