Meeting Agenda
Opening Items
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Meeting Agenda
Discussion Items
4. Local Option Tax Levy Communication Engagement Presentation from Wright Public Affairs
5. Local Option Tax Levy Presentation from Piper-Sandler
Action Items
6. Policy Review
Information Items
7. Strategic Planning Update
Closing Items
8. Announcements
9. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Work Session
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Subject:
2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:

Holly Riegelmann, Chair
Dr. Shawn Farrens, Vice-Chair
Heather Coleman-Cox, Director
Kris Howatt, Director
Blake Petersen, Director
Brenna Puderbaugh, Director
Erasto Sedda, Director
Dr. Tracy Klinger, Superintendent
Subject:
3. Approve Meeting Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Move to approve the meeting agenda as presented.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Move to approve the meeting agenda as presented. This motion, made by Kris Howatt and seconded by Blake Petersen, Carried.
  • Heather Coleman-Cox: Absent
  • Shawn Farrens: Aye
  • Kris Howatt: Aye
  • Blake Petersen: Aye
  • Brenna Puderbaugh: Aye
  • Holly Riegelmann: Aye
  • Erasto Sedda: Aye
Subject:
4. Local Option Tax Levy Communication Engagement Presentation from Wright Public Affairs
Speaker(s):
Athena Vadnais
Agenda Item Type:
Discussion Item
Description:
During the budgeting process last spring, 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.

There are many forms of communication and engagement that go into a local option levy, including an information campaign and a vote yes campaign. The board received an introduction to this topic at their June 18, 2026 Work Session, and determined they would like to pursue more research and information regarding a Local Option Levy. They requested a presentation from Wright Public Affairs to learn more about the community engagement required for a Local Option Levy. 
Attachments:
Subject:
5. Local Option Tax Levy Presentation from Piper-Sandler
Speaker(s):
Pete Bejarano
Agenda Item Type:
Discussion Item
Description:
During the budgeting process last spring, 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.

The board received an introduction to this topic at their June 18, 2026 Work Session, and determined they would like to pursue more research and information regarding a Local Option Levy. They requested a presentation from Piper-Sandler to discuss levies in more detail. 
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Policy Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sara Deboy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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
JOB Personally Identifiable Information
KNA Immigration Enforcement on District Property
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Move to approve Policy KNA - Immigration Enforcement on District Property, and Policy JOB - Personally Identifiable Information, as presented.
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Move to approve Policy KNA - Immigration Enforcement on District Property, and Policy JOB - Personally Identifiable Information, as presented. This motion, made by Blake Petersen and seconded by Kris Howatt, Carried.
  • Heather Coleman-Cox: Absent
  • Shawn Farrens: Aye
  • Kris Howatt: Aye
  • Blake Petersen: Aye
  • Brenna Puderbaugh: Aye
  • Holly Riegelmann: Aye
  • Erasto Sedda: Aye
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Strategic Planning Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tracy Klinger
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
During their August Strategic Planning Meeting (Retreat), the board received an update on the first steps of the strategic planning process. A review of the district's plans and documents was completed to review overall alignment and gaps. Time has been set aside to discuss recommended next steps. 
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Announcements
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:

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

October 7, 2026: Regular Board Business Meeting - 6 p.m.
                            Council Chambers
                            Public Safety and Schools Building
Subject:
9. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item

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