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. Flag Salute 
3. Oath of Office
3.A. WC Grover: Position 2 for a 4-year term
3.B. Mark Gent: Position 3 for a 4-year term
3.C. Brian Kirkpatrick: Position 4 for a 4-year term
4. Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair - Board Action
5. 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 (3) three 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. 
6. Monthly Items:
6.A. Approval of Minutes - Board Action
7. Reports:
7.A. Superintendent's Report 
7.B. Elmira High School New Curriculum - Board Action
7.B.1. Statistics
7.B.2. Robotics
7.B.3. Computer Science
8. Discussion Items
8.A. Retreat Agenda
8.B. Oregon School Board Association Summer and Fall Conferences
8.C. West Lane Charter Annual Review
8.D. Fern Ridge School District Parent/Student Handbook - Board Action
9. Annual Organization Appointments for School Year 2025-2026 - Resolution #25-26/01 - Board Action
10. Personnel 
10.A. Licensed Employees Resignations/New Hires/Transfers/Other
10.A.1. None at this time
10.B. Non-Licensed Personnel Report
11. Late Items/Closing Comments/Board Community Involvement
12. Upcoming Events

Elmira and Veneta Elementary:
August 13: 7am - 7pm Kindergarten and New Student Registration
August 19: 7am - 7pm Registration
August 20: 8am - 3pm Registration
August 21: 8am - 12pm Registration
September 2: First day for 1st-5th Graders
September 8: First day for Kindergartners

Fern Ridge Middle School:
August 11: Office Re-Opens
August 13: 12pm - 8pm New Student and Incoming 6th Graders Registration
August 15 & 18: Office Closed
August 19: 7am - 7pm Student Registration
August 20: 8am - 3pm Student Registration
August 21: 8am - 12pm Student Registration
September 2: First day for 6th Graders Only
September 3: First Day for 7th & 8th Graders Only
September 4: All Students attend

Elmira High School:
August 13: 9am - 7pm NEW to District Pre-Registration
August 20: 8am - 4pm Seniors/Sophomores Registration/Picture Day
August 21: 10am - 6pm Junior/Freshman Registration/Picture Day
September 2: First Day for students
13. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting

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: July 21, 2025 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.
Subject:
2. Flag Salute 
Subject:
3. Oath of Office
Attachments:
Subject:
3.A. WC Grover: Position 2 for a 4-year term
Subject:
3.B. Mark Gent: Position 3 for a 4-year term
Subject:
3.C. Brian Kirkpatrick: Position 4 for a 4-year term
Subject:
4. Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair - Board Action
Subject:
5. 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 (3) three 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. 
Subject:
6. Monthly Items:
Subject:
6.A. Approval of Minutes - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Reports:
Subject:
7.A. Superintendent's Report 
Subject:
7.B. Elmira High School New Curriculum - Board Action
Presenter:
Cydney Vandercar
Subject:
7.B.1. Statistics
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.2. Robotics
Attachments:
Subject:
7.B.3. Computer Science
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Discussion Items
Subject:
8.A. Retreat Agenda
Subject:
8.B. Oregon School Board Association Summer and Fall Conferences
Subject:
8.C. West Lane Charter Annual Review
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Fern Ridge School District Parent/Student Handbook - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Annual Organization Appointments for School Year 2025-2026 - Resolution #25-26/01 - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Personnel 
Subject:
10.A. Licensed Employees Resignations/New Hires/Transfers/Other
Subject:
10.A.1. None at this time
Subject:
10.B. Non-Licensed Personnel Report
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Late Items/Closing Comments/Board Community Involvement
Subject:
12. Upcoming Events

Elmira and Veneta Elementary:
August 13: 7am - 7pm Kindergarten and New Student Registration
August 19: 7am - 7pm Registration
August 20: 8am - 3pm Registration
August 21: 8am - 12pm Registration
September 2: First day for 1st-5th Graders
September 8: First day for Kindergartners

Fern Ridge Middle School:
August 11: Office Re-Opens
August 13: 12pm - 8pm New Student and Incoming 6th Graders Registration
August 15 & 18: Office Closed
August 19: 7am - 7pm Student Registration
August 20: 8am - 3pm Student Registration
August 21: 8am - 12pm Student Registration
September 2: First day for 6th Graders Only
September 3: First Day for 7th & 8th Graders Only
September 4: All Students attend

Elmira High School:
August 13: 9am - 7pm NEW to District Pre-Registration
August 20: 8am - 4pm Seniors/Sophomores Registration/Picture Day
August 21: 10am - 6pm Junior/Freshman Registration/Picture Day
September 2: First Day for students
Subject:
13. 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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