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. Personnel Report for February
4.C. Enrollment Report for February
4.D. ASD Flexible Spending Plan
4.E. Policy Updates
4.E.1) First Read Policy Review 
4.E.1)a. Policy FFA Memorials 
4.E.1)b. Policy KH Public Gifts to the School 
4.E.1)c. Policy JECB Admission of Nonresident Students
4.E.1)d. Policy JECF Interdistrict Transfer of Resident Students
4.E.1)e. Policy GBN/JBA Sexual Harassment
4.E.2) Administrative Regulations (AR) Review- No Board Action
4.E.2)a. JECB-AR(1) Admission of Nonresident Students 
4.E.2)b. JECB-AR(2), (4), (5), (6) 
4.E.2)c. JECF-AR Interdistrict Transfer of Resident Students 
4.E.2)d. GBN/JBA-AR Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures  
4.E.3) Second Read Policy Adoption 
4.E.3)a. Policy JHCA Immunization, School Sports Participation, Concussions and Other Brain Injuries 
5. School Presentation: AMS  15 min. 
6. Finance Report  10 min. 
6.A. Finance Report for the period ending January 31, 2026
7. 2026-27 SOESD Local Services Plan (ACTION ITEM)   15 min. 
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  15 min. 
10.A. ACTION ITEM: Resolution Recognizing March 2-6, 2026, as Classified Employee Appreciation Week 
10.B. 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. ACTION ITEM: 2026-27 Budget Committee Member Appointment
13.B. ACTION ITEM: Youth Activities and Academics Levy (YAAL) Request for Ballot Title
13.C. ACTION ITEM: Work Session Meeting Location 
14. Announcements and Appointments  
14.A. The board will hold a work session on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office, 885 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland.
14.B. The next Regular Session meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1175 E. Main St., Ashland.
15. Executive Session
Executive Session is being called under ORS 192.660(2)(i) to review and evaluate the performance of the chief executive officer or any other public officer, employee or staff member, unless the person whose performance is being reviewed and evaluated requests an open hearing. 
16. Return to Open Session 
17. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM - School Board Regular Session
Subject:
1. Call to Order and Roll Check 
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
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 Rebecca Dyson
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 Rebecca Dyson
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 Rebecca Dyson
Description:
It is recommended that the Board approve the consent agenda.
QUESTION: Should the Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented or amended?
Subject:
4.A. Approval of Minutes
Description:
  • Regular Session — January 8, 2026
  • Work Session — January 22, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Personnel Report for February
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Enrollment Report for February
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. ASD Flexible Spending Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Policy Updates
Subject:
4.E.1) First Read Policy Review 
Description:
First read policies are under review. 
Subject:
4.E.1)a. Policy FFA Memorials 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E.1)b. Policy KH Public Gifts to the School 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E.1)c. Policy JECB Admission of Nonresident Students
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E.1)d. Policy JECF Interdistrict Transfer of Resident Students
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E.1)e. Policy GBN/JBA Sexual Harassment
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E.2) Administrative Regulations (AR) Review- No Board Action
Description:
ARs are included for informational purposes only. 
Subject:
4.E.2)a. JECB-AR(1) Admission of Nonresident Students 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E.2)b. JECB-AR(2), (4), (5), (6) 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E.2)c. JECF-AR Interdistrict Transfer of Resident Students 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E.2)d. GBN/JBA-AR Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures  
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E.3) Second Read Policy Adoption 
Description:
It is recommended that the board adopt the policies listed as second read, as part of the consent agenda. 
Subject:
4.E.3)a. Policy JHCA Immunization, School Sports Participation, Concussions and Other Brain Injuries 
Description:
Second read/ adoption 
Attachments:
Subject:
5. School Presentation: AMS  15 min. 
Presenter:
AMS Principal, Steve Retzlaff
Description:
AMS Principal Steve Retzlaff will provide an update on AMS school improvement initiatives and goals. 
Attachments:
Subject:
6. 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:
6.A. Finance Report for the period ending January 31, 2026
Presenter:
Director of Business Services Sherry Ely
Attachments:
Subject:
7. 2026-27 SOESD Local Services Plan (ACTION ITEM)   15 min. 
Presenter:
SOESD Superintendent Mark Angle-Hobson
Description:
The Southern Oregon Education Service District (SOESD) will present the 2026-27 Local Service Plan and Student Success Act Comprehensive Support Plan for board review and approval.  
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Recurring Reports  15 min. 
Subject:
8.A. OSEA Report
Presenter:
OSEA Representative James Johnson
Subject:
8.B. AEA Report
Presenter:
AEA Representative Alan Parowski
Subject:
8.C. Student-Board Representative Report
Presenter:
Student Board Representatives Alice Carnahan & Milo Leiserson
Subject:
9. Board Reports  10 min. 
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
Board members will report on recent activities.
Subject:
10. Superintendent Report  15 min. 
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Description:
The Superintendent will report on items of interest.
Subject:
10.A. ACTION ITEM: Resolution Recognizing March 2-6, 2026, as Classified Employee Appreciation Week 
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Subject:
10.B. 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 Rebecca Dyson
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 Rebecca Dyson
Subject:
13. New Business
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Subject:
13.A. ACTION ITEM: 2026-27 Budget Committee Member Appointment
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Attachments:
Subject:
13.B. ACTION ITEM: Youth Activities and Academics Levy (YAAL) Request for Ballot Title
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
In preparation for renewing the Youth Activities and Academics Levy (YAAL), the board will direct staff to prepare and submit Form SEL 805 to the Jackson County Elections Office. 
Subject:
13.C. ACTION ITEM: Work Session Meeting Location 
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
The board will discuss moving all future work sessions to the District Office Conference Room, with a Zoom option provided. 
Subject:
14. Announcements and Appointments  
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Subject:
14.A. The board will hold a work session on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the District Office, 885 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland.
Subject:
14.B. The next Regular Session meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 1175 E. Main St., Ashland.
Subject:
15. Executive Session
Executive Session is being called under ORS 192.660(2)(i) to review and evaluate the performance of the chief executive officer or any other public officer, employee or staff member, unless the person whose performance is being reviewed and evaluated requests an open hearing. 
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
Chair asks for a vote: 
The board will now consider a motion to move into executive session. Is there a motion?

We are now entering executive session. 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:
16. Return to Open Session 
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:

We are now returning to open session. No decisions were made during executive session.
 
Subject:
17. Adjourn
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
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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