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. Enrollment Report for March
4.C. Personnel Report for March
4.D. Resolution 2026-2027 #HR1
4.E. Recall Notification MOU
4.F. Insurance MOU
4.G. YMCA MOU
4.H. OSAA Cooperative Sponsorship Application for ASD/PTS Combined Softball
4.I. Policy Updates
4.I.1) Second Read/ Adoption 
4.I.1)a. Policy FFA Memorials 
4.I.1)b. Policy KH Public Gifts to the School 
4.I.1)c. Policy JECB Admission of Nonresident Students
4.I.1)d. Policy JECF Interdistrict Transfer of Resident Students
4.I.1)e. Policy GBN/JBA Sexual Harassment
5. School Presentation: Walker  15 min. 
6. Science & Health Curriculum Committee Update  10 min. 
7. Finance Report  10 min. 
7.A. Finance Report for the period ending February 28, 2026
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  10 min. 
10.A. Out of State Travel Notifications
10.B. ASD 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 District Calendar
13.B. ACTION ITEM: Establishing the number of student transfers for 2026-27
14. Announcements and Appointments  
14.A. The School Board Work Session previously listed for March 19, 2026, will not be held. There is no work session scheduled for March.
14.B. The next Regular Session meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9, 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: March 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 February 12, 2026
  • Work Session February 26, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
4.B. Enrollment Report for March
Attachments:
Subject:
4.C. Personnel Report for March
Attachments:
Subject:
4.D. Resolution 2026-2027 #HR1
Attachments:
Subject:
4.E. Recall Notification MOU
Attachments:
Subject:
4.F. Insurance MOU
Attachments:
Subject:
4.G. YMCA MOU
Attachments:
Subject:
4.H. OSAA Cooperative Sponsorship Application for ASD/PTS Combined Softball
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I. Policy Updates
Subject:
4.I.1) Second Read/ Adoption 
Description:
Second read policies are up for adoption. 
Subject:
4.I.1)a. Policy FFA Memorials 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I.1)b. Policy KH Public Gifts to the School 
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I.1)c. Policy JECB Admission of Nonresident Students
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I.1)d. Policy JECF Interdistrict Transfer of Resident Students
Attachments:
Subject:
4.I.1)e. Policy GBN/JBA Sexual Harassment
Attachments:
Subject:
5. School Presentation: Walker  15 min. 
Presenter:
Principal J'me Strowbridge
Description:
Walker Principal, J'me Strowbridge, will provide an update on Walker Elementary's school improvement initiatives and goals.
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Science & Health Curriculum Committee Update  10 min. 
Presenter:
Rebecca Gyarmathy
Description:
Assistant Principal Rebecca Gyarmathy will provide the board with an update from the Curriculum Adoption Committee. 
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Finance Report  10 min. 
Description:
The Board will receive a report on the current financial condition of the district.
Subject:
7.A. Finance Report for the period ending February 28, 2026
Presenter:
Director of Business Services Sherry Ely
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Recurring Reports  15 min. 
Subject:
8.A. OSEA Report
Presenter:
OSEA President Steven Essig
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  10 min. 
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Description:
The Superintendent will report on items of interest.
Subject:
10.A. Out of State Travel Notifications
Presenter:
Superintendent Joseph Hattrick
Subject:
10.B. ASD 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 District Calendar
Presenter:
Assistant Superintendent Michelle Cuddeback
Description:
The board will review the proposed 2026-27 district calendar up for adoption. 
Attachments:
Subject:
13.B. ACTION ITEM: Establishing the number of student transfers for 2026-27
Presenter:
Director of Student Services April Harrison
Description:
Per Policy JECB, by March 15 annually, the board shall establish the number of student transfer requests into and out of the district for which consent will be given for the upcoming school year. 
Attachments:
Subject:
14. Announcements and Appointments  
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Subject:
14.A. The School Board Work Session previously listed for March 19, 2026, will not be held. There is no work session scheduled for March.
Subject:
14.B. The next Regular Session meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9, 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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