Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order and Roll Check 
2. Adoption of Agenda 
3. Open Hearing on Proposed Contract Non-renewal 
4. Recess to Executive Session to confer with legal counsel pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) exempt public information and records (if needed) 
5. Return to Open Session (if applicable) 
6. ACTION ITEM: Consider Administration's Recommendation for Contract Non-renewal
7. KL Public Complaint Step 4 Appeal Consideration 
8. Recess to Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) exempt public information and records
9. Return to Open Session
10. ACTION ITEM: Appeal Consideration 
11. Adjourn
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Meeting: March 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM - School Board Special 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. Adoption of Agenda 
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
It is recommended that the Board adopt the agenda.
Should the Board adopt the Special Session agenda as presented or amended? 
Subject:
3. Open Hearing on Proposed Contract Non-renewal 
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
At the employee’s request, the Board will hold an open hearing regarding the administration's recommendation for non-renewal of a probationary teacher’s contract. The employee will have an opportunity to present information to the Board in open session, after which the Board will deliberate and take action on whether to uphold the administration's recommendation.
Subject:
4. Recess to Executive Session to confer with legal counsel pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) exempt public information and records (if needed) 
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
The board may consider a motion to move into executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection. 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:
5. Return to Open Session (if applicable) 
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
We are now returning to open session. No decisions were made during executive session.
Subject:
6. ACTION ITEM: Consider Administration's Recommendation for Contract Non-renewal
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
Will the Board uphold the administration's recommendation for contract non-renewal, or will the Board overturn the recommendation? 
Subject:
7. KL Public Complaint Step 4 Appeal Consideration 
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:

The Board will consider whether to accept an appeal submitted under Policy KL, Step 4, regarding the Superintendent’s findings and conclusion on a complaint. 
Subject:
8. Recess to Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) exempt public information and records
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:
The board may consider a motion to move into executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection. 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:
9. 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:
10. ACTION ITEM: Appeal Consideration 
Presenter:
Board Chair Rebecca Dyson
Description:

Will the Board uphold the Superintendent’s decision, or will the Board grant the appeal for further review and schedule a hearing?

  • If upheld, no hearing will be held. If granted for further review, a hearing will be scheduled and held in executive session. 
Subject:
11. 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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