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Meeting Agenda
1. Call Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. District Mission / Vision / Values 
3. Review / Revision of the Agenda
4. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
5. Consent Agenda
5.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from November 21st, 2024
5.b. Personnel Report
5.c. Policy GCBDA/GDBDA:  Family Medical Leave
5.d. Policy JEC:  Admissions - NEW POLICY
5.e. Policy GCBDF/GDBDF:  Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance
5.f. AC:  Nondiscrimination
6. Board Action Calendar - Review
7. Student / Staff Recognition
7.a. Colonel Wright Troubadours Presentation
8. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
  • Kylee Rose
  • Nancy Diaz Sanchez
9. Building Student Representative Reports:
10. Staff Reports:
11. School Board Sub Committee Reports
12. New Business:
12.a. Presentations / Reports:
12.a.1. Superintendent's Report
12.a.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
12.a.2.a. Action Item:  Approve Resolution 24-25-06 - Resolution Transferring Appropriations within Various Funds
12.a.2.b. Financial Statements:
12.a.2.c. Student Enrollment:
12.a.3. Board Attorney's Report
13. Discussion / Action Items:

 
14. 1st Reading on School Board Policies (informational only):
 
14.a. Policy JBA/GBN:  Sexual Harassment
14.b. Policy JFE:  Pregnant and/or Parenting Students
14.c. Policy JHCD:  Medications
15. Informational Only:
 
15.a. Policy GCBDA/GDBDA-AR(1):  Family and Medical Leave
15.b. Policy AC-AR(2):  Sex-Based Discrimination Under Title IX
15.c. Policy JFE-AR:  Individualized Plan for Pregnant and/or Parenting Students
15.d. Policy JHCD-AR:  Medications
15.e. Policy GBN/JBA-AR(1): Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure
15.f. Policy GBN/JBA-AR(2):  Federal Law (Title IX) Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure (DELETE)
16. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
17. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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Meeting: December 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
David Jones, Chair
Subject:
2. District Mission / Vision / Values 
Description:

Mission Statement:  "Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready."

Vision Statement:  "Our schools are a place where children belong. Each student is known by name, strength, and need, and provided the education and opportunities to achieve success."

Our Values:  *Striving for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging * Celebrating Diversity * Engaging the Community * Supporting the Whole Child * Promoting and Achieving Academic Excellence *
 
Subject:
3. Review / Revision of the Agenda
Subject:
4. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments at this time for Agenda items only during the December 19th, 2024 meeting. The Board is committed to the public comment process and will consider all public comment seriously.  Public Comments for virtual meetings will continue to follow School Board Policy BDDH - Public Participation in Board Meetings. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Anyone wishing to sign up and speak during the Public Comments section of the agenda shall follow Board Policy (BDDH-Public Participation in Board Meetings) which states:
 
"A person speaking during the designated portion of the agenda for public comment may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs. The Board will not hear comments regarding any individual district staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board Policy KL - Complaints for consideration of a legitimate complaint involving a staff member. A commendation involving a staff member should be sent to
the superintendent, who will forward it to the employee, a supervisor and the Board."
 
The Board requests that a public comment add information or a perspective that has not already been mentioned previously, and that the patron refrains from repeating a similar point.
 
Public Comment Options:
Sign-up to speak at the meeting:  A sign-up form will be available for those wishing to speak to the school board in person.  Comments will follow District Policy with up to 3 minutes allotted per person to speak.

To submit written comments:  Please send an email to publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us.   Deadline to submit written comments is Wednesday, December 18th by 4:00 PM.  Public comments submitted after the deadline may be included in the next Regular School Board Meeting agenda. 

Public Comments via Zoom Webinar: For those wishing to make a public comment virtually, please send an email to Cindy Miller at publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, December 18th no later than 4:00 PM, with your name, screen name and phone number you will be joining the meeting with. You will receive a link to join the meeting and will be placed in the waiting room until your name is called.  Comments are limited to 3 minutes. 
Subject:
5. Consent Agenda
Description:

The consent agenda consists of routine items such as previous board minutes, routine personnel actions and routine financial transactions. Normally, there is little or no discussion on these items.


 
Subject:
5.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from November 21st, 2024
Attachments:
Subject:
5.b. Personnel Report
Attachments:
Subject:
5.c. Policy GCBDA/GDBDA:  Family Medical Leave
Attachments:
Subject:
5.d. Policy JEC:  Admissions - NEW POLICY
Attachments:
Subject:
5.e. Policy GCBDF/GDBDF:  Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Attachments:
Subject:
5.f. AC:  Nondiscrimination
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Board Action Calendar - Review
Description:
December:
  • Monitor allocation of resources
  • Review/revise policies as needed
  • Monitor Facilities Direction
January:
  • Board/Leadership Work session  (review Fall Data)
  • Superintendent goals progress update
  • Monitor Facilities Direction
  • Review Board goals
  • Review/revise policies as needed
Subject:
7. Student / Staff Recognition
Subject:
7.a. Colonel Wright Troubadours Presentation
Subject:
8. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
  • Kylee Rose
  • Nancy Diaz Sanchez
Subject:
9. Building Student Representative Reports:
Description:
  • Colonel Wright Elementary:  Madelyn Swanson & Silas Vaught
  • Chenowith Elementary School:  Elijah Kuehnl & Sofi Dominguez
  • Dry Hollow Elementary School:  Noah Anslinger & Everett Gibson-Vodehnal
  • The Dalles Middle School:  Rozlyn Elliott
  • Innovations Academy: Adrian Miramontes
  • The Dalles High School:  Riley Elliott
Subject:
10. Staff Reports:
Description:
  • D21 Education Association Representative
  • NW Education Support Professionals Representatives
Subject:
11. School Board Sub Committee Reports
Description:
  • Scholarship Committee:  Director Wynn-Elledge
  • Community Outreach Team:  Director Nelson
  • Wellness Committee:  Director Richardson
  • Equity Committee:  Director Wynn-Elledge
  • Wasco County Forest Collaborative:  Director Nelson
  • OSBA Legislative Policy Committee:  Director Richardson
  • D21 Education Foundation:  Director Aparicio
Subject:
12. New Business:
Subject:
12.a. Presentations / Reports:
Subject:
12.a.1. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
Subject:
12.a.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Randy Anderson, CFO
Subject:
12.a.2.a. Action Item:  Approve Resolution 24-25-06 - Resolution Transferring Appropriations within Various Funds
Attachments:
Subject:
12.a.2.b. Financial Statements:
Attachments:
Subject:
12.a.2.c. Student Enrollment:
Attachments:
Subject:
12.a.3. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
Subject:
13. Discussion / Action Items:

 
Subject:
14. 1st Reading on School Board Policies (informational only):
 
Subject:
14.a. Policy JBA/GBN:  Sexual Harassment
Description:
Changes reflect the released amendments to the Title IX regulations.
Attachments:
Subject:
14.b. Policy JFE:  Pregnant and/or Parenting Students
Description:
Changes reflect the released amendments to the Title IX regulations.
Attachments:
Subject:
14.c. Policy JHCD:  Medications
Description:
Several changes were made to Oregon law and administrative rules around the administration of medication for students and for student self-administration in a school/district setting.  Changes come from several House Bills and Senate Bills that were passed in the 2023 Legislative Session. 
Attachments:
Subject:
15. Informational Only:
 
Subject:
15.a. Policy GCBDA/GDBDA-AR(1):  Family and Medical Leave
Description:
Changes reflect the released amendments to the Title IX regulations.
Attachments:
Subject:
15.b. Policy AC-AR(2):  Sex-Based Discrimination Under Title IX
Description:
Changes reflect the released amendments to the Title IX regulations.
Attachments:
Subject:
15.c. Policy JFE-AR:  Individualized Plan for Pregnant and/or Parenting Students
Attachments:
Subject:
15.d. Policy JHCD-AR:  Medications
Description:
Several changes were made to Oregon law and administrative rules around the administration of medication for students and for student self-administration in a school/district setting.  Changes come from several House Bills and Senate Bills that were passed in the 2023 Legislative Session. 
Attachments:
Subject:
15.e. Policy GBN/JBA-AR(1): Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure
Description:
This Policy AR is recommended for deletion in lieu of the revised Policy AC-AR(1):  Discrimination or Civil Rights Complaint Procedures and the new Policy AC-AR(2):  Sex Based Discrimination under Title IX. 
Attachments:
Subject:
15.f. Policy GBN/JBA-AR(2):  Federal Law (Title IX) Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure (DELETE)
Description:
This Policy AR is recommended for deletion in lieu of the revised Policy AC-AR(1):  Discrimination or Civil Rights Complaint Procedures and the new Policy AC-AR(2):  Sex Based Discrimination under Title IX. 
Attachments:
Subject:
16. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the December 19th, 2024 meeting. The Board is committed to the public comment process and will consider all public comment seriously.  Public Comments for virtual meetings will continue to follow School Board Policy BDDH - Public Participation in Board Meetings. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Anyone wishing to sign up and speak during the Public Comments section of the agenda shall follow Board Policy (BDDH-Public Participation in Board Meetings) which states:
 
"A person speaking during the designated portion of the agenda for public comment may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs. The Board will not hear comments regarding any individual district staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board Policy KL - Complaints for consideration of a legitimate complaint involving a staff member. A commendation involving a staff member should be sent to
the superintendent, who will forward it to the employee, a supervisor and the Board."

The Board requests that a public comment add information or a perspective that has not already been mentioned previously, and that the patron refrains from repeating a similar point.

Public Comment Options:

Sign-up to speak at the meeting:  A sign-up form will be available for those wishing to speak to the school board in person.  Comments will follow District Policy with up to 3 minutes allotted per person to speak.

To submit written comments:  Please send an email to publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us.   Deadline to submit written comments is Wednesday, December 18th by 4:00 PM.  Public comments submitted after the deadline will be included in the next Regular School Board Meeting agenda. 

Public Comments via Zoom Webinar: For those wishing to make a public comment virtually, please send an email to Cindy Miller at publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, December 18th no later than 4:00 PM, with your name, screen name and phone number you will be joining the meeting with. You will receive a link to join the meeting and will be placed in the waiting room until your name is called.  Comments are limited to 3 minutes. 
Subject:
17. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
 

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