Meeting Agenda
1. Call Executive Session to order pursuant to ORS:
  • ORS 192.660(2)(i)- "To review and evaluate the performance of the superintendent or any other public officer, employee or staff member, unless that person requests an open hearing."
 
  • ORS 192.660 (2)(d) - "To conduct deliberations with persons designated to carry on labor negotiations."
2. Adjourn Executive Session
3. Call Regular Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
4. District Mission / Vision / Values 
5. The Dalles High School Choir Performance
5.a. Songs: Sim Shalom - arr. Allan Naplan
             Take This Gift - Tracy Wong
 
Riley Aguilera            Natalee Aviluz Vico               Josephine Brace
Marley Ervin              Emma Field                             Serene Gooch 
Addyson Huskey       Gabrielle Kahler                     Zachary Krueger
Natalie LaCroix          Marie-Louise McCracken     Caspian Ortega
Raegan Pewitt           Madelyn Pincock                    Valeria Villa Navarro
 
6. Review / Revision of the Agenda
7. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
8. Consent Agenda
8.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from March 13th, 2025 and School Board Work Session from April 10th, 2025.
8.b. Personnel Report
9. Board Action Calendar - Review
10. Student / Staff Recognition
10.a. Recognition of Leah Ferguson - Oregon ACTE New Teacher of the Year
10.b. Community Partner Recognition:
  • Les Schwab
  • Bishops Sanitation 
11. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
  • Kylee Rose
  • Nancy Diaz Sanchez
12. Building Student Representative Reports:
13. Staff Reports:
14. School Board Sub Committee Reports
15. New Business:
15.a. Action Item:  Statement on Superintendent's Evaluation
15.b. Presentations / Reports:
15.b.1. Superintendent's Report
15.b.1.a. Nutrition Services Report
15.b.1.b. Integrated Guidance Presentation
15.b.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
15.b.2.a. Action Item:  Approve Resolution 24-25-13 Adopting a Supplemental Budget and Making Appropriations within the State Grants Fund
15.b.2.b. Action Item: Approve Resolution 24-25-14 (TANS Pool).
15.b.2.c. Financial Statements:
15.b.2.d. Student Enrollment:
15.b.3. Board Attorney's Report
16. Discussion / Action Items:

 
16.a. Action Item:  Approve the Out of State Travel Request for TDHS Robotics Team as requested.
17. 1st Reading on School Board Policies (informational only):
 
17.a. Policy GAB:  Job Descriptions
18. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
19. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting

 
Meeting: April 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with an Executive Session and Supplemental Budget Consideration
Subject:
1. Call Executive Session to order pursuant to ORS:
  • ORS 192.660(2)(i)- "To review and evaluate the performance of the superintendent or any other public officer, employee or staff member, unless that person requests an open hearing."
 
  • ORS 192.660 (2)(d) - "To conduct deliberations with persons designated to carry on labor negotiations."
Presenter:
David Jones, Chair
Subject:
2. Adjourn Executive Session
Subject:
3. Call Regular Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
David Jones, Chair
Subject:
4. 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:
5. The Dalles High School Choir Performance
Subject:
5.a. Songs: Sim Shalom - arr. Allan Naplan
             Take This Gift - Tracy Wong
 
Riley Aguilera            Natalee Aviluz Vico               Josephine Brace
Marley Ervin              Emma Field                             Serene Gooch 
Addyson Huskey       Gabrielle Kahler                     Zachary Krueger
Natalie LaCroix          Marie-Louise McCracken     Caspian Ortega
Raegan Pewitt           Madelyn Pincock                    Valeria Villa Navarro
 
Subject:
6. Review / Revision of the Agenda
Subject:
7. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the April, 24th, 2025 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, April 23rd, 2025 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 publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 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:
8. 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:
8.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from March 13th, 2025 and School Board Work Session from April 10th, 2025.
Subject:
8.b. Personnel Report
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Board Action Calendar - Review
Description:
 April:
  • Board and superintendent meet in executive session [ORS 192.660(2)(i)] for review of evaluation and Board reads a statement publicly in open session related to completion of superintendent’s evaluation.
  • Representatives to the Board (for the '25-26 school year) - Applications due May 1st
  • Monitor Facilities Improvement Direction
  • Review/revise policies as needed

May:
  • Participate on the District Budget Committee
  • Review/revise policies as needed

June:
  • Adopt District Budget
  • Review/revise policies as needed
  • Examples of opportunities for Board members
    • Attend high school graduation (TDHS  // IA)
    • Attend end of the year activities and celebrations
Subject:
10. Student / Staff Recognition
Subject:
10.a. Recognition of Leah Ferguson - Oregon ACTE New Teacher of the Year
Subject:
10.b. Community Partner Recognition:
  • Les Schwab
  • Bishops Sanitation 
Subject:
11. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
  • Kylee Rose
  • Nancy Diaz Sanchez
Subject:
12. 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:  Lariah Lind
  • The Dalles High School:  Riley Elliott
Subject:
13. Staff Reports:
Description:
  • D21 Education Association Representative
  • NW Education Support Professionals Representatives
Subject:
14. 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:
15. New Business:
Subject:
15.a. Action Item:  Statement on Superintendent's Evaluation
Subject:
15.b. Presentations / Reports:
Subject:
15.b.1. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
Subject:
15.b.1.a. Nutrition Services Report
Presenter:
Tamra Taylor, Director
Subject:
15.b.1.b. Integrated Guidance Presentation
Presenter:
Shannon Brennan, Director of TLA
Attachments:
Subject:
15.b.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Randy Anderson, CFO
Subject:
15.b.2.a. Action Item:  Approve Resolution 24-25-13 Adopting a Supplemental Budget and Making Appropriations within the State Grants Fund
Attachments:
Subject:
15.b.2.b. Action Item: Approve Resolution 24-25-14 (TANS Pool).
Description:
Motion to Approve Resolution 24.25.14 participating in the TANS Pool as presented.
Attachments:
Subject:
15.b.2.c. Financial Statements:
Attachments:
Subject:
15.b.2.d. Student Enrollment:
Attachments:
Subject:
15.b.3. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
Subject:
16. Discussion / Action Items:

 
Subject:
16.a. Action Item:  Approve the Out of State Travel Request for TDHS Robotics Team as requested.
Attachments:
Subject:
17. 1st Reading on School Board Policies (informational only):
 
Subject:
17.a. Policy GAB:  Job Descriptions
Description:
Internal revisions to align with OSBA model policy language. 
Attachments:
Subject:
18. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the April 24th, 2025 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, April 23rd, 2025 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 publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 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:
19. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
 

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