Meeting Agenda
Opening Items
1. Facility Tours (7:45 - 11:45 a.m.)
2. Board Lunch (11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
3. Call to Order (12:30 p.m.)
4. Roll Call (12:30 p.m.)
5. Approve Meeting Agenda (12:30 p.m.)
Discussion Items
6. Board Vacancy Interview Debrief (12:30 - 1:00 p.m.)
Board Strategic Planning
7. Board Self-Assessment (1:00 - 2:30 p.m.)
Recess/Reconvene
8. Board Recess (2:30 - 2:45 p.m.)
Board Strategic Planning (cont.)
9. Strategic Planning Conversation (2:45 - 3:15 p.m.)
10. Budget Updates (3:15 - 4:00 p.m.)
Closing Items
11. Next Steps and Announcements (4:00 p.m.)
12. Adjournment (4:00 p.m.)
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 20, 2026 at 12:30 PM - Regular Board Strategic Planning Meeting
Subject:
1. Facility Tours (7:45 - 11:45 a.m.)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tracy Klinger
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
Prior to the start of the meeting, the board will take tours of Gresham High School, Hall Elementary School, and West Orient Middle School. During these tours they will view specialized programs, newly constructed areas compared to older areas, and how space is used in the buildings. No board business will be discussed at this time. 
Subject:
2. Board Lunch (11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
The board will have lunch prior to the start of the meeting. No board business will be discussed at this time. 
Subject:
3. Call to Order (12:30 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Subject:
4. Roll Call (12:30 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:

Blake Petersen, Chair
Holly Riegelmann, Vice-Chair
Heather Coleman-Cox, Director
Dr. Shawn Farrens, Director
Kris Howatt, Director
Brenna Puderbaugh, Director
Vacant, Director
Dr. Tracy Klinger, Superintendent
Subject:
5. Approve Meeting Agenda (12:30 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. Move to approve the meeting agenda as presented.
Subject:
6. Board Vacancy Interview Debrief (12:30 - 1:00 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Discussion Item
Description:
The board interviewed four candidates for the Position 7, At-Large vacancy. Board members will review and evaluate the candidate scores and discuss next steps in the appointment process. 
Subject:
7. Board Self-Assessment (1:00 - 2:30 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tracy Klinger, Chair Blake Petersen
Agenda Item Type:
Discussion Item
Description:
The board will review the self-assessment sample that was built on their board conditions and shared with them at the August Strategic Planning Retreat. There will be time for individual self-reflection and discussion of each condition. After completing the self-assessment, they will review areas to celebrate, areas to improve, actions to take, and support needed. They will discuss the process and how it might be adapted for future years. 
Subject:
8. Board Recess (2:30 - 2:45 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Description:
The board will take a brief recess from the meeting. 
Subject:
9. Strategic Planning Conversation (2:45 - 3:15 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tracy Klinger, Chair Blake Petersen
Agenda Item Type:
Discussion Item
Description:
The board will discuss and review information on strategic planning. This will include:
  • Background - What is a Strategic Plan?
  • What is already in place?
  • What is the need?
  • Strategic Plan samples from other districts
  • Next steps and options to consider
Subject:
10. Budget Updates (3:15 - 4:00 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tracy Klinger
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:
The administration will provide an update on the budgeting process, including challenges they are facing this budget season. 
Subject:
11. Next Steps and Announcements (4:00 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Description:

The board will review announcements and next steps for topics discussed during the meeting. A Zoom link for virtual meeting attendance will be provided for upcoming meetings.

March 5, 2026: Board Special Work Session - 6 p.m.
                         Council Chambers Conference Room
                         Public Safety and Schools Building

MArch 5, 2026: Regular Board Business Meeting - 7 p.m.
                         Council Chambers
                         Public Safety and Schools Building
Subject:
12. Adjournment (4:00 p.m.)
Speaker(s):
Board Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item

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