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[209.127.149.62]) by mx.google.com with ESMTPS id a92af1059eb24-1b3b5bc956dsi6687c88.74.2026.11.09.08.25.28 for (version=TLS1_3 cipher=TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 bits=256/256); Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:25:28 -0800 (PST) Received-SPF: pass (google.com: domain of returns@jotform.com designates 209.127.149.62 as permitted sender) client-ip=209.127.149.62; Authentication-Results: mx.google.com; dkim=pass header.i=@jotform.com header.s=mailv2 header.b=IKAg+WGG; spf=pass (google.com: domain of returns@jotform.com designates 209.127.149.62 as permitted sender) smtp.mailfrom=returns@jotform.com; dmarc=pass (p=REJECT sp=REJECT dis=NONE) header.from=jotform.com Received: from go-workers-lw9d (seo-pool7.jotservers.com [209.127.149.2]) by mx7-60.formresponse.com (Postfix) with ESMTPSA id F2B992BC7500; Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:25:27 -0500 (EST) DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; c=relaxed/relaxed; d=jotform.com; s=mailv2; t=1794241528; h=from:reply-to:subject:date:message-id:to:mime-version:content-type: content-transfer-encoding; bh=IqW6BRCBkMIoOkItsQ4249bF0Y1jVwdaMVhJdE7mkzI=; b=IKAg+WGGP8U9Nf5GzWXRS3xo7yCaqNAJrmRR5ChaWRlJPAsB/vK0b+smTLVkd0i4h1Mgcm x06bjsSxM/qL9qB6EXs/weCoDMAUMi1f/GeltZSXDe5tRbOdq4MnRNCfg9B91c5yeUA/AP XHTdadwcJ1D/vEVRDJbA/2WhCaCBrWuknhTvvS75wB+85HQGMofWFtHXHiQD7zYKHv7gUd wcM9YSLQ2FkH3K07Z7EPi36ApLoyXt/YetkN/vzvTwXGNhCmzLXB2oPCOo/KFKPWowBrJO LNKnQa6lNJdjrYyg7b7ZDCRqQCYsNfKZAPJ3/onfYwbYG+cdnCU/6zKXhn4lpw== Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2026 11:25:27 -0500 To: brownk@kfalls.k12.or.us, bosset@kfalls.k12.or.us From: Jotform Reply-To: gojesswish@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Public Comment Submission - Jessica Steensland Message-ID: X-Priority: 3 X-Mailer: Jotform Email Services X-Related-FormID: 200995740601050 Feedback-ID: 200995740601050:notification:jotform JotSMTP: true MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="b1=_XMcN2BV5xIhfIKK9NJ0qNudVJflblXgXPVQXiFquQ" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --b1=_XMcN2BV5xIhfIKK9NJ0qNudVJflblXgXPVQXiFquQ Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Public Comment Submission Date of the MeetingNovember 9, 2026 6:00 PM Regular Board MeetingFull Name (submissions without a verifiable name will not be accepted)Jessica SteenslandAddress (submissions without a verifiable address will not be accepted)1974 Van Ness Ave , Klamath falls, OR, 97601Email (submissions without a verifiable email address will not be accepted)gojesswish@yahoo.comPhone Number (submissions without a verifiable phone number will not be accepted)(1541) 8806792What is the name of the group or organization that you are representing (if applicable or NA)?N/aWhat topic do you want to comment on (please be specific)Ponderosa middle school Submit written public comment HERE. There is a 300 word limit. Please note that all written comments submitted will be made available to the public unless they breach decorum or the rules set forth in policy BDDH. Please remember, public comments can only be made about items on the current meetings agenda.1. Early Release and Student Success I want to thank the board for allowing weekly early release for our students and teachers. These last few months have been extremely draining on our kids, and I can see the exhaustion in our teachers as well. I appreciate the board recognizing that both students and staff need time to recharge. 2. NES Program and Student Success What steps is the school board taking to ensure that the NES system is effectively helping our students succeed? I’ve heard from several students that once they pass their DOL, they are sent to another classroom where they’re expected to simply read or complete a basic math worksheet, with no talking or socializing. Shouldn’t students who are meeting or exceeding expectations be rewarded with opportunities to grow and be challenged further, rather than simply being given busywork? I understand the importance of giving students who are struggling additional time to review, but is separating the students who have passed really setting everyone up for success? I’m also concerned about how this prepares our 8th graders for high school next year, where this same system won’t be in place. Are we preparing them to be independent learners who can manage their own time and responsibilities? 3. Measuring the Success of NES At this point in the school year, have we seen any significant improvements in student grades or academic performance since adopting the NES program? If not, is the board planning a midyear evaluation comparing student performance to previous years? I believe it’s important that we’re looking at actual results and not just assuming that a new system is working. How are we measuring whether this program is truly benefiting our children?Please select one that most describes your affiliation with the district.Parent of a KFCS studentHow will you be attending the board meeting?Virtually via ZoomBy my initials below I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above policies and procedures in its entirety and agree to abide by them. Failure to abide by the rules and procedures will result in a loss of privilege to make public comment. (Intial using your mouse) You can edit this submission and view all your submissions easily. --b1=_XMcN2BV5xIhfIKK9NJ0qNudVJflblXgXPVQXiFquQ Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
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Public Comment Submission
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Date of the MeetingNovember 9, 2026 6:00 PM Regular Board Meeting
Full Name (submissions without a verifiable name will not be = accepted)Jessi= ca Steensland
Address (submissions without a ver= ifiable address will not be accepted)1974 Van Ness Ave , Klamath falls, OR, 97601
Email (submissions without a verifiable email address wi= ll not be accepted)gojesswish@yahoo.com
(1541) 8806792
What is the name of the group or organization that you are rep= resenting (if applicable or NA)?N/a
What topic do you want to = comment on (please be specific)Ponderosa middle school
Subm= it written public comment HERE. There is a 300 word limit. Please note that= all written comments submitted will be made available to the public unless= they breach decorum or the rules set forth in policy BDDH. Please remember= , public comments can only be made about items on the current meetings agen= da.1. Early R= elease and Student Success

I want to thank the board for allowing weekly early release for our student= s and teachers.

These last few months have been extremely draining on our kids, and I can s= ee the exhaustion in our teachers as well. I appreciate the board recognizi= ng that both students and staff need time to recharge.

2. NES Program and Student Success

What steps is the school board taking to ensure that the NES system is effe= ctively helping our students succeed?

I=E2=80=99ve heard from several students that once they pass their DOL, the= y are sent to another classroom where they=E2=80=99re expected to simply re= ad or complete a basic math worksheet, with no talking or socializing.

Shouldn=E2=80=99t students who are meeting or exceeding expectations be rew= arded with opportunities to grow and be challenged further, rather than sim= ply being given busywork?

I understand the importance of giving students who are struggling additiona= l time to review, but is separating the students who have passed really set= ting everyone up for success?

I=E2=80=99m also concerned about how this prepares our 8th graders for high= school next year, where this same system won=E2=80=99t be in place. Are we= preparing them to be independent learners who can manage their own time an= d responsibilities?

3. Measuring the Success of NES

At this point in the school year, have we seen any significant improvements= in student grades or academic performance since adopting the NES program?<= br />
If not, is the board planning a midyear evaluation comparing student perfor= mance to previous years?

I believe it=E2=80=99s important that we=E2=80=99re looking at actual resul= ts and not just assuming that a new system is working. How are we measuring= whether this program is truly benefiting our children?
Please select one that most describes your affiliation with the di= strict.Parent= of a KFCS student
How will you be attending t= he board meeting?
Virtu= ally via Zoom
By my initials below I acknowledge that I have read and understood the a= bove policies and procedures in its entirety and agree to abide by them. Fa= ilure to abide by the rules and procedures will result in a loss of privile= ge to make public comment. (Intial using your mouse)
You can edit thi= s submission and view all your submissions easil= y.
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