November 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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Mission Statement   “Graduating all students to be college and career ready; challenging, inspiring, and empowering them to be healthy and productive citizens.”        

Vision Statement   “North Wasco is a premier school district.  We provide students a rigorous and relevant education with schools performing academically in the top 5% of the nation.  Our students are inspired by a talented, innovative, and highly effective staff that values continuous professional growth. Our district graduates citizens who are ethical and motivated to achieve their limitless potential.  North Wasco is fully embraced by the community, reflecting its health and well being.” 

Description:  Speakers may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs but the board will not hear complaints concerning specific district personnel.  The chair will direct the visitor to the appropriate means for board consideration and disposition of legitimate complaints involving individuals.

Description:  The State Board of Education has revised all OAR's related to the local complaint procedure and the appeal procedure to the Deputy Supt of Public Instruction.  Policies and AR's that are impacted by the revised OAR's are included for re-adoption by the Board.

Description:  The State Board of Education has revised all OAR's related to the local complaint procedure and the appeal procedure to the Deputy Supt of Public Instruction.  Policies and AR's that are impacted by the revised OAR's are included for re-adoption by the Board.

Description:  The Oregon Board of Education revised the OAR's on Teacher & Administrator Evaluation and Support.  These revisions removed the requirements generated by the expired NCLB waiver, while maintaining the integrity of Senate Bill 290. The changes requires district superintendents to regularly evaluate and report to the Board on the implementation of their local evaluation and support systems and educator effectiveness.

Description:  This policy AR is no longer necessary based on the change in the OAR..

Description:  OSHA revised reporting rules resulting in the removal of elementary and secondary school, other schools or instruction and educational support services from 'exempt' status in regards to filling out the OSHA 300 injury tracking log.

Description:  The Legislature passed HB 2992 which requires districts to adopt policy that requires a background check for a volunteer if that volunteer is to have direct, unsupervised contact with students. This requirement is effective on January 1st, 2018.  Changes by the Board on 1st reading review is noted in BLUE.

Description:  The Legislature passed HB 2992 which requires districts to adopt policy that requires a background check for a volunteer if that volunteer is to have direct, unsupervised contact with students. This requirement is effective on January 1st, 2018.

Description:  The revision of this policy is the result of a revision by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission of Oregon Administrative Rule 584-050-0020.  The Board reviewed this policy for 1st Reading in July 2017.  No changes have been made to the 1st reading.  

Description:  Approve Equipment Use Request.  A request has been submitted to the School Board to use the portable bleachers at the Cherry Festival, April 25th - 30th, 2018.  This request is subject to providing proof of liability insurance in the amount of $3,000,000.00 naming North Wasco County District #21 as the additional insurance on said policy.  All other conditions of the Equipment and Materials Use Agreement (KGF-AR) apply.

Description:  Two years ago the district adopted the EL Achieve program curriculum with the main focus on elementary Systematic ELD and Construct Meaning for content teachers.  The secondary ELD teachers have  researched curriculum for EL students in grades 6-12th to complete the ELD Curriculum Adoption for the district.

Description:  A rule change for OAR 581-022-1310 was adopted by the State Board of Education. The change affected the process for identifying talented and gifted (TAG) students, including in under-represented populations, with new testing requirements and best practices for identifying TAG students.  OSBA is recommending a single policy that addresses the identification process for all talented and gifted students, and includes the language related to identification of students in the under-represented population.

Description:  A rule change for OAR 581-022-1310 was adopted by the State Board of Education.  The revised policy (IGBBA) has included language for under-represented populations.  OSBA is recommending a single policy that addresses the identification process for all talented and gifted students.  This policy is recommended to be deleted.

Description:  The State Board of Education revised OAR's related to local complaint procedures and the appeal procedure to the Deputy Supt of Public Instruction for which the Deputy Superintendent has jurisdiction. 

Description:  The State Board of Education revised OAR's related to local complaint procedures and the appeal procedure to the Deputy Supt of Public Instruction for which the Deputy Superintendent has jurisdiction. 

Description:  Senate Bill 20 passed by the 2017 Legislature updated state law references to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) in current law.  In addition, SB 20 changed statute so that the modified diploma is treated similarly to a regular high school diploma affecting several student related policies.  These changes are required.

Description:  Senate Bill 20 passed by the 2017 Legislature updated state law references to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) in current law.  In addition, SB 20 changed statute so that the modified diploma is treated similarly to a regular high school diploma affecting several student related policies.  These changes are required.

Description:  Senate Bill 20 passed by the 2017 Legislature updated state law references to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) in current law.  In addition, SB 20 changed statute so that the modified diploma is treated similarly to a regular high school diploma affecting several student related policies.  These changes are required.

Description:  Senate Bill 20 passed by the 2017 Legislature updated state law references to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) in current law.  In addition, SB 20 changed statute so that the modified diploma is treated similarly to a regular high school diploma affecting several student related policies.  These changes are required.

Description:  Senate Bill 20 passed by the 2017 Legislature updated state law references to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) in current law.  In addition, SB 20 changed statute so that the modified diploma is treated similarly to a regular high school diploma affecting several student related policies.  These changes are required.

Description:  The Oregon Board of Education revised OAR 581-022-2410 on Teacher & Administrator Evaluation and Support.  These revisions removed the requirements generated by the expired NCLB waiver, while maintaining the integrity of Senate Bill 290.  The changes require district superintendents to regularly evaluate and report the Board on the implementation of their local evaluation and support systems and educator effectiveness.

Description:  Discussion or Action on Executive Session, if needed.