January 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call the Regular Meeting to Order.
Presenter:
John Nelson, Chair
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2. Review / Revision of the Agenda
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3. District Mission / Vision Statement
Description:
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. |
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4. January is School Board Recognition Month - Thank you School Board members for your continued support and service!
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5. Student / Staff Recognition
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5.a. New Staff from The Dalles Middle School and Wahtonka Campus will be recognized
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6. Student Representative Reports
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7. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will only accept written public comment for the January 13th, 2021 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 send written comments to publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us or by US Mail to North Wasco County School District 21 ATTN: Public Comments, 3632 West 10th Street, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Clearly label the subject line as: "Public comment" and include the topic. Approved written public comment will be included in the School Board Agenda under the Public Comment section and may be read aloud as determined by the Board Chair. Written public comment for the January 13th, 2021 meeting will be accepted until Wednesday, January 12th, 2021 by 12:00 (Noon). Public comments submitted after the deadline will be included in the next Regular School Board Meeting agenda. The Board sincerely appreciates your input, and thanks you for your participation. |
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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. |
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8.a. School Board Work Session / District Professional Learning Team minutes from December 14th, 2020
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8.b. School Board Meeting Minutes from December 17th, 2020
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8.c. School Board Work Session/Executive Session minutes from December 30th, 2020
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8.d. School Board Work Session minutes from January 5th, 2021
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8.e. Personnel Report
Attachments:
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9. Board Action Calendar - Review
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9.a. January:
February:
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10. Board Discussion around Legislative Advocacy
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10.a. Review changes to the approved letter from the School Board to go to State Officials
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11. School Board Liaison Reports
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11.a. D21 Education Foundation - Director Thistlethwaite
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11.b. Community Outreach Team - Director Rasmussen
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11.c. Wellness Committee - Director Richardson
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11.d. Building / Facilities Report - Director Jones
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11.e. District Equity Committee - Vice Chair Aparicio
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11.f. District Scholarship Committee - Director Kabakov
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11.g. Wasco County Forest Collaborative - Chair Nelson
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12. New Business:
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12.a. Presentations / Reports:
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12.a.1. Presentation: Final report on the 2019-2020 District Audit
Presenter:
A.J. Olson, Friend & Reagan, PC
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12.a.1.a. Action Item: Approve the 2019-2020 District Audit Report as presented.
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12.a.2. Action Item: Approve the Plan of Action for NWCSD as presented.
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12.a.3. Superintendent's Report
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12.a.3.a. Update / Report: Review/ report on Superintendent goals for the 2020 - 2021 year.
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12.a.4. Chief Financial Officer's Report
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12.a.4.a. Action Item: Approve the 2021-2022 Budget Calendar as presented.
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12.a.4.b. Financial Statements:
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12.a.4.c. Student Enrollment:
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12.a.5. Board Attorney's Report
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13. Discussion / Action Items:
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14. 1st Reading on School Board Policies (informational only): ((Nothing at this time))
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15. 2nd Reading / Adoption on School Board Policies (action required):
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15.a. Board Policy JB: Equal Educational Opportunity
Description:
Several changes have resulted from the recent comprehensive changes and updates to Policy GBN/JBA-Sexual Harassment. When updating this policy, OSBA include use of an equity lens and have included added optional language for the School Board to consider.
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15.b. Board Policy JFCM: Threats of Violence
Description:
The updates to this policy are reflective of review of statute to better align with language and application of a new equity lens.
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16. Informational Only:
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16.a. Board Policy AR: GCBDA/GDBDA-AR(1) - Federal Family and Medical Leave/State Family Medical Leave
Description:
In September 2020, BOLI made permanent, BLI 7-2020, its temporary rule, BLI 4-2020, that provided sick child leave to include absence to care of an employee’s child whose school or child care provider has been closed in conjunction with a statewide public health emergency declared by a public health official. BOLI also adopted temporary rule BLI 8-2020 that identifies and defines the scope of what is a "child care provider", defines "closure" for the purposes of school and child care providers, and allows this use of sick child leave for intermittent school or child care closures.
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16.b. Board Policy AR: GCBDA/GDBDA-AR(2) - Request for Family and Medical Leave
Description:
In September 2020, BOLI made permanent, BLI 7-2020, its temporary rule, BLI 4-2020, that provided sick child leave to include absence to care of an employee’s child whose school or child care provider has been closed in conjunction with a statewide public health emergency declared by a public health official. BOLI also adopted temporary rule BLI 8-2020 that identifies and defines the scope of what is a "child care provider", defines "closure" for the purposes of school and child care providers, and allows this use of sick child leave for intermittent school or child care closures.
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16.c. Board Policy AR: GCBDA/GDBDA-AR (4) - Sample Designation Letter to Employee - FMLA/OFLA Leave
Description:
In September 2020, BOLI made permanent, BLI 7-2020, its temporary rule, BLI 4-2020, that provided sick child leave to include absence to care of an employee’s child whose school or child care provider has been closed in conjunction with a statewide public health emergency declared by a public health official. BOLI also adopted temporary rule BLI 8-2020 that identifies and defines the scope of what is a "child care provider", defines "closure" for the purposes of school and child care providers, and allows this use of sick child leave for intermittent school or child care closures.
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17. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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