April 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Jose Aparicio, Chair
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2. Review / Revision of the Agenda
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3. District Mission / Vision Statement
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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. |
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4. Student / Staff Recognition
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5. Student Representative Reports
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6. Consent Agenda
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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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6.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from Board Member Zone 1 Interviews, March 7th, 2022 and the Regular School Board Meeting, March 17th, 2022.
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6.b. Personnel Report
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7. Board Action Calendar - Review
April:
May:
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8. School Board Sub Committee Reports
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9. New Business:
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9.a. Presentations / Reports:
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9.a.1. Report / Update: Chenowith Elementary & Dual Language Immersion Program Update
Presenter:
Ajay Rundell, Principal
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9.a.2. Presentation: Textbook Adoption - English Language Arts, DLI and World Languages Overview
Presenter:
Scott Whitbeck, School Improvement Director
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9.a.2.a. Action Item: Approve the Textbook Adoption recommendations as presented.
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9.a.3. Report / Update: Innovations Academy Program Update
Presenter:
Kim Tyskiewicz, Director
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9.a.4. Presentation: Online Curriculum Review & Adoption (2022/2023)
Presenter:
Kim Tyskiewicz, Director
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9.a.4.a. Action Item: Approve the Online Curriculum recommendation as presented.
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9.a.5. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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9.a.6. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Kara Flath, CFO
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9.a.6.a. Action Item: Approve OPSIS Architecture Contract as presented
Presenter:
Kara Flath, CFO
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9.a.6.b. Action Item: Approve Crestline Construction Contract (TDHS)
Presenter:
Kara Flath, CFO
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Requesting approval to repair the electrical & irrigation equipment around the gazebo area at The Dalles High School due to the recent fire.
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9.a.6.c. Action Item: Approve Resolution #21-22-08: Resolution Transferring Appropriations Redistribution of Appropriations
Presenter:
Kara Flath, CFO
Description:
Approve Resolution #21-22-08: Resolution Transferring Appropriations Residribution of Appropriations as presented.
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9.a.6.d. Financial Statements:
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9.a.6.e. Student Enrollment:
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9.a.7. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
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10. Discussion / Action Items:
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10.a. Action Item: Approve Out of State Travel Request for TDHS Robotics Team
Presenter:
Kurt Evans, Principal
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10.b. Action Item: Review / Approve Equipment Requests (Chamber of Commerce & Rodeo Events)
Description:
Board Policy KGF/EDC states that district materials and equipment will be used only for school purposes and on district property, however, any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Board. When an equipment and/or materials request is made, the requester is required to meet certain conditions in order to utilize district equipment and/or materials. These conditions are stated in Policy KGF-AR (Equipment and Materials Use Agreement). Upon approval from the school board, the
requester must submit required documents to the District Office prior to using the equipment and/or materials. |
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11. 1st Reading on School Board Policies (informational only):
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11.a. Board Policy IIA: Instructional Resources / Instructional Materials
Description:
House Bill 3041 (2021) revised the statutory definition of sexual orientation (removed gender identity) and created a new definition for gender identity.
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11.b. Board Policy IL: Assessment Program
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Senate Bill 602 passed in 2021 made a student's choice of opting out of a statewide summative assessment permanent and requiring them to opt-out annually.
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11.c. Board Policy JECB: Admission of Nonresident Students
Description:
House Bill 3041 (2021) revised the statutory definition of sexual orientation (removed gender identity) and created a new definition for gender identity.
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12. 2nd Reading / Adoption on School Board Policies (action required):
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12.a. Board Policy JHCCF: Pediculosis (Head Lice)
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Our District School Nurses are requesting to update this policy to include the language 'designated personnel' so staff other than building administrators and school nurses, who have been trained to recognize and assess students appropriately, are included.
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12.b. Board Policy IGBHA: Alternative Education Programs
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Revisions to this policy and its administrative regulation are made to better align and update with ODE's rule governing alternative education programs.
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12.c. Board Policy IGBI: Bilingual Education
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The 2021 Oregon Legislature updated statute in ORS 329.451 (House Bill 2056) modifying Oregon diploma requirements by changing 'English language arts' to 'language arts' and redefining definitions for language arts, world languages and holocaust and genocide studies. Statute updates to ORS 329.045 made changes to the required characteristics of a school system and to Essential Skills.
Senate Bill 744 (2021) has suspended the requirement for a student to show proficiency in Essentials Skills as a condition of receiving a high school diploma for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023 or the 2023-2024 school year.
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13. Informational Only:
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13.a. Board Policy GBA-AR: Veterans' Preference (new policy AR)
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Senate Bill 184 (2021) modified ORS 408.230 to replace use of the term 'preference points' with percentage points for application of a veterans' preference during the screening (if applicable), interview and appointing process for a public employer. The bill also added criteria in ORS 408.235 for additional circumstances for which an employer may treat an individual as a veteran or a disabled veteran.
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14. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
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Public Comments: The Board will accept public comment for the April 28th meeting. The Board is committed to the public comment process and will consider all public comment seriously. Public Comments will follow School Board Policy BDDH - Public Participation in Board Meetings.
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. Sign-up to speak via Zoom Webinar: Please send an email to publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us to receive the Zoom webinar link and added to the speaker list. Comments will follow District Policy with up to 3 minutes allotted per person to speak. Deadline to request the Zoom webinar link is Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 by 4:00 PM. To submit written comments: Please send written comments via email to publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us. Deadline to submit written comments is Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 by 4:00 PM. 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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15. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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