August 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Zone 5 Position Interviews & Regular Meeting
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1. School Board Zone 5 Position Interviews
Description:
Six applications were received for the vacant Zone 5 School Board Member position. (as of 8.21.23 - One applicant has removed their name from the applicant pool.) All applicants are legally qualified for the position. Applicants will interview with the School Board prior to the regular school board meeting. During the regular school board meeting at the appropriate time on the agenda, the board will deliberate and may appoint one applicant to the Zone 5 vacant position until June 30th, 2025.
Applicants interviewing for the Zone 5 position are the following:
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2. Call the Regular Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
David Jones, Chair
Description:
The regular school board meeting will be called into session immediately following the Zone 5 position interviews. Please note: The regular meeting may start after 6:00 PM.
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3. Election of Vice Chair (ORS 332.005(2), 332.0404)
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4. Review / Revision of the Agenda
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5. District Mission / Vision / Values
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Mission Statement: "Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready." Vision Statement: "Our schools are a place where children belong. Each student is known by name, strength, and need, and provided the education and opportunities to achieve success." Our Values: *Striving for Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging * Celebrating Diversity * Engaging the Community * Supporting the Whole Child * Promoting and Achieving Academic Excellence * |
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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 previous meeting
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6.b. Personnel Report
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7. Board Action Calendar - Review
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August:
September:
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8. Staff Recognition:
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8.a. New Leadership Team Members:
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9. Student Representatives to the Board - Report
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10. School Board Sub Committee Reports
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11. Staff Reports:
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11.a.
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12. New Business:
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12.a. Board Appointment: Zone 5 School Board Position
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The school board will deliberate the applicant interviews and may appoint a school board member to the Zone 5 position. If a person is appointed, they will be sworn in and take the Oath of Office at this time. The appointed member will then immediately be seated and participate in the regular meeting as a school board member.
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12.b. Board Appointment: Request to appoint Director Aparicio as the Board representative and spokesperson as it relates to matters regarding the bond measure the district is pursuing in November.
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12.c. Board Appointment: Request to appoint Director Richardson as the Board Representative to North Wasco County School District's Stewarding Body as part of the Oregon Department of Education's SIA Intensive Program the District is currently participating in.
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12.d. OSBA Summer Board Conference - Report
Presenter:
Judy Richardson & Dayna Wynn-Elledge, Board Members
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12.e. Presentations / Reports:
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12.e.1. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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12.e.1.a. Report: 2021-2022 Oregon English Language Learner's Report
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12.e.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Kara Flath, CFO
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12.e.2.a. Financial Statements:
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12.e.3. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
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13. Discussion / Action Items:
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14. 2nd Reading / Adoption on School Board Policies
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14.a. Policy CBC: Superintendent's Contract
Description:
The school board requested this policy be tabled at their July 24th meeting and placed on the August 24th meeting agenda, as they wanted to find more acceptable language to include. Highlighted in YELLOW is the original recommended, but optional language, and highlighted in GREEN is the newly recommended, but optional language. The school board will need to determine if they accept the recommended optional language as highlighted or request to remove it completely,
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15. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
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Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the August 24th, 2023 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.
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. To submit written comments: Please send an email to publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us. Deadline to submit written comments is Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 by 4:00 PM. Public comments submitted after the deadline will be included in the next Regular School Board Meeting agenda. Public Comments via Zoom Webinar: For those wishing to make a public comment virtually, please send an email to Cindy Miller at publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 no later than 4:00 PM, with your name, screen name and phone number you will be joining the meeting with. You will receive a link to join the meeting and will be placed in the waiting room until your name is called. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. The Board sincerely appreciates your input, and thanks you for your participation. |
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16. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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