January 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call Regular Meeting to Order
Presenter:
David Jones, Chair
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2. Review / Revision of the Agenda
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3. 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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4. Superintendent/Board statement on Policy BDDH Public Participation in Board Meetings
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5. Board Statement on Bullying / Harassment
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6. Board review of January 17th Work Session
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7. 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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7.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from previous meetings
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7.b. Personnel Report
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8. Board Action Calendar - Review
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January:
February:
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9. Discussion/Possible Action Item: Addition of a monthly Work Session to Board Meeting Calendar.
Presenter:
Director Judy Richardson
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10. School Board Recognition
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11. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
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12. Building Student Representative Reports:
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13. Staff Reports:
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14. School Board Sub Committee Reports
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15. New Business:
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15.a. Presentations / Reports:
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15.a.1. Presentation: District Cybersecurity Plan
Presenter:
Stan Felderman, Director of Technology, CGESD
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15.a.2. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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15.a.2.a. Presentation: Student Investment Account Grant Agreement & Longitudinal Performance Growth Targets
Presenter:
Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent & Shannon Brennan, TLC Director
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15.a.2.b. Public Comments on SIA Agreement
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15.a.2.c. Action Item: Approve SIA Grant Agreement
Presenter:
Carolyn Bernal & Shannon Brennan
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15.a.3. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Kara Flath, CFO
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15.a.3.a. Action Item: Approve the 2024-2025 Budget Calendar
Presenter:
Kara Flath, CFO
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15.a.3.b. Financial Statements:
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15.a.3.c. Student Enrollment:
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15.a.4. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
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16. Discussion / Action Items:
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16.a. Action Item: Out of State Travel Approval
Presenter:
Shannon Brennan, Director of TLA
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16.b. Action Item: Approve the OSAA Cooperative Agreement between North Wasco County School District & Dufur School District for Softball.
Presenter:
Billy Brost, Athletic Director
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17. 1st Reading on School Board Policies (informational only):
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17.a. Policy IFCA: Site Councils
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18. 2nd Reading / Adoption on School Board Policies (action required):
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18.a. Policy GCBDA/GDBDA: Family Medical Leave
Description:
During the 2023 Legislative Session, multiple bills were passed amending Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). Additionally, administrative rules have been implemented. The changes to these policies reflect those amendments. These leave laws apply differently to districts based on the number of employees that a district has.
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18.b. Policy LBE: Public Charter Schools
Description:
Some changes to law governing attendance at virtual public charter schools have become effective with passing of House Bill 3204 (2023). Districts may still deny enrollment if more than three percent of students residing in the district are attending a virtual public charter school not sponsored by the district. However, there are several permanent changes, two of which include a requirement to complete the percentage calculation at least twice each year and a decision by a district to not give approval requires notice to be issued by the district within 10 calendar days of receiving notice from the parent of intent to enroll their student. Such notice must now include information about the calculations which supports denial, in addition to the existing requirements to provide information about the right to appeal to the State Board and other online options available to the student (read Oregon Revised Statue [ORS] 338.125 as amended by HB 3204).
Additionally, a student is now not required to gain approval from the district where the student now resides, if the student enrolled in a virtual public charter school while living in another school district, and has maintained continuous enrollment in that school since moving into the district where the student currently resides (HB 3204). A second bill, Senate Bill 767 (2023), created new law added to Chapter 338 governing the operation of a non-virtual public charter school by a public charter school in a non-sponsoring school district and revised ORS 332.158. The bill does exempt schools in operation prior to the effective date of the new law, if other requirements outlined in the new provisions are met. Both of these new bills are effective now.
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18.c. Policy LBEA: Resident Student Denial for Virtual Public Charter School Attendance
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**Note: This policy is required if the district plans to deny enrollment of a student to attend a virtual public charter school. OAR 581-026-0007.
Some changes to law governing attendance at virtual public charter schools have become effective with passing of House Bill 3204 (2023). Districts may still deny enrollment if more than three percent of students residing in the district are attending a virtual public charter school not sponsored by the district. However, there are several permanent changes, two of which include a requirement to complete the percentage calculation at least twice each year and a decision by a district to not give approval requires notice to be issued by the district within 10 calendar days of receiving notice from the parent of intent to enroll their student. Such notice must now include information about the calculations which supports denial, in addition to the existing requirements to provide information about the right to appeal to the State Board and other online options available to the student (read Oregon Revised Statue [ORS] 338.125 as amended by HB 3204). Additionally, a student is now not required to gain approval from the district where the student now resides, if the student enrolled in a virtual public charter school while living in another school district, and has maintained continuous enrollment in that school since moving into the district where the student currently resides (HB 3204). A second bill, Senate Bill 767 (2023), created new law added to Chapter 338 governing the operation of a non-virtual public charter school by a public charter school in a non-sponsoring school district and revised ORS 332.158. The bill does exempt schools in operation prior to the effective date of the new law, if other requirements outlined in the new provisions are met. Both of these new bills are effective now.
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18.d. Policy EEACE: Loading and Unloading
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19. Informational Only:
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19.a. Policy IFCA-AR: School Site Councils
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19.b. Policy JECBA-AR (1): Procedures for Admission of Exchange Students
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20. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the January 25th, 2024 meeting. The Board is committed to the public comment process and will consider all public comment seriously.
PLEASE NOTE: Anyone wishing to sign up and speak during the Public Comments section of the agenda shall follow Board Policy (BDDH-Public Participation in Board Meetings) which states: "A person speaking during the designated portion of the agenda for public comment may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs. The Board will not hear comments regarding any individual district staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board policy KL - Complaints for consideration of a legitimate complaint involving a staff member. A commendation involving a staff member should be sent to the superintendent, who will forward it to the employee, a supervisor and the Board." 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, January 24th 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, January 24th, 2024 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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21. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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