August 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Betsy Hege, Chair
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2. District Mission / Vision / Values
Description:
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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3. Review / Revision of the Agenda
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4. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the August 20th, 2026 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 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." The Board requests that a public comment add information or a perspective that has not already been mentioned previously, and that the patron refrains from repeating a similar point. 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 19th 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 publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, August 19th 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. |
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5. Staff Recognition
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5.a. Presentation: Summer Facilities Report
Presenter:
Ryan Allinger, Facilities Director
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6. 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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6.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from previous meeting
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6.b. Personnel Report
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6.c. 2nd Reading & Adoption of Policies
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6.c.1. Policy BBAA: Individual Board Member's Authority and Responsibilities (DELETE)
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6.c.2. Policy BBAA: Board Member's Authority and Responsibilities (Highly Recommended - NEW)
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6.c.3. Policy BD/BDA: Board Meetings (DELETE)
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6.c.4. Policy BD: Board Meetings, Notices and Communications (Highly Recommended - NEW)
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6.c.5. Policy BDDG: Recordings and Minutes of Board Meetings (Highly Recommended - NEW)
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6.c.6. Policy CBG: Evaluation of the Superintendent (Update - REQUIRED)
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6.c.7. Policy EBB: Integrated Pest Management (REQUIRED)
Description:
House Bill 2684 (2025) added some new requirements to law for Integrated Pest Management Plan requirements.
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6.c.8. Policy GBA: Equal Employment Opportunity (Update REQUIRED)
Description:
As a result of SB 808, board policy GBA has been updated to reflect SB 808 and to account for the four different employment preferences now allowed under Oregon law effective January 1, 2026. OAR 581-0223-2405 requires districts have policies regarding equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. Language has been added to more clearly meet those requirements.
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6.c.9. Policy GBN/JBA & JBA/GBN: Sexual Harassment (Update REQUIRED)
Description:
Multiple laws address sexual harassment in Oregon schools. Oregon laws include requirements to provide notice to individuals involved in reports of sexual harassment. This update is to clarify these notice requirements.
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7. Discussion / Action Items:
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7.a. Action Item: Approve IA/IVA/NORCOR Institution ID Name Change
Presenter:
Donna Sholtis, Principal
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7.b. Action Item: Approve Out-of-State Travel to attend the National Athletic Director's Meeting in Arizona in December.
Presenter:
Jim Taylor, AD
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7.c. Action Item: Approve Bus Purchasing Financing
Presenter:
Dan Pedersen, CFO
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7.d. Action Item: Approve the Provider of a Sites & Facililities Assessment and a Long Range Facilities Plan
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8. New Business:
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8.a. Presentations / Reports:
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8.a.1. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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8.a.1.a. Present 2026-2027 Superintendent Goals
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8.a.1.a.1. Action Item: Approve 2026-2027 Superintendent Goals
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8.a.1.b. Follow-ups from prior meetings, as needed:
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8.a.1.c. Presentation: Date Report (High Dosage Tutoring, Attendance, YouthTruth)
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent and Allie Ivey, TLA Director
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8.a.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Dan Pedersen, CFO
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8.a.2.a. Financial Statements:
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8.a.3. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
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9. 1st Reading on School Board Policies (informational only):
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9.a. Policy KNA - Immigration Enforcement on District Property (Required - NEW)
Description:
In 2026, the Oregon Legislature adopted three bills related to federal immigration enforcement in schools: SB 1538, SB1594, and HB 4079. These new laws require the Oregon Attorney General's Office to publish model policies related to immigration enforcement in schools. School Districts are required to provide these model AG policies to employees, and must adopt a policy that is consistent with the AG model policies by September 30, 2026.
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10. Informational Only: Administrative Regulations
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10.a. KNA-AR(1) - Interactions with Immigration Enforcement - (Highly Recommended - NEW)
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10.b. KNA-AR(2) - Federal Immigration Enforcement Request Log - (Optional - NEW)
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10.c. KMC-AR: Fund-raising by School Related Groups Request (Updated)
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10.d. IDGF-AR: Student Fund-raising Activity Request (Updated)
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11. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the August 20th, 2026 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 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." The Board requests that a public comment add information or a perspective that has not already been mentioned previously, and that the patron refrains from repeating a similar point. 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 19th 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 publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us by Wednesday, August 19th 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. |
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12. Board of Directors Operations:
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12.a. Announce Director Polehn's Move from Zone 4 to Zone 2.
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12.b. Discuss and Adopt the School Board's 2026-2027 Goals
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12.c. Discussion and Potential Action Item: Policy Protocol
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12.c.1. Discussion on Creating a Policy Committee
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12.d. Board Action Calendar - Review
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August:
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12.e. Members Reports, to include Committee Reports if applicable:
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13. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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