February 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call Regular Meeting To Order
Presenter:
Board Chair
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2. Welcome
Presenter:
Board Chair
Description:
Guests attending
the meeting will be introduced.
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3. Public Participation
Description:
This is an opportunity for the audience to address the Board on topics either on, or not on, the agenda. There will also be opportunities for the audience to comment on specific agenda items as the Board addresses them.
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4. Agenda Review
Presenter:
Board Chair
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5. Action Items
Presenter:
Board Chair
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5.A. Appoint Board Member, Zone 1 Position 1
Presenter:
Board Chair
Description:
Any vacancy on the Board shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the Board from among the qualified persons within the zone in which the vacancy occurs. Any vacancy in an at-large Board position shall be filled by appointment by the remaining members of the Board from among the qualified persons within the district as a whole. The Board appointee must be a legally registered voter, a resident within the district for one year immediately preceding the appointment and a resident of the Zone from which the vacancy has occurred.Board elections are held every odd-numbered year, which for purposes of this policy are termed "election years." The appointee: 1. Will serve until June 30 following the next election, at which time the individual elected in March of that year will fill the remaining portion of an unexpired term or serve a full four-year term; or 2. Will serve until June 30 of a subsequent election year if the vacancy occurs after the filing date in an election year. A Board member so elected as a replacement will serve the remaining year(s) of the term of office of the Board member being replaced.Appointment to unexpired terms will be made by the Board under the following guidelines: 1. Announcements of the vacancy will be published in area newspapers. Reporters will be asked toinclude information regarding the position in articles in their respective papers; 2. Letters announcing the vacancy will be sent to all qualified candidates in the most recent Boardelection; 3. The announcement will invite individuals to submit applications for nominations to the Board withinthe time frame established by the Board; 4. The Board will interview potential appointees in open session; 5. The Board will select the appointee by utilizing the following procedures: a. When there are three or more candidates the Board will continue to vote until two candidateseach have a greater number of votes than any other candidate. In such voting procedure, eachmember will vote for two candidates;
6. All voting will be conducted in accordance with public meeting laws, with the name of each Boardmember and how each voted duly recorded in the minutes;b. When there are only two candidates, either because there are only two or because the Board has reduced the list to two, the Board will select the new member by majority vote of Boardmembership. 7. All candidates will be notified of the Board’s decision at the most immediate and appropriate time; 8. Upon appointment by the Board, the newly appointed Board member(s) will be sworn in and seated immediately. The Lane ESD Board of Directors has received an application for appointment to the Board of Directors, Zone 1 Position 1, from Sydney Kissinger. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD appoints an applicant to the Board to the Board of Directors, Zone 1 Position 1.
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5.B. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Board Chair
Description:
The Lane ESD Board of Directors has agreed to implement a consent agenda. All items in the consent agenda are adopted by a single motion unless a member of the Board or the Superintendent requests that such item be removed from the consent agenda and acted upon separately.
Generally, consent agenda items are matters which members of the Board agree are routine in nature and should be acted upon in one motion to conserve time and to enable the Board to focus on the other matters on the agenda. Back-up materials for consent agenda items are included in the agenda packet as needed. Minutes of this meeting will reflect action on each item. If any board member wishes to withdraw any consent group item, it will be moved to the appropriate section of the agenda. BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD adopts the consent group as submitted and listed below. 1. Lane ESD Board Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2019
2. Lane ESD Board Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2020
2. Human Resource Report, dated February 1, 2020
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5.C. Accept Financial Report
Presenter:
Board Chair
Description:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD accepts the Financial Report for January 2020.
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5.D. Accept the Lane ESD 2019-20 Audit
Presenter:
Board Chair/Audit Committee
Description:
The Board of Directors of Lane ESD Will act to accept the 2019-20 Audit, performed by Pauly, Rogers and Co., P.C.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD accepts the Audit Report for the 2019-20 Year, as presented.
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5.E. Approve 2021-22 Budget Calendar
Description:
Per Board Policy DBC, the Board will annually adopt a budget calendar which identifies dates and deadlines required for the legal presentation and adoption of the budget. Further, the policy reads that the superintendent will prepare and recommend a proposed calendar for Board approval. The calendar will identify dates and activities to include those needed to comply with state law.
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5.F. Declaration of Classified Employee Appreciation Week
Presenter:
Board Chair, Superintendent Scurto
Description:
BE IT RESOLVED
WHEREAS, the education of youth is essential to the future of our community, state, country and world; and WHEREAS, classified employees are the backbone of our public education system; and WHEREAS, classified employees work directly with students, educators, parents, volunteers, business partners and community members; and WHEREAS, classified employees support the smooth operation of offices, the safety and maintenance of buildings and property, and the safe transportation, healthy nutrition and direct instruction of students; and WHEREAS, our community depends upon and trusts classified employees to serve students; and WHEREAS, classified employees, with their diverse talents and true dedication, nurture students throughout their school years. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lane Education Service District Board of Directors proclaims March 1-5, 2021, to be CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lane Education Service District Board of Directors strongly encourages all members of our community to join in this observance, recognizing the dedication and hard work of these individuals. |
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5.G. Accept Superintendent Evaluation Summary
Presenter:
Board Chair
Description:
The Board of Directors of Lane ESD will review and accept the Superintendent Evaluation Summary for 2020.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD accepts the 2020 Superintendent Evaluation Summary, as presented.
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5.H. Extend Superintendent Employment Contract
Description:
The original terms of the contract with Superintendent Tony Scurto was for a period beginning the 1st day of July, 2017, and ending on June 30, 2020. As provided by ORS 332.505(2)(a) the district school board may elect to issue a subsequent contract for an additional three years, or shorter mutually agreed upon employment period, at any time.
This three-year contract shall automatically be extended each July 1st of the contract term beginning July 1, 2018, unless by December 15 of the first year of each contract year, the Board elects not to extend the current contract and so notifies the Superintendent by December 15 of such year. This creates a rolling 3-year term absent action by the Board in the first year.
The Board of Directors of Lane ESD will act to confirm the extension of Superintendent Scurto's employment contract through June 30, 2024.
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6. Discussion/Reports
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6.A. Legislative Update
Presenter:
Superintendent Tony Scurto
Description:
Superintendent Scurto will provide an update in legislative activities if there are any updates.
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6.B. Superintendent Report
Presenter:
Superintendent Tony Scurto
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6.C. Upcoming Election
Description:
Lane ESD Board of Director position terms 1, 3 and 6 expire June 30, 2021. Lane County Elections has notified Lane ESD of the upcoming election and confirmed the positions on the May ballot.
Candidates may file for the positions beginning February 8, 2021 and no later than 5:00 p.m. March 18, 2021. Candidates file their intent with Lane County Elections either by mail, the 24-hour dropbox, or by appointment at 275 W 10th Avenue, Eugene. The Lane County Elections office is currently closed to walk-in customers due to the COVID-19 restrictions. To make an appointment, interested candidates can call 541-682-4234. Interested candidates may file by fee or by petition. |
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6.D. OAESD's 3rd Virtual Information Presen
Description:
Registration for OAESD's 3rd Virtual Information Presen
Event Details:
OAESD Virtual Informational Pr Open to ESD Board and Staff Members
"The ESD Role in Oregon’s Student Success Act"
Presented by Amber Eaton, OAESD Program Administrator
February 9, 2021 at 11 AM or February 10, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Please register through this link:
Registration Details: -Please register with the email that you would like the sessions Zoom link sent to.
-Within the registration link there is an option to select which session you would like to attend.
-Registration closes on February 5, 2021.
-Sessions are Free
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6.E. OAESD Officer Council – Elections 2021-22
Description:
General Description: The Officer Council consists of the officers of OAESD. These are the Chair, Chair-Elect, and Past Chair of the OAESD Board and President, President-Elect, and Past President of the OAESD Superintendents' Council. The term of office for the officers shall be one year in each role. The Chair-Elect and President-Elect succeed the Chair and President, respectively. Past practice has been for each ESD Board to have the opportunity to nominate a candidate for the position of Chair-Elect and for each member ESD superintendent to have the opportunity to nominate a candidate for President-Elect. The nomination and election timeline for 2021 will be as follows:
January – Local Boards may nominate eligible members of their own or other ESD boards for Chair-Elect. Superintendents may nominate themselves or other ESD superintendents for President-Elect. Nominations will be turned in to the OAESD Executive Director no later than January 29. Chair-Elect: Linda Brown, Board Member, Clackamas ESD, has been nominated by the CESD Board and has agreed to serve. Local Boards will cast their votes for Chair-Elect between February 5 and March 12. President-Elect: Tonja Everest, Superintendent, LBL ESD has been nominated and has agreed to serve. Superintendents will cast their votes for President-Elect between February 5 and March 12. The results of the election will be announced on March 15 which will allow the newly elected Officers to participate in the Officer Council meeting being held on March 18. |
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6.F. NAACP Freedom Fund Event
Description:
The Board will discuss attendance at the 2021 NAACP Freedom Fund event. The event will be conducted virtually this year.
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7. Information from Administrative Staff
Presenter:
Administrative Staff
Description:
The directors of Human Resources and Title Programs, Special Education, Business Services, Technology and School Improvement have submitted written reports to the Board on matters of interest concerning his/her area of responsibility.
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8. Board Member Reports and Comments/Agenda Planning
Presenter:
Lane ESD Board, Liaisons, Advisors
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8.A. Agenda Planning
Presenter:
Board Chair
Description:
Board members are invited to send agenda items to be considered for the next board meeting. Please call or email to the Board Chair or Superintendent.
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8.B. Board Member Reports
Presenter:
Board, Advisors, Liaisons
Description:
Board members are asked to submit their reports in writing to be attached to Boardbook. Reports can be sent to the Executive Assistant in advance of the meeting.
As Board Members prepare their reports, please consider the following questions:
2. What is the connection to the LESD services and programs to the component districts or community? 3. What significance or meaning does the activity have to the broader community? 4. What are the next steps or follow-up activities planned? Sherry Duerst-Higgins Linda Hamilton Leslie Harris
Nora Kent
Vanessa Truett
Rose Wilde: This month's activities are listed below by date. I provided a more expanded report this time to share in more depth my areas of connection, interest, and skill, and hope these can apply in service to our board and district.
Johnie Matthews, Superintendents' Council Advisor
Emilio Hernandez, Community Advisor Mike Anderson, Liaison, Creswell School District Mark Boren, Liaison, Fern Ridge School District
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9. Announcements/Correspondence
Presenter:
Board Chair
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9.A. Acknowledgements and Recognition
Presenter:
Superintendent Tony Scurto
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9.B. Kudos
Presenter:
Administrators
Description:
Kudos to: Pam, Cherilyn and Evani
Reported by: Shelly Ellis Reason: These amazing IA's each have their own special talent. Together they have helped me manage distance learning and I could not have done any of it without them. A huge Thank you - I appreciate you every day! Kudos to: Trace Mansfield
Reported by: Kristin Gault Reason: Assisting me with a project in making special "peg board books" for my students! I appreciate Trace always being willing to help. Kudos to: Rene Conable
Reported by: Donna zepedaReason: For your up beat and positivity for this hard year! You are organized and make it easy for staff to follow your leadership. Thank you for being a great teacher! Kudos to: Petra Schenfeld
Reported by: Catherine Burke-MaherReported by: Erica Norton Reason: Petra is such a reliable and hard working person. Petra cares about all of her students as if they are her own children and it is so admiring. She works tirelessly to make sure that all of our Deaf/Hard of Hearing students have access always! Kudos to: Niels Pasternak Reason: Niels is truly supportive and has boundless patience for the students and staff with whom he works. Thanks for always giving your best, Niels! Thank you to those who took the time to acknowledge co-workers/staff with kudos. Employees and Board members can submit a "kudo" any time during the month. To submit a kudo visit: www.lesd.k12.or.us/forms/kudos.html |
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9.C. Announcements
Presenter:
Board Chair
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9.C.1. Lane ESD Board Member Activities and Opportunities
Description:
- OSBA Board of Directors Meeting, February 5-6, 2021 - OAESD: The ESD Role in Oregon’s Student Success Act, February 9, 2021 - OAESD: The ESD Role in Oregon’s Student Success Act, February 10, 2021 - NSBA Equity Online Symposium, (FREE) February 10, 2021 - NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner (Virtual), February 19, 2021 (no flyer yet) - UO: Webinar - 1619 and The Legacy That Built A Nation - Lane ESD Budget Preview, April 6, 2021 - OSBA: Webinar - School Law for Board Members, February 24, 2021 - OSBA: Webinar - School Finance and Budget Committee Basics, March 16, 2021 - OSBA: Webinar - Superintendent Evaluation, April 8, 2021 - OSBA Board of Directors Retreat, June 18-20, 2021 - OSBA Board of Directors Meeting, September 17-18, 2021 Senator Floyd Prozanski: KNND's Beeper Show
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9.C.2. Component District Board Meeting Dates
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10. Adjournment
• The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Lane ESD Main Campus, 1200 Highway 99 N, Eugene. |
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11. OAESD Officer Council – Elections 2021-22
Description:
General Description: The Officer Council consists of the officers of OAESD. These are the Chair, Chair-Elect, and Past Chair of the OAESD Board and President, President-Elect, and Past President of the OAESD Superintendents' Council. The term of office for the officers shall be one year in each role. The Chair-Elect and President-Elect succeed the Chair and President, respectively. Past practice has been for each ESD Board to have the opportunity to nominate a candidate for the position of Chair-Elect and for each member ESD superintendent to have the opportunity to nominate a candidate for President-Elect. The nomination and election timeline for 2021 will be as follows:
January – Local Boards may nominate eligible members of their own or other ESD boards for Chair-Elect. Superintendents may nominate themselves or other ESD superintendents for President-Elect. Nominations will be turned in to the OAESD Executive Director no later than January 29. Chair-Elect: Linda Brown, Board Member, Clackamas ESD, has been nominated by the CESD Board and has agreed to serve. Local Boards will cast their votes for Chair-Elect between February 5 and March 12. President-Elect: Tonja Everest, Superintendent, LBL ESD has been nominated and has agreed to serve. Superintendents will cast their votes for President-Elect between February 5 and March 12. The results of the election will be announced on March 15 which will allow the newly elected Officers to participate in the Officer Council meeting being held on March 18. |