December 15, 2009 at 7:00 PM - Regular

1. Call to Order

1.A. Roll Call

1.B. Introduction of Guests and Audience

2. Presentations

2.A. Student Spotlight - Recognition for Dedication and Commitment to Personal and Educational Growth

2.A.1. Montez Applin - Helensview Student

2.A.2. Rosa Hernandez - Helensview Student

2.A.3. Megan Jimenz - Helensview Student

2.B. Program Spotlight

2.B.1. Spirit of Portland, Commissioner's Award

2.B.1.a. November 12, 2009, Helensview School, along with 24 other selected groups, were honored at an evening ceremony where they were recognized for helping make Portland shine. The newly created Commissioner's Award was bestowed on Helensview School.

2.B.2. Program Partnership - Improving Communication and Understanding Between Youth and Police

2.B.2.a. Pam Hiller - Community Organizer, Community Capacitation Center, Multnomah County Health Department

2.B.2.b. Officer Ryan Derry - North Precinct - Portland Police Bureau

2.B.2.c. Lieutenant Dave Hendrie, Portland Police Bureau

2.B.3. Program Partnership - Youth Empowerment

2.B.3.a. Sargeant George Weatheroy, Portland Polic Bureau

2.C. Partnership Spotlight - FlashAlert Newswire - Thirty Years of Service to MESD and our Component Districts

2.C.1. Craig Walker - The Weather Guy

3. Public Comment

4. Action Items

4.A. Consent Agenda

4.A.1. Approve November 17, 2009 Regular Session Minutes

4.A.2. Approve November 17, 2009 Executive Session Minutes

4.A.3. Approve November 17, 2009 Board Department Review of Human Resource Services Minutes

4.A.4. Approve December 8, 2009 Board Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Minutes (Goal 4)

4.A.5. Approve Resolution 09-69 - Personnel Contracts (Goal #3)

4.A.6. Approve Resolution 09-70 - Personnel Contract Extensions (Goal #3)

4.B. Action Agenda

4.B.1. Approve Resolution 09-71 Approval for Second Reading of New Board Policy GBEC - Drug Free Workplace (Goal #6)

4.B.2. Approve Resolution 09-72 Approval for Second Reading of New Board Policy GBEAAA/JFCM - Workplace Violence (Goal #6)

4.B.3. Approve Resolution 09-73 Approval for First Reading of New Board Policy GBEDA - Drug and Alcohol Testing - Transportation Personnel (Goal #6)

4.B.4. Approve Resolution 09-74 Approval for First Reading of Revised Board Policy KG - Community Use of MESD Facilities (Goals #4, #6)

4.B.5. Approve Resolution 09-75 Support for Ballot Measures 66 & 67 (Goal #7)

5. Reports

5.A. Fiscal Report

5.A.1. November 30, 2009 Fiscal Report (Goal #5)

5.B. Agency Report (Goals #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7)

5.C. OSBA and OAESD (Goal #7)

5.D. Board Member Reports

6. Activity Calendar

6.A. December 25 - January 3 - MESD Closed

6.B. January 9 - Bi-Annual Board Planning Session - 8:30 - 4:30 - Arata Creek School

6.C. January 18- MESD Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday

6.D. January 19 - Board Department Review - Communication Services, 4:30 p.m.

6.E. January 19 - Regular Board Session

7. Adjournment