November 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  The Board will adjourn into Executive Session pursuant to:
ORS 192 660(2)(b) - "To consider the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or agent, unless he or she requests an open meeting."

Description: 
Mission Statement   Graduating all students to be college and career ready; challenging, inspiring, and empowering them to be healthy and productive citizens.     

Vision Statement   North Wasco is a premier school district.  We provide students a rigorous and relevant education with schools performing academically in the top 5% of the nation.  Our students are inspired by a talented, innovative, and highly effective staff that values continuous professional growth. Our district graduates citizens who are ethical and motivated to achieve their limitless potential.  North Wasco is fully embraced by the community, reflecting its health and well being.

 

Description: 

• The Dalles High School:  Sophia Lewis
• The Dalles Middle School:  Rokiah Notbohm
• Chenowith Elementary School:  student video
• Dry Hollow Elementary School:   Chen Liu 

Description:  Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments at the November 18th, 2021 meeting. The Board is committed to the public comment process and will consider all public comment seriously.  Public Comments for virtual and in-person meetings will continue to follow School Board Policy BDDH - Public Participation in Board Meetings. 

Public Comments options:

Sign up to speak in person:  A form will be available at the meeting to sign up to speak.  Comments will follow District Policy, with up to 3 minutes per person for comments. 

Sign up to speak via Zoom:  please contact Cindy Miller at millerc@nwasco.k12.or.us to receive a Zoom webinar link and added to the speaker list.  Comments will follow District Policy, with up to 3 minutes per person for comments. Deadline to sign up to receive a Zoom link is Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 by 4:00 PM.

To submit written comments:  please send comments via email to:  publiccomments@nwasco.k12.or.us.  Deadline to submit written comments is Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 by 4:00 PM.

The Board sincerely appreciates your input, and thanks you for your participation.

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.


 

Description:  November:

• Monitor allocation of resources
• Monitor Facilities Improvement Direction
• Review/revise policies as needed
• Examples  of opportunities for Board Members
  • Attend student activities (especially Veteran’s Day Assembly)
  • Attend the OSBA Annual Conference

Description: 

• D21 Education Foundation - Director Thistlethwaite
• Community Outreach Team - Director Stevens
• Wellness Committee - Director Richardson
• Building/ Facilities Report - Director Jones
• District Equity Committee - Director Rasmussen
• Wasco County Forest Collaborative - Director Nelson
• D21 Scholarship Committee - Director Stevens

Description:  At the School Board Retreat on October 31st, 2021, the school board discussed the development of board goals for the 2021-2022 school year.  The next step for the school board is to review and approve the following board goals:

• Facilities:  Begin bond discussion and preparation for a bond measure in 2023. 
• Strategic Planning:  Hire an outside facilitator to engage district stakeholders in creating a strategic plan for NWCSD 21. 
• Equity:  Develop a board advisory committee once the state guidance from recently passed legislation has been issued. 

Description:  School districts are required to present to the School Board an Annual Report on the Student Investment Account (SIA) Plan and allow an opportunity for public comment.  The NWCSD SIA Plan is available to review on the District's website at www.nwasco.k12.or.us (or click here).

The North Wasco County SD SIA Plan Summary is included in the board packet for review.  Public comment on the SIA Plan will follow the above stated public comment procedures (available in-person, via Zoom or submit a written comment). 

Description:  The OSBA Board of Directors Position 2 (Gorge Region) has two candidates included on the ballot.  Candidate resumes are included in the board packet (Emily Smith & Jacob Cain).

The OSBA Legislative Policy Committee Position 2 (Gorge Region) has one candidate included on the ballot (Judy Richardson).  Candidate's resume is included in the board packet.

Description:  This update is a result of changes made by the Oregon Legislature and the Oregon State Board of Education over the past several months.  House Bill 2697 (2021) takes effect on January 1st, 2022.

Description:  Division 22 Compliance Reporting:  The changes result from an updated rule adopted by the State Board of Education; revising the report due date from February 1 to November 1 of each school year.  The revised rule also adds a requirement to present the report orally at a board meeting and allow public comment on the report. 

Description:  House Bill 3041 (2021) revised the statutory definition of sexual orientation (removed gender identity) and created a new definition for gender identity. 

Description:  Senate Bill 420, passed in the 2021 legislative session, created a provision in the public improvements bidding requirements in ORS 279C.  The provision defines a "community benefit project" and the requirements for a public improvement to be a community benefit project. 

Description:  House Bill 3041 (2021) revised the statutory definition of sexual orientation (removed gender identity) and created a new definition for gender identity. 

Description:  *Minor corrections made to correct spelling of word.