September 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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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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• Wesley Mitchell, 5th grade teacher at Dry Hollow Elementary

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• The Dalles High School:  Mayet Winwood
• The Dalles Middle School:  Nathan Corson
• Chenowith Elementary School:   Paola Ornelas
• Dry Hollow Elementary School: Lydia LaDouceur & Jaxon Timmer
• Colonel Wright Elementary School:  Faith Miramontes

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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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• August 24th, 2023 Regular Meeting
• August 28th, 2023 Special Meeting w/Executive Session
• September 15th, 2023 Board / Leadership Retreat (Work Session)

Description:  October:

• Superintendent to present goals
• Receive/review report on Division 22 Standards
• Monitor enrollment and allocation of resources
• Review/revise policies as needed
• Monitor Facilities Direction
• Examples of opportunities for Board Members
  • Attend student activities
  • Plan a visit to a classroom

November:

• Monitor allocation of resources
• Monitor Facilities Improvement Direction
• Review/revise policies as needed
• Examples  of opportunities for Board Members
  • Attend student activities
  • Attend the OSBA Annual Conference

Description: 

• Scholarship Committee:  Director Wynn-Elledge
• Community Outreach Team:  Director Aparicio
• Wellness Committee:  Director Richardson
• Equity Committee:  vacant
• Wasco County Forest Collaborative:  Director Nelson
• OSBA Legislative Policy Committee:  Director Richardson
• D21 Education Foundation:  Director Nelson

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• D21 Education Association Representative
• NW Education Support Professional Representative

Description:  Nominations are now open for the OSBA 2023 election.  Candidates for the OSBA Board of Directors and Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) must be nominated by official action of a member board within their region.  Completed candidate nomination, questionnaire and resume forms will be posted in the Candidate and Resolution Information section as they are received.  Nominations close on September 29th, 2023. 

The Board of Director Position for our region is currently open.  Below is the position & Incumbents:

• Position 02 / Gorge Region:  Scott Rogers / Emily Smith (Athena-Weston 29J/Helix 1)

To become a candidate for the OSBA board position, you must be nominated by a local board in your region.  Your nomination does not have to come from your own board and you may receive more than one nomination, although only one is required.  Following the nomination, the member must then submit their candidate information  to OSBA by the deadline (Sept 29th). 


The Legislative Policy Committee Position for our region is currently open.  Below is the position & Incumbent:

• Position 2 - Gorge Region:  Judy Richardson (NWCSD)

Members may run in the next election for the LPC seat representing your region.  To become a candidate for your regional LPC position, you must be nominated by a local board in your region.  Your nomination does not have to come from your own board and you may receive more than one nomination, although only one is required.  Following your nomination, you must submit candidate information to OSBA by the deadline (Sept 29th). 

Description:  The Oregon Legislature has passed paid family leave laws with benefits becoming available on September 3, 2023. This policy is intended to help districts make decisions and implement these laws. The district has the option of using the state-run program Paid Leave Oregon, or continuing with an equivalent plan. 

NWCSD will refer district staff to The Standard Insurance Company in the event they would like to apply for these benefits. 

Description:  Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the September 28th, 2023 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. 

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, September 27th, 2023 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, September 27th, 2023 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.