June 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with a Budget Hearing
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1. Call the Budget Hearing to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Betsy Hege, Chair
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1.a. Public Comments on the FY 2026-2027 Budget Document.
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2. Adjourn the Budget Hearing
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3. Call School Board Meeting to Order
Presenter:
Betsy Hege, Chair
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4. District Mission / Vision Statement / Values
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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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5. Review / Revision of the Agenda
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6. Public Comments on Agenda Items Only
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the June 25th, 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, June 24th 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, June 24th 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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7. 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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7.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from previous meeting
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7.b. Personnel Report
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8. Staff Reports:
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9. New Business:
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9.a. Reports:
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9.a.1. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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9.a.1.a. Follow-ups from prior meetings, as needed:
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9.a.1.b. Presentation: 2025/2026 Integrated Programs Annual Report
Presenter:
Allie Ivey, TLA Director
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9.a.2. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Dan Pedersen, CFO
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9.a.2.a. Financial Statements:
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9.a.2.b. Student Enrollment:
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9.a.3. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
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10. Discussion / Action Items:
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10.a. Action Item: Approve the 9 Sports Co-ops presented with Dufur for the 2026-2027 School Year
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10.b. Action Item: Resolution 26-27-01 — Adopting the 2026-2027 Budget, Making Appropriations, Imposing and Categorizing the Tax.
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10.c. Discussion and Possible Action Item: Adopt 2026-2027 School Board Meeting Calendar
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10.d. Interview School Board Candidate for appointed Zone 3 position
Description:
NWCSD received one application for the vacant school board appointed position (Zone 3). As per Board Policy BBE: Vacancies will be filled through Board appointment. The Board appointee must be a legally registered voter and a resident within the district for one year immediately preceding the appointment and a resident of the zone from which the vacancy has occurred. If the vacancy occurs in a zone, the Board shall advertise for a 20-day period to find an eligible resident from the same zone. If an eligible zone resident cannot be found, the Board shall appoint one of the eligible residents from the district.
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10.d.1. Possible Action Item: To Appoint a Candidate to Zone 3 School Board Position through June 30, 2027.
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11. Informational Only
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11.a. Board Action Calendar - Review
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June:
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11.b. Members Reports, to include Committee Reports if applicable:
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12. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the June 25th, 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, June 24th 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, June 24th 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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13. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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