February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting with an Executive Session
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1. Executive Session
Description:
Call Executive Session to Order pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(i) :
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2. Adjourn Executive Session
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3. Call Meeting to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Betsy Hege, Chair
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4. District Mission / Vision / Values
Description:
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 Comment on Agenda Items Only
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the February 19th, 2025 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, February 18th 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, February 18th 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. Building Student Representative Reports:
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8. Student Representatives to the Board - Report:
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9. Staff Reports:
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10. Student / Staff Recognition
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10.a. Recognition: NORCOR Staff and Program
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11. Consent Agenda
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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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11.a. School Board Meeting Minutes from previous meeting
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11.b. Personnel Report
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12. New Business:
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12.a. Community Presentations:
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12.a.1. Presentation: ESD Local Service Plan
Presenter:
Dana Pedersen, CGESD Superintendent
Attachments:
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12.b. Discussion / Action Items:
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12.b.1. Action Item: Approve the 2026-2028 ESD Local Service Plan Resolution as presented.
Attachments:
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12.b.2. Action Item: Approve Resident Release & Nonresident Acceptance Slot Requests for the 2026-2027 school year.
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12.b.3. Action Item: Approve the 2026-2027 Budget Calendar as presented.
Description:
Motion to approve the 2025-2026 Budget Calendar as presented.
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12.b.4. Action Item: Approve Collective agreement with Dufur for Spring 2026 Track and Field.
Presenter:
Jim Taylor, AD
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12.b.5. Action Item: Approve Resolution 25-26-08 Accepting Additional Grant Funding and Making Appropriations for the Use of that Funding.
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12.b.6. Action Item: Approve High Dosage Tutoring Contract
Presenter:
Allie Ivey, TLA Director
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12.c. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Carolyn Bernal, Superintendent
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12.c.1. Follow-ups from prior meetings, as needed:
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12.c.2. Presentation: High School Success
Presenter:
Allie Ivey, TLA Director / Donna Sholtis, IA Principal / Phil Williams, TDHS Principal
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12.d. Chief Financial Officer's Report
Presenter:
Dan Pedersen, CFO
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12.d.1. Financial Statements:
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12.d.2. Student Enrollment:
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12.e. Board Attorney's Report
Presenter:
Jason Corey, Board Attorney
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13. Comments from the Audience about Non Agenda Items
Description:
Public Comments: The Board will accept public comments for the February 19th, 2025 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, February 18th 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, February 18th 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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14. Informational Only:
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14.a. Board Action Calendar - Review
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14.a.1. February:
March:
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14.b. Members Reports, to include Committee Reports if applicable:
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15. Adjourn the Regular School Board Meeting
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