February 6, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Guests attending the meeting will be introduced.

Description:  This is an opportunity for the audience to address the Board on topics either on, or not on, the agenda.  There will also be opportunities for the audience to comment on specific agenda items as the Board addresses them.

Description:  The agenda will be reviewed for changes or additions.

Description:  The Mozilla Gigabit Community Fund provides grant funding in select U.S. communities to support pilot tests of gigabit technologies such as virtual reality, 4K video, artificial intelligence, and their related curricula. The goal is to increase participation in technology innovation in support of a healthy Internet where all people are empowered, safe, and independent online.  Lane STEM was awarded the Mozilla Gigabit Community Fund grant for 2017-18.

Guest presenters include:
Robin Mayall, Lane Transit District (Coder-in-Residence)
Catherine Whitaker, MDEMR Systems (Coder-in-Residence)
Rachel Hsieh (pronounced "She-uh"), Malabon Elementary 4th Grade Teacher
Theresa Haley, Malabon Elementary 5th Grade Teacher

Description:  The Lane ESD Board of Directors has agreed to implement a consent agenda.  All items in the consent agenda are adopted by a single motion unless a member of the Board or the Superintendent requests that such item be removed from the consent agenda and acted upon separately.  

Generally, consent agenda items are matters which members of the Board agree are routine in nature and should be acted upon in one motion to conserve time and to enable the Board to focus on the other matters on the agenda.  

Back-up materials for consent agenda items are included in the agenda packet as needed.  Minutes of this meeting will reflect action on each item.  

If any board member wishes to withdraw any consent group item, it will be moved to the appropriate section of the agenda.   

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD adopts the consent group as submitted and listed below.

1. Lane ESD Board Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2018
2. Human Resource Report, dated February 1, 2018

Description:  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD accepts the Financial Report for January 2018.

Description: 

Comfort Flow Heating has been identified as the winning bidder for  this project.  Lane Education Service District intends to issue a contract to Comfort Flow Heating for the base bid.  Following board action, the Business Office will issue the notice of award.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD approves the award of contract for HVAC Controls & Boiler upgrade to Comfort Flow Heating.

Description:   

Description:  Superintendent Scurto will provide an update in legislative activities.

Description:  The Board will discuss participation at the OAESD Spring Conference.

Description:  The United Way 2018 Community Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Eugene Hilton.  The Board will discuss possible attendance to this event.
The Board will also discuss attendance at the Lane Council of Governments Dinner and the NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner.

Description:  The Board will discuss plans for a March retreat/planning session.

Description:  Governor Kate Brown has signed a proclamation declaring February 5-9, 2018 as National School Counseling Week in the state of Oregon. The purpose of the week is to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors and how students are different as a result of their work. School counselors across the nation celebrate National School Counseling Week with the American School Counselor Association, and this is the perfect opportunity to shed light on their role and significance within the educational setting. Please take this time to recognize the work they do and the benefits provided to students through the school counseling program.

Description:  The directors of Human Resources and Title Programs, Special Education, Business Services, and Instruction, Equity & Partnerships will be available to provide an oral report to the Board on matters of interest concerning his/her area of responsibility.

Special Education Director Sue Mathisen is absent from this meeting and submitted her report in written format. 

Description:  As Board Members prepare their comments or reports, please consider  the following questions: 
1.    What programs did I visit over the last month? What committees did I participate in?
2.    What is the connection to the LESD services and programs to the component districts or community?
3.     What significance or meaning does the activity have to the broader community?
And 4.     What are the next steps or follow-up activities planned?

Alan Contreras
Chris Culver
Sherry Duerst-Higgins
Linda Hamilton
Marissa Morris
Vanessa Truett
Rose Wilde, Chair
Aaron Brown, Superintendents' Council Advisor
Emilio Hernandez, Community Advisor
Mike Anderson, Liaison, Creswell School District
Derek Pennel, Liaison, Blachly School District
Guy Rosinbaum, Liaison, Siuslaw School District

Description:  Board members are invited to send agenda items to be considered for the next board meeting.  Please call or email to the Board Chair or Superintendent.

Description:  February is CTE Month.  To learn more, visit https://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth/#.WnoEnDdG1hF

Description:  The following kudos were submitted this past month:

Kudos to:     Laura Burbano
Reported by:      Carol Knobbe
Reason:       Excellent work in recruiting 7 individuals from Lane County to participate in the 10-week residential High School Equivalency Program (HEP) at Oregon State University.  What a difference this will make in their lives!

Kudos to:           Lacey Joy, Jeri Ingallinero, Matt Hayes and Dave Standridge
Reported by:        Carol Knobbe
Reason:             Thanks for the incredible contributions to year 1 & 2 of the Kids In Transition to School (KITS) grant implementation.  Your flexibility, problem-solving and perseverance is greatly appreciated!

Kudos to:           Israel Lutz
Reported by:        Jenny Tompkins
Reason:             Israel has worked diligently on projects for our program and always does an amazing job! Thank you Israel, from all of us at Fox Hollow!

Marianne Oakes and Erica Pifer were recognized for their delivery of Studying Skillful Teaching materials at Eugene School District's EA Extravaganza in January.

Description:  Technology
With Jason Dodge and Christina Okesson's help, Mapleton School District was able to implement substantial network upgrades this Fall. Lane ESD also helped Mapleton School District apply for eRate reimbursement, resulting in a $19785.96 reimbursement from the federal eRate program to cover the cost. A great article in the Siuslaw news shows the improvements: https://www.thesiuslawnews.com/article/new-tech-clicks-with-local-schools Travis Burnside helped both Marcola School District and Creswell School District migrate their website over winter break to be hosted by Lane ESD.  The transition was to our local hosting environment which was done in such a way that there was no downtime for the districts website. 

Administration

Special Education

Description:  A.  Lane ESD and Component Districts Professional Development Activities for Educators
- Special Education Law Updates, February 9, 2018
- Studying Skillful Teaching - Module 2: Essential Elements of Unit/Lesson Design, February 13, 2018
- Studying Skillful Teaching - Module 3: Making Student Thinking Visible, February 20/March 22, 2018
- Dyslexia Related Teaching Training - Six-day Comprehensive Training, February 22 & April 9, 2018
- Mathematical Modeling in High School Classrooms, February 23, 2018
- Rethinking Math Acceleration Practices, February 27, 2018
- Studying Skillful Teaching - Module 5: Principles of Learning, February 28, 2018
- Studying Skillful Teaching - Module 4: High Expectations Learning, March 6, 2018
- Number Talks for K-12, March 13, 2018
- Math & CTE, March 13, 2018
- Math & CTE, April 17, 2018
- Studying Skillful Teaching - Module 1: The Knowledge Base of Teaching, April 20, 2018
- Math & CTE, May 15, 2018

B. Lane ESD Board Member Activities and Opportunities 
- OSBA Board of Directors Meeting, January 19-20, 2018
- Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference, February 9, 2018
- Classified Employee Appreciation Week, March 5-9, 2018
- OSBA Webinar: School Finance/Budget Committee Basics, March 15, 2018
- OSBA Board of Directors Meeting, March 16-17, 2018
- OSBA Legislative Policy Committee Meeting, April 27-28, 2018
- Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7-11, 2018
- OSBA Board of Directors Meeting, June 22-24, 2018
- OSBA Summer Board Conference 2018, July 20-22, 2018

C.  Upcoming Conferences and Events
- Blacks In Government: 8th Annual Black History Month Banquet, February 9, 2018
- Lane Council of Governments Annual Appreciation Dinner, February 10, 2018
- NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner, February 16, 2018
- Ophelia's Place: Stronger Than You Know Annual Conference, February 16-17, 2018
- First Fridays Communities of Color and Allies Network Event, March 2, April 6, May 4, 2018**
- United Way of Lane County Community Celebration, March 7, 2018

D. Component District Board Meeting Dates for February 2018
Bethel -   February 12 & 26, March 12, April 16 & 30
Blachly -   February 21, March 21, April 18
Creswell -  February 14, March 14, April 11
Crow-Applegate-Lorane -   February 15, March 19, April 16
Eugene -   February 14 & 28, March 14 & 21, April 4 & 18
Fern Ridge - February 20, March 19, April 16
Junction City -   February 26,
Lowell -   February 5 (Strategic Plan Annual Report), March 19, April 23
Mapleton -   February 14, March 14, April 11
Marcola -   February 12, March 12, April 9
McKenzie -  February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16
Oakridge -   February 5, March 12, April 9
Pleasant Hill -  February 12, March 12, April 9
Siuslaw -  February 14, March 14, April 11
South Lane -   February 5, March 5, April 2
Springfield -  February 12, February 26 (work session), March 12, April 9

Bold dates are scheduled Superintendent Scurto visits.** Beginning in January, 2018, all First Friday Communities of Color and Allies Networking Events will be held at the Campbell Community Center, 155 High Street, Eugene.