November 3, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  The Board Chair will call the meeting to order.

Description:  Guests attending the meeting will be introduced.

Description:  The Board requests that a public comment add information or a perspective that has not already beenmentioned previously, and that the patron refrains from repeating a similar point.

Please keep in mind that reference to a specific employee or group of employees, is prohibited as follows:Board policy BDDH - Public Comment at Board Meetings:"Comments Regarding Staff Members - Speakers may offer objective criticism of ESD operations andprograms. The Board will not hear comments regarding any individual ESD staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board policy KL- Public Complaints for Boardconsideration of a complaints involving a staff member. The association contract governing the employee's rights will be followed. A commendation involving a staff member should be sent to thesuperintendent, who will forward it to the staff member, his/her supervisor and the Board."

This is an opportunity for the audience to address the Board on topics either on, or not on, the agenda.  The Lane Education Service District Board encourages public input. 

Due to the emergency resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, access to the District facilites are limited and Board meetings are being conducted virtually.  Emails from citizens who would like to provide comment  will be read into record at this time.  Emails must contain the citizen's name, address, and material that can be read within the three minute time limit.

Public comments can be emailed to the Superintendent's office, supt-office@lesd.k12.or.us,  and must be received by 4:00 pm on Monday, November 2, 2020. 

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.
 

Description:  BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD accepts the Financial Report for October 2020.

Description:  Assistant Superintendent Carol Knobbe has submitted her notice of retirement, effective June 30, 2021.  The Board of Directors will act to accept her retirement.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD accepts the notice of retirement submitted by Assistant Superintendent Carol Knobbe, effective June 30, 2021.

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Pursuant to ORS 334.177, as amended by 2013 House Bill 3401, a component school district board may request that a percentage of the state formula revenue received by Lane ESD be distributed to the school district for any purpose identified by the school district board.  The request for these “Transit Dollars” will be distributed on an ADMw basis.

The ORS requires that the component school district Board submit the request to the Lane Education Service District Board no later than November 1, 2020.  The percentage of funds requested may affect the school district’s ability to participate in the formal governance of Lane Education Service District.

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD approves Transit Dollar Requests from Lane County Component School Districts, as presented, for the 2021-22 Budget Year.

Description:  Lane ESD recently learned that the Student Investment Act Support Plan needs to be integrated in the Local Service Plan and re-approved by the Board of Directors. 
    The 2020 Lane ESD Student Investment Act (SIA) Plan is designed to support districts in meeting students’ mental or behavioral health needs, and increasing academic achievement for students, including reducing academic disparities for students navigating poverty, homelessness, and/or foster care, students from racial or ethnic groups that have historically experienced academic disparities, students with disabilities, and students who are English language learners. 

Lane ESD will engage districts in quarterly continuous improvement self-monitoring routines, helping to align the outcomes, strategies, and activities of the Student Investment Account, Continuous Improvement Plan, High School Success Plan, and Career Technical Education.  Additionally, Lane ESD will host programming that empowers youth, families, and community members representative of the four focal groups to inform county and district initiatives; establish and support networked learning communities to support academic success, social emotional well being, community engagement, district capacity, and overall school and community climate; and partner with districts to provide educators and administrators high quality professional learning that supports culturally responsive-sustaining teaching and trauma-informed, restorative leadership.    

Description:  WHEREAS, the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee is charged under the OSBA Bylaws with developing the association’s recommended Legislative Priorities and Principles, and
WHEREAS, the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee met in January, May and June to develop the Proposed OSBA Legislative Priorities and Principles for 2021-22, and
WHEREAS, the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee sent the Proposed OSBA Legislative Priorities and Principles for 2021-22 out to the membership of OSBA for comment and suggested changes, and
WHEREAS, the overwhelming majority of the comments received by the membership were in support of the Proposed OSBA Legislative Priorities and Principles for 2021-22 developed by the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee, and
WHEREAS, the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee met via Zoom video conference call in August to review the feedback received by the membership, and
WHEREAS, the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee discussed the feedback from the membership and made no modifications to the Proposed OSBA Legislative Priorities and Principles for 2021-22, and
WHEREAS, the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee approved the Proposed OSBA Legislative Priorities and Principles for 2021-22 at its August meeting and urged the OSBA Board of Directors to approve the Proposed OSBA Legislative Priorities and Principles for 2021-22 and place them before the membership for approval.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the OSBA Board of Directors that the Proposed OSBA Legislative Priorities and Principles for 2021-22 be placed before the membership for consideration during the 2020 OSBA election season, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Proposed OSBA Legislative Priorities and Principles for 2021-22 and a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all member boards of the Association in accordance with the OSBA Board of Directors adopted elections calendar.

Description:  Doug Perry from The Crow-Applegate-Lorane Board of Directors has volunteered to fill the Zone 8, At-Large seat vacated by Jeff Ramp on the Lane ESD Budget Committee.  The appointment would be for a 3-year term, ending June 30, 2023.

Description:  Director Wilde received a request to sign support for the Showing Up For Racial Justice Western States Center joint message by elected officials and civil society groups united against hate and election-related violence. Director Wilde has added her personal signature, representing herself, and asks that other board members will join her and that the Board formally address this request. 

The Showing Up For Racial Justice Western States Center unequivocally condemns white nationalism and other movements that use bigotry to build political power. The Showing Up For Racial Justice Western States Center also condemns political violence and accelerationism from any part of the political spectrum.

Paramilitary and alt-right activity is a challenge to our values of inclusive democracy in Oregon. The Showing Up For Racial Justice Western States Center believes in an Oregon that is inclusive, and protects the right of every person to live, love, work and worship free from fear and bigotry. The Showing Up For Racial Justice Western States Center is committed to working together to protect our democracy and democratic institutions.

The statement for signature and support reads:

As elected leaders, we will-
*Continue to communicate clearly that voter intimidation and political violence will not be tolerated, and follow those communications with action;
*Use the power of our offices to pursue legal remedies to prevent and enforce consequences for voter intimidation and political violence, including: *Clearly set expectations for voters that they will be able to vote safely, freely, and without intimidation harm.

As civil society leaders, we will:
*Work within our communities to provide safety information so that everyone is able to vote free from fear and intimidation;
*Work with elected officials to communicate the needs of our communities and propose aligned strategies to meet those needs;
*Strengthen our relationships with other civil society organizations so that we can act quickly and in a coordinated manner to respond to any incidents of voter intimidation or political violence.

We call on our colleagues in government, in the business community, in faith communities, in organized labor and nonprofits across Oregon to join us. When we all come together, there is no room for hate or violence.

Description:  Superintendent Scurto will provide an update in legislative activities if there are any updates.

Description:  General Metrics for Returning to In-Person Instruction Through the On-Site or Hybrid Model
 

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On September 17, 2020, the Oregon State Board of Education adopted a temporary Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 581-022-2312 - All Students Belong. This rule took effect the following day and takes an unprecedented step to protect some of our schools’ most marginalized students, as well as staff and others. 

This rule requires that districts, ESDs, public charter schools and others receiving state funding for education adopt a policy prohibiting symbols of hate and addressing bias incidents by January 1, 2021.  As a Division 22 requirement, districts will be required to verify that they are in compliance. 

This rule prohibits the “use or display” of symbols of hate, including the noose, swastika, and confederate flag. The policy that you adopt must reflect this prohibition. Before adoption, we recommend that you forestall potential legal challenges by documenting the following:

• Previous incidents arising from the presence of these symbols or related issues;
• Why the presence of these symbols would cause a material and substantial disruption to the educational environment; and
• How these symbols interfere with other students’ right to be secure and let alone in their schools.

The rule also defines a “bias incident” and requires related procedures and requirements. Because these requirements are unique to bias incidents, there is a newly created  separate complaint procedure.

We expect that this temporary rule will be made permanent by the State Board of Education, and also that it could face legal challenges. OSBA will update the model policy and administrative regulation as needed.

This policy will also be included in our Policy Update later this month. Policy Plus subscriptions will be processed at that time. The Oregon Department of Education will also be releasing guidance to assist with implementation.

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Lane Education Service District is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. As part of that commitment and due to the risk of slips, trips and falls resulting in personal injury, certain footwear is prohibited in the work environment. All footwear must be appropriate for the environment and the employee’s job requirements. For example, open-toe shoes or “flip-flops” are inappropriate for agency work environments and create safety hazards for the wearer. Therefore, Lane Education Service District reserves the right to determine whether a particular style of footwear is appropriate for the workplace and/or job requirements.

Description:  During the week of November 9-13, 2020 schools throughout the United States will celebrate National School Psychology Week (NSPW) to highlight the important work school psychologists and other educators do to help all students thrive. This year's theme is "The Power of Possibility." The word "possibility" implies hope, growth, resilience and renewal. Possibility suggests that even something as small as a seed can grow into something magnificent.  Henry David Thoreau wrote, “I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect great wonders.” The word “power” implies that things can and will happen. When we focus on what is possible, we have hope that students will grow, thrive and bloom and will be empowered to take the action steps necessary to do so.

School Psychologists help empower children to grow in areas of skill such as social skills, empathy, and compassion for others, as well as individual or intrapersonal skills such as problem solving, goal setting, and study skills. The concept that school psychologists continue to grow and develop as people and with our skills is central to our theme, as is the idea that with help, we can develop resilience beyond stressful circumstances. School psychologists are particularly skilled at assisting students and staff in seeing possibilities and developing positive change to thrive in school and life. Focusing on these possibilities can help us set goals, identify action steps, communicate needs, and engage in discussions to help create the connections necessary for students to develop critical academic and social emotional skills.

Additionally, school psychologists and school staff may be empowered to move toward positive change in all areas of leadership in the counseling room, the classroom, the community and beyond.

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November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly refered to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.

The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.

During National Native American Heritage Month, we affirm our commitment to working toward a society that fosters a deeper understanding and appreciation for the diversity of culture and history of the 573 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native nations in our country.  This November and every month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our Nation.

 

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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.

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Description:  Kudos to:           Lisa Baber & Dave Standridge
Reported by:        Jeri Ingallinero
Reason:             Thank you for making the loss of pay for furlough days less of an impact to those of us that only receive one check in June. Six days of pay loss in one check would be difficult. I appreciate the hard work and extra time that went into making the spread between two checks happen.

Kudos to:           Sarah Apker,  Teagan Wynne, Cindy Evans, Leslie Cooley
Reported by:        Justin Radabaugh
Reason:             Our transitions program was showcased on the Oregon Transitions Podcast this month. Kudos to this team for all their hard work creating a model program for the state of Oregon.

Thanks you!Kudos to:           Lawren Ward
Reported by:        Tricia Robison
Reason:             Lawren has been a huge help getting the Serbu detention classroom set up for video conferencing.  His patience and knowledge are much appreciated!  Thank you!

Kudos to:           Trent Linebaugh
Reported by:        Annie Whiddon
Reason:             Trent has been instrumental in writing and providing feedback on the ODE Operational Blueprints for the Daffodil School. Working between two agencies is challenging in the best of times, and during this pandemic his work has been the  bridge that made it so I could cross back and forth!  Thank you SO much!

Kudos to:           Sue Wilson
Reported by:        Annie Whiddon
Reason:             Sue has been an incredible resource to help draft Reopening Blueprints, both for the ESD and our consortium. She has delved deep into the guidance provided by ODE and has somehow managed to keep up with all of the changes as they've come out. I don't know how I would have done this without her! Thank you, Sue!!!!!

Kudos to:           Ally Richardson
Reported by:        Rebecca Coon
Reason:             For being a support to Teacher, Staff, and Students. When I became the teacher at Agnus Stewart, Ally was my go-to person for information about students, families, and staff. She has build exceptional relationships, not only within the classroom but throughout the school.

Kudos to:           The staff at the ESD office
Reported by:        Anonymous
Reason:             During this not so fun time, the staff have sent the necessary information to each of us to keep us informed as to what was going on. Information about the virus and how it was and could determine what our work would look like, Financial issues and the information regarding the Department of Employment. Thank You

Kudos to:           The Tech Department
Reported by:        Justin Radabaugh
Reason:             Thank you for rolling up your sleeves and finding some creative solutions to support the Westmoreland campus.

Kudos to:           The IT Department
Reported by:        Natalie Hebin, SLP
Reason:             Thank you so much for taking the time to move us to Gmail.
There are so many little benefits that are real game-changers. For example, with all the emails I'm bouncing around all day, it is so helpful that Gmail automatically reminds me to follow up after a few days. You guys have had a lot of adjustments to make over the summer and you did a great job.   Reported by:        Niels Pasternak
Reason:             Pam, Bob, and Cathy have been amazing to work with especially during distance learning this year. They have maintained a consistently positive attitude and worked hard hosting multiple breakout room sessions and teaching a variety of lessons to our students every school day. They have also learned a lot of new things in a short amount of time this year and helped me to learn new things as well. I  feel blessed and extremely grateful to get to work with them as a part of our team each day!
 
Kudos to:           Caitlin Lyons
Reported by:        Randy Stark
Reason:             Caitlin really stepped up to the plate when her team needed her.  She ran the zoom class like a pro when the teacher was gone.  She helped provide a consistent learning environment for her students.

Do you have an acknowledgment for a co-worker?  Employees can submit a "kudo" any time during the month.   To submit a kudo go here: www.lesd.k12.or.us/forms/kudos.html
 

Description:  Alicia Hays, Eugene School District Board Member and Lane ESD Budget Committee Member (past) has been named Board Member of the Year by OSBA. The award honors outstanding volunteers who make a real difference in their communities. Hays’ dedicated work on equity issues, especially for students who sometimes are overlooked, has earned her colleagues’ esteem.
 

Hays is a retired director of Lane County Health and Human Services, although she has been temporarily supervising some health work during the pandemic. Coronavirus has increased the intersection of health and education considerations, but her job has always provided her a perspective on the needs of students and the role of schools to help them, she said.

In past years, the School Board Member of the Year has been named at OSBA’s Annual Convention. But with pandemic restrictions shaking things up, OSBA surprised Hays at a virtual board meeting.

OSBA launched the award in 2018. Merle Comfort of the La Grande School District and InterMountain Education Service District and Anne Bryant of the Beaverton School District won previously. The winner receives a commemorative keepsake and a year of free registration for OSBA events and is enshrined on a plaque in OSBA’s Salem office.

Hays is the longest serving member on her board, appointed in 2007. She has served three times as chair and vice chair. Hays helped lead the district both through painful budget cuts and the passage of three construction bonds totaling $559 million and three levy renewals.

Description:  - OSBA Webinar: How to Navigate the Event: Virtual Annual Convention, November 5, 2020, 12:00 p.m.
- OSBA Webinar: How to Navigate the Event: Virtual Annual Convention, November 11, 2020, 12:00 p.m.
- OSBA 74th Annual Convention, November 14, 2020
- OSBA: Legislative 101, Nvoember 18, 2020, 12:00 p.m.
- OSBA Webinar: Charter Schools: Ask Me Anything, December 1, 2020, 12:00 p.m.
- OSBA Webinar: Dealing with Conflict on the Board, December 7, 2020, 12:00 p.m.

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Component District Board Meeting Dates

	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June
Bethel	9/14/20 9/28/20	10/12/20 10/26/20	11/9/20	12/14/20	1/11/21 1/25/11	2/8/21 2/22/21	3/8/21	4/12/21 4/26/21	5/10/21	6/14/21 6/28/21
Blachly	9/16/20	10/21/20	11/18/20	12/16/20	1/20/21	2/17/21	3/17/21	4/21/21	5/19/21	6/16/21
Creswell	9/9/20	10/14/20	11/11/20	12/9/20	1/13/21	2/10/21	3/10/21	4/14/21	5/12/21	6/9/21
CAL	9/21/20	10/19/20	11/16/20	12/21/20	1/18/21	2/15/21	3/15/21	4/19/21	5/17/21	6/21/21
Eugene	9/16/20	10/7/20 10/21/20	11/4/20 11/18/20	12/2/20 12/16/20	1/13/21	2/3/21 2/17/21	3/3/21 3/17/21	4/21/21	5/5/21 5/19/21	6/2/21 6/16/21
Fern Ridge	9/21/20	10/19/20	11/16/20	12/21/20	1/25/21		3/15/21	4/19/21	5/17/21	6/21/21
Junction City
Lowell	9/28/20	10/26/20	11/23/20	12/14/20	1/25/21	2/9/21	3/8/21	4/5/21 4/26/21	5/3/21 5/24/21	6/28/21
Mapleton	9/16/20	10/21/20	11/18/20	12/16/20	1/20/21	2/17/21	3/17/21	4/21/21	5/19/21	6/16/21
Marcola
McKenzie	9/16/20
Oakridge	9/14/20	10/12/20	11/9/20	12/14/20	1/11/21	2/8/21	3/8/21	4/12/21	5/10/21	6/14/21
Pleasant Hill	9/14/20	10/5/20 10/19/20	11/2/20 11/16/20	12/7/20	1/4/21	2/8/21 2/22/21	3/8/21	4/5/21 4/19/21	5/3/21 5/17/21	6/7/21 6/28/21
Siuslaw	9/16/20	10/14/20	11/18/20	12/9/20	1/13/21	2/10/21	3/10/21	4/14/21	5/12/21	6/16/21
South Lane	9/14/20 9/28/20	10/5/20 10/9/20	11/2/20	12/14/20	1/11/21 1/25/21	2/1/21	3/1/21	4/5/21 4/19/21	5/3/21	6/7/21
Springfield	9/14/20 9/28/20	10/12/20 10/26/20	11/9/20	12/14/20	1/11/21 1/25/21	2/8/21 2/22/21	3/8/21	4/12/21 4/26/21	5/10/21	6/14/21 6/28/21