Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order: Public - 6:30 pm

We have a shared vision in the Fern Ridge School District: Provide excellence for every student so that each will reach their greatest potential. 

Thank you to the members of the public who have joined us. As a reminder, School Board meetings and work sessions are meetings of the Board held in public, providing an opportunity to observe the Board's discussion and actions. 
In an effort to conduct official Board business, we ask that the audience be respectful and refrain from questions, comments, and unnecessary noise while the Board conducts the meeting. 

There is an opportunity for citizen comment tonight, and the Board looks forward to hearing from those who signed up. I will share some reminders when we get to that portion of the meeting. 

Also, please note that all Board meetings are live-streamed and posted on the School Board area of the website.
2. Citizenship Award
3. Flag Salute led by Citizenship Award Winner
4. Public Comment: The Fern Ridge School Board encourages public input.  A person wanting to provide public comment will need to complete and submit an Intent to Speak form to the Board secretary by 1:00 pm on the day of the board meeting.  

Public comment is limited to this place on the agenda not to exceed a total of 30 minutes for all commenters.  A person giving public comment is limited to an established time limit of (4) four minutes.  While speakers may, during public meetings, offer objective criticism of school operations and programs, the Board will not hear personal complaints concerning district personnel nor against any person connected with the school system.  

Please state your name and if you are a resident of the district.  If speaking for an organization, state the name of the organization.  The Board reserves the right to refer the matter to the administration. 
5. Monthly Items:
5.A. Approval of Minutes - Board Action
6. Business Office
6.A. Enrollment Report 
6.B. General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Report - Board Action
7. Reports:
7.A. Student Representative(s) to the School Board Report
7.B. Director of K-12 Programs
7.C. Superintendent's Report 
8. Discussion Items
8.A. Proposal for an Easement on the Western Portion of Veneta Elementary School Grounds for a Public Parking Lot - Board Action
8.B. Resolution to Amend the OSBA Bylaws - Board Action
8.C. First Reading of Proposed Policy Updates:
IKJ New - Artificial Intelligence
IKJ AR New - Artificial Intelligence
9. Personnel 
9.A. Licensed Employees Resignations/New Hires/Transfers/Other
9.A.1. Rehiring of Shannon Hart, 1.0 FTE English Teacher at Elmira High School, Effective November 1, 2026.
9.B. Non-Licensed Personnel Report
10. Late Items/Closing Comments/Board Community Involvement
11. Upcoming Events

November 11: Veterans Day-NO SCHOOL

Elmira  Elementary:
November 18: 6pm PTA Meeting
November 23: Parent Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL
November 24: Parent Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL

Veneta Elementary:
November 23: Parent Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL
November 24: Parent Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL
December 3: City of Veneta Tree Lighting
December 7: 6pm PALS Meeting
December 12: 9am-3pm SANTA Project 

Fern Ridge Middle School:
November 25-27: Fall Break

Elmira High School:
November 18: 6:30pm Booster Club Meeting
November 25-27: Fall Break
12. The next item on our agenda was a scheduled Executive Session to discuss complaints or charges brought against an employee. However, pursuant to Oregon Statute, ORS 192.660(2)(b), the affected individual has exercised their statutory right to request that this matter be heard in an open, public session. Therefore, the Board will not convene in Executive Session and will instead hear this item publicly at this time.
13. Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(i): to review and evaluate the performance of the chief executive officer or any other public officer, employee or staff member, unless the person whose performance is being reviewed and evaluated requests an open hearing.
14. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting

The School Board meeting will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual attendance.

The doors will be open at 6:15 pm and we have capacity for 21 attendees/visitors.  If you are scheduled to speak at the meeting and the room is at capacity, there will be a waiting area in the lobby and you'll be notified when it's your time to address the board.
Meeting: November 16, 2026 The doors will open at 6:15pm - Fern Ridge School District Board of Directors
Subject:
1. Call to Order: Public - 6:30 pm

We have a shared vision in the Fern Ridge School District: Provide excellence for every student so that each will reach their greatest potential. 

Thank you to the members of the public who have joined us. As a reminder, School Board meetings and work sessions are meetings of the Board held in public, providing an opportunity to observe the Board's discussion and actions. 
In an effort to conduct official Board business, we ask that the audience be respectful and refrain from questions, comments, and unnecessary noise while the Board conducts the meeting. 

There is an opportunity for citizen comment tonight, and the Board looks forward to hearing from those who signed up. I will share some reminders when we get to that portion of the meeting. 

Also, please note that all Board meetings are live-streamed and posted on the School Board area of the website.
Subject:
2. Citizenship Award
Presenter:
Billie Perrier
Subject:
3. Flag Salute led by Citizenship Award Winner
Subject:
4. Public Comment: The Fern Ridge School Board encourages public input.  A person wanting to provide public comment will need to complete and submit an Intent to Speak form to the Board secretary by 1:00 pm on the day of the board meeting.  

Public comment is limited to this place on the agenda not to exceed a total of 30 minutes for all commenters.  A person giving public comment is limited to an established time limit of (4) four minutes.  While speakers may, during public meetings, offer objective criticism of school operations and programs, the Board will not hear personal complaints concerning district personnel nor against any person connected with the school system.  

Please state your name and if you are a resident of the district.  If speaking for an organization, state the name of the organization.  The Board reserves the right to refer the matter to the administration. 
Subject:
5. Monthly Items:
Subject:
5.A. Approval of Minutes - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Business Office
Presenter:
Business Manager, Quanah Bennett
Subject:
6.A. Enrollment Report 
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. General Fund Revenue and Expenditure Report - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Reports:
Subject:
7.A. Student Representative(s) to the School Board Report
Presenter:
Kendall Moeller and Penny Cordon
Subject:
7.B. Director of K-12 Programs
Subject:
7.C. Superintendent's Report 
Subject:
8. Discussion Items
Subject:
8.A. Proposal for an Easement on the Western Portion of Veneta Elementary School Grounds for a Public Parking Lot - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Resolution to Amend the OSBA Bylaws - Board Action
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. First Reading of Proposed Policy Updates:
IKJ New - Artificial Intelligence
IKJ AR New - Artificial Intelligence
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Personnel 
Subject:
9.A. Licensed Employees Resignations/New Hires/Transfers/Other
Subject:
9.A.1. Rehiring of Shannon Hart, 1.0 FTE English Teacher at Elmira High School, Effective November 1, 2026.
Subject:
9.B. Non-Licensed Personnel Report
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Late Items/Closing Comments/Board Community Involvement
Subject:
11. Upcoming Events

November 11: Veterans Day-NO SCHOOL

Elmira  Elementary:
November 18: 6pm PTA Meeting
November 23: Parent Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL
November 24: Parent Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL

Veneta Elementary:
November 23: Parent Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL
November 24: Parent Teacher Conferences-NO SCHOOL
December 3: City of Veneta Tree Lighting
December 7: 6pm PALS Meeting
December 12: 9am-3pm SANTA Project 

Fern Ridge Middle School:
November 25-27: Fall Break

Elmira High School:
November 18: 6:30pm Booster Club Meeting
November 25-27: Fall Break
Subject:
12. The next item on our agenda was a scheduled Executive Session to discuss complaints or charges brought against an employee. However, pursuant to Oregon Statute, ORS 192.660(2)(b), the affected individual has exercised their statutory right to request that this matter be heard in an open, public session. Therefore, the Board will not convene in Executive Session and will instead hear this item publicly at this time.
Subject:
13. Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(i): to review and evaluate the performance of the chief executive officer or any other public officer, employee or staff member, unless the person whose performance is being reviewed and evaluated requests an open hearing.
Subject:
14. Adjournment

Fern Ridge School District 28J is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as require by state and federal law.  If you have any concerns or complaints, please contact Human Resources at 541-935-2253 Ext 1203.

Please contact Amy Hand, 541-935-2253 ext.1205, ahand@fernridge.k12.or.us, to assist with an interpreter or other communication aids.

Web Viewer