Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ben Keefer’s organization
Dec 3, 2030·BoardMeeting
Board
School Board Work Session
The work session covered various agenda items, including OSBA director nominations, with a discussion focusing on potential candidates Katrina and Sonia. The board also addressed legislative priority resolutions, reviewed board goals for OSBA training, and discussed instructional calendars, aiming for inclusivity in religious holiday observances. Other topics included an ELL report update, disciplinary action discrepancies, year-round schooling, and starting school later. A significant portion of the discussion centered on mental health care services in schools, prompting a need for information on current staffing levels and potential budgetary impacts. Finally, the session included discussions on land acknowledgment statements and the removal of a wooden statue at Gordon Russell Middle School.
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The meeting featured a land acknowledgement and focused primarily on citizens' requests and public comments. Key discussion topics included concerns regarding overcrowded math classrooms and the negative impacts on the student learning environment. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to advocacy for the restoration of elementary music education, with speakers criticizing the elimination of music teacher positions, the lack of meaningful instructional plans, and the potential violation of state educational mandates regarding music curriculum.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Education Board Work Session
The board discussed strategies and key requirements for running a successful local option tax levy campaign, including the importance of early planning, building a dedicated team, appropriate budgeting, polling, and community engagement. The presentation emphasized the distinction between the board's factual communication responsibilities and the role of a political action committee in advocating for the measure.
Sep 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Gresham-Barlow School District No. 10 Jt. Regular Board Work Session
The board meeting included presentations regarding the Local Option Tax Levy from Wright Public Affairs and Piper-Sandler. Action was taken to approve Policy KNA concerning immigration enforcement on district property and Policy JOB regarding personally identifiable information. Additionally, the board received a strategic planning update.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
