Dan Forbess

The board meeting included recognitions of various staff, students, and community members for their contributions to academic and extracurricular activities. Financial reports indicated that the district is on track with cash carryover projections. Building and district reports covered enrollment data, attendance trends, and upcoming school events, including graduation and summer programs. The board reviewed updates from the special education department regarding ongoing reports and student eligibility processes, as well as maintenance projects such as grandstand repairs. Additionally, the district discussed adopting new interim assessments, transitioning to a new student information system, and managing grant and project funding.

The committee meeting focused on establishing the budget for the upcoming year. Discussions included the election of a presiding officer, review of enrollment projections and their impact on funding, and a breakdown of the budget by funds, including the general fund, debt service, capital improvements, and special revenue funds. Key initiatives highlighted were the establishment of a technology replacement fund, updates on facility-related projects such as the elementary school cafeteria addition and schoolyard project, and the status of safety grants. The committee also reviewed the budget procedure rules and heard a presentation on the district's financial proposal.

This document outlines the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan for Riddle School District, designed to manage structural and landscape pests with the least possible risk to students and staff, as mandated by Oregon Senate Bill 637. The plan focuses on protecting the health and safety of students and staff, preserving campus facilities, maintaining a productive learning environment, and safeguarding local ecosystem health. Key components include comprehensive education and communication, implementation of cultural and sanitation practices, utilization of physical and mechanical controls, and the judicious, low-impact application of pesticides only when nonchemical measures are ineffective. It details specific responsibilities for all school employees, establishes robust monitoring, reporting, and action protocols, and defines procedures for pesticide applications, record-keeping, and annual reporting to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance.

This Suicide Prevention Plan outlines the district's comprehensive approach to preventing suicide among school-aged youth, adhering to Oregon State Legislature's Senate Bill 52 (Adi's Act). The plan is structured around three core pillars: Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention. Prevention focuses on fostering a positive school climate, implementing multi-tiered support systems, providing health education on mental well-being, promoting student responsibility in seeking help, and training staff to identify and respond to at-risk students. Intervention details procedures for responding to students exhibiting suicidal or self-harm intentions, including risk assessments and the development of safety plans. Postvention outlines protocols for managing the aftermath of a suicide or attempt, focusing on crisis response, risk mitigation, and providing ongoing support to students and staff. The overall goal is to prevent suicide, intervene effectively, and offer compassionate support during and after a crisis.

This document outlines the Title I-A Schoolwide Plan for Riddle Elementary School, based on a comprehensive needs assessment. It focuses on three primary goals: increasing student belonging and social-emotional wellness, improving student and family engagement, and enhancing student learning and proficiency in core subject areas. The plan aims to address the diverse needs of all students, particularly those historically underserved, through strategic activities, professional development, and strong family and community partnerships, to foster academic success and overall well-being.