Gabe Acosta

This document serves as the Lake Oswego School District's calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. It outlines important dates such as holidays, breaks, teacher professional development days, and early dismissals, providing a structured schedule for academic and operational activities. The calendar includes specific dates for school starts, school resumes, various grade preparation days, and conferences.

The agenda included approval of minutes from previous meetings, a construction change order for the Lake Oswego Middle School project, and a presentation on the Culture of Belonging by student presenters. There were also comments from patrons regarding Ziply Fiber's work permit and questions about the cell tower on Lakeridge High School property. The Superintendent provided updates on student artwork, the LO Schools Foundation's phone-a-thon, the Lake Oswego Fire Department's provision of "stop the bleed kits," the federal shutdown's potential effects on the school lunch program, immigration enforcement, Unity Day, outdoor school, and the upcoming election day. Additionally, there was a Native American Heritage Month Resolution, a Citizen Bond Campaign update, an overview of OSAS state assessment data, a Division 22 Standards Assurance Report, a preliminary unaudited financial report, a cell tower update, an amendment to the LORAC intergovernmental agreement with the City, and an appeal of an administrative decision.

The 2024-25 Integrated Programs Annual Report for LOSD 7J focuses on increasing the regular attenders rate for all students and improving graduation rates for students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students. Key strategies include implementing Student Success Teams, integrating SEL, reducing class sizes, and providing targeted interventions. The plan also addresses challenges such as chronic absenteeism through consistent attendance outreach, expanded wellness staffing, and family engagement. Future plans involve strengthening attendance monitoring systems, deepening SEL integration, and leveraging high-dosage literacy tutoring.

The Lake Oswego School District's integrated programs application focuses on equity, well-rounded education, engaged community, and strengthened systems. Key areas of focus include implementing an equity lens in planning and budgeting, building staff capacity through professional development, ensuring inclusion of children and youth navigating houselessness, and providing opportunities for all students to participate in CTE programs. The plan also emphasizes curriculum design aligned with state and national standards, creating a safe and welcoming educational environment, and supporting students and families through various transitions.

The committee reviewed the 2013-14 Board priorities and strategic planning, focusing on the successful Local Option Levy renewal and new collective bargaining agreements. The March 2014 financial model was presented, highlighting the district's progress toward a sustainable program level. Key discussion points included the 2014-15 budget, addressing state revenues, local option revenues, and contingency planning for PERS, health benefits, and staffing. The committee also reviewed school allocations for 2014-15, preliminary capital projects, and Scenario B fiscal year 2012-13 savings. A new chair for the Legal Budget Committee was elected.