Ivette A. Pantoja

The board meeting covered several agenda items, including an executive session regarding labor negotiations, and a work session that included discussions on a potential K-8 school option, Thoughtexchange reporting, legislative priorities for the upcoming biennium, and reports from the Oregon School Boards Association conference. Regular session items included student presentations, the election of a member to the OSBA Board of Directors, voting on OSBA resolutions, the adoption of an AP Human Geography course modification, and the approval of various policy revisions regarding sexual harassment, health education, and public charter schools. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of wireless network components, received updates on college and career pathways, reviewed compliance with Division 22 standards, and discussed strategic plan performance, early kindergarten entrance requirements, and financial reports.

The board meeting included an executive session for the superintendent evaluation and a work session to plan the upcoming meeting calendar. Key action items consisted of the approval of a new high school course proposal for a Child Development Associate certificate, the authorization to explore boundary adjustments, and the adoption of policy revisions. The board also engaged in discussions regarding the preliminary contract with the City View Independent Public School and reviewed the financial report.

The meeting encompassed a work session and a regular session. Key discussion topics included a review of the Western Washington County Joint Accountability and Advocacy Visit, a progress update on the bond development process, and a detailed presentation on the implementation of standards-based grading. During the regular session, the board issued a proclamation for National Special Education Day, held first readings for new course approvals including AP Seminar and Pre-AP Chemistry, received a systems accreditation report from Cognia, and reviewed a financial report. Action items included the adoption of the planning calendar for the 2026-27 budget and the approval of the AP African American Studies course. The meeting concluded with various reports from staff and union representatives, as well as time for individual board member reflections.

The Board of Directors met to address several agenda items, including a work session to review applicants for the Citizens' Curriculum Advisory Committee and the Budget Committee, and a discussion on the OSBA Promise Scholarship Program. During the regular session, the Board heard reports from the Hillsboro Schools Foundation and the Superintendent regarding district goals. Several policies underwent a first reading, including those related to Title IA parental involvement, staff development, special education personnel, talented and gifted student identification, parental rights, and compulsory attendance. Action items included the appointment of committee members, adoption of the district evaluation process, and awarding contracts for various architectural services for school renovation and facility projects.

The board conducted an executive session regarding labor negotiations, followed by a work session discussing non-union employee compensation, student representative appointments, bond construction projects, and policy services. During the regular session, the board held a public budget hearing and a Local Contract Review Board meeting to approve findings for construction management processes. Key actions included adopting the 2018-19 budget, approving contracts for non-union employees and the superintendent, declaring surplus property for demolition, granting easements for traffic improvements, approving contractor prequalifications, and adopting various policy revisions. The board also elected its chair and vice chair for the upcoming school year and reviewed performance evaluations.