Joe Frischman

The meeting included acknowledgments of donations to North Bend Middle School and the District. Key discussions involved stakeholder feedback, including requests for more homework, safer changing areas, and increased open gym time from a local business representative. Student representatives provided updates on recent athletic achievements and upcoming events. The Board discussed and unanimously approved guidelines allowing students to decorate graduation caps and permitting an expansion of allowed chords for commencement. The Board also reviewed and accepted the annual audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and adopted the 2026-27 Budget Committee Calendar. Furthermore, the Board recommended the promotion of the Interim Superintendent to permanent Superintendent based on a positive evaluation. Action was taken to award the Seismic Retrofit Project at North Bay Elementary School and approve the Student Investment Account Grant.

The meeting included a public participation segment where the board welcomed comments and questions from the public. There were communications from the board, student representatives, and association reports. The superintendent provided updates on the OSBA Annual Convention, South Coast Legislative Forum, ODE Statewide Facility Assessment, Districtwide Thanksgiving Food Box Program, Strategic Planning, Staff Listening Sessions, ODE Budget Planning, School Nutrition Program Review, and the OSAA Volleyball Tournament. The board also discussed the Port Theater renovation needs, a proposed Spain trip, human resources, class sizes, OSBA elections, changing the June board meeting date, policy second read, property sale - Viking Lane contract, property sale - list Pacific House. The board also had comments and discussed district financial information and enrollment report.

The meeting included a presentation from the North Bend School Foundation, which provides grants to teachers for projects and classroom resources. The board received updates on high school activities and student appreciation for college credit programs. The North Bend Education Association reported on staffing challenges and expressed gratitude to custodial staff. Superintendent Tim Crider highlighted Suicide Awareness Month, National School Lunch Week, and successful open houses. Upcoming events such as the Miss Flame event, Wayfinder event, Homecoming, and Senior Night were announced. The board reviewed and approved action/consent agenda items, including the surplus of property. A report on compliance with public school standards for the 2024-25 school year was presented, confirming the district's compliance. Policies JFCEB and JOA were adopted. The board discussed the Wayfinder event and a staff feedback survey. Information was shared on district finances, enrollment, National School Lunch Week, and upcoming meetings.

The North Bend School District #13 Board of Directors held a work session. The session included a Local Option Levy presentation, a North Bend Education Association discussion, and a proposed timeline. The board reviewed policy IKF regarding graduation requirements. There was also a discussion regarding graduation caps and cords, elementary school reconfiguration, and the percentage of ESD service credits to be paid to NBSD in lieu of service. The board approved the district to receive 10% of funds attributed to North Bend School District per ADMw to be paid directly to the District in lieu of services.

The meeting included a thank you to Mac McSwain for a donation of school supplies. Public participation involved comments on staffing changes and transparency regarding the Superintendent's salary. Reports were given on fall sports and freshmen orientation. The North Bend Education Association reported on meet and greets and challenges with new staff at the middle school. The board discussed and approved policies, designated the South Coast ESD Regional Dignity and Belonging Committee as the equity committee, and appointed Tim Crider as the Acting Superintendent. The meeting also covered district financial information.