Kimberly Cusick

The Board of Directors appointed an interim Zone 1 Director and recognized North area Site Council members as well as a former Board member for their service. Presentations included a report on school activities at Oceanlake Elementary, a financial report, and operational reports covering transportation and custodial services. The Superintendent provided updates on a potential bond measure and a secured grant for future facility improvements. The Board also selected a new audit firm and reviewed the Linn Benton Lincoln Educational Service District Local Service Plan.

The Board of Directors meeting included student and teacher recognitions, a report on the ratification of a bargaining agreement with the LCEA, and various staff reports concerning area performance, finances, and nutrition services. Board members discussed Superintendent evaluation goals and the Continuous Improvement Plan. Action items approved included the LCEA/LCSD bargaining agreement, construction excise rate increases, the appointment of an architect for a seismic project, and the acceptance of a board member's resignation with the establishment of a vacancy timeline. The Board also received information regarding boiler replacement costs, grant-funded generator installations, bond project status, summer learning outcomes, and an early literacy report.

The board meeting included recognitions of student achievements in SkillsUSA and forestry programs, as well as presentations on monthly financial status, food services, and nutrition reports. Significant discussion occurred regarding potential bond updates and the allocation of Construction Excise Tax funds to charter schools. The board also reviewed and adopted resolutions for budget transfers and a supplemental budget, discussed personnel matters including superintendent evaluation and director contracts, and addressed upcoming facility projects such as the Newport High School turf field replacement. Additionally, the board discussed policy updates and the draft calendar for the upcoming academic year.

The board meeting included several key agenda items such as reports from the LCEA, area school updates, student reports on recycling initiatives, and financial and operational updates from custodial, transportation, and nutrition services. The board approved a cooperative agreement for golf between Siletz Valley Charter School and Toledo Jr/Sr High School and adopted a new reading and writing curriculum. Additionally, the board held discussions regarding the Integrated Guidance Application, a science curriculum adoption recommendation, and an extension for existing language arts curriculum. A public comment regarding locker room policies was also received.

The board received updates from staff regarding school activities, financial reports, and food and custodial services. Key action items included the adoption of board goals, approval of site council rosters, and the denial of the Lincoln City Career Tech High School application. Additionally, the superintendent presented information on Division 22 standards, policy updates, and curriculum changes. The meeting also included discussion regarding a draft budget calendar and future construction excise tax rates.