Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Mandi Fitz-Gustafson Williams’s organization
Jan 7, 2027·BoardMeeting
Board
Dufur School District Board of Directors Board of Director Meeting
The board discussed a variety of operational and academic topics, including updates on the staff handbook, student surveys regarding diploma and extracurricular requirements, and the annual audit status. Reports were presented on district finances, grant applications for facility improvements, and implementation plans for new educational accountability standards. The board deliberated on preschool handbook revisions, class size management, and disciplinary policies to support teachers. Additionally, they approved the 2026-27 budget calendar, athletic co-ops for new sports programs, and the development of a district continuous improvement plan. The meeting also addressed negotiations team appointments and included an executive session for evaluating the superintendent's performance and discussing legal counsel matters.
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The board participated in a work session focused on governance, statutory authority, and superintendent oversight. The discussion encompassed the legal mission and responsibilities of the board, the hierarchical nature of policies and contracts, and the division of operational roles between the administration and the board. A significant portion of the conversation centered on different methodologies for superintendent performance evaluations, specifically comparing structured models against narrative approaches, and the importance of hiring external facilitators for formal evaluation processes. The meeting also touched upon organizational norms, conflict of interest protocols, and procedures regarding executive sessions.
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Dufur School District School Board Regular School Board Meeting
The board addressed financial updates regarding the preschool promise fund, general budget health, staffing, and enrollment trends. Consent agenda items covering personnel changes and resignations were authorized. A policy-based request for the admission of a non-resident student was considered and granted. Additionally, the superintendent led a detailed review of the Division 22 assurance of compliance, covering topics such as instructional time constraints, teacher licensing, the establishment of a comprehensive school counseling plan, and the development of a substance use prevention and intervention plan.
Sep 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Dufur School District Regular Meeting
The board discussed several informational and policy items. The session included a presentation from students regarding an educational trip to Iceland. Updates were provided regarding the upcoming FFA National Convention trip. The board reviewed performance growth targets and the implementation of Senate Bill 141, as well as the integrated programs application process for funding. Additionally, the board discussed the process for handling OSBA policy updates and reviewed a mandatory immigration enforcement policy requiring adoption.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
