The board conducted elections for the positions of chair and vice-chair, and added an agenda item regarding an open board seat and subsequent steps. The consent agenda included the review of personnel hires and the removal of policy GCB DD from the agenda for further committee review. A public forum featured a proposal for a student exchange program with sister cities, highlighting potential collaboration and funding through grants. The board also discussed the roles and composition of various subcommittees, specifically considering the need for a finance committee to address upcoming fiscal challenges.
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Newberg School District 29J Board Of Directors Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda includes a consent agenda covering donations, personnel resignations and hires, and various policy updates. Key discussion items feature the Wadayama Exchange Program, an update on the School-Based Health Center, a comprehensive substance abuse prevention and response plan, and the superintendent's evaluation. Board action items involve a budget appropriation transfer, a fund balance policy exception, and approval for out-of-state travel for the Newberg High School trap team.
Jan 13, 2026·Board meeting
Newberg School District 29J Regular Meeting Agenda
The agenda for the Regular Session of the School Board included several key components. The Consent Agenda covered donations, policy updates (second reading for policies ACB, DBEA, EEA, GBD, GBDA, GCPC, IF - new, IGBHD, IIA, JFE, JHCA, JHFF, JOA), and approval of previous minutes from December 9, 2025. Discussion items included updates on boundaries, interdistrict transfers, the draft board calendar, academic calendars, the Intervention & Discipline Plan Review, and the Renne Field Lease Agreement. Action items focused on approving the Renne Field Lease Agreement and approving NHS fees and new courses for the 26/27 school year. The document also detailed public comment procedures, executive session guidelines, and listed future board meetings.
Dec 9, 2025·Board meeting
Newberg School District Board Board Meeting
The meeting began with the approval of agenda modifications, including the deletion of two policies (IICC and KGBB) from the first readings and the addition of a presentation by Director Bridges. The board read a statement emphasizing that schools remain safe, welcoming places for every child amid community concerns regarding federal activity, affirming commitment to student privacy laws (FERPA) and collaboration with community partners like UNIDOS. The consent agenda was approved. A detailed presentation was given by student delegates regarding an upcoming out-of-state travel request for the Wadyama exchange program to Asago City, Japan, including plans for cultural immersion, fundraising activities (elementary bazaar, Fred Meyer gift wrapping, garage sale), and cost expectations of approximately $2,200 per student. The board approved the travel request for May 2026. A financial report update was provided, noting strong property tax collection, upward trending transportation encumbrances, and the approval of a $233,000 PE Expansion K through 8 (PEKE) grant. The fund balance forecast was noted to be on track at $95. A presentation on proposed new courses for Newberg High School was briefly deferred pending a boundary update.
