Michelle Currier

The meeting included a Budget Committee Work Session focusing on the Long Range Financial Plan and the 2026-27 Budget, followed by the Board Meeting. Key action items for the Board Meeting included the approval of the agenda, announcement of Classified Employee Appreciation Week, approval of the OSAA Collective Agreement between Ridgeview High School and Cascades Academy for Track & Field, approval of Policy JECC regarding Assignment of Students to Community Schools, and monitoring reports for Executive Limitation #4 (Financial Planning & Administration) and Governance Policy - Ends/Results. The agenda also contained an action item to approve the Consent Agenda, which covers Financial Reports, Board Minutes, Personnel Reports, Gifts to the District, Out of State Trip Requests, and Licensed and Administrator Contract Renewals. Financial reports for January 2026 indicated year-to-date General Fund revenues were at 74.0% of budget and expenditures at 44.7% of budget, with notes on increases in State Formula Revenue and compensation-related costs.

The board work session focused on reviewing key reports and updates. Topics included the 2024-25 Alternative Learning Options Report, which evaluated contract schools like COIC and Heart of Oregon, and the Redmond Proficiency Academy. The agenda also included monitoring and review of Executive Limitation #10 concerning Special Education. Furthermore, the board addressed the draft 2026-27 School Calendar and a Policy Update concerning Policy GAB - Job Descriptions. Finally, there was a discussion regarding the Superintendent Evaluation Tool and Timeline.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda, followed by a student showcase highlighting various elementary programs and field trips such as Chess Club, robotics, and Battle of the Books. During public comment, students presented appreciation items. Chad Franke provided an update on current Bond projects, focusing on bidding and scheduling for summer work at several schools. The Board reviewed and approved the 2026-27 High Desert Education Service District Local Service Plan. Discussions and approvals related to Executive Limitation #6 (Communication to the Board) occurred, including an amendment suggestion for point #7. Resolution 26:203 was adopted to transfer contingency funds within the Fee Supported Programs Fund due to an agreement concerning the Licensed Sick Leave Bank fund balance. The Board adopted changes to Policy BHD (Board Stipends and Reimbursement), with an amendment stating changes would begin with newly elected members in 2027. Finally, the Board created an annual Community Engagement Award, and the Consent Agenda was approved.

The Redmond School District's strategic framework, guided by its Vision, Mission, Values, and Priorities, aims to cultivate a supportive, inclusive, empowering, and academically rich learning environment that results in thriving students, an engaged community, and ready graduates. The plan prioritizes continuous improvement in student academic achievement across all subjects, eliminating achievement gaps for all student populations, and advancing on-time graduation rates. It also focuses on expanding student opportunities in extra- and co-curricular activities, increasing participation in advanced, career, technical, and post-secondary courses, and ensuring graduates have robust post-graduate plans. Additionally, the district is committed to strengthening school and district systems to foster positive student mindsets, behaviors, and attendance, while improving community engagement through transparent and collaborative partnerships.

The Special Board Meeting agenda included several action items for consideration. Key discussions involved the ratification of the collective bargaining agreement with OSEA Chapter 84 for the 2025-2027 term, which detailed wage increases, changes to insurance contributions, and specific language clarifications for employee rights and procedures. Another action item was the approval of an OSAA Collective between Ridgeview High School and Cascades Academy for the 2026 Track and Field season, primarily concerning practice facility use. Additionally, the Board monitored governance policy regarding the Vision, Mission, Values & Priorities, and monitored Executive Limitation #4 related to Financial Planning & Administration. Updates to Policy JECC concerning the assignment of students to Community Schools were also scheduled for review.