Sarah Bishop

The key discussions during the meeting centered on several administrative and operational matters. A significant portion was dedicated to the Superintendent's recommendations for contract renewals and non-renewals for probationary administrators and licensed staff for the 2026-2027 school year across various sites. The Board also addressed the School District Camera System Modernization Project, outlining a phased implementation plan involving procurement in Spring 2026 and installation in Spring-Summer 2026, supported by a hybrid funding model. Other agenda items included student/school recognition for Woodburn and Success High School, reports from the Board and the Office of the Superintendent (including an update on school security cameras), confirmation items such as accepting the minutes from prior meetings, and an executive session to review the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer.

The Special Board Meeting included the adoption of the agenda. The board addressed an action item concerning the OSBA Elections for the Marion Region Runoff Election, resulting in the vote for Karina Guzman Ortiz for OSBA Board of Directors Position 11. A work session covered the WSD Dual Language Program presentation and a Community Engagement Board Professional Development (PD) session. The meeting concluded with an Executive Session to review performance related to the chief executive officer and to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations.

The Regular Board Meeting agenda was adopted as presented. Recognition was given to students and staff from Heritage Elementary School, Valor Middle School, and the Woodburn High School Cheer Team. The Board of Directors was also recognized for School Board Appreciation Month. During the public comment section, several residents expressed concerns regarding District Policy KN-AR, and Federal Immigration Policy, including ICE presence in schools and related procedures. Reports included updates from Board Members on their recent activities and school reports presented for Valor Middle School and Heritage Elementary school. Confirmation Items accepted included the Minutes from the December 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, personnel matters, the Surplus Property Disposal Report, acceptance of gifts/donations, and funding proposals/applications (2025-26 Brady Fund Grant and High-Dosage Tutoring Early Literacy Grant). Under Board Action Items, the timeline for the Budget Committee Vacancy for Position 2 was adopted. The Board also identified talking points for the Community Engagement Worksheet.

The Regular Board Meeting included the adoption of the agenda and recognition of staff and students from Washington Elementary and Nellie Muir Elementary. Board reports covered site visits, committee meetings, and a Finance 101 session. The Superintendent announced January as School Board Appreciation Month, and the Director of the Business Office presented the November Financial Report with a new outline. Confirmation items, including the minutes of the November 18, 2025, Regular Board Meeting and personnel matters, were accepted. The primary Board Action Item was the unanimous approval of the Student Investment Account Grant Agreement. Following an executive session to discuss personnel performance and exempt records, the Board upheld the decision on a Level 3 Grievance and delegated authority regarding a Complaint.

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda. Key discussions included recognition of the Human Resources Department staff and public comment regarding various staff positions, such as Home School Contact and Family Engagement roles. Reports covered board member activities at the OSBA conference, updates from Human Resources, the Arthur Academy Report, and the Financial Report from the Business Office, which prompted a request for more detail on state school fund estimates and enrollment figures. Board Action Items included the approval of Resolution No. 25-008 to award a contract for the Woodburn High School Cafeteria Tables/Decor Replacement Project and the adoption of Resolution 25-009 Reaffirming Safe and Welcoming Schools for All. The Board also voted on candidates for OSBA Board of Directors and Legislative Policy Committee positions. An Executive Session was held to discuss a matter exempt from public inspection, following which the Board took action to hear a Level 3 Grievance and delegate authority to the Vice-Chair to retain an investigator for the discussed complaint.