Ty Hargis

The meeting commenced with a Public Hearing concerning the Findings of Facts on the Centennial Elementary School Seismic Retrofit, followed by the Regular Board Meeting agenda. Key action items included discussions on staff changes (hires and retirements), contract renewal, adoption of the Findings of Fact for the Elementary School Seismic Retrofit, approval of the Budget Calendar, acceptance of the 2024-25 Financial Report, negotiation committee discussions with the Scio Education Association, presentation of the Oregon English Learners Report for 2023-24, the ML/EL District Plan, and review of Board Policies for both second and first readings. Second readings covered policies regarding 'Every Student Belongs' and 'Bias Incident Complaint Procedure'. First readings included policies related to General Fund Ending Fund Balance, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones), Suspected Sexual Conduct with Students, and Facility Use Applications. The agenda also included reports from the Superintendent and various school principals, as well as comments from the Board and visitors/patrons.

The Scio School District's mission is to collaborate with the community to educate, inspire, and develop students into capable adults who can create their own futures. This mission aligns with the Oregon Department of Education's state goals, which aim for a 90% on-time graduation rate by 2027. The state's strategic pillars include Academic Excellence, Inclusion and Well-being, and Responsibility, achieved through evidence-based strategies such as strengthening early literacy, improving attendance, deepening student engagement, and eliminating opportunity gaps for historically underserved students through culturally sensitive practices and continuous improvement.

This Oregon School Profile for Centennial Elementary School outlines its goals for the 2024-25 academic year, focusing on enhancing social, emotional, and academic skills through solid instructional practices, targeted support for readers, and the GLAD teaching methodology. The school aims to create a safe and welcoming environment, ensure robust parent and community involvement, and address bullying. The document also details the Oregon Department of Education's state goals, which target a 90% graduation rate by 2027, emphasizing Academic Excellence, Inclusion and Wellness, and Accountability through strategies like early literacy, improved attendance, student engagement, and equity for historically underserved students.

The meeting agenda included standard items such as the call to order and audience introductions. Key discussion points requiring board action involved staff changes (hires and retirements), approval of the 2025-27 LBL Local Service Plan, the SAIF 300A Report, Enrollment Projections, Inter District Transfers/Proposed Enrollment, and multiple readings of various Board Policies concerning electronic communications, use of restraint or seclusion, bias incident complaint procedures, and policies related to pregnant and parenting students and special education (IEP/Procedural Safeguards). Reports were scheduled from the Superintendent and school principals, along with comments from student representatives.

The Regular Board Meeting agenda included the approval of the Consent Agenda, which covers financial summaries and various reports, excluding previous minutes. Key action items slated for Board review and approval involve staff changes (hires and retirements), discussion of the Oregon At-A-Glance District Profile 2024-25, approval for out-of-state travel, and action on several grants (School Suicide Prevention & Wellness Grant and SIA-Student Success Act-Grant Agreement). A significant portion of the meeting involved the second reading of several Board Policies relating to personnel records, criminal record checks, student identification, and academic achievement, alongside the first reading of new or revised policies concerning injury reports, safety threats, and medication administration. The meeting also included reports from the Superintendent and individual school principals regarding their respective areas.