Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Whitney Hessong’s organization
Oct 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Scappoose School District Regular School Board Meeting
The board meeting featured recognitions for the Elks Students of the Month, National School Lunch Week, National School Bus Safety Week, and Indigenous Peoples' Day, including updates on tribal curriculum implementation. General reports covered student leadership activities, National Honor Society achievements, middle school project planning by the Capital Bond Advisory Committee, and an update on district enrollment and facility projects. The board also received the Division 22 Assurances Report, approved an intergovernmental agreement for special education services with St. Helens School District, and authorized a Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Plan.
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The committee convened to discuss potential future bond options, focusing on ground rules, consensus-based decision-making, and community outreach strategies. They reviewed a preliminary model for a 20-year bond aimed at generating $48 million in proceeds, plus grant funding. Architectural presentations covered a baseline educational program for a new middle school, including discussions on space optimization, shared facilities with the high school, and the potential inclusion of the sixth grade. Additionally, a representative from the City of Scappoose discussed the future use of the existing middle school property.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Scappoose School District Regular Board Meeting
The meeting included recognitions for district maintenance and IT staff, updates on student leadership activities and homecoming planning, and a presentation on the Community Bond Advisory Committee's long-term planning timeline. The Board reviewed the annual report for the South Columbia Family School and received the Superintendent's report on enrollment, facility repairs, and staff development. Additionally, the Board adopted new policies regarding immigration enforcement, approved the Superintendent's goals, designated funds for bond planning and development, authorized additional kindergarten inter-district transfers, and selected an engineering services provider for a seismic rehabilitation project.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Scappoose School District Board Work Session
The Board reviewed and refined organizational goals, with a focus on long-range facilities planning, bond strategy, and the development of a legislative platform. Additionally, the Board discussed plans for community engagement events and strategies for advocating for K-12 education.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
