Grants Pass School District No. 7

The meeting agenda details proceedings beginning with an Executive Session, including a hearing on student expulsion. The General Session includes approval of the agenda and consent items such as the minutes from the February 10, 2026, Board Meeting and January 27, 2026, Board Workshop, as well as personnel report approvals. Key discussion topics include the Full Faith and Credit Project Report, an Enrollment Report, Out of State Travel requests, a Financial Report, changes to GP Jr. High, recommendations for addressing behavioral concerns, and the establishment of Superintendent Goals for the 26/27 School Year. Action items cover the second and final reading of policies (Non-Discrimination, Board Member Compensation and Expense Report, Military Leave), adoption of recommended health materials, and approval of the Carpenter Grant Foundation. Future meetings are scheduled through late April 2026.

This Strategic Plan outlines a roadmap for Grants Pass School District 7, focusing on a comprehensive approach to educational excellence. It encompasses six key goals: Educational excellence, Behavioral support, Career-related learning, Employee retention, Community engagement, and Optimal learning environments. The plan aims to provide a high-quality education that empowers each student to reach their potential and become responsible, productive, and successful citizens.

The regular meeting began with the approval of the agenda and a recognition of the Board for Board Appreciation Month. The consent agenda was unanimously approved. Public comments included a detailed highlight of the strong partnership between Rogue Community College and the District, noting significant student dual credit participation and tuition savings. Students also raised concerns regarding the proposed health curriculum adoption, citing issues with alignment to state standards, supplemental material costs, and transparency. Another student addressed inequities in the district dress code. Reports presented included the Financial Report, noting the district is operating within budget with strong revenue projections, and the annual financial audit, which resulted in an unmodified (clean) opinion despite a $4.6 million restatement related to sick leave accounting adjustments. The Board also received an update on the Strategic Plan, focusing on Career Related Learning and workplace readiness metrics, and discussed the limitations in measuring student performance against varied employer expectations. The Superintendent provided updates on legislative visits, a planned property purchase next to Allen Dale Elementary School, and delivered his annual self-reflection against Strategic Plan goals, noting overall progress across educational excellence, behavioral supports, recruitment, community engagement, and facility improvements. New business included the approval of a new Budget Committee Member, the 2025-2026 Budget Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year, and a new high school course, PCS Financial Algebra.

The meeting commenced with introductions and the approval of the November 2025 minutes. A key announcement noted the upcoming retirement of a member and the introduction of the new Director of Secondary Education. Major discussion points included a proposal for a new year-long Financial Algebra course designed as a challenging third or fourth-year math option. An update on behavior initiatives detailed the implementation of a tiered system of intervention, resulting in a 10% decrease in classroom disruptions compared to the previous year. Literacy work progress was shared, focusing on aligning successful classroom strategies district-wide and integrating OSAS interim assessments. The ongoing collaboration with RCC for early college opportunities, career connections, and internships was reviewed. The PAC responsibilities document was updated regarding proxy attendance. Members were reminded to review the secondary health curriculum for the next month's action item, and draft calendars for the 26/27 school year were presented for review. Action items included the unanimous approval of the Financial Algebra course proposal and the unanimous approval of the draft 26/27 school year calendars.

This document outlines the 2026-2027 academic calendar and semester schedule for Grades 6-12 within the Grants Pass School District No. 7. It details important dates, including holidays, professional development days, administrative days, and specifies term dates for quarterly and semester periods for North Middle School, South Middle School, Grants Pass High School, and Gladiola High School.