Woodburn Public School District 103

The board meeting included recognitions of students and staff from the Bridges Community Transition Program and Woodburn High School. Reports were presented regarding the Bridges Community Transition Program, Arthur Academy successes, a strategic plan update, and a financial report. Board action items included the modernization and upgrade of the school district camera system, the passage of a resolution for Teacher Appreciation Week, and the decision regarding the make-up of a school closure day. The board also held an executive session to conduct deliberations concerning labor negotiations.

The agenda for the special board meeting includes a work session dedicated to the board self-assessment and evaluation. Additionally, the board will convene in an executive session to conduct deliberations with designated representatives regarding labor negotiations.

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.