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LBLESD local service plan

The board voted to approve the LBLESD 2025–27 local service plan in a motion moved by Sammy and seconded by Shauna. The roll call on the motion recorded ayes from Bernie, Sammy, Chris, Shauna, Therese, Judah and the chair; the motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: the ESD provides shared services (for example, physical and occupational therapy, augmentative communication and early childhood special‑education evaluation) that smaller districts in the three‑county region cannot typically staff on their own. Ryan, the district superintendent, explained that the ESD’s two‑tier structure designates some services as tier‑1 (available to all districts by a two‑thirds vote of superintendents representing at least 50% of regional students) with other services paid from tier‑2 allocations apportioned by district size. Ryan noted that some previously tier‑1 services were removed because they were underused, and he described tier‑2 uses such as additional school psychologist time and a 50/50 health‑navigator match with Benton County.

Consolidated action items

Later in the meeting the board approved consolidated action items with two exceptions. Sammy moved and Judah seconded the motion to approve consolidated action items except for the budget parameters and policy JGAB (use of restraint and seclusion). The motion passed unanimously; the roll call again recorded ayes from all trustees.

Notes on pulled items

- Budget parameters: trustees asked staff to revise the budget‑parameters language to make explicit how staff input and alignment with board goals will inform long‑range budget priorities. Board members asked staff to return with revised language before the budget committee convenes.

- JGAB (use of restraint and seclusion): trustees asked legal and OSBA policy counsel to review a proposed amendment. Trustee Judah proposed adding language to the definition of restraint to explicitly include limiting or removing a student’s mobility‑assistance device; legal counsel and OSBA will be consulted before the board considers a revised policy.

Other items and board reminders

Ryan noted that the ESD has a budget‑committee opening that the board asked be publicized; Sammy volunteered to step down to allow community applicants to serve if needed. Board members discussed early‑childhood special‑education funding and said they would continue to follow COSA and OSBA advocacy on that topic.

Ending: Both votes were unanimous. Staff will bring revised language on the budget parameters and on JGAB after consultation with legal counsel and OSBA policy staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Corvallis School Board Meeting (January 9th, 2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The Corvallis School Board unanimously approved the Lynn‑Benton‑Lincoln Education Service District 2025–27 local service plan and approved consolidated agenda items while pulling budget parameters and policy JGAB (restraint and seclusion) for further review.","taxTitle","Corvallis SD 509J, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",38546,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6394993,"Board urged to back OSBA funding priorities as lawmakers weigh PERS and special‑education caps",1607,4388000,5995000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101756-8c263281c692e5985870c65ca269c0b5&start=4388&end=5995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101756-8c263281c692e5985870c65ca269c0b5/thumbnail_4388000.jpg","/articles/6394993/Oregon/Board-urged-to-back-OSBA-funding-priorities-as-lawmakers-weigh-PERS-and-specialeducation-caps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394993-6c91df105649945e2351d0f5fa8182c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169211&Signature=hYis0CrqfEAOWMUc7N3~o6KusCJ6jXU~HLSwQDXwSo7lOTDYVgyAm4QxqmSHMpQWkjApZygUDQ1rppN-yqygBesTiUBE8H1vLnUTCsxfexxbxHpxPMzWMh40Fp9KHQEG88qnVG03G8OVCFJ-fYpnrfRWPb~maBfg~KrJ5xECOW1E0utVAJCKWqaVihAFEaTdmrBLOXY5y4D2CFfhne3t2B6ywoT1w29WEgI93yO~hOFKQH2Kq4a8DTNE~UT5Iqash0golI5BjrOoU1azjmAZeUS8BbXooRG0LKY3c4AzBaEV2sA-ic5LuxPfnMNNOUDTDbMdPsMSf8sbXk4xhkmm8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sammy, the district board member who recently concluded service as president of the Oregon School Boards Association, updated the Corvallis School Board on Jan. 9 about OSBA’s legislative priorities and urged local advocacy ahead of the 2025 long session.

Sammy (board member and immediate past OSBA president) said OSBA is asking school boards and community members to tell local stories in Salem to support funding and policy priorities. “If you have not filled the member advocacy survey … please share which priorities you care about,” Sammy told trustees, describing outreach that OSBA will use to mobilize testimony to legislators.

Why it matters: board members were asked to help amplify district stories for funding requests that OSBA and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA) say are needed to prevent cuts as the state rolls forward its biennial budget.

Funding and priorities described

- Current service level and PERS: Presenters cited two large figures used in statewide discussions: a roughly $515 million estimated increase to maintain current service levels and about $600 million to cover projected Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) rate increases. OSBA and COSA presenters said those are baseline estimates used to frame advocacy.

- Special education cap: The board heard that Oregon’s special‑education “double count” cap remains at 11% of enrollment for extra funding; presenters said many districts now report higher special‑education shares (district examples ranged as high as 15–20%) and OSBA is advocating raising the cap (presenters discussed moving toward a 15% threshold). Presenters said increasing the cap statewide would require several hundred million dollars (one presenter said the statewide difference between 11% and 15% was roughly $400 million).

- Other priorities: Presenters listed facilities grants and bond matching, summer learning funding, early‑literacy investments beyond K–3 and mental‑health services as priorities. Ryan, representing district leadership and speaking for COSA topics, emphasized that some federal funding (Title I, Medicaid reimbursements used for school mental‑health services) may decline and create additional pressure on state and local budgets.

Accountability and paperwork: Ryan and OSBA staff said accountability conversations are part of the session; the board was reminded the district submits many reports annually to state and federal agencies (presenters cited roughly 320 distinct reports) and asked trustees to consider the workload associated with new mandates.

Lincoln/“Riley” Act and immigrant students: Sammy flagged a federal proposal he identified in the meeting as the “Lincoln Riley Act” (reported as passed by the House and then moving to the Senate in the presenters’ remarks) and said the district should monitor potential impacts on undocumented students and on local sanctuary practices; trustees expressed concern and asked for continued reassurance to families.

What the board can do

Presenters asked trustees to complete OSBA’s advocacy survey, collect local stories about how funding affects students, and be prepared to contact legislators and testify on priority bills. OSBA staff said they would notify members of hearings and provide guidance for testimony.

Ending: Board members asked clarifying questions about the numbers and how state and federal funding changes would affect Corvallis. Presenters emphasized that local stories tied to specific budget requests make the advocacy more effective.","District and regional leaders asked the board to join statewide advocacy on education funding, special‑education caps and accountability; speakers outlined $515M current‑service shortfall and a $600M PERS adjustment cited by OSBA/COSA.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6394999,"Corvallis schools outline timeline to implement new social‑studies standards, add civics and financial‑literacy credits",881,1814000,2695000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2101756-8c263281c692e5985870c65ca269c0b5&start=1814&end=2695","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2101756-8c263281c692e5985870c65ca269c0b5/thumbnail_1814000.jpg","/articles/6394999/Oregon/Corvallis-schools-outline-timeline-to-implement-new-socialstudies-standards-add-civics-and-financialliteracy-credits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394999-073537dc18d54998d6e5d99d3a9716bb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169211&Signature=iA~d7wBfne-jdjQRlFvYzCaLEIsdj1feSu1~O6IuGMJccWm2cMpvvrd233~ZpWwqFmZYeAynXyE3PWtc5LQCPJK1y94R2q69JKpzwSFMmEIm2acAApZEmcQhxiCXuIWZxzrgevZ09iGw-zsAhhLhzhsJy8ekVk2Kv~6-qHUF93pipq14VDaxh3jyiT-6TyMzIGxaiWnWwRPhWlKOi4QbhuxCOZbKw9ZpV2-7boOEnklqAlAw-I5FriyILWS6AQJxbuQb5~8Z619EcQoW~jtzjbcI~a5YyczShIQNs4N2-RdxqPhKPB~JrMlij9fA3z2-egFZIyP61FJxWmzykmmKLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District curriculum leaders gave the Corvallis School Board an overview on Jan. 9 of state standards and local adoption work that will change classroom requirements and course offerings over the next two school years.

The presentation, led by Nikki McFarland, high school coordinator for Corvallis School District 509J, and joined by Amy Leeson, elementary coordinator, and Kim Johnson, middle‑school coordinator and Bridges principal, described how new integrated social‑studies standards and several legislative changes will be phased in at different grade levels.

Board members were told the state has issued new integrated social‑studies standards that bring together tribal history/shared history components, Holocaust and genocide concepts and updated civics requirements. McFarland said the standards are available for teacher review and that the Oregon Department of Education normally posts a list of approved materials in October; districts then adopt and implement in the following school year. “High school teachers have reviewed the standards and identified gaps so we know what to look for in state‑provided materials,” McFarland said.

Why it matters: the changes affect graduation requirements and what students encounter in social studies, civics and related subjects. Board members asked how the district will align existing courses with the new expectations and how to avoid layering new requirements on top of existing curriculum.

Key changes and timelines discussed

- Civics and career credits: Presenters said the Legislature has added a 0.5‑credit civics requirement for the Class of 2026 and a 0.5‑credit higher‑education and career‑pathways adviser credit for the class of 2027. A personal financial‑education credit is also required for the class of 2027. McFarland said those credits will be incorporated into existing adviser or pathway classes rather than requiring many new stand‑alone courses.

- Personal finance: Teachers in the district already offer personal‑finance and financial‑algebra classes. McFarland named Anna Zachariah (teacher, standards committee member) as a contributor whose work informed the new state standards. She said the personal‑finance credit can be taught by staff with a variety of credentials and may be delivered in CTE business programs as well as social‑studies classes.

- Social‑studies standards and related legislation: Presenters referenced several policy strands the state has integrated — tribal/shared history curriculum, the 2021 Senate Bill 664 requirement on Holocaust and other genocides, and more recent house bills cited by presenters (identified in the meeting as “House bills 2845 and 2023”) that feed standards into the integrated social‑studies framework.

- Science and environmental science: The district postponed a high‑school science adoption except for environmental science, which coordinators said requires updated materials and aligns with board sustainability goals.

- K–12 health adoption: The district will return to the board later this spring with a recommended K–12 health adoption for fall implementation.

- Science of reading: Amy Leeson said the district has invested grant funds in new K–2 reading and writing materials and in coaching. “We purchased a new writing program that is in alignment with the science of reading,” Leeson said. She described a 56‑hour professional‑development course the district paid for and offered to K–2 teachers, principals and coaches; 45 teachers completed the course in summer and about 38 were participating at the time of the meeting, with roughly 70 teachers overall engaged in science‑of‑reading work districtwide.

Other district updates mentioned

- Black Student Success Grant: Superintendent Ryan reported Corvallis is a partner in a four‑year Black Student Success Grant from the Oregon Department of Education; principals will meet with district leaders to plan use of the funds.

- Facilities: Ryan said engineers studying the Osborn Aquatic Center provided information about whether an outdoor pool could be opened while interior repairs continue.

Board discussion and next steps

Board members praised the coordinators’ outreach to teachers and principals and raised questions about pacing and teacher workload. Several trustees urged district leaders to embed new requirements into existing courses rather than add duplicative class time. Coordinators said their adoption work includes gap analysis (teachers map current lessons to new standards) and “rounding” visits to classrooms to gather qualitative feedback on barriers and supports for implementation.

The board did not take formal action on any curriculum adoptions at the Jan. 9 meeting; coordinators said the district will return with formal adoption recommendations when state‑approved materials become available.

Ending: Board members welcomed the phased approach and asked staff to return with specific adoption recommendations and cost estimates when the state posts approved materials and when the district completes gap analyses.","District coordinators told the school board they are preparing for integrated social‑studies standards, new high‑school graduation credits in civics and personal finance, a K–12 health adoption and additional science materials; the district is investing in science‑of‑reading professional development.","actionData","errors"]

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