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Riddell told the board a scoreboard purchased and delivered in September remained uninstalled and said irrigation has failed in previous years, requiring manual watering and hand maintenance. He said the team and volunteers currently expend time and personal funds for basic field upkeep and asked the district for clearer maintenance support and consideration of a more durable surface solution, including synthetic turf or an all-weather infield, which he estimated could cost roughly $300,000 for an infield replacement.

A district staff member acknowledged the scoreboard installation had been scheduled and said heavy equipment and weather timing had delayed installation; staff said they would follow up with the coach about scheduling and next steps.

Separately, a representative from the Community Coalition (self-identified as “Cisner” in public comment) proposed exploring relocation of the district bus barn to free central property for senior housing, describing the idea as a potential win for housing and student career programs. The speaker suggested small, village-style senior housing developed with student participation through construction-trades programs as both a housing and vocational opportunity. The coalition representative said possible alternative sites included district-owned parcels and a site near Cascade Farm & Supply that city planning officials are also evaluating for future municipal buildings and a road access point connected to a new subdivision.

Board members responded that the facilities committee would be the appropriate forum for an initial feasibility discussion and asked staff and interested community members to coordinate with the facilities committee to explore costs, property ownership and potential partners.

No formal action was taken during public comment; the board recommended the issues be addressed through follow-up with facilities staff and committee review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 14th, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting with Executive Session","oneSentenceSummary","A public comment by Marshfield head baseball coach emphasized delayed field repairs and an inoperable scoreboard, calling for district attention; a Community Coalition representative proposed exploring bus-barn relocation to create senior housing and potential CTE construction projects.","taxTitle","Coos Bay SD 9, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",61195,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595074,"District students win at SkillsUSA and debate; Future Chef, robotics and Estuary Explorers programs highlighted",4830,100000,4930000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043410-46761800554b4a761ea8342133e5ebc9&start=100&end=4930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043410-46761800554b4a761ea8342133e5ebc9/thumbnail_100000.jpg","/articles/6595074/Oregon/District-students-win-at-SkillsUSA-and-debate-Future-Chef-robotics-and-Estuary-Explorers-programs-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595074-443445770bba0a184c77e56bccdc3424/orig.mp4?Expires=1770418203&Signature=ao7Crg380JsYLaMnphR5bjkYDXP4QScYv6MkGuEAFwQC2yZBET41Ol2S5x1gM8~PghMlfj5j7ZH0pTqjkija4OaP~i8JZDuuciwFXopg6rhlaqfFYpvxEr0POEkNF9HMlpMfpd8k1ms0Qcm2paUQnSa~hwJrNpNSsY~v650-f1qTtEkY0b3q~2kpAJqiQHGjjx3PZVUEjUPNcuXpiri8Rzcf6djtjbMFIf0omtO-~XkVNWRK927Lx2dYy5LhYhgp8ZvzD5cfFHDEUd2r73-i4xiIptaXcfkSV~uaMR7fNBA1RoZ0KQJIQ3Dugmoh4sK3nuRvebuAaL4kEceM0xDeGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board meeting presenters and school staff used their reports to spotlight student achievements across career, arts and athletics programs.

A schools report listed 14 students who qualified for state speech and debate events and multiple SkillsUSA competitors who advanced to state and in some cases nationals: audio production champions Elliot Ailey and Jesse Frithel, CNC and programming winners, and several first-place winners eligible for national competitions in manufacturing and machining categories. Staff also noted high finishes in boys’ basketball (second in state), dance (third in state), and state placings in track, golf and choir district results.

At the behest of district staff, the board also received a presentation from Kaneen, the district’s director of nutrition services, on the district\u0000's annual Future Chef student cooking competition. Kaneen said five fifth-grade contestants competed this year and that the program provides student teams with recipes, food-safety training, PPE and prizes; the winner’s recipe is submitted to a national competition. Kaneen said the food-service department supplies ingredients and equipment so there is no financial barrier to student participation.

Another program spotlight came from Stacy, a UK AmeriCorps member leading Estuary Explorers, an after-school K–8 program focused on outdoor and environmental education. Stacy said the program operates at multiple school and community sites (including Blossom Gulch) and is free to students; in the current year staff reported 6 sessions across four sites and 158 students served so far, with a waitlist at Hillcrest. Stacy described partnerships with classroom teachers and use of South Slough Reserve field trips to give students hands-on science and stewardship experience.

School presenters also described new and growing extracurriculars: robotics (about 13 students in a new quarter offering), a new writing seminar course, growing chess and esports participation, and continued work on mural restoration and service-learning events. Board members and staff encouraged partnerships and noted opportunities to strengthen apprenticeships and employer connections for CTE students.

No formal board action was required for the program highlights; staff and presenters asked board members to help spread the word about programs needing volunteers and community partners.","Board members and staff highlighted student achievements at SkillsUSA and district debate tournaments, reported success in arts and athletics, and heard program spotlights on Future Chef and an AmeriCorps-led Estuary Explorers outdoor education program.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595078,"District financial update: enrollment dips, capital projects move forward and Blossom Gulch offices to open in May",774,1276000,2050000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043410-46761800554b4a761ea8342133e5ebc9&start=1276&end=2050","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043410-46761800554b4a761ea8342133e5ebc9/thumbnail_1276000.jpg","/articles/6595078/Oregon/District-financial-update-enrollment-dips-capital-projects-move-forward-and-Blossom-Gulch-offices-to-open-in-May","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595078-513c95bca5c88e8fb0393cafde9c87a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770418203&Signature=SeAdIJCPyJlSzGcDkzYmjIuDpIyJNr4Uwl-1LcVzvyDR9Bqrpq2pMtbwx2upHJH3mfZcv~-kwnDRhUcBCFbkjBBcHsO2S-4yxGxebkzcpfKtg7Ex00k6jGc1DIYYMuv-j5yQ5GATNAKrLb3-f7QceuV-ea9c4pUC7H1lte06zGa2ZcUAgowVwT2u9lNXEctErgzRyR0TujcGhfgmjZMjwutmrqZ-2Wl7Zp0g45rxFq9dXDdeoJhiHrsc3e9-10lzMQGz~TSYqxHUcQmCS4nz054SDslJtUQheYxAfNlNqiOn6RXJIIBAUFQZh8wn3qESb28Soqo7Df3MZI3TsOH5yQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District finance staff reported the district was down 12 students from late March (from 2,994 to 2,982) and down 41 from the prior year, but said the district’s current projections put the year-end enrollment near 2,950. Staff clarified those numbers reflect the actual day’s Average Daily Membership (ADM) and do not include state weighting adjustments that affect funding reconciliation.

At the board meeting, a finance presenter said the district expects the state school fund reconciliation in May to change the current projection and that local sources such as property taxes and miscellaneous receipts were tracking favorably. The district reported an audited beginning fund balance in the general fund of about $5.44 million, roughly in line with prior projections.

Special revenue funds that hold grants and student-activity dollars showed mixed projections because staff said actual grant receipts have differed from budgeted expectations. The presenter warned some special-revenue lines could show unfavorable variances if pending summer-school grants are awarded and staff must return later in the year for appropriations transfers.

Facilities and capital projects were a substantive portion of the update. The board heard that supplemental-budget funds approved in March allowed progress on Blossom Gulch renovations; staff said the business office is expected to move into Blossom Gulch offices in May to support payroll and budget season. Facilities staff reported progress on the phase 1 Sunset route project with planning for a five-year phased approach to address Sunset High School’s roof — staff said a full replacement would be about $2 million or a phased $400,000–$500,000 per year plan.

Board members questioned the financial impact of a PERS-related bond expiry and rising PERS rates; staff said the district expects roughly a 6% average increase in PERS cost coinciding with the end of a PERS bond and noted a pending house bill could reduce that impact by an estimated 1.6% if enacted.

Project budgets in the capital projects fund were described as under budget to date, and the facilities director was credited for accelerating some timelines. The board was cautioned that intermediate revenue such as the county school fund can vary — wood sale and timber receipts are unpredictable and can create fluctuations in intermediate revenue receipts.

In other items, staff said debt-service payments remain on track and that the district expects to make its final principal payments of the fiscal year in May and June. The board also discussed potential appropriation transfers if anticipated summer-school grants materialize.","Coos Bay School District staff reported a modest April enrollment decline and presented multi-fund financials showing the district on track for the year while moving forward on several capital projects, including Blossom Gulch workspace and phased work on Sunset High School's roof.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6595083,"Coos Bay School Board approves two-year integrated plan, highlights career and technical education expansion",2510,2301000,4811000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043410-46761800554b4a761ea8342133e5ebc9&start=2301&end=4811","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043410-46761800554b4a761ea8342133e5ebc9/thumbnail_2301000.jpg","/articles/6595083/Oregon/Coos-Bay-School-Board-approves-two-year-integrated-plan-highlights-career-and-technical-education-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595083-43990252cc31da109e68b402a6c18ac7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770418203&Signature=Itp4xPg0pR2NBv5p8mH4MlnAvQ62ZGBAQ4uaCfYSLgYi-O4grYuB37zDCJ11KXQhdt4-VckEj7h3fGiZ2L9AITPRiOITdFRjSpAcXaJGxpTQuYxzAz2lkgm4Id--OFUiGjkmQdjgIuQlu~v5fl5ZW23vi8YAje58A-lB6PRRnkedGBOHBP~LQ4fUqiOdH2-TPEBf7HmOKjRAQz46niOjxzX0CvfAXUteafghh5P9YsspNRuh1UnpJRz1hIEcfLfL101Tw4LYhx6Jv1VdPnc2IgS9OllwM8fkbyKwwd1qIut2ALTEthp3ATZ1TIMR3kQcy1r59WBLp9N~pWinit7e0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coos Bay School District Board of Directors on April 30 approved a two-year integrated plan that combines state and federal grant planning into a single district strategy and places a renewed emphasis on career and technical education.

The plan, which district staff described as roughly 90% complete at the time of the vote, lays out objectives and budget allocations intended to increase early literacy, expand CTE pathways, grow advanced-placement and college-credit access, and reinforce student supports. The board approved the plan by unanimous voice vote after a brief presentation and discussion of the draft and next steps.

District staff said the integrated plan is intended to streamline multiple state grant applications and reporting so the same needs assessment and goals guide general, state and federal funding. Dr. Justin Haynesworth, identified in the meeting as the superintendent, told the board the plan would be submitted to the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) by April 30 and would enter a co-development review with ODE staff and a community review panel.

“As we get comments from ODE, we will refine the budget codes and narrative,” said a staff presenter during the board presentation. The district will use a tiered approach in the plan that lets it pre-authorize how any future increases in specific grant lines would be used, staff said.

Career and technical education was the centerpiece of the superintendent’s presentation that preceded the vote. Dr. Haynesworth and other staff highlighted CTE outcomes they said the district hopes to expand, including: building six primary CTE programs (manufacturing, broadcast communication, construction trades, culinary arts, health sciences and computer science), increasing student credentials and certifications, bolstering middle-school exposure to high-school CTE pathways, and growing partnerships with local business and unions for work-based learning and apprenticeships.

The board heard summary data showing students who concentrate in CTE (two or more courses in a CTE sequence) typically graduate at higher rates; district staff said local concentrator graduation rates have historically been high but noted a dip in the 2024 cohort that they said warrants follow-up investigation.

Board discussion touched on alignment of staff and resources to the district’s goals and the importance of broader community partnerships. A board member noted the plan’s emphasis on elementary literacy and professional development funding in the draft budget spreadsheet.

The motion to adopt the integrated plan was made from the board dais and seconded by Board Member Adrian. The board voted unanimously (Adrian — aye; Diane — aye; Arnie — aye; David — aye; Evan — aye; Chair — aye), and the superintendent was directed to file the plan and continue the co-development process with ODE. Staff said ODE will provide feedback on coding and goals and that the district will respond in the coming weeks.

The board was told the plan will be posted publicly with links to the application and the district’s budget spreadsheets, and staff asked members to submit any questions promptly so they can be addressed during ODE’s review.

Board members and staff framed the approval as a step to centralize planning and funding priorities so future grant awards or increases can be plugged into pre-agreed priorities without separate approvals.

A final staff note: the plan as presented includes a two-year budget and personnel allocations emphasizing K–6 literacy, student supports and professional development to implement the stated objectives.","The Coos Bay School District board approved a two-year integrated plan aligning state and federal grants with district priorities, with a major emphasis on expanding career and technical education (CTE) programs and increasing access to postsecondary credentials.","actionData","errors"]

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