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One board member expressed concern that new language around graduation attire could become prescriptive and potentially narrow traditions such as Polynesian or Latino cultural items worn at graduation. That board member asked whether the policy could unintentionally limit student expression. Dr. Bernal responded that the intent of IKFB is not to narrow cultural expression and pointed to the policy language that “graduated students will be allowed to wear Native American items of cultural significance or other items of cultural significance.”

Directors also asked about process questions tied to IIA, which clarifies definitions of core versus supplemental instructional materials and who chooses materials for library, classroom and supplemental needs. A board member asked whether the policy additions were driven by the Oregon Department of Education; Dr. Bernal said the revisions were developed collaboratively with ESD staff, the State Library of Oregon and the Intellectual Freedom Committee and that administrative rules related to the instructional materials process will come forward for board review in June.

No vote was taken; this was a first reading. Board members requested a redlined copy showing additions and deletions for the next reading and asked staff to ensure the policy preserves community traditions and clearly ties calendar‑selection authority to the board where appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NWCSD21 Regular School Board Meeting Thursday, May 22nd 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","In a first reading of policy revisions, board members asked how proposed changes to IIA (instructional materials) and IKFB (graduation attire) would preserve longstanding cultural and student expression traditions and who selects district calendar dates tied to the policies.","taxTitle","North Wasco County SD 21, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",67607,"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},6227248,"Board adopts $26,000 appropriation resolution; CFO outlines tight budget, audit timeline",371,3752000,4123000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3493915-0f8fc07ee668df3f895cf1d2d431294f&start=3752&end=4123","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3493915-0f8fc07ee668df3f895cf1d2d431294f/thumbnail_3752000.jpg","/articles/6227248/Oregon/Board-adopts-26000-appropriation-resolution-CFO-outlines-tight-budget-audit-timeline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227248-b1c7223b1bd2545af1833046a1e9055e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134403&Signature=gS8S1p0fZnnAa3jaCdSpEf4Kt26P-pXD7AL~KAhGdsVQ1Ta2XthbzUNzwMpE8qP2DEaC4P3Dg9qbrxQRFDquu~Dd~0oE9k~CuLhGeG~qPVjXBVr~XnH--5bHVvM1uXVDGE8iBz2nTtVV4QGZ8867hdEOH1i-bXPF4kzRTGt9jbff9e9gFp3fuyX8B-K7~AgMvQvZJaH~yX~QKZNRF-tbGIi0~jPH2jXB0P8NEMVEI9kzDNcZyvftI4cPZqYlp8aiLApEeBDlgj-ih3YmnNq~GjNNh~7NcBvI8KAatan6dmI1RawL4vlXJhVEWDxUPmQQbHoShqtPvPFJ-6Au~2HNCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Wasco County SD 21 board voted to adopt Resolution 24‑25‑15 to appropriate $26,000 in leftover escrow funds. Director Vaught moved the resolution; Director Nelson seconded, and the motion passed on a voice vote.

Chief Financial Officer Mr. Anderson told the board the district’s budget this year was particularly challenging. He said the district is estimating enrollment and attempting to “right size” staffing; the current plan shows a net reduction of six positions, most occurring through attrition. Mr. Anderson emphasized uncertainty about federal funding levels and said the budget will be returned to the board in June for public hearing and adoption with any necessary adjustments.

Mr. Anderson reported the district has begun the external audit process; field work will take place next week and he does not expect the audit report to be issued until December because of the audit schedule. He also described outstanding encumbrances and the need to transfer appropriations to avoid overexpenditure.

Mr. Anderson updated the board on facilities and vendor contracts: Sodexo previously contributed roughly $500,000 in capital improvements (including a fire alarm system at Chenoweth) and still has funds to purchase radios; in exchange Sodexo received a five‑year contract extension and has agreed to forego a contractual cost‑of‑living increase for the coming year. The district awarded a food services contract with a one‑year base and up to four extensions; the extension paperwork must be approved by the Oregon Department of Education and the district will bring a resolution at the next board meeting to finalize the extension.

Motion and vote: Director Vaught moved to adopt Resolution 24‑25‑15; Director Nelson seconded. The resolution passed unanimously.

The CFO thanked budget committee members for their work and noted additional small appropriation transfers are forthcoming to reconcile encumbrances and salaries.","The board adopted Resolution 24‑25‑15 to appropriate $26,000 in leftover escrow funds. CFO Mr. Anderson described a challenging budgeting year, estimated a net reduction of six positions largely through attrition, and said the district audit fieldwork will begin next week with a report expected in December.",{"_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},6227253,"Superintendent details Safe Routes sidewalks, Chenoweth seismic work and $415,000 summer literacy plan",459,3254000,3713000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3493915-0f8fc07ee668df3f895cf1d2d431294f&start=3254&end=3713","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3493915-0f8fc07ee668df3f895cf1d2d431294f/thumbnail_3254000.jpg","/articles/6227253/Oregon/Superintendent-details-Safe-Routes-sidewalks-Chenoweth-seismic-work-and-415000-summer-literacy-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227253-56c4ed2de0762a10ea6bd6d3ac9b9a5e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134403&Signature=Yv0-sqm-TKxn6Oe-YZiT2AH0KjZXHsFjgfWZi8hSX5B6GTg6fzrWv71BcHv57WF9bNJWnqygNy1CLwBVcwd3sHl9zkEZ-zDvoys-WTZnLsP5UxXGqUU0F87bDeCrb4XKWTNGmgpsE2kx51c~4i1bFk6sSM9W1adZPJMLbnsJaMuuvNFQM6zKEAOLeRayw3qEVil1Ewx-mXj4X6lImfCHPxZ2~uFya-xzuSKJUVfzPxi7HLTP5QOhpMDtW9fZVuNAujAQftnv8qD62bdhxHSTitsPwxNDePnmI8bIgIRLQXELFl7NH9tjjHbKHslp1eyLJU3uw8qeWtBbRyzZtBkpBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Bernal told the North Wasco County SD 21 board the district will coordinate with the city to install sidewalks and two marked crosswalks with flash signals on West Tenth Street, begin seismic retrofit work at Chenoweth Elementary and use state summer learning dollars targeted at literacy.

Dr. Bernal said district staff met with the city engineer and public works director on May 14 to finalize project understanding and timeline. He provided a tentative schedule: a pre‑construction meeting on May 29, staging beginning June 2, concrete work the week of July 24, asphalt the week of Aug. 11, slurry the week of Aug. 18, striping the week of Aug. 25 and a tentative completion date of Aug. 29 — before school starts.

The Chenoweth project includes a seismic retrofit of the gymnasium, repair of a roof leak, an office redesign, a new secure entry system for arrival and dismissal and a temporary relocation of the front office while work is under way. Dr. Bernal said weekly construction meetings are scheduled and include district staff and the Griffin construction leads, Matt Hamill and Aaron Weatherall.

On athletics, Dr. Bernal reported the district has ordered a new press box — called the “hawk nest” — with a cement pad in place and installers scheduled to arrive in mid‑July; the district intends the press box to be ready for the first football game.

Summer learning: Dr. Bernal said North Wasco is eligible for up to $415,000 in state summer learning dollars and has applied. Planned programs include a jump‑start kindergarten program, high school credit recovery, a K–8 literacy‑focused program (invitation only) and migrant‑specific offerings coordinated with Columbia Gorge ESD. He said the literacy program this year is invitation‑only and targets students identified as deficient in literacy; participating students must take pre‑ and post‑assessments required by the state. Dr. Bernal clarified that when invited students decline, the district will fill slots from its list to maximize participation.

Dr. Bernal also recapped a recent Resilience Rally focused on student mental health and community supports; he said more than 30 community partners attended and over 400 high school students from Innovations Academy and Dallas High School participated. He thanked Jessica Catolier of Mid Columbia Center for Living, who leads the rally.

No formal board action was required on these updates; Dr. Bernal asked whether board members had questions and provided dates for end‑of‑year ceremonies and graduations.","Superintendent Dr. Bernal updated the board on a Safe Routes to School sidewalk project on West Tenth Street, seismic retrofits at Chenoweth Elementary, installation of a new press box and district plans to seek up to $415,000 in state summer learning funds focused on literacy.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227258,"North Wasco SD 21 board adopts new K–12 science materials, approves phased purchase plan",1143,4391000,5534000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3493915-0f8fc07ee668df3f895cf1d2d431294f&start=4391&end=5534","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3493915-0f8fc07ee668df3f895cf1d2d431294f/thumbnail_4391000.jpg","/articles/6227258/Oregon/North-Wasco-SD-21-board-adopts-new-K12-science-materials-approves-phased-purchase-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227258-8f18766214fe586683b9b4a2ee89b7d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134403&Signature=cOp9GTerWJSyOJPq~TqSyWB3tLGAWkJtGZSkuRJG3Ux8yTZD7XrOrzXeWYZ6Opmv94SFtkXLmMdymOibrBtARb7sFRJkdXpF6KgpD-ngusdZiblietEVKCywZBDonfeiwUdAi4jJamD1uAreD5fIGjxxGywzWIPsHO-aeKS2bDTEfzQ52CF6VhkDdJ6AJoD9TELidHdQBFvSlujqa-r-3WLyP7ey2vH6ki9MXqgYnl~lce5Qh5i-VVV2tmZw3jzlMWj-orRYluUWz4MKBKBcqtVwzW3si6eeePHttL7sXsMte1SM36Us~JxMFQwZ4FYxt9GuDkjNjgCdoUt~y7hJuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Wasco County SD 21 board approved a seven‑year adoption of new science instructional materials for K–12, selecting Mystery Science for kindergarten through fifth grade, Lab‑Aids for grades six through eight and Patterns High School Science for grades nine through 12. The board voted in favor of the recommendation after a presentation by curriculum staff.

The adoption committee, made up of teacher leaders and district curriculum staff, recommended keeping Mystery Science at the elementary level and integrating science instruction more intentionally with the district’s English language arts programs. Shannon, a curriculum staff member, told the board that Mystery Science is digital, available in Spanish, and “lessons begin with a question that promotes curiosity.” The district will purchase a three‑year Mystery Science license for about $15,000 and budget roughly $5,000 a year for consumable materials, Shannon said.

For middle grades, the committee recommended Lab‑Aids, a set of vetted materials from the state’s high‑quality instructional materials list. Shannon said the initial cost for Lab‑Aids is higher — roughly $100,000 — because that figure includes durable equipment sets for classrooms and hardbound student materials; ongoing digital access and portal fees are estimated at about $11,000 per year. For high school, the board approved the Patterns High School Science for All materials (the current core) and recommended McGraw‑Hill resources for selected elective courses; Shannon estimated elective costs under $20,000 and noted patterns-related professional development costs could be significant.

Board members asked how the purchases fit in next year’s budget. The district CFO confirmed the planned purchases were included in the textbook replacement fund and that the district has budgeted for the phased adoption.

Motion and vote: Director Richardson moved to approve the K–12 science adoption as presented; Director Bach seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote with all present voting aye.

What the adoption means: purchases will be phased rather than paid up front for the full seven‑year cycle to reduce immediate cost pressure. The board packet and presentation show the district will buy initial durable Lab‑Aids kits now and stagger further materials purchases across future years as elective offerings expand.

The board also discussed next steps for Innovations Virtual Academy curriculum and noted that online curriculum approvals from the Oregon Department of Education may require additional independent adoptions next year for subject areas the state has not yet vetted.

The board approved the adoption and asked staff to return with final purchase amounts and a timeline for deliveries and professional development.","The school board approved a seven-year adoption of science instructional materials: Mystery Science for K–5, Lab-Aids for grades 6–8 and Patterns High School Science for grades 9–12, with phased purchases and budgeted professional development and consumables.","actionData","errors"]

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