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Board members discussed the two primary items before the motion: an increase in the fee for the middle school cooking class at Mountain View and implementation of a $15 PE locker lock fee that applies to graders only. The presenting staff member confirmed the lock fee applies to graders and agreed to revise the fee table to make that clear.

One board member asked whether the $15 charge for locks was appropriate and noted that comparable quality locks could be purchased for about $10–$13 online; the member said the district may have built-in replacement costs and stock for damaged locks in setting the fee. No change was made to the approved amount after that exchange.

A motion was made and the board voted “aye”; the motion carried unanimously. Staff will update the published fee schedule to indicate that the PE lock fee applies to graders only and will implement the change for the upcoming school year.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting 06.10.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Newberg School District 29J board approved changes to the 2025–26 middle school fee schedule—chiefly a new PE locker lock fee for graders and an increase in cooking fees at Mountain View; board clarified the lock fee applies to graders only.","taxTitle","Newberg SD 29J, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",60578,"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},6204066,"Board releases superintendent evaluation summary; highlights stability and areas for growth",3163,3487000,6650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3780622-5e78e6b8aae76fdb1c99508e43b739ce&start=3487&end=6650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3780622-5e78e6b8aae76fdb1c99508e43b739ce/thumbnail_3487000.jpg","/articles/6204066/Oregon/Board-releases-superintendent-evaluation-summary-highlights-stability-and-areas-for-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204066-6965aa7169df0d11861935a06c66593b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771026143&Signature=GgF9U7spbIXKw43bFkm8sC5rDIMhrpLMMGDOZflulRlv2jmkiWqm79x90ScjDMNeAR948oCvFy36k67wKge8eLy4hA6QuSCVfY5W9cURg7ifzjYR10k2x1Gdw8UlVfeWCLYd3xla7YTHJm0AQsJA4jox6eyFADkk831F2-W9~E24KJh4EldMsU33c7hEMkAZL9tb-FaBB5DHnVJibDwvjQYEBxtima-y2s~PIR~RkhFUTwibLNPUCLvBTvWtENZdTBzzriZUIAc7Sm-caNDMw-AK4ZN4yLuDXjnu2zo3mEKRFsLxWCVbB3TqxpN7YbBerS2plEoC29Sd8hZtoT5M5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newberg School District 29J Board of Directors presented a consolidated evaluation of Superintendent Dave Parker at Tuesday’s meeting, saying board members “held your performance in high regard” and identifying priorities for 2025–26 including expanded public communication, instructional data use, strategic planning and long-term fiscal stability.

The board said members used the Oregon School Boards Association leadership standards to evaluate Parker across six categories: visionary leadership; policy and governance; communications and community relations; effective management; curriculum planning and development; and staff and personnel relations. The consolidated memo—shared with Parker before the meeting—showed the majority of ratings were “strong” or “exemplary” across most standards.

Specific strengths cited in the board’s synopsis included progress toward a new strategic plan, policy updates and governance work, improved fiscal transparency and budget handling, and efforts to rebuild staff trust. The evaluation singled out the hiring of a director of finance and monthly budget reporting as evidence of improved financial management.

The board also outlined areas for growth and next-year priorities: broaden public visibility of district successes and ensure district communications (for example, posting the Friday newsletter on the website); maintain a focused instructional strategy that uses data to drive measurable student gains; conduct strategic planning and community engagement ahead of any local option levy decisions; and continue work to secure long-term financial stability tied to enrollment and facilities planning.

Parker thanked the board for feedback and said the growth areas matched his priorities: \"I totally agree with this… public communication visibility… instructional focus and student achievement… strategic planning… finances will be a thing for many years to come,\" he said, and committed to returning with implementation steps.

The board agreed to post the evaluation summary with the packet to maintain transparency.","The board completed a formal eight-month evaluation of Superintendent Dave Parker, praising his leadership and identifying priorities for 2025–26 including public visibility, instructional data use, strategic planning and long‑term financial stability.",{"_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},6204070,"Newberg SD 29J conducts largest-ever student representative interview pool; board to use matrix for selection",1831,2752000,4583000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3780622-5e78e6b8aae76fdb1c99508e43b739ce&start=2752&end=4583","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3780622-5e78e6b8aae76fdb1c99508e43b739ce/thumbnail_2752000.jpg","/articles/6204070/Oregon/Newberg-SD-29J-conducts-largest-ever-student-representative-interview-pool-board-to-use-matrix-for-selection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204070-30eb9c2eb84c5eabe067ebcefbdbb02a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771026143&Signature=Uc9JWLDbp-RVcwBhyalPkzEMdYN4HqM127E6boUXDluzXssRf73DRLLxIvKow0u5gw7pJU3whZAtWkXlFXveFUvX~9pLpeO16VksRjfUhpKsO0xa5IlQVLbp9fIam5xDlkh2UIEM0n-nKfNWVMyhk~i3VxM-KkH1dYiyEsnkdrZSjl~MKKk4sbwGmHQwTd9Oa4xzjyCDaR9j-qEgMFysoZj2S9uSoFDxD1ZJAaf3eFHUDZi0gk-smOIbPh-U4AQGJTPROVkKNHFn-qyjBxtKxuzGWIN~e1RXzW2mabjIQtSpJ0RTF9DJcKzMfcgQuOF6DYMbzoxfnvHssrwgjwoflg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newberg School District 29J Board of Directors held interviews Tuesday with a record number of student representative candidates and outlined a selection process that uses a scoring matrix and follow-up calls before onboarding in August.

Board members said the district received more student applications than in prior years and thanked candidates for applying. The six candidates who spoke to the board introduced themselves, described leadership experiences—ranging from orchestra and sports captaincies to FFA and volunteer mentoring—and explained why they want to represent student voices to the board.

Director Byerly explained the process to candidates: board members will score written and interview responses using a matrix, the chair and vice chair will review notes and make selections, and staff will contact applicants. “I think then we’ll have the chair and the vice chair kind of take a look at those pieces and then make a decision,” Byerly said. The board plans onboarding in August and said principals and the superintendent will be available for student concerns in the interim.

Several students gave concrete examples of how they would bring student concerns forward, including using email to follow up and, where appropriate, raising issues during a board meeting. The board requested staff to call applicants to communicate next steps; applications are due Friday and selections will be finalized after the board completes scoring.

No formal appointment was made at the meeting; the board said it intends to complete selections and conduct onboarding in August.","Sixteen student candidates, a record number, interviewed before the board; members will score applications using a matrix and the chair and vice chair plan to make phone calls and complete selections before onboarding in August.",{"_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},6204076,"Board reviews Construction Excise Tax revenue, $2.1M balance and options for long-range use",660,2858000,3518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3780622-5e78e6b8aae76fdb1c99508e43b739ce&start=2858&end=3518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3780622-5e78e6b8aae76fdb1c99508e43b739ce/thumbnail_2858000.jpg","/articles/6204076/Oregon/Board-reviews-Construction-Excise-Tax-revenue-21M-balance-and-options-for-long-range-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204076-b0dbfb4f722f296610106f80aa6d388e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771026143&Signature=avcbnKACZzS9BSVcEPXh9pO1Mw5V5vyedsjHYNvp9RW9LoODkOtx6LOx-iiGAqXkyQP2d6AijHlvu5i-oS2hoe8LL06CAo0KvuJtnSBTRHr4gHBo5HP8eToSbi-nsAdW9MPUelyt1qvsO-Hi8R--zGsgQngGIUVGsktiSIIolYZfsbB6gkG2hiRltxQmFzf03MY6cCoO0phUhgf01QX4aEzqmy9vSX1bUevx1iFm0gHZ8nDT1GoHdYf29qefNwa353Jehz7GzcSLPQVuGCnsThsAwg5Ws~ZnzaNY0QF6L1GSAyX7W9hzr4OKTrjtF-~6LD4fi--lDHgHlqf4go4E2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District finance staff briefed the Newberg School District 29J board Tuesday on the Construction Excise Tax (CET) revenue stream, how the district has used the funds since creating a dedicated CET fund in 2015, and ways the board could plan for future capital needs.

Nathan, the district’s director of finance, summarized the CET as a locally collected fee on new construction intended to help pay capital costs not covered by state school funding. “There is a tax assessed on new residential and commercial construction, that brings a small amount of money, into districts to help offset some of those costs that aren't designated funding stream,” Nathan said as he described the program.

He outlined the CET mechanics discussed in state law: a $1-per-square-foot charge for residential and $0.50 per square foot for commercial construction established by Senate Bill 1036 in 2007, with a maximum cap per permit and later indexing authorized by the legislature. Nathan reported that the district’s CET fund balance is about $2,100,000 and noted revenue fluctuates with local permitting activity (years such as 2018 and 2022 showed larger receipts).

Board members asked procedural and timing questions about the revenue (for example, whether CET receipts follow the district fiscal year and whether permits are assessed at the time a permit is paid). Nathan said receipts are recorded in the district’s regular fiscal year and are based on permit payments to municipalities.

The board discussed using CET dollars both for known, recurring capital needs—such as turf replacement on an approximately 10-year cycle—and for unplanned emergencies (for example, building flood repairs or major HVAC replacements). Nathan recommended aligning CET planning with the district’s long-range facilities plan and noted the district has not adjusted the CET rate since adoption; he said the statutory index could raise the rate and that neighboring districts levy higher amounts.

No change to the CET rate was enacted; the presentation was informational and board members asked the finance office to return with comparative rates from other districts and with options for reserving CET revenue in targeted “buckets” for expected future projects.

Nathan said staff will return with recommendations as part of strategic and facilities planning so the board can decide whether to increase the CET rate, reserve annual amounts for predictable capital replacement, or retain the balance for emergency use.","District finance staff reviewed the Construction Excise Tax (CET) program, explained allowable uses, reported a roughly $2.1 million CET fund balance and raised the possibility of increasing the CET rate under state indexing rules.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6204080,"Newberg School District 29J adopts $104.09 million 2025–26 budget, sets tax rates",7096,32000,7128000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3780622-5e78e6b8aae76fdb1c99508e43b739ce&start=32&end=7128","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3780622-5e78e6b8aae76fdb1c99508e43b739ce/thumbnail_32000.jpg","/articles/6204080/Oregon/Newberg-School-District-29J-adopts-10409-million-202526-budget-sets-tax-rates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6204080-9006dfb4915b08f07498d04e060355c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771026143&Signature=RvDcS3dZku3vibBA99uFqgGN~ggF-snginlgA17U8CvyEpjBrxsyk1hpKGujWAEWhgClJjpKzkGiJRMA-vNHsx0t~O7z5ZVrT2~fdsfVPjdVzJhMEBEvoUnBvVUoFly~qdFtnMUBRttlgv623sPmKxepdK16g~dhKVHwHLDIkQo1aRz0yuBbh4usgxyxNYPkKI0ORxAOGW4f0pQLV4aIFzyk5OTA9VQS7sMF1Rd2IW1izE-kQY8hOmMB9k50KhZh6n~riO2BKr3l~YZJqI43pqrwpzewAUI2DDFGFcfsoP29-PBPvSCXG1Jh7tFs-5wXdUzYbrp5TeMU~sZWS-RW1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Newberg School District 29J Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a $104,086,713 budget for fiscal year 2025–26 and set a permanent ad valorem tax rate of $4.6616 per $1,000 of assessed value, while levying $6.5 million for bond debt service.

The action, approved in three motions, also set fund appropriations for the district’s major funds: a total general fund appropriation of $60,504,975; special revenue funds totaling $14,455,876; debt service of $15,623,091; capital projects appropriations of $12,088,306; and a combined total appropriations figure presented at $102,672,248 with $1,414,465 in unappropriated balances, yielding the adopted budget figure.

The board chair read the budget resolution into the record and corrected a typographical error in the total before the vote. Director Byerly moved to adopt the budget “as presented or, as amended,” and the motion carried unanimously after a brief discussion.

Board members and Superintendent Dave Parker highlighted the district’s recent work to restore financial stability. Parker told the board and audience that the year had been difficult: “This has been a challenging year. … It’s probably the hardest I’ve worked in a long time,” and he thanked staff and the community for their efforts.

Board members praised recent steps such as monthly budget reports and hiring Nathan, the district’s new director of finance, which they said improved transparency and confidence in the current budget projections.

The resolution also categorizes the permanent tax rate under Article 11, Section 11B and identifies the $6.5 million debt service levy as excluded from that limitation, as recited in the board motion.

The board directed staff to make the corrected budget document available with the meeting packet; staff said the corrected resolution will be signed and posted.

Looking ahead, board members flagged long-term financial stability and facilities planning as ongoing priorities, and noted the need to align strategic planning, enrollment trends and capital funding with future levy and bond conversations.","The Newberg School District Board of Directors adopted a $104,086,713 budget for fiscal 2025–26, approved a permanent tax rate of $4.6616 per $1,000 and levied $6.5 million in debt service, all by unanimous vote.","actionData","errors"]

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