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Pat, the district's project lead, told the board that earlier estimates for HVAC retrofits have risen and that second‑round grant funding for the district is approximately $17.7 million — less than what would be required to cover all originally planned HVAC projects. He said the district would prioritize selected elementary schools (Lincoln Park and Gilbert Park were discussed) and that initial estimates indicate a remaining small gap for those projects.

Pat said the district could tap roughly $3 million of previously budgeted project funds from work completed last summer to cover shortfalls if necessary, and he noted the need to order long‑lead electrical equipment promptly because procurement lead times can approach a year.

Board members asked about prioritization across elementary, middle and high schools. Pat said the district's current plan focuses on elementary schools first because full HVAC retrofits for secondary buildings are significantly more expensive. He added that newer equipment improves air quality and efficiency but that operational savings may be offset in part by higher energy costs.

The board called the question and approved the revised project plan by roll call. Directors indicated approval in the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","David Douglas School Board Meeting 7.10.25","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved revisions to HVAC projects financed through the Portland Clean Energy Fund after construction cost increases; administrators said they will proceed with prioritized elementary projects and may use previously unspent project funds to close small gaps.","taxTitle","David Douglas SD 40, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",38239,"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},6160364,"Parents raise concerns after district selects new after‑school provider in RFP process",480,4910000,5390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5450596-6e7f858b9f0fb94a91051a4322500405&start=4910&end=5390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5450596-6e7f858b9f0fb94a91051a4322500405/thumbnail_4910000.jpg","/articles/6160364/Oregon/Parents-raise-concerns-after-district-selects-new-afterschool-provider-in-RFP-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160364-b1ba120f00348f8f555feebd5ff9a797/orig.mp4?Expires=1770541824&Signature=S-sT3sevXNcqg1yGdMfh4oz6eZhOeti~q1O5D0bxP8UGm-OK~UVJ188~r4KNnXTO9ebUVpFH7ufwqeZPsHBuiyeaTx14ZYo0xrHJOdF5RqtxNWbH~i-FUuwPxLK3j6daPS6AD2TFvhJZerxMcm-dfGbLz51RLutaxp474V0EPD2Mrwv6kLo3Icy4zKInlrTL8PwsfWStvsytwfITJqYZtTVReV3O57NUI~K71Me0jucV4LK5HIyd8vDbdQh2c~YqcUaNncCbxPqzUmJED3hc2OgnbfeNLSeHzulO4AX1yBCm8pnZkWqn9dNs2s-rnoHWrGxKc1tdRqLsQPe6fbk12A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several parents raised concerns at Wednesday's meeting after the district chose a new provider for after‑school care through a competitive request‑for‑proposals process.

Parents asked why Champions — the district's previous provider for many years — would be replaced without earlier notice and whether existing staff would have opportunities to work for the new contractor. District staff said multiple firms responded to the RFP and that committee scoring, reference checks and pricing led to the selection of the new vendor (identified in the meeting as AltaVest/Alphabet in discussion). The district said AltaVest provided positive reference checks and could supply summer programming as well.

Pat (district operations) described the procurement steps: an RFP was issued, proposals were scored by a committee, references were checked and the committee recommended the top scoring vendor. The district acknowledged some families felt the change happened quickly and said communications explaining the procurement and transition plan would be improved.

Board members requested clearer communications for families and suggested the district survey families after the first year of the contract to measure satisfaction. Trustees also asked whether the new provider would be able to hire existing Champions staff; district staff said that hiring would be handled by the vendor under standard employment practices and that the district's role is procurement and oversight.

There was no formal board action on the procurement at the meeting. District staff said they would follow up with communications to families and provide additional details about the transition plan and vendor oversight.","Board members heard questions from parents about a recent RFP that replaced the district's longtime after‑school contractor; district staff said the selection followed a competitive procurement and reference checks and said communication to families will be improved.",{"_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},6160370,"Board discusses governor's executive order on student cell phones; policy due Oct. 31",1094,2836000,3930000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5450596-6e7f858b9f0fb94a91051a4322500405&start=2836&end=3930","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5450596-6e7f858b9f0fb94a91051a4322500405/thumbnail_2836000.jpg","/articles/6160370/Oregon/Board-discusses-governors-executive-order-on-student-cell-phones-policy-due-Oct-31","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160370-9c701eb0cebbb2af94fb0fd7dbe54b46/orig.mp4?Expires=1770541824&Signature=SLhvqESQAuYwG7-mpXDIwh09qU-c1h41jd-sGclSbg9FA-aW4PyL~ad~-nJFBqBcjWslhJ3Dj94KsXKqJQFllNSgRJy8wEP2oYPh-RlOa7gdOcW7VO3IT0d9sQAuI2C8CSC95G7wFTfx-0sXDAoBnKPdH1Ivql~Q4Mm3ZQUc-cqSzTxxq-CU4ViLxYXSDDeJjQGjz1KD2GaIUPMxUCfBwdWaIEFEYYd8qHRuDb4L5Kc4QThwX-pDPldfWNemb4hmi4KJeV7ejVYlVvNKqAV4k3FsBOKgtPSv8AZy9Q1eQaJKI2QfFfcO999XNSu~3x8Vy9F7UuUl2DranM6aLFtRaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","David Douglas School District administrators briefed the board Wednesday on a governor's executive order that requires school boards to adopt a policy limiting student personal electronic devices during the school day.

The district summarized the state guidance and implementation timeline: a local policy must be posted by Oct. 31 and the statewide rule is expected to be in effect by Jan. 1. The executive order defines the school day as bell to bell (start bell to end bell) and describes a ban on students using personal devices that can access the internet or receive messages; ODE guidance currently excludes laptops used for instruction.

Administrators warned the board the order creates operational choices that carry costs and implementation questions. Options include requiring phones to remain off and stored in backpacks, creating classroom storage (teacher-managed caddies), or purchasing universal pouches (vendors such as Yondr were discussed). The superintendent flagged the absence of dedicated funding and described the mandate as effectively unfunded: “We're navigating all of that,” he said.

Board members raised concerns about students with disabilities and 504/IEP accommodations, including use of headphones or devices that support access to instruction. Director Stephanie (last name on record) asked that classroom educators and support staff be meaningfully involved in policy development. Administrators said the policy will need clear exceptions and an implementation plan that addresses accountability without removing students from instruction.

Other topics discussed included whether the prohibition applies on buses or during field trips (state guidance lists school day bell‑to‑bell, which would include field trips) and whether instructional uses of phones (polls, research, photo capture for learning) would be permitted. ODE office hours indicated the initial guidance takes a strict approach, though officials said FAQs and implementation details remain under development.

Administrators proposed a fall \"soft start\" and stakeholder engagement so staff, students and families can surface practical issues before full enforcement. The board did not vote; the policy team will draft language, engage stakeholders, and return recommendations for board consideration ahead of the statutory posting deadline.","District leaders briefed the board on a state executive order requiring school boards to adopt policies limiting student personal electronic devices during the instructional day. Administrators warned the rule will require implementation choices, accommodations for disability needs, and a decision timeline before January enforcement.",{"_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},6160375,"Superintendent warns federal title funds delayed; district may face multi‑million shortfall",303,2257000,2560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5450596-6e7f858b9f0fb94a91051a4322500405&start=2257&end=2560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5450596-6e7f858b9f0fb94a91051a4322500405/thumbnail_2257000.jpg","/articles/6160375/Oregon/Superintendent-warns-federal-title-funds-delayed-district-may-face-multimillion-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160375-0d930256f1cc6028d8e9f0421387f14b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770541824&Signature=FG~gpyWpWWOTzvrtpW2o4iS02eoIU-hbXtdkINPoopbr6LxhT9Cm83S1DvOwCKEKgrhLtTupDd6laPYR9hs8-af3TdBKUaAPplbiIW94EBXHtov4hdgYrOQ8-uHBi6TVUmLS6hVWectYDt9azM91zREvsSmaCW3P80BEs1EqfqyvC4OtL3mgxs9UktYDGQe7Oe5Ysw4QUOy38KlouoTpM4k-lxbQbDVStiUSbDIzg-rxl1kEVBxST0A6yBoJLWs8S7jA1ULoCjmXsZLlyVjxttKzuP53YLw-i3p3HNX~g41vBafKYiKPRvhYo2UxR1SD6Ti6rczI-MdjHa9x4w8BfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Ken Richardson told the David Douglas School District Board on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Education has delayed release of several formula Title allocations, leaving the district without funds it typically counts on for staffing and programs.

Richardson said the withheld funds include Title I‑C, Title II‑A, Title III and Title IV (A and B). He described the sum of those specific Title allocations as about $1,250,000 and said other allocations, including state early literacy and SIA funds, remain unresolved. “If we did not get any of that money…we're about 3.23 300000.0 dollars upside down,” Richardson said, characterizing the figure as a round‑number estimate.

The superintendent said federal appropriations had become available in early July but that state education officials were awaiting federal guidance and accuracy checks before releasing allocations. He described district staff efforts to supply data to the Oregon Department of Education and said the district is in meetings at the state level to communicate impacts.

District administrators are drafting contingency scenarios that vary by how much of the delayed funding arrives. Richardson said one immediate option would be to reduce the board’s contingency allocation — “I'm taking a million out of contingency to flow this for the year” — or to identify other savings to avoid additional staff reductions. He said further reductions would be possible if the district receives none of the expected funds, while partial receipts would reduce the scale of any cuts.

Richardson told the board staff would prepare tiered budget packages for review in August and promised to keep the board and public informed as allocations become clearer. He also said the district had received unofficial notices that a Title IV‑B allocation and a 21st Century grant update may be forthcoming, but cautioned that those notices were not official guidance.

Board members asked administrators to engage educators, classified staff and families as contingency options are developed. Directors also asked for clarity on which programs and positions would be affected under different scenarios. Richardson said the district would present options and recommended actions once state and federal figures are finalized.","Superintendent Ken Richardson told the board the district has not yet received several Title allocations and other state funds, saying roughly $1.25 million in federal Title funds remains unreleased and that, in a worst‑case scenario, the district could be roughly $3.23 million short; administrators are preparing contingency plans.",{"_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},6160380,"David Douglas board ratifies classified staff contract after multi‑session bargaining",554,1502000,2056000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5450596-6e7f858b9f0fb94a91051a4322500405&start=1502&end=2056","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5450596-6e7f858b9f0fb94a91051a4322500405/thumbnail_1502000.jpg","/articles/6160380/Oregon/David-Douglas-board-ratifies-classified-staff-contract-after-multisession-bargaining","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160380-a20988736fcd05ff4c7362dc79cbbcc6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770541824&Signature=BmuxybNZ1F446oMOy2J2T1HxHjbmCnW4TajPNRGPg8TGwQvOb0UI3XRd73LWcG2CyQBFwfv5fueQxDdD-dJ5m6R4T73BOdz6Qq7aekcm5eatr3KSzANY61JAYSIumO-Uj0MZZflWRyU2TB92bsdpNyzQa9EmKzOH4abBjaNDaQhBNEt4RTZ0h9Vdv9WCjsWWFVhy~bL-Vku~Lr~uY5zU0juYBRDUwDMyb~4fJVnIcVcQKQ2lftK2Ec~VKUA8aA8v6RGPj5B2bRYIf1Nsv5~WTESJGVTvvQZ75NNxGza9VIkxdK-G5lxV6i4GUOUd8C0Fnry2RatUPzEaeYMKgWGwpw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The David Douglas School District Board of Directors voted Wednesday to ratify a collective bargaining agreement between the district and OSEA Chapter 40 covering classified employees.

Board members, district negotiators and union leaders described the agreement as the product of multiple bargaining sessions and a spirit of partnership. Darla Black, a classified leader who spoke during the meeting, said the agreement was “rooted in respect, a shared commitment to the people that make our schools run every day.”

Union president Alice Everharder congratulated the new and returning board members and said the bargaining team worked “tirelessly to craft a contract that serves and respects staff,” adding that the process included ongoing communication with the union and district human resources. Superintendent Ken Richardson and district staff thanked the bargaining teams and said they believed the agreement honored the district’s classified workforce, whose roles include transportation, nutrition and custodial services.

District staff said the bargaining process included six sessions, reference checks and administrative support from the business and HR offices. The district credited both teams for remaining solution-oriented during complex discussions.

The board called for and completed a ratification vote at the meeting; district staff then arranged for on-site signing and a group photo with bargaining representatives. The union reported it had already ratified the contract on its side prior to the board vote.

Board members and district leaders noted the agreement came during a year of fiscal pressure and called the settlement an effort to retain classified staff while balancing budget realities. District leaders said they stand ready to answer further questions as the agreement is implemented and thanked bargaining team members by name during public remarks.

The board’s ratification is a formal, binding step; the contract will be implemented according to its terms and the districts’ administrative processes.

The district said it would distribute the finalized contract language and next steps to staff and post the executed agreement following the customary administrative processing.","The David Douglas School District board voted to ratify a collective bargaining agreement with OSEA Chapter 40 after six bargaining sessions; district and union leaders described the pact as rooted in mutual respect and focused on retaining classified staff amid budget pressures.","actionData","errors"]

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