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District staff presented a summary of graduation outcomes and local scholarship awards for the class of 2025. Across the district campuses, CCHS reported 178 graduates, Pioneer 94, GMH 5, and CCO 2. School-by-school destination breakdowns reported percentages entering the workforce, community college, four-year institutions, trade schools and military service.

Nut graf: The board also received an accounting of locally awarded scholarships: 60 students received scholarships from a combination of community donors and foundations; the total amount awarded (including large multi-year awards such as the Ford Family Foundation grants) was reported at $845,811.98. Removing the multi-year Ford Family Foundation totals reduced the single-year subtotal to about $525,811.98, district staff said.

Highlights and context: staff said three students won Ford Family Foundation scholarships (renewable awards) and three received OSU presidential scholarships; local donors and the Crook County Foundation managed many smaller awards. The district also reported that CCHS graduates included 56 students who planned to enroll in four-year institutions, 41 in community college or dual enrollment, and others entering workforce or trade programs. Staff and board members praised counselors and community donors and asked for continued publicity for donor recognition.

Ending: The board closed the recognitions with applause for retirees (including 33 years and multi-decade employees) and athletic coaches; members thanked volunteers and the Crook County Foundation for scholarship support.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","School Board Meeting - June 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members honored students, coaches and retirees, and district staff reported scholarship totals for the Class of 2025 and graduation-week statistics, including student destinations and donor scholarship amounts.","taxTitle","Crook County SD, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",38775,"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},6160108,"District launches \"Eat, Read, Play\" summer program to reduce reading slide and connect families with community resources",307,6336000,6643000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5451184-e48ac5c8efe21b8168ff28d8c37a613a&start=6336&end=6643","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5451184-e48ac5c8efe21b8168ff28d8c37a613a/thumbnail_6336000.jpg","/articles/6160108/Oregon/District-launches-Eat-Read-Play-summer-program-to-reduce-reading-slide-and-connect-families-with-community-resources","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160108-acfbe005a92f5bfd5349544d448baa31/orig.mp4?Expires=1775205020&Signature=fG8PlzO8hoDLVvEoFcMCSExK29uXOhE8KeCHF9cNH-4kdR152rV5WmVCSRurPBx7IWl3srBu1u7-kTfKkvMgvAbCO4pt~tm7BlByn9KubhZ5VP4N10t9fdPXZt8y99Z-OT6PNnSi8Z7uWVqCTy7kRJmOvcVrLBhFTayU1ZKH78rQjT9lr3MIGkOsTyJsachvi~Gg1a4MTTec5SnYZAG8dPH9Pu208mVAWFZfbfHM9ZmlahY8HVekdC0BLF8J1Mzr6NapdFdXmn1iZVM3iO8uCz3UfQumOJ53cHZS-P-t6W8xfy9xmEkQ2kbF9-ElzUNT5TsNtzwDh~JVsL9-mpnkRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff described a new summer initiative called Eat, Read, Play: a series of family-focused events where children eat a provided meal, participate in guided literacy activities and play, and where families can meet local service providers.

Program organizers said the program is designed to reduce \"summer slide\" in reading, connect birth-to-five and elementary families with community supports (library programs, early-learning hubs, bike-safety helmet distributions and local non-profits) and provide targeted tutoring for middle- and high-school students who need extra academic help. The school library, the Central Oregon Geology Society, the OSU Master Gardeners, the Oregon Bee Project and other local partners committed donations or program time; the district reported strong community donations and in-kind support.

Nut graf: The district framed Eat, Read, Play as an equity-focused intervention to keep children learning over the summer, provide family resources and create community touchpoints for families who may lose services during summer months. Organizers emphasized free books, reading activities and community partnerships as the main levers to preserve literacy gains.

Key details: the program will distribute books (the Cook County Library will support library-card signups), include parent resources and early-literacy games supplied by area hubs, and offer daily nutrition at events. Organizers also plan bike-helmet giveaways through Smart Bike Safety and community performances or activities (local theater, author donations). Middle- and high-school students will have optional small-group tutoring sessions with teachers. The district asked board members to help publicize donors and pledged to recognize contributors on the district reader board and in event materials.

Ending: Board members praised the initiative and requested periodic updates on participation, family feedback and early indicators of impact on reading engagement.","Crook County SD staff and community partners presented a new summer program—Eat, Read, Play—combining free meals, family literacy activities and community services to help prevent summer reading regression and connect families to local resources.",{"_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},6160112,"Board hears expanded alternative-education offerings; adopts ALO contract for COIC Compass at Pioneer",526,3095000,3621000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5451184-e48ac5c8efe21b8168ff28d8c37a613a&start=3095&end=3621","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5451184-e48ac5c8efe21b8168ff28d8c37a613a/thumbnail_3095000.jpg","/articles/6160112/Oregon/Board-hears-expanded-alternative-education-offerings-adopts-ALO-contract-for-COIC-Compass-at-Pioneer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160112-c53fd5ceb5565dc16ea73373bf5b4844/orig.mp4?Expires=1775205020&Signature=inf8FdH2jep9xiIqUuTE2kr1WOwCdvA2ncJ4j39i40-K13aErkvdh5uqbGz-Jlryv2qPJpr2xywk7vQGK0arP1JHSwnX~eHvzWzwDpRb6kDDVRbTq9grSd9m-c8z~ePMTJyFXmTdtbrZPJ3rY9aRLMliiJpnp9C6H4DUevsEHgc8AR~hZv15I1GJCgCK8wvtMdx53YbXNj0aIUAkPn4qBAFLernp7cPwxoiuYwMtFaiov3Y-l~G1eeZeucXeRYxcJMZMc1NSBramYe3nN88T3Rqo1m-frk~~uF2Zi6hc8enoWivkBBTb0hsjpc1iLf6ko2Yo3NPwvnXiIvajT5D3dQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board received an overview of the district's contracted alternative programs and heard extended presentations about the COIC Compass (youth employment and training) work crews and Powell Butte Community Charter School.

COIC representatives described a year-round employment-and-training model that places COIC employment counselors on-site at Pioneer. The program combines paid field and work-crew experiences (for example fuels reduction crew and maintenance crews), academic credit recovery and post-exit employment or training supports. COIC staff said students must show academic progress to participate in field components; the program pairs hands-on, paid work with credit-earning classroom time.

Nut graf: Board members and regional ALO (alternative-learning oversight) staff said the local COIC-Pioneer partnership is an example of an integrated reengagement model that combines credit recovery, paid internship/work crew experience and connections to local employers. The board voted to adopt the ALO contract that formalizes the district's oversight relationship with the alternative programs.

COIC staff and district leaders described concrete outcomes: the program reported 80% employment two quarters after exit under federal tracking, a high credential rate for students who lacked a GED/diploma at entry and generation of roughly 7 credits per enrolled student in one reporting cycle. Board and staff said local partnerships (BLM, regional employers) and district support were essential to operating paid crews and internships; COIC and district staff also described pilot career-exploration internships (CEIs) that rotate students through local businesses.

The board voted to adopt the ALO (alternative learning options) charter report/contract for the contracted programs, a motion that passed on roll call. Board members praised the program as a model that other districts contact for replication and thanked COIC and Pioneer staff for the work.

Ending: The board directed staff to continue monitoring program outcomes and to bring the three-year data sets the regional ALO will provide in future annual evaluations.","The board received updates on contracted alternative programs (COIC Compass at Pioneer and Powell Butte Community Charter School) and approved renewal of the ALO charter contract that formalizes the COIC partnership supporting reengagement, paid work crews and credit recovery.",{"_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},6160115,"Crook County SD board adopts 2025–26 budget, approves policy changes and several administrative rules",5178,0,5178000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5451184-e48ac5c8efe21b8168ff28d8c37a613a&start=0&end=5178","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5451184-e48ac5c8efe21b8168ff28d8c37a613a/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6160115/Oregon/Crook-County-SD-board-adopts-202526-budget-approves-policy-changes-and-several-administrative-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160115-484dd3162e02eaa995438981603629e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1775205020&Signature=kNgoOlGJsYaTzAa4IDBpbp59vs2Ga4U~jhjbU-FtmYL6GADtDK1HrNco3vyTC3hq~ivV5TE8gSa42mI2XGeBJ5Hq~EqwM0Nr2~~6XSYDnxr8sVK0LYkkdncOx75AcOx~~RKQlhge1sJwh5wHcY02V8r1qZFAuocWXizvWNhou9aHNEwp2YcmTD0vz8cQufapPPEsvAbwmFMDfKhoub5MzwZ9S9n3b3fhf4nkgrvT~B4Q~TGAe5tvHtnhkVavnRi3f3ehrE7WHBX2ow~KQCaJ9KSVYTHb0DmgooChdsmf4si5dZAfDERU64sbKYkmfBehFHwUGuUa9Dm76B6qGT5HEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Crook County School District Board of Directors held its annual budget hearing and then adopted the district's 2025'26 budget and related tax and appropriation resolutions during its regular meeting.

Board members discussed the finance report and a projected beginning fund balance for 2025'26 before moving to formal votes. Superintendent Joel Hough noted the state'level change that reduced the projected PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) rate increase by about 1.68 percentage points and said that change reduced the district's planned draw from reserves.

Nut graf: The board completed three linked fiscal actions (budget adoption, appropriations and imposition of taxes) and also approved several policy and administrative-rule updates the same evening. The actions followed public notice and a posted finance report; board members said the budget balance was achieved without eliminating staff positions.

Most immediate facts: the board's finance director presented a general-fund projection and an estimated ending fund balance of $2,288,565, which the district used as next year's beginning fund balance. Board members explained a planned transfer mechanism to manage any excess above that target. The superintendent and finance staff described the overall financial picture as stable given prior years'one-time irregularities and noted the PERS change reduced next-year pressure on reserves.

Votes at a glance (motions recorded at the meeting):
- Adopt 2025'26 budget (Resolution O-7-24-25): motion moved and seconded; roll call unanimous (Kelsey: yes; Scott: yes; Steve: yes; Eric: yes; Jennifer: yes). Outcome: approved.
- Make appropriations for 2025'26 (Resolution O-8-24-25): same motion package as above; outcome: approved (roll-call unanimous).
- Impose property taxes to fund general operations and debt service (Resolution O-9-24-25): included in the package and approved (roll-call unanimous).
- Adopt consent agenda (includes routine items and accepted resignations): approved by roll call; board noted the resignation of Jay Weeds (director of human resources) as part of the consent vote.
- Adopt policy/administrative-rule changes (summary below): the board adopted several policies and ARs on first or final reading as recorded (see Actions section and provenance). These included changes to committee policy (BCE/BCF combination), meal scheduling administrative rule (EFAA-AR), the district public-complaint procedure (KLAR), compulsory-attendance language (JEA) and related administrative rules on attendance (JEA-AR), and curriculum policy (IIA and IIA-AR). Where required, board members moved and seconded individual policy items and voted by roll call; most recorded votes were unanimous.

Board members emphasized that the budget adjustments were made without cutting services to students and credited staff and leadership for work on labor contracts and on a difficult PERS-driven gap. The board also noted the public hearing earlier in the evening provided the formal public comment opportunity required by law and that the budget will now be published as adopted.

Ending: The board scheduled its next regular meeting for July and noted a separate strategic planning/retreat session later in July.

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