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Superintendent Dr. Steven Cook opened with a briefing on the intent behind the materials, including a plain‑language diagram of how mission and board ends cascade to executive limitations, superintendent responsibilities and measurable results. Cook said staff had run policy language against OSBA (Oregon School Boards Association) samples and sought to apply a modified Carver policy governance framework to align board ends, executive limitations and superintendent evaluation.

Directors debated specific phrasing in GP‑1, the governance commitment, including whether to keep language such as “responsible for excellence in governing” and the term “inspire.” Several directors suggested softer alternatives or deletion of language they considered redundant; others said the items set expectations for future boards.

Board members also discussed whether the policies should list an extensive, specific list of board responsibilities (budget adoption, hiring the superintendent, approving curriculum, bond/real‑estate actions, audits) or instead reference statute and existing policy to avoid creating unintended obligations. Directors asked staff to preserve statutory requirements while avoiding overly prescriptive language that could create operational burdens.

The group considered how to organize material across GP‑2 (board member qualifications), GP‑3 (board responsibilities and code of conduct) and related sections on vacancies, resignations, social media and handling of complaints. Members agreed to move several paragraphs between GP‑2 and GP‑3 so that qualifications and job responsibilities appear in clearer, consolidated locations.

On governance practices, directors debated a formal annual self‑assessment. Some argued an annual review should remain in GP‑1 as a statement of commitment; others said timing and the specific process should be referenced elsewhere. Several directors recommended adding the self‑assessment to the district’s annual calendar as a board work session.

Directors asked staff to produce edited policy drafts that (1) consolidate overlapping language, (2) use consistent terminology such as “constituents” rather than “families,” and (3) reflect statutory requirements where appropriate. Staff said an edited packet will be returned for further review ahead of formal adoption.

No votes were taken; the board advanced drafting directions and asked staff to return revised redlines for additional review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 23, 2025 School Board Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","Board members and staff reviewed proposed redlines to governing policies (GPs) and debated wording, tone and placement for GP‑1 through GP‑6 and operating agreements, including references to the Carver model and OSBA sample language.","taxTitle","Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",13226,"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},6460953,"Bend‑La Pine board schedules seven governance work sessions, tentatively adds Oct. 28, Jan. 27 and March 31",164,112000,276000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5826105-f4408ce9a63e6f3c8a6c13d9c3f292d2&start=112&end=276","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5826105-f4408ce9a63e6f3c8a6c13d9c3f292d2/thumbnail_112000.jpg","/articles/6460953/Oregon/BendLa-Pine-board-schedules-seven-governance-work-sessions-tentatively-adds-Oct-28-Jan-27-and-March-31","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6460953-c1569944a6b5b5075826ec1f7c3ad8cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771055968&Signature=m8WzhLKnxN4VZDQeKAIAeDeV3o0uQPJnh95dciv7oivfJDYZGw8B9Cb0R05UZRBRq~35ND8BapZ40Z-V7fT2Wva9Unj~77adtZPqDKPEglAO7UohcrAxXUVUzmBijBj3OwdhPa7AVohFkMT~W9PikMn1NYC3HTjVp~ek6V9tYZxlpNDQjtyC87CGkexYLFbw~p1399NivRTTxm5AUCo0JYJUXoFLz8AL97XpNCry6f-89LwGTD2d49pNYfjKUt9YgpaqsJdFuJFjeO8EDDd~nvYBbWLHKyR-SLmh5sBqxI4Nf-QyTTVNngv-nlVhlGoh3dUZdm2PfAPXyDLhZs6nVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Steven Cook asked the Bend‑La Pine Schools Board of Directors to add three work‑session dates to the district calendar so the board can complete a comprehensive review of governance policies, board goals and the superintendent evaluation and contract policy.

Cook told the board at its Sept. 23 work session that the district’s team had analyzed the scope of work and proposed adding Oct. 28, Jan. 27 and March 31 to the existing schedule. He asked for a head nod rather than formal action at the meeting; several board members indicated informal agreement.

The superintendent said the proposal would make seven total work sessions this year: the Sept. 23 meeting, Oct. 28, Jan. 27, Feb. 24, March 31, April 28 and May 26. He said the sessions would be grouped by subject: governance policies and board‑superintendent operating agreements; three meetings devoted to board ends and goals; and two meetings to address superintendent evaluation and related policy.

Cook told the board that the intent is to “memorialize” processes so they endure across board membership changes and to build an engagement process tied to those dates. He framed the schedule as an administrative proposal that the board could adjust if needed.

Board members discussed logistical matters such as conflicts with school holidays and the calendar’s sequencing. No formal vote or binding action was taken; directors agreed to plan for the additional dates and for staff to proceed with scheduling.

Board members and staff said the added sessions are intended to allow time for detailed policy redlines and for bringing revised governance policies back to the board in time for formal action later this fall or next summer.

Looking ahead, Cook recommended that the board consider a July annual reaffirmation of its operating agreement after newly elected members take office so the document remains current with the board composition.","Superintendent Dr. Steven Cook asked the Bend‑La Pine Schools board to add three work‑session dates to complete a top‑to‑bottom review of governance policies, board goals and the superintendent evaluation process. Board members signaled informal agreement to the proposal.",{"_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},6460937,"Board, superintendent align on operating agreement and evaluation work plan; expect July reaffirmation",112,5676000,5788000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5826105-f4408ce9a63e6f3c8a6c13d9c3f292d2&start=5676&end=5788","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5826105-f4408ce9a63e6f3c8a6c13d9c3f292d2/thumbnail_5676000.jpg","/articles/6460937/Oregon/Board-superintendent-align-on-operating-agreement-and-evaluation-work-plan-expect-July-reaffirmation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6460937-fafded0ce1df6ef9d6bf15166a188c30/orig.mp4?Expires=1771055968&Signature=Sld15PhOKj4hdg0BfLcaTcFfMCz6xqhQx6WMDFB4QCiojh48t5Cl2zIW2~z4z76TGyQBAdMnHtk3a1fk2JYRPH85hkc7-tfYdDVdKXvt2wUAvbgh2wobPZqLIeZSi7MombvAjzVVu377DEUc--kj145bs~BxQ9tKOf2JSes~jCb6bucViZSjqbMh4uml2dPgKX-pULDDAzWQygm2s-MTvOL8YjP1ubd5FnNA88BWKF66guB2zrstlwvDS7BolO2nFioAQMsl1c2buMms3IBSPWOF0rC2JZBr5cxgHIHSWbI63zTrnwXasaLz6aE8fKxRY4g~F8kXMaK6zeMvzQlUfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bend‑La Pine Schools Board of Directors and Superintendent Dr. Steven Cook reviewed a draft Board‑Superintendent Operating Agreement during the Sept. 23 work session and discussed how the document should function as an annual commitment.

Cook said the operating agreement should be revisited and signed each July so new board members can commit to the expectations when the board reorganizes. Directors agreed the document functions as a mutual statement of roles, communications protocols, decision‑making arrangements and expectations for conduct.

In the operating agreement discussion, several board members requested a specific line stating that the board will adhere to the terms of the superintendent’s employment contract. Directors also recommended moving the item that asks the board to remain “student focused” higher in the list of superintendent expectations; several suggested placing that item near the top rather than as the tenth bullet.

The agreement also spells out communication norms: board members should attempt to route questions about agenda items to the superintendent or board chair in advance when possible, with the aim of avoiding surprises; the chair and vice chair — working with the superintendent and board clerk — will set the formal agenda, with a mechanism allowing three board members to place items on a future agenda if the chair and vice chair decline to add them.

Board members discussed how goals should be coordinated across three levels — board goals, district/organizational goals and superintendent goals — and noted the district has not consistently maintained that alignment in recent years. Cook said drafting a clearer connection among board goals, superintendent goals and district strategic initiatives is part of the work plan and should be a priority for upcoming sessions.

Directors asked staff to return a revised operating agreement to be considered in October and to include a July reaffirmation step in the annual calendar. No formal vote was taken.","Board and superintendent discussed a draft Board‑Superintendent Operating Agreement covering roles, communications, decision‑making and superintendent evaluation. Directors asked to add adherence to the superintendent contract and to raise the prominence of being student‑focused in expectation lists.",{"_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},6460943,"Board reviews qualifications, vacancies and code of conduct; agrees edits on background checks, conflicts and abstentions",1589,2244000,3833000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5826105-f4408ce9a63e6f3c8a6c13d9c3f292d2&start=2244&end=3833","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5826105-f4408ce9a63e6f3c8a6c13d9c3f292d2/thumbnail_2244000.jpg","/articles/6460943/Oregon/Board-reviews-qualifications-vacancies-and-code-of-conduct-agrees-edits-on-background-checks-conflicts-and-abstentions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6460943-c797de85b05eb257d0fc3ced54b0f6ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771055968&Signature=ZD5PpZ90mvv~jmPRlhGKVWAwExmbWtN1dxx~5cUah6wfbshOlnQoQIco6m7WxbnZtQszph7bUv1J9EoCkG5vUQhJ4Q-KoGDRP9Jj9R3MfD3RHv7WDJVPbTw07cW1UC1ereDQd6ESIi5jJB1Gc~8GhNPN4jYp2EWwb6uNzcJvw9fcmIzX8edM2CKod26603jwBiLHw0~aHxF2emJbN0CABBI-lBFlaA~fJT3NOTCT2MupckBhuYyg99radQeRwLZiXP8HUP6CPTiWCVWkrwKRXm~cYm7oG1NHtsMgCeHgzp-w8aTcwhZcJNZqQ2RrxVMaD4giLgASdfj2PmXMRhF2Dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Sept. 23 work session the Bend‑La Pine Schools Board of Directors discussed revisions to policies addressing board member qualifications, vacancies and conduct, including criminal background checks, conflict‑of‑interest and abstention rules.

Directors agreed several text blocks should be reorganized so qualifications (GP‑2) are distinct from job responsibilities and vacancy processes (moved to GP‑3). They discussed changing language that listed specific stakeholders (for example, replacing “families” with the broader term “constituents”) so policy reflects that the board is accountable to all district residents.

The board reviewed a provision requiring board members to submit to the same criminal history background checks used for other district visitors. Members clarified that a failure to clear the check would not automatically remove a director but would require restricted access consistent with the district’s visitors policy (for example, scanning ID and supervision; no unsupervised contact with students).

Directors discussed conflict‑of‑interest language and a class‑exception clause allowing a board member to vote on a collective bargaining agreement when the benefit accrues to the bargaining unit as a class rather than to a single spouse, dependent or household member. Members emphasized that, when a conflict exists, a director still may choose to vote or abstain but must publicly declare the reason for an abstention.

On discipline and public censure, the board discussed a process for handling allegations against board members, referencing statutory procedures for removal or censure and asking staff to ensure the policy aligns with Oregon law. Members also debated social‑media language and whether the policy should say board members shall not “intervene in the administration” or use phrasing such as “shall not intervene in the management of the district”; directors favored the latter as clearer and less adversarial.

Several members asked staff to ensure policy references statutory vacancy triggers (for example, failure to attend meetings for a statutory period) rather than to restate statutory facts and to add a cross‑reference to Oregon law where appropriate. The board did not take formal action but asked staff to return the revised language for final review.","Directors discussed consolidating board member qualifications and responsibilities, vacancy procedures, criminal background checks for board members, social‑media guidance, conflict‑of‑interest rules and the circumstances under which a board member must declare and potentially abstain from votes.","actionData","errors"]

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Board debates language, scope of governance policies; members weigh Carver model and OSBA edits

Bend‑La Pine board schedules seven governance work sessions, tentatively adds Oct. 28, Jan. 27 and March 31

Board, superintendent align on operating agreement and evaluation work plan; expect July reaffirmation

Board reviews qualifications, vacancies and code of conduct; agrees edits on background checks, conflicts and abstentions