Board approves minutes and consent agenda, proclaims Black History Month; recognizes school-board service

The North Clackamas School District Board of Directors on Jan. 16 approved routine business and adopted a proclamation recognizing Black/African American History Month.

Chair Wey called for a motion to approve the minutes of the Dec. 12, 2024 meeting. Director Bauer moved to approve the minutes; Director Dobson seconded. The chair called the vote and said, "The motion passes with a vote of 6 to 0." (recorded vote: 6 yes, 0 no).

The board then considered the consent agenda, which included employment changes, a middle-school schedule adjustment to meet Division 22 physical-education minutes requirements, policy revisions and four travel requests (Milwaukee High School Baseball; Adrian C. Nelson High School Band and Orchestra; Rex Putnam High School acapella and Vocal Point; and Clackamas High School girls softball). Vice Chair Benaloga moved approval; Director Bauer seconded. The chair stated the motion passed 6–0.

Superintendent Shane James introduced a video and remarks in recognition of School Board Recognition Month (January). The board also considered and voted on a proclamation declaring February 2025 as Black/African American History Month. Director McVay moved the proclamation; Director Bauer seconded. The chair called the vote; the motion passed 6–0. The proclamation text, read at the meeting, cited the 2025 national theme, "African Americans and labor," and committed the district to equity and inclusion efforts.

There were no public commenters signed up for the meeting and no speakers registered for the charter‑renewal public hearings that followed.