Board approves SIA grant, postpones social studies adoption, adds OSBA staff survey and OKs resolution on potential property purchase

The Sweet Home SD 55 board took several formal actions during the meeting and voted on multiple agenda items.

Consent and routine business - The consent agenda, including approval of minutes from the Nov. 10, 2025 meeting, was approved by voice vote.

Grants and budget actions - The board approved the 2025–26 Student Investment Account (SIA) grant agreement, which the district says funds counselors, fees, nutrition and related supports. The motion was made by Jen and seconded by Dale; the motion carried by voice vote.

Curriculum - The board voted to postpone the K–12 social sciences curriculum adoption for up to two years under Division 22 authority, citing declining enrollment and the ability to delay purchase. Motion to postpone passed (motion by Dale; second by Jenna).

Budget calendar - The board approved the proposed 2026–27 budget calendar with corrected dates noted during discussion.

Board governance - The board amended the agenda to add an action item inviting Jennifer from OSBA to run a work session to create a staff survey and help draft board goals for the 2026–27 superintendent evaluation; motion by Jen, second by Rachel, passed unanimously.

Real property - The board approved Resolution 25‑26‑1 related to a potential property purchase following announcement of executive session under ORS 192.662(2)(e). The motion passed by voice vote.

Outcomes and next steps All recorded motions at this meeting passed by voice vote as reflected in the minutes; the board asked staff to follow up on grant and bond planning and to coordinate the OSBA session for the superintendent evaluation. No votes were recorded in roll‑call form in the transcript; outcomes were announced verbally as passed.