Board approves consent agenda and three operational contract actions; ESD service plan adopted
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Summary
In the Jan. 27 meeting the Forest Grove board approved a routine consent agenda, extended Comcast data service (PO not to exceed $75,000), increased Ziply phone allocation by $45,000 (total $90,000), and approved the Northwest Regional ESD local service plan for 2026–27.
The Forest Grove School District Board approved routine consent items and three operational actions during its Jan. 27 meeting.
Consent agenda: The board approved the consent agenda by voice vote.
Comcast data service extension: The board approved a motion to extend Comcast data transmission fiber service on a month-to-month basis while the district completes dark-fiber construction and cutover. The extension was authorized for the 2025–26 school year for an amount not to exceed $75,000. Staff said the Comcast service is eligible for E-Rate reimbursement (federal program administered through the FCC) and expected to be 80% reimbursable.
Ziply phone service allocation increase: The board approved increasing the purchase order amount for Ziply (phone/analog lines) by $45,000, bringing the total allocation for the year to $90,000. Staff said the analog lines support elevator, HVAC and alarm connections while the district transitions to digital voice-over-IP systems.
Northwest Regional ESD local service plan: On a second read, the board approved the Northwest Regional Education Service District’s list of core services for member districts for the 2026–27 school year. Dr. West said approval covers the set of core services, not a change to ESD funding formulas.
Representative motions and outcomes
- Consent agenda: motion to approve carried by voice vote.
- Comcast data service extension: moved and seconded; motion carried. Authorized amount: not to exceed $75,000.
- Ziply phone service increase: motion to approve $45,000 additional authorization (total $90,000) carried by voice vote.
- Northwest Regional ESD local service plan: motion to approve for 2026–27 carried by voice vote.
What happens next: Staff will manage the month-to-month Comcast billing until cutover, continue work to reduce analog phone lines where safe and feasible, and maintain communication with the ESD regarding core services and any opt-in offerings.