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Bandon SD 54 board approves $564,780 in bills, student trip and two policy revisions
Summary
The Bandon SD 54 board approved payment of $564,780.36 in bills, granted permission for band students to audition at the Western International Band Clinic, and adopted revisions to the local wellness policy and the personal electronic-device policy with exemptions for documented IEP/504/ELL needs.
At its Sept. 29 meeting, the Bandon SD 54 board approved several routine and program items: payment of bills totaling $564,780.36, permission for qualifying band students to pursue auditions at the Western International Band Clinic in SeaTac, Washington (Nov. 21–24), and revisions to two district policies.
Staff summarized the Student Investment Account (SIA) report, noting that SIA funds in 2024–25 supported a behavior specialist, academic advisor, four PE teachers, the district nurse, portions of two CTE teachers and part of a mental-health therapist. District presenters cautioned that the 2025–26 SIA plan will change due to funding constraints.
On policy, the board held a second reading and adopted a revised local wellness policy (EFA). Discussion during the second reading noted changes tied to statewide requirements and how fundraiser items sold during the school day must meet nutrition standards; the board clarified that some on-campus fundraising remains allowable before and after school when it does not compete with meal programs.
The board also adopted a revised personal-electronic-device policy (JFCEB) that adds an exceptions process for students with documented needs. Administrators explained exemptions will align with 504 plans, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ELL supports (for example, translation earbuds), and that some device uses for medical monitoring or translation will be permitted.
The board granted staff permission to seek selection for the Western International Band Clinic; staff said selection requires auditioning ensembles and that past years drew four students. The board approved a set of community flyers and youth-center event items (Halloween trunk-or-treats and multi-day youth camps) as presented.
Votes and next steps: Motions on the bills, policies, travel permission and flyers were announced as passed in the meeting; the public transcript does not record detailed roll-call tallies. The meeting concluded after an extended public-comment period focused on personnel concerns.
