Instructional department outlines priorities to North Clackamas Budget Committee

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ivonne Dibblee and four Instructional Department directors presented an overview of the department to the North Clackamas School District 12 Budget Committee on April 30, 2026. The meeting was called to order by Executive Director of Finance & Business Services Matt Makara at 6:32 p.m.; the committee adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Dr. Dibblee, joined by Executive Director of Elementary Programs Dr. Patricia Ahrens, Executive Director of Secondary Programs Dr. Petra Callin, Executive Director of Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Tammy O’Neill and Executive Director of Student and Family Services Jennifer Dove-Kiltow, delivered a high-level briefing on the Instructional Department’s structure and responsibilities. The official meeting notes state the department "gave an overview of the Instructional Department." The transcript does not include verbatim presentation text or specific program, staffing, or dollar figures, so those details are not specified in this report.

Committee members posed questions during or after the presentation; the notes record that "Questions and comments from the committee were addressed." Executive Director Makara and staff responded, and the session included discussion of upcoming agenda items for the Budget Committee. The district’s official notes list attendees and presenters but do not record a formal vote or any adopted motions during this informational meeting.