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District updates: hatchery presentation, association report and activities highlighted
Summary
The board received a fish-hatchery project overview, updates from the North Bend Education Association, and student representative remarks on athletics, fundraising and graduation stoles; Superintendent Vince Swagerty reported rising graduation rates and upcoming district events.
Wade Lester presented an initial overview of a proposed fish hatchery project and said he will provide additional information as it becomes available. The presentation was informational; no action was taken.
Eva Varga of the North Bend Education Association highlighted the Oregon Battle of the Books event and named Extra Mile nominees including Danielle Howard (Health Room Aide) and educational assistants Vanessa Reyna and Yan Kuhn. Student representative Taylor Thompson reported that basketball and wrestling seasons are going well, mentioned upcoming events including the district swim meet on Feb. 14–15 and the 3A State Basketball tournament in March, and asked the board to reconsider the district's policy on wearing stoles at graduation.
Superintendent Vince Swagerty reported an increase in high-school graduation rates and noted the hiring of a teacher for the Bitty Bulldogs 2.0 program. These items were presented as part of the superintendent's report under information items; the minutes record the content but do not provide specific numeric graduation-rate figures.
