Oregon / School Districts / Ontario SD 8C
The board voted to skip its December meeting, approved second readings (and a removal) of several policies and cast the district's OSBA legislative policy committee ballot under a newly added agenda item.
Oregon / School Districts / Ontario SD 8C
District staff presented bond scenarios that could produce roughly $17.8M (20-year option) or about $24.5M if paired with up to $12.25M in state "awesome" grant matching; the board reviewed timelines, useful-life rules and contingency plans for possible state funding cuts and agreed to continue planning.
Oregon / School Districts / Ontario SD 8C
District finance staff presented bond-timing options and a state matching grant that together could yield about $24.5 million for projects such as Aiken renovations; board members asked about timelines, tax impact and useful-life requirements.
Oregon / School Districts / Ontario SD 8C
Staff told the board state budget forecasts could lead to grant reductions that would affect CTE and other programs; enrollment declines across early grades were described, and the district plans to prioritize attrition and other non-layoff strategies.
Oregon / School Districts / Ontario SD 8C
In a presentation requested by the superintendent, the district’s safety lead reviewed emergency protocols, an April 2022 swatting incident that accelerated changes, communications upgrades and three screening options — including a $90,000-per-entry metal detector — while board members discussed corridor and office remodels at Aiken Elementary and potential bond financing.
Oregon / School Districts / Ontario SD 8C
Student representatives from Ontario High and Ontario Middle reported extracurricular activity updates, and the board recognized students from several schools for safety, leadership and citizenship during the October meeting.
Oregon / School Districts / Ontario SD 8C
Finance staff reported steady cash flow and forecast most of the district’s $5.8 million in property-tax receipts in November; administrators said enrollment remains below projections, ODE reopened reporting for adjustments, and the board discussed increasing a travel credit-card limit (motion to amend limit to $10,000 was made). A district food pantry was described as nearly depleted amid rising need.
Oregon / School Districts / Ontario SD 8C
Superintendent Nikki told the Ontario School District 8C board that ensuring the district’s long-term financial stability is her top goal amid enrollment declines and a recently negotiated salary schedule that created an expected operating deficit.
Oregon / School Districts / Ontario SD 8C
Superintendent Nikki outlined a district focus on ensuring students read proficiently by end of third grade, including K–3 teacher training, 45 minutes of reading intervention for K–5 students, dyslexia screening, and a January after-school reading clinic through Eastern Oregon University.
Oregon / School Districts / Ontario SD 8C
Mike, the district safety and training coordinator, told the board the district has worked to standardize emergency language and response procedures and has adopted the I Love You Guys Foundation protocols.