District staff presented a package of policies — cybersecurity (EHB/EHB‑AR), electronic communication (IBGA ARs), AI use (IKJ) and a new personal electronic device ban — as a first reading after an executive order from Governor Potek; board members raised questions about exemptions, appeals timeframes and implementation logistics.
Molalla River School District declared the Fox Park parcel surplus and approved conveying it to the City of Molalla in exchange for a City right-of-way; the board also approved a reciprocal access and maintenance easement between the district and the city.
The Molalla River School District board approved a sole-source contract to continue installing remotely managed HVAC controls with Plimatech, citing prior installations and administrative efficiencies.
Molalla High School’s athletic director reported broad participation across spring sports, highlighted successes and facilities needs, and asked the board and community for support—particularly for fundraising toward a turf and track capital project with a November 1 fundraising timeline.
At its July 24 work session the Molalla River School District board approved a speech therapy contract and discussed, but deferred, approval of an occupational therapy contract pending additional information and final review in August.
Dr. Anthony Mann, the district superintendent, told the Walla River School District Board of Education on July 10 that the district will prepare policy and a communications plan to implement the governor's recent executive order limiting students' access to cell phones during the instructional day.
District staff presented a proposed contract for occupational therapy services totaling $114,000 for the year to secure a full‑time occupational therapist; board members asked for the contract text in the board packet and the matter was deferred for action at a work session so members can review the agreement.
Project manager Mickey Bragg told the board the construction team will present an early work authorization (EWA) for grading and site preparation estimated at $2–$3 million, part of the CM/GC GMP process; staff plan to present final EWA language and the price to the board the week of July 24 with possible action at the July 24 or July 30 meeting.
The Walla River School District Board adopted enabling resolution 20252026.001, which delegates routine administrative authorities—check signing, meeting schedules, designation of depositories and auditors, investment and trustee designations, insurance agents, and personnel delegation—at the July 10 business meeting.
The Walla River School District Board accepted a $3,000 donation from Dale and Julie Burkhart to support FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) students' attendance at a national conference; the board agreed to recognize the donors publicly and directed staff to send a thank‑you.
