Gresham-Barlow School District public meetings in 2022

Regular Board Work Session

The Gresham-Barlow School District Board approved a contract amendment to increase bus driver wages by 6.7%, or approximately $530,000, with the state covering 70% of the cost. The meeting also included informational updates on graduation requirements and facilities projects.

• Approved First Student contract amendment for 6.7% wage increase
• Approved meeting agenda as presented
• Information update on Graduation Requirements
• Information update on Facilities Projects
• Discussion on Board Goals and future agenda topics

The board authorized a contract amendment to increase the First Student rate sheet by 6.7% to remain competitive with other districts. Members also received updates on graduation requirements and various facilities projects, including pool maintenance and turf field procurement.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Authorized 6.7% increase to First Student contract rate sheet (5-0)

Regular Board Work Session

The Gresham-Barlow School District Board approved the meeting agenda and held an executive session regarding negotiations. The board discussed upcoming agenda topics, including student representation, scholarships, and bond planning.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Executive session for negotiations
• Discussion of student scholarships and dual credit
• Discussion of 2016 Capital Construction Bond
• Student advisory committee proposal

The board approved the meeting agenda and held an executive session regarding negotiations. Members discussed future agenda topics and the possibility of moving some items to the February Board Strategic Planning Retreat.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular Board Business Meeting

The board is reviewing routine administrative items, including financial reports and employee contracts. The meeting includes updates to district policies and recognitions for high school athletic achievements.

• Policy JGAB: Use of Restraint or Seclusion
• Policy IGBB: Talented and Gifted Program and/or Services
• Policy IGBBA: Talented and Gifted Students - Identification
• Financial Report as of 10/31/2022
• Personnel Report for 2022-2023 licensed new hires

The Board approved a tentative agreement with the Gresham-Barlow Education Association for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024. The board also elected a representative to the OSBA Board of Directors and approved legislative priorities. Additionally, the board approved nominations for the Metro Policy Advisory Committee.

• Approved tentative agreement with Gresham-Barlow Education Association for 7/1/2021-6/30/2024 (5-0)
• Elected Katrina Doughty to OSBA Board of Directors, Position 17 (4-0)
• Approved OSBA Resolution No. 1 regarding Legislative Priorities and Principles (4-0)
• Approved nomination of Susan Greenberg to Metro Policy Advisory Committee (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel reports and policy updates (5-0)

Regular Board Work Session

The Board is authorizing architecture and engineering services for a new health center funded by a $1.5 million grant. Members are also reviewing district policies and receiving reports on the School Resource Officer program and student investment funds.

• Approved contract with BLRB Architects not to exceed $300,000 for a health center on Main Ave
• First reading of policy revisions for Academic Achievement, Use of Restraint or Seclusion, and Talented and Gifted programs
• Presentation of the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program listening sessions report by Buffalo Cloud Consulting
• Review of the Student Investment Account (SIA) Annual Report for the Oregon Department of Education
• Financial update as of 9/30/2022 including impacts of retroactive payments to GBEA members

The Board authorized a contract with BLRB Architects for a health center on Main Ave, funded by a $1.5 million grant. Several policy reviews were conducted, with some moving toward a consent agenda and others returned for further revision.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Authorized contract with BLRB Architects not to exceed $300,000 for health center architecture and engineering (7-0)
• Returned Policy IK (Academic Achievement) to ILT for adjustment
• Returned Policy IGDJ (Interscholastic Athletics and Activities) to Policy Review Committee for discussion
• Advanced Policy JGAB (Use of Restraint or Seclusion), Policy IGBB (TAG Services), and Policy IGBBA (TAG identification) to the next board business meeting consent agenda

Regular Board Work Session

The board will vote on accepting legal counsel's determination regarding a complaint against the board chair. They will also hold an executive session for negotiations and personnel matters, and discuss future agenda topics. The regular board meeting follows at 7 p.m.

• Vote on legal determination of complaint against board chair
• Executive session for negotiations and personnel
• Discussion of future board agenda topics
• Reconvene into regular work session after executive session
• Zoom access provided per Oregon House Bill 2560

The Board of Education accepted a legal determination that a complaint against the board chair was not appropriate for the board complaint process as it referenced ongoing employment litigation. The board also approved the meeting agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Accepted legal counsel's determination regarding complaint against board chair (7-0)

Regular Board Business Meeting

The board is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes financial reports and employee contracts. The session also includes public comments regarding a student-based health center and a recognition of a former substitute teacher.

• Financial Report as of 9/30/2022
• Personnel Report for licensed new hires for 2022-2023
• Public comments regarding a Student Based Health Center
• Recognition of Sabrina Lett as Oregon Substitute Teacher of the Year

The board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda including financial and personnel reports. Members received a first reading of a proposal for a School Based Health Center and a contract for BLRB Architects, though no final vote was taken on the health center.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including financial report as of 9/30/2022 and employee contracts (7-0)

Regular Board Work Session

The board approved the use of ESSER funds to remodel the REY/FLEX building at Gresham High School. The session also included a policy review regarding local wellness and updates on summer learning and newcomer programs.

• $320,000 remodel of the REY/FLEX building at Gresham High School
• Review of Policy EFA - Local Wellness
• Update on Newcomer Program student influx
• Update on Oregon HB4030 grant for staff retention and recruitment

Regular Board Work Session

The Gresham‑Barlow School District Board approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss negotiations under ORS 192.660(2)(d) and litigation under ORS 192.660(2)(h). No decisions were made in that closed session. The board then reconvened to discuss upcoming agenda topics and board operations before adjourning.

• Approve meeting agenda as presented
• Executive session – negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d))
• Executive session – litigation (ORS 192.660(2)(h))
• Discussion of future board agenda topics
• Adjournment

The board held a regular work session consisting primarily of procedural items and an executive session. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Regular Board Business Meeting

The board will vote on a consent agenda including approval of minutes, a personnel report for new licensed hires, updates to policies on instructional materials and graduation requirements, and the board-superintendent working agreements. Public comment includes a concern about the district's bargaining with teachers. The board will also ratify resolutions recognizing Native American Heritage Month and American Education Week.

• Public comment from Jeremiah Hickman expressing concern about the district's bargaining with teachers
• Approval of Personnel Report: Licensed New Hires for 2022-2023
• Policy updates to IIA Instructional Materials and IKF-AR Graduation Requirements
• Ratification of resolution recognizing November 2022 as Native American Heritage Month
• Ratification of resolution recognizing November 14-18, 2022 as American Education Week

The board approved a grant agreement with Portland General Electric and a memorandum of agreement with First Student to purchase one electric school bus. The board also ratified resolutions recognizing Native American Heritage Month and American Education Week.

• Approved $273,750 Electric School Bus Fund Award Agreement with Portland General Electric (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with First Student for one electric school bus (7-0)
• Ratified resolution recognizing November 2022 as Native American Heritage Month (7-0)
• Ratified resolution recognizing November 14-18, 2022 as American Education Week (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel reports and policy updates (7-0)

Regular Board Work Session

The board approved the meeting agenda and moved to submit documentation to suspend a teacher’s license for failing to give a 60‑day resignation notice. It also reviewed policy revisions, considered OSBA board nominations, received an update on the Educational Equity Advisory Committee, and discussed the First Student transportation contract renewal, use of over $4 million in remaining bond funds, and other board matters.

• Approve submission of documentation to suspend a teacher’s license for missing the required 60‑day resignation notice
• First reading of policy revisions to Graduation Requirements (no formal action required)
• Nominate candidates for OSBA Board Position 17 representing the Multnomah Region
• Discuss renewal of First Student transportation contract, recommending a 5‑to‑10‑year extension (no board action required)
• Review proposal to use >$4 million of remaining bond funds for turf and lighting on varsity softball and baseball fields

The board approved submitting documentation to the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission to suspend a teacher's license for failing to provide a 60-day resignation notice. Members also discussed updating board-superintendent working agreements and reviewed progress on four district goals.

• Approved submittal of documentation to suspend teacher's license for failure to provide 60-day resignation notice (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Regular Board Business Meeting

The Gresham‑Barlow School Board met on September 7, 2022 to approve the regular agenda, routine consent items, and several recognitions. The board recognized SealMaster’s $45,000 donation to rehabilitate the Gresham High School tennis courts. It also ratified resolutions designating October 2022 as National Principals/School Administrators Month and September 15–October 15, 2022 as National Hispanic Heritage Month. Additional recognitions were given for NSPRA awards received by the district.

• Approval of the consent agenda covering routine minutes and personnel contracts
• SealMaster donation of $45,000 to rehabilitate Gresham High School tennis courts
• Resolution ratifying October 2022 as National Principals/School Administrators Month
• Resolution ratifying September 15–October 15, 2022 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
• Recognition of NSPRA awards received by the district

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda including personnel reports and previous meeting minutes. The board also ratified resolutions recognizing National Principals/School Administrators Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel reports and minutes from four previous meetings (7-0)
• Ratified resolution recognizing October 2022 as National Principals/School Administrators Month (7-0)
• Ratified resolution recognizing September 15 to October 15, 2022 as National Hispanic Heritage Month (7-0)

Regular Board Work Session

The Gresham-Barlow School District Board approved the meeting agenda and recessed into executive session to discuss a complaint against a public officer. The board also discussed the superintendent's upcoming travel and potential rescheduling of the February Strategic Planning Retreat.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Executive session to discuss complaint against public officer
• Discussion on superintendent travel and board calendar
• Discussion on future board agenda topics
• Upcoming Regular Board Meeting scheduled for 7 p.m.

The board voted to have legal counsel review a complaint filed against board chair Mayra Gómez. The board also adjusted the date of the mid-year strategic planning retreat to February 23rd.

• Approved agenda with change to hear a public officer complaint in public session (7-0)
• Approved Director Howatt to seek legal counsel regarding a complaint against board chair Mayra Gomez (7-0)
• Rescheduled mid-year strategic planning retreat to February 23rd

Board Strategic Planning Work Session (Retreat)

The Gresham-Barlow School Board holds a day-long strategic planning work session featuring board development training on superintendent relations and evaluation, an update on West Gresham Elementary School repurposing, and the annual English Language Learner report. The board also discusses forming an Educational Equity Advisory Committee, assigns committee and school engagement roles, reviews board goals, and calendars agenda topics for 2022-23.

• Board development training by OSBA on board-superintendent relations and evaluation process
• Update on West Gresham Elementary School building repurposing
• English Language Learner (ELL) annual report presentation required by ORS 327.016
• Process overview for establishing an Educational Equity Advisory Committee per OAR 581-022-2307
• Discussion and finalization of board committee and school engagement assignments

The Board of Education held a work session focused on board development training and the potential repurposing of West Gresham Elementary School. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Board Social - No Meeting

The Gresham-Barlow School District Board of Directors is holding a social event at the Margarita Factory on August 18, 2022. No official board business will be discussed or decided during this event.

• Board Social at Margarita Factory (77 NE 4th Street)
• No official meeting or board business scheduled

Special Board Work Session

The board will approve its agenda, then consider several personnel actions, including hiring administrators and amending the superintendent’s contract. It will also authorize a $921,400 ESSER II contract with Environmental Controls Corp. to install direct digital HVAC controls at Hall Elementary, Hollydale Elementary, and Deep Creek‑Damascus K‑8. In addition, the board will discuss updated COVID‑19 masking guidelines and upcoming agenda topics.

• Approve Administrator New Hires for 2022‑2023
• Approve Amendment #1 to the 2022‑2024 Superintendent Employment Agreement
• Authorize $921,400 ESSER II contract with Environmental Controls Corp. for DDCs: Hall Elementary $325,400; Hollydale Elementary $325,400; Deep Creek‑Damascus K‑8 $270,600
• Executive session to discuss employment contracts (ORS 192.660)
• Discussion of updated COVID‑19 masking guidelines

The Board approved the hire of five new administrators and an amendment to the Superintendent's employment agreement. It also authorized the use of ESSER II funds to modernize HVAC systems at three schools. Additionally, the district announced that indoor masking would be strongly recommended but not required starting July 14, 2022.

• Approved Administrator New Hires for 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 of the 2022-2024 Superintendent Employment Agreement (5-0)
• Authorized $921,400 of ESSER II funds for HVAC retrofits at Hall, Hollydale, and Deep Creek-Damascus schools (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda with added SRO Communication item (4-0)

Regular Board Business Meeting

The Board of Directors will conduct elections for the 2022-23 board chair and vice-chair. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering monthly financial reports, personnel contracts, and policy updates.

• Election of 2022-23 Board Chair
• Election of 2022-23 Board Vice-Chair
• Review of May 31, 2022 Monthly Financial Report
• Approval of Administrator and Licensed New Hire contracts
• Policy updates for BDDH (Public Comment) and EDC (Authorized Use of District Equipment)

The board elected Mayra Gómez as Chair and Kris Howatt as Vice-Chair for the 2022-23 term. Members approved the 2022-23 board meeting schedule and several annual procedural resolutions. The board also discussed the implementation of indoor masking in summer schools following a high-transmission risk designation for Multnomah County.

• Elected Mayra Gómez as Chair and Kris Howatt as Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Approved 2022-23 Regular Board Meeting Schedule (6-0)
• Approved annual procedural Resolutions 2023-04 through 2023-08 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including financial and personnel reports, minus Policy BDDH (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda with added discussion on masks (5-1)

Regular Board Work Session

The Gresham-Barlow School District Board of Directors approved the meeting agenda and held a closed executive session to discuss employment contracts and negotiations. The session concluded with a discussion on future board agenda topics.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Executive session for employment contracts and negotiations
• Discussion on future board agenda topics
• Public Safety and Schools Building, 1331 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, OR
• Regular Board Meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. following this session

The board approved the meeting agenda and held an executive session regarding negotiations and employment contracts. Members discussed adding indoor masking to a future business meeting agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Budget Hearing

The Gresham-Barlow School Board will hold a public hearing on the district’s proposed 2022-2023 budget, which was approved by the budget committee on May 26. Any person may speak for or against items in the budget. Following the hearing, the board will vote on adoption during a work session.

• Budget overview and purpose presented by CFO Jordan Ely
• Public testimony period for comments on the 2022-2023 budget
• Budget adoption scheduled for board work session immediately after hearing
• Virtual attendance via Zoom available per Oregon House Bill 2560

The Board of Education conducted a budget hearing to receive public testimony and answer questions regarding the budget and fiscal policy. No members of the public provided comments. No substantive decisions were recorded during the hearing.

Regular Board Work Session

The board ratified the 2022-2023 budget, appropriations, and tax impositions for the district. They also approved a contract for Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School and held a first reading of the upcoming board meeting schedule.

• Adopted $260,970,931 budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year
• Imposed taxes at $4.5268 per $1,000 of assessed value for General Fund operations
• Imposed $21,872,602 in taxes for bonded debt
• Approved contract for Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School
• First reading of the 2022-23 board meeting schedule

The board ratified the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget, appropriations, and tax impositions. The board also approved the contract for the Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School. A draft schedule for 2022-23 board meetings was reviewed for future adoption.

• Adopted 2022-2023 fiscal year budget of $260,970,931 (6-0)
• Ratified Resolution 2023-02 to appropriate funds for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 (6-0)
• Imposed General Fund taxes at Permanent Rate of $4.5268 per $1,000 of assessed value and $21,872,602 for bonded debt (6-0)
• Approved contract for Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Regular Board Work Session

The Gresham-Barlow School District Board will discuss the schedule for its 2022-23 meetings, including the possibility of moving from Thursdays to Wednesdays. The board will also hold an executive session regarding negotiations and litigation.

• Discussion of 2022-23 Board meeting schedule (Thursday vs. Wednesday)
• Executive session for negotiations and litigation
• Approval of meeting agenda
• Upcoming Regular Board Meeting on June 9 at 7 p.m.
• Public Safety and Schools Building, 1331 NW Eastman Parkway

The board approved the meeting agenda and reached a consensus to move future board meetings from Thursdays to Wednesdays. The board also discussed modifying how student and staff recognitions are handled to reduce the length of business meetings.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Regular Board Business Meeting

The Gresham-Barlow School Board will meet to approve a consent agenda including a monthly financial report as of April 30, 2022, which shows the projected fund balance decreased from $27.9 million to $25.5 million. The board will also vote on a package of ten revised policies covering student conduct, bullying, weapons, and other procedures, as well as approve new employee contracts for the 2022-2023 school year. Public comment is being accepted in writing only.

• Monthly financial report: projected fund balance down from $27.9M to $25.5M, with $3M PERS payment and adjusted charter school payments
• Ten revised policies (BDDH, CM, DJ, DJC, DH, IGBB, IGBHA, JFC, JFCF, JFCJ) for second reading and approval
• Personnel report: new administrator and licensed employee contracts for 2022-2023
• Recognition of Sam Barlow High School students for state theatre and vocal contest achievements
• Consent agenda approval with Policy BDDH removed

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that included financial reports, employee contracts, and policy updates. Policy BDDH was removed from the consent agenda for further review by the Policy Review Committee. The majority of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing student achievements in arts, athletics, and academics.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 5 and May 19 minutes, April financial report, employee contracts, and policy updates (6-0)
• Removed Policy BDDH from consent agenda for further review

Budget Committee Meeting (2 of 2)

The Gresham-Barlow School District Budget Committee will review questions on the proposed budget and take action to approve the 2022-2023 budget, including a permanent tax rate of $4.5268 per $1,000 of taxable property value.

• Review questions on proposed budget
• Approve 2022-23 budget with $260,970,931 total expenditures
• Set permanent tax rate of $4.5268 per $1,000
• Approve General Fund levy of $33,990,392
• Approve Debt Service Fund levy of $21,872,602

Regular Board Work Session

The board conducted a work session to review proposed policy revisions and a contract for substitute services. Members also received reports on the West Gresham Elementary School community engagement process and a student equity audit.

• Proposed contract with Edustaff for substitute services with a fee of 25% over the sub rate
• First reading of 10 policy revisions including student conduct, weapons in school, and district purchasing
• Review of the West Gresham Elementary School (WGES) community engagement process final report
• Presentation of the Student Engagement and Equity Audit Final Report
• Discussion of the 2022-23 board meeting calendar

The board approved the meeting agenda and conducted first readings of several policy updates and a community engagement report for the West Gresham Elementary School building. No final decisions were made on the policies or the building repurposing; these items will move to future meetings for approval.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Tabled policy reviews (including Student Conduct and Weapons in Schools) to June 9, 2022 meeting
• Tabled West Gresham Elementary School repurposing decision to August 2022 pending further funding research

Budget Committee Meeting (1 of 2)

The committee will elect a chair and vice-chair for the Budget Committee. Members will review the proposed 2022-23 budget, including an overview of major budget assumptions and changes.

• Election of Budget Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of 2022-23 Proposed Budget
• Superintendent's budget message delivery

Regular Board Work Session

This is a procedural work session; the board will hold a closed executive session to discuss negotiations and personnel matters, then reconvene to discuss future agenda topics. A regular board meeting follows at 7 p.m.

• Executive session for negotiations (ORS 192.660(2)(d)) and personnel (ORS 192.660(2)(b))
• Discussion of future board agenda topics and operations
• Regular Board Meeting to follow at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers

The board approved the meeting agenda and held an executive session regarding personnel and negotiations. Members discussed potential future agenda topics, including graduation standards and board meeting schedules. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Regular Board Business Meeting

The Gresham-Barlow School Board approved a consent agenda including minutes, a financial report, personnel contracts, and policy updates. The meeting also included a recognition of the Gresham High School Rhythmettes and a proposed resolution for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

• Approval of consent agenda (minutes, financial report, personnel contracts, policy updates)
• Financial report shows projected ending fund balance of $27.9 million
• Proposed resolution to declare June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month
• Recognition of Gresham High School Rhythmettes cheer and dance team
• Public comments to be submitted in writing via email by 4:00 p.m.

The Board approved a resolution to make a payment to a PERS side account and adopted a resolution recognizing June 2022 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. The Board also approved the consent agenda, which included the March 2022 financial report and employee contracts. Discussion was held regarding a $1.5 million grant for a School Based Health Center, though a final decision was not recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including financial report and employee contracts (6-0)
• Adopted resolution declaring June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month (6-0)
• Adopted resolution 2022-05 for PERS Side Account Authorization (6-0)

Regular Board Work Session

The Gresham-Barlow School Board will conduct a first reading of two draft policies (Personnel Records and Equal Educational Opportunity) and vote on three appointments to the district Budget Committee. The board will also receive updates on a School Based Health Center supported by $1.5 million in ARP funds and a physical security assessment of district schools. The meeting includes an executive session to evaluate the superintendent.

• First reading of policies GBL (Personnel Records) and JB (Equal Educational Opportunity)
• Appointment of Rebecca Gordon, John Hartsock, and Nick McWilliams to Budget Committee (motion carried)
• Update on School Based Health Center with $1.5 million in ARP funding from state allocation
• Presentation of 2021 GBSD Physical Security Assessment from 2016 bond-funded improvements
• Executive session for superintendent evaluation under ORS 192.660(2)(i)

Regular Board Work Session

The Gresham-Barlow School District Board approved the meeting agenda with one item removed. The session included a team-building activity for leadership and a discussion on future board agenda topics. A regular board meeting follows at 7 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda with item B1 removed
• Team-building activity for district leadership
• Discussion on future board agenda topics
• Regular board meeting scheduled for 7 p.m.
• Meeting held at Public Safety and Schools Building

The board approved the meeting agenda after removing a team building item. Members discussed future agenda topics including building safety, SRO review, and scholarship data.

• Approved meeting agenda removing Team Building information item (6-0)

Regular Board Business Meeting

The Gresham-Barlow School Board approved a consent agenda including minutes from recent meetings, a monthly financial report, personnel contracts, and policy updates. The meeting was held virtually and in person at the Public Safety and Schools Building.

• Approval of consent agenda items
• Policy updates for Bilingual Education, Instructional Resources, and Graduation Requirements
• Monthly Financial Report as of 2/28/2022
• Personnel Report: Employee Contracts
• Public comment from Toli Harvey

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda including financial reports and personnel contracts. Several resolutions were passed to recognize appreciation weeks and heritage months. The Superintendent provided updates on SRO outreach and teacher recruitment.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 28 financial report, employee contracts, and policy updates (6-0)
• Adopted resolution declaring April 18-22, 2022, as Volunteer Appreciation Week (6-0)
• Ratified resolution recognizing May 2-6, 2022, as Teacher Appreciation Week (6-0)
• Ratified resolution recognizing May 2022 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (6-0)
• Ratified resolution recognizing May 11, 2022, as National School Nurse Day (6-0)

Regular Board Work Session

The board reviewed proposed revisions to district policies regarding bilingual education, instructional resources, and graduation requirements. Members also addressed the process for filling three vacant positions on the district Budget Committee.

• Policy review: Bilingual Education (IGBI)
• Policy review: Instructional Resources/Instructional Materials (IIA)
• Policy review: Graduation Requirements (IKF)
• Declaration of three vacancies on the District Budget Committee
• Approval of the Budget Committee appointment process

The board declared three budget committee positions vacant and approved a modified appointment process allowing two interested board members to conduct interviews. The board also reviewed policy changes and graduation and behavior data.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Declared Budget Committee Positions 1, 2, and 3 as vacant (6-0)
• Approved budget committee appointment process with a change allowing two board members to conduct interviews (6-0)
• Moved Policy IGBI (Bilingual Education) to the next business meeting consent agenda
• Moved Policy IIA (Instructional Resources/Instructional Materials) to the next business meeting consent agenda
• Returned Policy IKF (Graduation Requirements) to the Policy Review Committee for corrections

Regular Board Business Meeting

The Gresham‑Barlow School Board will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which includes routine minutes, a monthly financial report, and a personnel report recommending non‑renewal of temporary licensed contracts and renewal of various staff contracts. The board will also adopt a resolution recognizing Classified School Employees Week and hear a superintendent update and a charter school annual report.

• Approve meeting agenda as presented
• Approve consent agenda (minutes, financial report, personnel contracts)
• Personnel Report: non‑renewal of temporary licensed contracts and renewal of staff contracts
• Resolution recognizing March 7‑11, 2022 as Classified School Employees Week
• Presentation of Gresham Arthur Academy Public Charter School Annual Report

The board approved the consent agenda and ratified a resolution recognizing Classified School Employees Week. Acting Superintendent Hiu announced that indoor masks will become optional on March 12, following updated OHA guidance.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February minutes, financial report, and personnel contracts (6-0)
• Ratified resolution recognizing March 7-11, 2022, as Classified School Employees Week (6-0)

Regular Board Work Session

The Gresham-Barlow School Board will hold a work session to approve the agenda and discuss future topics. The board will also hold a closed executive session to discuss the superintendent search and negotiations.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Executive session: Superintendent search
• Executive session: Negotiations
• Future Board Agenda Topics
• Announcements

The board approved the meeting agenda and held an executive session regarding negotiations and the superintendent search. Members discussed future agenda topics, including the return to in-person board meetings and the potential for a student advisor.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Board Strategic Planning Work Session (Retreat)

The Gresham-Barlow School Board held a strategic planning work session to discuss board goals, review student data, and conduct a public hearing for a charter school renewal. The board approved a contract for a water tank project at Sam Barlow High School.

• Authorize contract not exceeding $1,573,677 for Sam Barlow High School water tank
• Public hearing for Lewis & Clark Montessori Charter School renewal
• Review student data for the 2021-22 school year
• Present Student Engagement and Equity Audit results
• Review progress on Board Goals 2021-22

The board approved the meeting agenda with an amendment to include a discussion on masking. The remainder of the session consisted of team-building exercises, equity lens reviews, and discussions regarding board goals.

• Approved amended meeting agenda to include masking discussion (7-0)

Regular Board Business Meeting

The Gresham‑Barlow School Board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included routine minutes, employee contract approvals, and policy updates. Board members recognized a West Orient Middle School music teacher with an state award and a Sam Barlow High School cheer team for competition achievements. The board also adopted a resolution officially designating February 2022 as Black History Month in the district.

• Approve meeting agenda as presented
• Approve consent agenda (minutes, personnel contracts, policy updates)
• Policy update: six revised district policies approved for first reading
• Recognition of Ann McBride, Outstanding Middle School Music Educator
• Resolution ratifying February 2022 as Black History Month

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda including personnel reports and policy updates. Official resolutions were ratified to recognize Black History Month and National School Counseling Week. The Board also received an annual report from the Center for Advanced Learning Charter School.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel reports and policy updates (7-0)
• Ratified resolution recognizing February 2022 as Black History Month (7-0)
• Ratified resolution recognizing February 7-11, 2022 as National School Counseling Week (7-0)

Regular Board Work Session

The Gresham-Barlow School Board approved the meeting agenda and discussed plans to hold high school graduation ceremonies at the Memorial Coliseum. The board also heard a report on handling contentious meetings and planned future agenda topics.

• Approved meeting agenda
• High school graduation planning at Memorial Coliseum
• COSA Law Conference report on contentious board meetings
• Future board agenda topics discussion
• Meeting adjourned

The board approved the meeting agenda. Members discussed returning to the Memorial Coliseum for graduations to increase ticket capacity, though some expressed concern over the venue's vaccination requirements. The session also included a report on handling contentious board meetings and a review of future agenda topics.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Regular Board Business Meeting

The Board is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including financial reports and personnel contracts. The session includes public comments regarding athletic spectator policies and student well-being.

• Financial report as of 12/31/2021 noting a projected local revenue shortfall exceeding $500 thousand
• Charter school payments projected to exceed budget by nearly $2 million
• Bond project updates for Sam Barlow HS water tank and Deep Creek-Damascus K-8 parking lot, each estimated at $1.5 million
• Policy updates for Freedom of Expression and Reporting of Suspected Abuse of a Child
• Approval of licensed new hire employee contracts for 2021-2022

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda including financial and personnel reports. The session included reports on foundation grants and an annual update from the Metro East Web Academy.

• Approved meeting agenda with addition of item K3 board leadership authorization (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec 2 and Dec 16 minutes, 12/31/2021 financial report, personnel report, and policy update (5-0)

Regular Board Work Session

The Gresham-Barlow School Board approved the meeting agenda and held an executive session to discuss the superintendent search and negotiations. The board also received information on high school graduation plans and student attendance during the COVID-19 surge.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Executive session: Superintendent search and negotiations
• High school graduation planning: returning to Memorial Coliseum
• Student attendance update during COVID-19 Omicron surge
• Future board agenda topics discussion

The board approved the meeting agenda and held an executive session regarding the superintendent search, negotiations, and litigation. Members decided to add a personnel action item to the subsequent business meeting, contingent upon successful contract negotiation.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Decided to add personnel action item to the following business meeting