Board Chair Byron Shinkle called the meeting to order and recessed immediately into executive session at 5:32 p.m. to consider the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member, or agent, unless he or she requests an open meeting. (ORS 192.660 (2) (b)).

Specific information discussed in executive session shall not be made public and shall remain undisclosed.

Dr. Kubista reviewed the agenda.

Independence Library Director Patrick Bodily and the 6th grade students Marshall Martell, David Barron, and Jake Burbank (Operation D.O.N.U.T.), who won the National Youth Coding League Championship, shared more about what they did in the competition. Mr. Bodily added that the Youth National Coding League is not continuing, and that the Independence library is working to keep and expand the program for 3rd through 8th grade, rather than 5th through 8th grade. 

Dr. Kubista recognized and honored:

Brad Biery, 21 years

Claudette Garcia, 30 years

Brett Baldwin, 30 years

Dr. Kubista recognized and honored:

Peggy Clyne, Zone 2, 10 years

Donn Whal, Zone 6, 12 years

Roseanna Larson introduced Elyssa Glasmann, who shared about her 8th grade Capstone project about using nanobots to treat childhood cancer. 

Roseanna Larson introduced students who completed the Criminal Justice Pathways in the graduating Class of 2025. More than half of the students who completed the pathway have committed to pursuing a career in law enforcement. She thanked the officers from both Independence and Monmouth police departments, and her husband who recently retired from the Sheriff's department. 

Students spoke more about the pathway. They said that classes included independence learning -- going through FEMA training -- receiving qualifications and practicing interview skills. They said that there was a lot of hands-on experience. 

Director of Multilingual Learners presented the ELPA Summative and ALT ELPA results from the 2024-25 school year.

The superintendent recapped Graduation Week, and said that, based on feedback from community and staff, her recommendation is to keep the Early Entrance Policy JEBA. She said she would revise it and the AR, and bring the policy back to the board in July.

Director Jobe noted that the students were "top notch" in their presentation. She said celebrating students creates a lovely community feeling.

Director Shinkle agreed with Dr. Kubista about graduation being flawless, and thanked everyone who helped to make that happen.

Director Graham noted that she was impressed with all the events of graduation week, including the Latino Ceremony and Senior Awards. 

Director Whal thanked the board for "putting up with" him for 12 years on the board. He said it was a joy to work with each one of the board members. 

Director Moser commented on the work done by the CTE Criminal Justice completers with FEMA and more. He said maybe they could be convinced to work for the Fire Department instead of the police departments. 

Board Chair Shinkle recessed into Executive Session at 8:04 p.m. to consider the dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member, or agent, unless he or she requests an open meeting. (ORS 192.660 (2) (b)).

Specific information discussed in executive session shall not be made public and shall remain undisclosed. Board Chair Shinkle recessed back into regular session at 8:52 p.m.