Central School District 13J
Minutes
CSD 13J Board PLC
This is a work session for the board.
Date and Time
Monday November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Location
Talmadge Middle School
51 16th St., Independence, OR 97351
Library
Directors Present
Andrea Van Heeswyk, Byron Shinkle, Irene Oliveros-Vega, Melanie Landon-Hays, Susan Graham
Directors Absent
Jann Jobe, Steve Moser
Guests Present
Emily Mentzer, Jennifer Kubista
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Byron Shinkle called a meeting to order on Monday Nov 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM.
II. Board Reports
A.
Talmadge Middle School
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Byron Shinkle
Documents used during the meeting
- TMS Board Presentation.pdf
Principal Alisha Resseman and Assistant Principal Niki DeRosia presented the theme and mission at Talmadge Middle School. They reviewed data about the school, including math, reading, language arts, language development, and discipline, as well as strategies the staff are using to improve student growth and achievement.