Vidal Pena spoke about the performing arts budget.

Jason Morenson addressed the board about the importance of music in schools.

Patrick Aldrich spoke about the music program and the budget.

Aaron Villeneuve spoke to the board about budget resources.

Barbara Harriman discussed the importance of music in schools K-12.

Skyler Steeves addressed the board about the budget.

Dr. Kubista reviewed the attendance and discipline data for June and the 2025-26 school year.

Dr. Kubista discussed declining enrollment. She also discussed student fees, with the possibility of increasing some student fees in the 2026-27 school year, or 2027-28 school year. 

Right now, the fees to participate in athletics is much lower compared to other districts. The fees for student ID cards have not been adjusted in years. 

Director Van Heeswyk would like to have the fees reviewed. Director Jobe wanted to be sure scholarships would be available for those who could not afford them.

The board recessed into executive session at 7:45 p.m. under the provisions of ORS 192.660 (2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated to carry on labor negotiations.

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

The board adjourned the executive session and recessed into regular session at 8:13 p.m.

Director Van Heeswyk said that looking at athletics fees will be beneficial to the district. She noted that scholarships will be available for students who could not afford them.

Director Senyk said he appreciated those who spoke during public comment about the value of performing arts programming.

Director Oliveros-Vega thanked Director Shinkle for his years of service as the board chair. The rest of the board agreed.