Central School District 13J

Minutes

CSD Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Date and Time

Monday August 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Location

Henry Hill Education Support Center

Hawk Hall

750 S. Fifth St.

Independence, OR

Directors Present

Andrea Van Heeswyk (remote), Byron Shinkle, Jann Jobe, Marc Senyk, Susan Graham

Directors Absent

Irene Oliveros-Vega, Melanie Landon-Hays

Guests Present

Emily Mentzer

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Susan Graham called a meeting of the board of directors of Central School District 13J to order on Monday Aug 10, 2026 at 6:31 PM.

C.

Flag Salute

D.

Adoption of the Agenda

II. Staff Reports

A.

Data report: Summer Programming

Director Amy Jackson and Assistant Principal Jeremy St. Germain presented a report on summer programs: Jumpstart Kindergarten, Summer school K-5, Bridge to Middle School, Leadership and Literacy, and CHS credit recovery. About 400 students participated in these programs through the summer.

Mr. St. Germain said that summer programs focused on Literacy, Math, and STEM, in addition to social-emotional activities, field trips, and enrichment. 

Directors commented on the number of students who participated in summer programs -- roughly a quarter of the district's students. Dr. Jackson said that there is room to grow. Mr. St. Germain noted that next year, the district will add 7th grade to summer programming. 

Directors asked about staff participation. Mr. St. Germain said that about 30 to 40 staff members at the Monmouth location. 

 

III. Superintendent's Report

A.

Superintendent Updates

B.

Policy for 1st reading

The board discussed policy KNA Immigration Enforcement on District Property for first reading. The board will be asked to adopt this policy at its September meeting. Dr. Kubista said that an administrative rule will provide more clarity around procedures at each building. She stressed that immigration enforcement agents have not been on district property at this point. This policy establishes communication (to staff, students, and families) and protocols in the situation that they come onto any district property, including parking lots owned by the district. 

 

IV. Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Minutes

Byron Shinkle made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 07-13-26.
Jann Jobe seconded the motion.

The minutes were approved as part of the consent agenda.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Irene Oliveros-Vega
Absent
Andrea Van Heeswyk
Aye
Susan Graham
Abstain
Marc Senyk
Aye
Jann Jobe
Aye
Byron Shinkle
Aye
Melanie Landon-Hays
Absent
Byron Shinkle made a motion to Approve the consent agenda as presented.
Jann Jobe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Irene Oliveros-Vega
Absent
Andrea Van Heeswyk
Aye
Susan Graham
Abstain
Byron Shinkle
Aye
Marc Senyk
Aye
Melanie Landon-Hays
Absent
Jann Jobe
Aye

B.

Personnel Report

C.

Finance report

D.

Policy for 3rd reading and adoption

V. Business Agenda

A.

Authorized Signors

Byron Shinkle made a motion to Adopt the Operating Resolution Authorizing Positions as presented for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Marc Senyk seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Marc Senyk
Aye
Byron Shinkle
Aye
Melanie Landon-Hays
Absent
Jann Jobe
Aye
Susan Graham
Abstain
Irene Oliveros-Vega
Absent
Andrea Van Heeswyk
Aye

B.

Cooperative Sponsorship Agreement with Perrydale for boys soccer

Marc Senyk made a motion to approve the cooperative sponsorship between Central School District and Perrydale for the 2026-27 school year in boys soccer.
Byron Shinkle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Irene Oliveros-Vega
Absent
Byron Shinkle
Aye
Andrea Van Heeswyk
Aye
Melanie Landon-Hays
Absent
Marc Senyk
Aye
Susan Graham
Abstain
Jann Jobe
Aye

VI. Closing Items

A.

Items for Action at Future Meetings

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Graham
Documents used during the meeting
  • 8.10.26 SummerProgramming.pdf
  • KNA Immigration Enforcement on District Property G1.docx.pdf
  • 2026_07_13_board_meeting_minutes.pdf
  • Board Reports - 26_27.xlsx - August 2026 (1).pdf
  • Appropriations_2025-26_June 30.pdf
  • CashBalReport_June 30 2026.pdf
  • JFCEB D1.pdf
  • Annual Board Resolution_Authorizing Positions 2026-27 (1).pdf