Final

Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School

Board Meeting and Executive Session

Published on May 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM PDT
Amended on May 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday May 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM PDT

Location

Board & Staff: In person at school 8205 SW Creekside Place Beaverton, OR 97008 

 

Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87898815196

Meeting ID: 878 9881 5196
Passcode: 602469

 

Mission/Vision

Arco Iris Spanish Immersion Charter School cultivates academic success for all students through a biliterate education and a robust math curriculum. Our students are members of a supportive multicultural community valuing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Presenter
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance Sarah Zephirin
  B. Call the Meeting to Order Yessenia Jones
  C. General Public Comment Yessenia Jones
   

Opportunity for public comment on an item from today's agenda
II. New Business
  A. Approve Meeting Minutes: April 17 Sarah Zephirin
   

SAMPLE MOTION: I motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented
   
  B. Election of Board Member Christa Billings
   

SAMPLE MOTION:  I motion to elect Dani Siver to the board for a 3 Year Term
  C. Dress Code Policy Revision Adreana Kusaba
   

Proposal to change from:  "No hats or head scarves to be worn in class unless otherwise noted or approved by the office" to "Hats or head coverings (such as scarves or hoods) are not permitted in class unless they are worn for religious, cultural, or medical reasons, or have been otherwise approved by the office."

 

No voting this month, presenting and vote in June
  D. Proposal: Increase Payout for Unused Paid Time Off (PTO) Jesus Urdiales
   

Proposal to increase the payout for unused PTO from $100 to $200 for full-time teachers. For Instructional Assistants, I’m considering a rate of $125–$150.  The goal of this increase is to encourage better attendance during the final two months of the school year. From a budget standpoint, the costs should be relatively neutral, as we’re already spending an average of $300 per day on substitutes to cover absences.
  E. Approve Staff Agreements Jesus Urdiales
   

SAMPLE MOTION:  I motion to approve the staff agreements as presented
III. PTO
  A. PTO Report Jillian Henss
  B. Board Member Attendance at PTO Meeting Sarah Zephirin
   

June---no meeting scheduled
IV. Executive Director
  A. Director's Report Jesus Urdiales
   

Director provides updates on the following 4 Pillars of our Strategic Plan:

1. Academic Excellence

2. Team training and retention

3. Community Engagement and Positive School Culture

4. Financial Responsibility
V. Governance
  A. Governance Report Christa Billings
  B. Election of 25-26 board officers
   
  • President: Yessenia Jones
  • Vice President: Christa Billings
  • Secretary: Dani Siver 
  • Treasurer: Andrew Nelson
VI. Finance
  A. Treasurer's Report Andrew Nelson
VII. Development
  A. Development Report Erin Hatch
  B. Chamber of Commerce Christa Billings
   
  • Submitted ad for the 2025 Summer Digital Guide
  • Jesus attended a coffee connection
  C. Expansion Updates Christa Billings
  D. ATDLE Accreditation Adreana Kusaba
VIII. Executive Session Board Meeting
 

ORS 192.660 i)To review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing.
  A. Review of Executive Director Evaluation Yessenia Jones
   
  • Review of Executive Director Evaluation
  • Executive Director Contract 
IX. Closing Items
  A. Action Items Sarah Zephirin
  B. Adjourn Meeting