H. Friend led in the flag salute.

The Board reviewed the Official Abstract Report from the May 20, 2025 Special Election.

H. Friend administered the Oath of Office to the recently re-elected School Board Director, Mysti Jacob. M. Jacob's term is through June 30, 2029.

H. Friend administered the Oath of Office to the recently re-elected School Board Director, B. Sund. B. Sund's term is through June 30, 2029.

H. Friend administered the Oath of Office to the recently re-elected School Board Director, E. Poston. E. Poston's term is through June 30, 2029.

P. Lee reminded the Board that summer school will be ongoing for the next several weeks.

We recently received a $10,000 grant from the Carpenter Foundation, bringing our total grant funding to $180k. Today, we submitted an application for the Marie Lamfrom Grant.

We still have another year to identify and secure the remaining necessary grant funding.

The Single Point of Entry vestibule is just beginning implementation at the high school campus.

Legislative Update – Cell Phone Policy:

The Governor issued an executive order related to banning cell phones in schools after the legislation failed to pass. This action has generated significant frustration from OSBA, COSA, and district superintendents.

• H. Friend asked why school districts are not allowed to create their own rules.
• E. Poston asked how the executive order will be enforced.
• H. Friend raised potential safety concerns related to a strict ban.
  • P. Lee stated that our district’s current cell phone policy aligns with the spirit of the new directive. We expect to receive a policy draft from OSBA by the end of the month. Currently, students are required to keep their phones in their backpacks or lockers during class. Phones are allowed during breaks, though this policy may need to change. P. Lee noted that inconsistencies in enforcement are a concern and ultimately fall to administrators.
• E. Poston asked about potential repercussions from the Governor to districts that do not comply.
• E. Poston also expressed concern about how these changes will be communicated to families.
• H. Friend echoed the communication concern and additionally expressed concern about the increased strain on office staff.
  • P. Lee acknowledged the staffing concerns and clarified that the Governor’s order has indeed removed some local control from districts.
• H. Friend questioned the broader implications of complying with the executive order.
  • P. Lee responded that more guidance is expected soon. He has received a 15-page document from ODE that he can share.

P. Lee and C. Schloegl shared that C. Hellman, former RRSD35 Superintendent, had a nice visit to the RRSD35 District Office, with his family, while in the area.

B. Sund reported that the fair is going on. The Rogue River FFA is there.

M. Jacob enjoyed presenting to the Carpenter Foundation with P. Lee, via zoom. Her high school teacher and P. Lee's college instructor was also present.

P. Lee reviewed this with the Board. P. Lee feels they are good standards for us to work by.

P. Lee reviewed this with the Board. P. Lee feels they are good standards for us to work by.

H. Friend reviewed this with the Board and noted that the Board worked on these last year.

M. Jacob added that a good job is being done meeting them and noted that it is a good list of goals.

B. Sund would like to keep working on these as our main objective.

H. Friend inquired with the Board, in light of what has come up this year with student safety, is there anything we should add to this?

The School Board of Directors have added Safety to their goals for 2025-2026.

The Board Goals for the District for the 2025-2026 school year are:
2025-2026 Board Goals for the District...Student Academic and Personal Growth Through;
Student Character, Safety, & Well Being

Outstanding Environment
Fostering Communication
Pride and Image