H. Friend lead the audience in the flag salute.

The following students presented to the Board; A. Perry - Grade 11, I. Hook - Grade 10, A. Friend - Grade 10.

Update on Oak Trees:
P. Lee reported that he discussed the oak trees with the arborist. Three of the trees are considered low risk for falling or being taken down in a storm. The fourth tree, the one with the cavity, is undergoing a more in-depth review. It is currently considered a medium risk. The arborist may come out over Christmas break to take a closer look.

Legislative Update:
Tomorrow is the release of the economic forecast. If the forecast comes in flat, we still expect an impact.

Superintendent Resignation:
The superintendent shared with the public that he is going to retire from education. He read his retirement letter to the board and community.

The board thanked Patrick for his 32 years of service, including 7 years with the district.

T. Kirkpatrick stated that the FFA team did a great job of summarizing the first quarter.

She added that it was very hard to think of a positive. Losing Josiah Derringer has been a real blow to the staff.

A. James presented on Luke’s assembly.

A. James also presented on Caps for Kids, noting that they have been doing this for at least 20 years.

A. James reported that they implemented Self Managers this year at RRES. A total of 167 students are Self Managers.

J. Parks spoke about it being a busy and energy-filled month.

• They recently wrapped up fall conferences.
• They completed a lot of professional development focused on making time with families meaningful.
• Their leadership team is up and running.
• They will miss K. Casey but are excited for her as she returns to RRES.

J. Parks also spoke about the hiring of S. Brandon and her dog, Tarmac.

J. Parks gave a shout-out to Wendy RR, who attended a Synergy conference this month and made great connections.

It has been a full and rewarding month.

W. Bogard provided her report for REACH.

W. Bogard gave an attendance update: enrollment is at 222.

• There are 7 GED students.
• They visited the pumpkin patch with 82 students and their families.
• They have SOU academic events underway.
• They will go ice skating in December.

1. E. Chemiler - Expressed concern about content her 7th-grade student observed in class. Reported another concerning incident today. Requested change and questioned why the teacher involved has not been addressed.

2. L. Ulbricht - Reported his daughter witnessed troubling content in class and referenced another concerning incident today. Asked to participate on a committee to support change.

3. S. James - Shared concerns about content shown to her 7th-grade child. Questioned its appropriateness for junior high students and provided the board with a packet highlighting her concerns.

4. M. James -  Asked when boundaries will be set regarding classroom content and questioned how certain materials benefit students.

5. E. West - Spoke about concerns for her child entering junior high next year. Asked what will be done to prevent similar content from being shown.

6. G. Schock - Expressed concerns referencing past incidents in the district and alleged ongoing inappropriate conduct. Emphasized the need for accountability.

7. K. Jackson - Expressed concern for her 6th-grade student entering junior high. Asked who oversees the review and approval of classroom materials.

8. M.  Risely - Shared that content shown in class triggered difficult memories. Expressed concern about the impact on students who viewed it.

9. M. Bruner - Stated concern that inappropriate content was allowed in the classroom. Questioned approval processes and expressed worries about student well-being and parental trust.

E. Poston thanked attendees for participating, noting their voices have been heard and encouraging continued involvement and advocacy.

J. Chick reported that the conference and workshops were timely and noted the animosity observed in other boards statewide.

M. Jacobs expressed appreciation for the administrative board and business manager and mentioned upcoming policy updates.

B. Sund spoke about SB141 regarding entities not meeting standards for two years.

Note added by CS: SB 141 requires all public school districts (and charter schools) receiving state funds to adopt “performance growth targets” on metrics such as 3rd‑grade reading proficiency, 8th‑grade math proficiency, attendance (including early grades), graduation/on‑track rates, and other local metrics.Districts must periodically report progress, and if a district fails to meet its goals for two years, the state (through ODE) must provide coaching and support.

H. Friend summarized the conference speaker, M. Lehrman, highlighting his focus on civic and community duty, working across differing viewpoints, board ethics, and freedom of speech boundaries. She requested a thorough review of Board Policy IIA (instructional materials), which the board agreed to schedule.

E. Poston requested a review of materials not included on the agenda.

H. Friend noted past parent committees did not gain traction due to lack of interest. Both H. Friend and E. Poston expressed excitement that parents are now willing to participate and encouraged them to start a parent committee.

P. Lee thoroughly reviewed the SIA funds and explained their importance, emphasizing that these funds are critical. He let the board know there would be an opportunity to approve and accept the SIA funding further on the agenda.

The RRSD SIA Grant Agreement No. 39293 can be found HERE. 

The RRSD Integrated Guidance can be found HERE. 
 

P. Lee invited the board to ask any questions.

H. Friend opened the floor for public comment; there were none.

D. Sweeney presented his financial report, including:

• Federal Funds by Year (2019–2020 vs.)
• State Revenue
• Rogue River General Fund Reserves
• General Fund Spending by Category
• Adapting to Changing Conditions
• Possible funding issues for 2026–2027, with more information expected tomorrow
• State funding numbers for 2025–2027

D. Sweeney made himself available for questions.

P. Lee added that D. Sweeney has done an outstanding job managing the district’s finances for many years. He noted that the district is in a much stronger position than most as the state faces a fiscal crisis.

D. Sweeney stated that he does not foresee the need for furlough days or other drastic measures at this time.

J. Chick reported that he can personally attest to D. Sweeney’s excellent work, noting that many other districts are not as fortunate.

D. Sweeney added that the district has received lottery funds for ELWC and the $4 million grant match for the junior high.

The board reviewed and discussed Corrected Resolution Adopting the Budget and 
Resolution No. 2025-2026:4 Clerical Correction to FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget.