Mr. Lee updated the Board about the Early Learning and Wellness Center as well as the different funds being applied to it. There have been good responses. 

Mr. Lee noted that the HB2251 cell phone ban bill has passed the House and is moving on. Mr. Lee does not interpret this bill as impactful on the Rogue River School District as our district already has the practices outlined in place.

Mr. Lee added that due to the State of Oregon refusing to sign Title IX, the entire school system is waiting to see what kind of impact that will have. There are more details about the cutting of federal funding available. The refusal to sign was regarding DEI. 

Mrs. Kirkpatrick reported on some of the RRJSHS highlights. 

• FFA is very busy in the spring. Two floriculture teams are going to State on April 18th.
• FFA Plant Sale; staff can get in on Wednesday night the week of the plant sale, and it is open to the public the 8th - 10th. 
• FFA is selling eggs for $3-$4 per dozen. Cameron Richardson is in charge of that.
• April 23rd is volley buff. It’s a boys' volleyball competition.
• On May 2nd, the Art program competes in Ashland in the Best of the Best, which is a regional art show.
• The Career Fair is on May 2nd.
• May 23rd is flag football power puff.

Mrs. James reported that they are currently in their Bubble Run fundraising time of year along with some other highlights.

• RRES just started their Talent Show practices. They have many talents. 
• Coming up soon at RRES is the Kinder Roundup, which will have many tables and booths. They are excited about that event.

Mrs. Parks reported that they are proud of how the yearbook is coming together. They have many clubs and activities going on at South Valley Academy. 

• Several students are wrapping up their coursework for the year. 
• Upcoming field trips - The younger grades are going to Crater Rock Museum, while the higher grades are going to Careers in Gear. Some will also get to go to Wildlife Images. 
• A grant Mrs. Parks wrote for a final Professional Development event was approved today. She mentioned that the teams at all three Rogue River School District schools are a very collaborative community.

Ms. Bogard reported on REACHs' activities. 

• They have a Jog a Thon that will be held in Evans Valley. 
• They are doing the Ashland Art Best of the Best competition. Their art group is currently working with yarn. REACH also started to do a crochet club. 
• They are going to Careers in Gear.

H. Friend noted that the special election is on May 20th. B. Sund, M. Jacob, and E. Poston are all running unopposed. 

H. Friend updated the board that today is the deadline for submitting the Statement of Economic Interest (SEI).

H. Friend updated the board on the upcoming Public Meetings Law Webinar on April 22nd. 

H. Friend updated the board on the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5th-9th.

D. Sweeney reported that they are finishing up the proposed budget at this time. There will probably be a couple reductions in staff due to student enrollment numbers. This generally happens by attrition.

M. Cleveland presented the Health Curriculum Adoption slide to the board.

M. Cleveland informed the board that they may adopt the recommendation this month or at the May 13, 2025, regular school board meeting.  M. Cleveland reviewed the purpose and timeline of the curriculum process. The materials have been available for review for the past two weeks. Currently, the district is seeking board approval of the recommended materials. M. Cleveland reviewed that there are policies and an Equity Lens that go along with the adoption of this curriculum. She provided an overview of health education along with the parent opt-out option for families. There is direct access for families to this opt-out from our website. It can be accessed HERE.

M. Cleveland reviewed the fundamental health education laws in Oregon and noted that ODE-approved materials are recommended to ensure we are meeting the law. ODE produces a list of approved materials that align with the new standards.

M. Cleveland took a moment to review the 8 Oregon health education topic areas.

M. Cleveland reviewed the key shifts/changes since 2016.  This includes a condensed number of standards while maintaining coverage of topics, as well as an integration on the importance of diversity and inclusion throughout topic areas, to name a few.

M. Cleveland reviewed the ODE evaluation and recommended materials. There were a limited number of vendors that submitted their materials due to it being so comprehensive. 

Michele reviewed ODE's evaluation process for comprehensive health education instructional materials while noting that per OAR 581-011-0050, ODE evaluates only comprehensive materials.

M. Cleveland reviewed the committee review process. This included the caravan, policy review, and the purpose of the committee, along with a review of standards and laws, ODE evaluation material, a material deep-dive, review, discussion and recommendation.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION AND MATERIAL HIGHLIGHTS.

K-6

            Childrens Health Market – The Great Body Shop

7-8

            Childrens Health Market – The Great Body Shop

9-12

            Human Kinetics – Live Well Comprehensive: High School Health

Supplemental Life Skills Health Curriculum

            Healthy Relationships – This is very visual, an alternate modified version for our most vulnerable population. 

M. Cleveland explained the benefits of each of these curricula as well as an alternate option for families that opt out. 

Q&A

E. Poston inquired if families choose to opt out does the student still get credit to graduate. M. Cleveland clarified that there will be alternate work required to earn that credit.

M. Cleveland added that the interactive web text makes this less expensive for the district., and it sufficiently meets the district's needs.

H. Friend inquired as to where the Jackson County SART (Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team) fits in. 

M. Cleveland reported that this will be reviewed by the next committee. We could still utilize SART. If we do not, then the recommended curriculum will meet all needs.

P. Lee explained the specifics of SART for our district's use. 

M. Cleveland followed up with the next steps. 

P. Lee and the Board thanked M. Cleveland for the details and presentation.