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Board report
Gresham-Barlow School District-Electronic Summary of Board Action
Meeting of June 3, 2021
Board Members Present: Chair Blake Petersen, , Mayra Gómez, Kris Howatt, Matt
O’Connell, Amanda Orozco-Beach, and Carla Piluso
Recognitions
Sam Barlow High School – Hospitality and Culinary Arts Competition
The board recognized 5 students in the Sam Barlow High School Culinary Arts Career
Technical Education Pathway for their participation and success in a rigorous Hospitality and
Culinary Arts competition. These five students chose to participate in a challenging SkillsUSA
competition to showcase their skills in culinary arts, baking, cake decorating and restaurant
service. They weren’t given the recipe or prompt until the day of competition and had to
produce, film, and submit their entry within only a couple of hours. They also took an exam in
each subject and submitted a resume for grading.
Izabelle Zielinski - Restaurant Service gold medal winner and state champion and
Culinary Arts bronze medal winner (Will compete at national level in June.)
Kaleb Nicks - Restaurant Service silver medal winner
Fernando Merino - Restaurant Service bronze medal winner
Britney Dresel - competed in three events
Jaidrah Arthur - competed in one event
View the Recognition on Twitter
Student Recognition: Seal of Biliteracy
Forty-three Gresham-Barlow high school students took the STAMP (STAndards-
based Measurement of Proficiency) test this spring to demonstrate proficiency in another
language. Thirty-nine in Spanish, three in Arabic, one in Russian. Nine seniors met the high
intermediate level in all four domains, reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as required by
Oregon Department of Education (ODE). In addition, a student demonstrated proficiency in
Japanese as a junior last year and will receive the seal this year. These students also met the
graduation criteria and will now receive the Biliteracy Seal on their diplomas.
An additional twelve students who are currently freshmen, sophomores, and juniors met the
language criteria and will be eligible for the seal at the end of their senior year when they meet
the other required Oregon graduation requirements.
The administration is excited to recognize the great asset that these students' linguistic abilities
represent for themselves and the community. Their ability to fully communicate in at least twolanguages truly puts them well on their way to becoming "Culturally responsive graduates who
will thrive in an ever-changing global community."
The following seniors earned the State Seal of Biliteracy for their diplomas:
Gresham High School
Wendy Garcia Guitron
Soichi Rey Hayashi Jr.
Nancy Arango Cervantes
Dashiell Heredia Sánchez
Sam Barlow High School
Eleazar Heredia Carvajal
Stacey Sanchez-Cardenas
Jeimmy Negrete
Valeria Rojas Felipe
Katherine Sanchez-Cardenas
Watch for Biliteracy Seal Graduates to be spotlighted on the District’s social media
channels of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram in the coming week!
Staff Recognition: Instructional Leader of the Year
The school board honored Executive Director of Innovation and Partnerships Carla Gay and
Sam Barlow High School Principal Bruce Schmidt for being named GBSD’s Instructional
Leaders of the Year for 2021.
The Instructional Leader of the Year Award is to honor instructional leaders who are
representative of all leaders in Gresham-Barlow School District. This award is not meant to
single out any individual as the best instructional leader in the district, but as an opportunity to
celebrate leaders who inspire others. The criterion are:
• Integrates an equity lens into daily practice.
• Creates a culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for
students and staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to closing the achievement gap.
• Maintains high standards and expectations for all through a culture of respect and
success.
• Communicates in an engaging, articulate and respectful manner.
• Empowers others to be leaders.
• Promotes work that exemplifies the mission and vision of the district
Nominations were solicited from school staff district-wide. Through applications and in-person
interviews, finalists were selected and interviewed.
Award Finalists:
Celeste Pellicci - Assistant Principal, Sam Barlow High School
Bruce Schmidt - Principal, Sam Barlow High School
John Koch - Executive Director K-12 Schools, GBSD
Sam Maranto - Principal, Kelly Creek Elementary SchoolCarla Gay - Executive Director Innovation and Partnerships, GBSD
Rolland Hayden - Principal, Gordon Russell Middle School
View the Recognition on Facebook
OSAA Solo Music State Championship - Gresham High School
The school board recognized state champion musicians from Gresham High School.
In collaboration with the Oregon Music Education Association, the OSAA conducted the 2021
OSAA Solo Music State Championship event May 3-7, 2021. This ratings style event highlights
and provides exceptional feedback for students who qualify for the event. Results were posted
on May 8.
Rated Outstanding (594-625 out of 660 Points)
Skyler Bolster, Senior, Tenor Voice
Natalie Herrada, Senior, Soprano Voice
Brodie Joseph, Senior, Bass Voice
View the Recognition on Twitter
OSAA Solo Music State Championship – Sam Barlow High School
The school board honored state champion musicians from Sam Barlow High School.
In collaboration with the Oregon Music Education Association, the OSAA conducted the 2021
OSAA Solo Music State Championship event May 3-7, 2021. This ratings style event highlights
and provides exceptional feedback for students who qualify for the event.
Rated Superior (626-660 out of 660 Points)
Andrew Schroeder, Junior, Baritone Voice
Rated Outstanding (594-625 out of 660 Points)
Robi Johnson, Senior, Low Saxophone
View the Recognition on Facebook
Mount Hood Conference – Gresham High School
The school board honored champion musicians from Gresham High School.
On March 13, choir students from the Mount Hood Conference (MHC) submitted solo
performances for adjudication. This competition not only names district champions, but also
names qualified students for state competition. While there will not be a competitive state solo
competition this year, the choir was still able to qualify several performers for state
adjudication, feedback, and MHC Honors.
Each performer submitted a pre-recorded piece of performed music for adjudication.
MHC Conference Winners in Choir
Brodie Joseph, Senior – 1st place - Bass Voice
Michael Tevs, Junior - 2nd place - Bass VoiceNatalie Herrada, Senior – 1st place - Soprano Voice
Hailey Beegle, Sophomore – 2nd place - Soprano Voice
Skyler Bolster, Senior – 1st place - Tenor Voice
Kyra McCloud, Junior – 1st place - Mezzo Soprano Voice
Jaydn Altorfer, Senior -1st place - Alto Voice
Kyra Cerighino, Junior – 2nd place - Alto Voice
Johnny Pukay, Sophomore – 2nd place - Baritone Voice
View the Recognition on Twitter
Northwest Science Expo and International Science and Engineering Fair – Gresham
High School
Since 2010, Gresham High School has hosted the Gresham-Barlow Science Expo (GBSE).
The GBSE is one of 8 regional science expos that are affiliated with the
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and features student science
and engineering projects from Gresham-Barlow high schools and other high schools
throughout Oregon. Projects from the GBSE can advance to the state level science fair, the
Northwest Science Expo (NWSE), held at Portland State University (held virtually this year).
This year, three projects also advance to the Regeneron International Science and
Engineering Fair (ISEF), which is also held virtually this year.
The school board recognized the students listed below for advancing from the GBSE to the
NWSE:
GHS junior Le Duong, project: Engineering a Robotic Arm
GHS senior Jordynn Michael, project: The effect of the concentration of arbuscular mycorrhizal
symbiosis on plant growth in Phaseolus vulgaris.
Jordynn also advanced to ISEF, which was held in May.
View the Recognition on Facebook
Recognition of Departing School Board Members
The school board honored Matt O'Connell and Robyn Stowers, as their term on the school
board ends 30, 2021. A special presentation was made in recognition of Director O'Connell's
and Director Stowers' service on the board, and for their dedication to the patrons and students
of the district.
View the Recognition on Twitter
Recognition of Departing GBSD Administration
The school board honored district administrators leaving at the end of the school year.
Superintendent Katrise Perera has taken a superintendency in Texas, English Language
Learners Program Director Karina Bruzzese has taken a position with the North Clackamas
School District, and Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning LaKeyshua Washington has
accepted a position with the Lake Oswego School District.View the Recognition on Facebook Citizens’ Requests of the Board Several citizens provided written comment on a variety of topics including the previously proposed flag policy (which was not approved at the May 17 school board work session) full- time/in-person instruction in the fall, and ethnic studies. These comments have been posted online. View the public comments submitted to the school board Superintendent’s Report The superintendent’s report featured an update on the Return to Learn Health and Safety Metrics which showed that COVID-19 positivity and case rates continue to go down. View the Presentation Superintendent Perera also thanked the district’s students, staff, families and community for their support since she joined GBSD in 2017. She reflected on all that has been accomplished over the last four years. Accomplishments include increased graduation rates, improved community engagement, and the development of a Preschool to Postsecondary Pathways to Career Success framework. In addition, the District started a Dual Language (English/Spanish) Immersion Program at Highland and North Gresham Elementary Schools. Ninety-five percent of the 2016 bond projects have been completed on time and on budget with more construction work continuing this summer. The major school bond projects included two replacement schools, renovation of two high schools, safety and security improvements, and middle school STEM labs. Superintendent Perera also expressed her appreciation to the way the community came together during the COVID-10 pandemic. Read Superintendent Perera’s Farewell Message to the Community Action Items APPROVED, ratifying Resolution 2022-01 to adopt the budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year in the total amount of $255,292, 881 now on file at the district’s administrative business office APPROVED, ratifying Resolution 2022-02 to appropriate funds in the amount and purposes as outlined in the resolution for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 APPROVED, ratifying Resolution 2022-03 to impose the taxes provided for the adopted budget at the Permanent Rate of $4.5268 per $1,000 of assessed value for General Fund operations; and, to impose taxes in the amount of $21,323,785 for bonded debt; making these taxes hereby imposed and categorized for the tax year 2021-2022 upon the assessed value of all taxable property within the district APPROVED, the recommended alternative education programs for 2021-22 as presented This spring, a multi-district team evaluated alternative programs in Multnomah County to determine whether they should be included as an alternative program for district approval. The evaluation process covers requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Education
(ODE). Any alternative program under consideration must already have met ODE accreditation criteria. View the List of Alternative Programs for 2021-22 APPROVED, the 2021-22 non-resident tuition in the amount of $10,745 as presented The proposed tuition and student fees for the fiscal year 2021-22 are detailed below. Staff plan to utilize ESSER funds to offset the estimated $270,000 of revenue lost by not charging any student participation fees in the 2021-22 school year. Increasing access to co-curricular and extra-curricular activities is one way the district is working to support the social/emotional needs of students. Gresham High School -Continued IB Registration Fee of $0 -Decreased IB Subject Fee from $30 to $0 Sam Barlow High School -Decreased Electives fees from $30 to $0 High School Fees -There will be no high school student participation fees Middle Schools -There will be no middle school student participation fees Elementary Schools -There will be no elementary school student participation fees. The K-12 tuition for non-resident students will be $10,745. APPROVED, the contract with Trillium Family Services in the amount of $221,332 to expand access to mental health services for students and families Trillium Family services is currently providing prevention and mental health services at multiple Gresham-Barlow Schools. The two tiered approach that Trillium provides creates greater access to group based social skills and emotional health, as well as supporting access to individual assessment and counseling for families who choose to access the services. The 2020-2021 contract supported two qualified mental health professionals. This contract for 2021-2022 would support four qualified mental health professionals to expand the prevention and mental health services to more schools. The services are 12-month services, which means students and families will have access to services over the summer. Staff requested authorization from the Board to enter into a contract with Trillium Family Services in the amount of $221,332 to expand the access to mental health services for students and families. ESSER Funds will be used for the first two to three years of this purchase. View the Trillium Family Services Contract
APPROVED, the Center for Advanced Learning (CAL) charter school contract for the
next five years from 2021-2026
View the Contract
APPROVED, the Newsela Customer Agreement in the amount of $156,132
Newsela is an online product that has been utilized in many of the district classrooms to
support staff in utilizing engaging, accessible text and content that is aligned with content
standards to supplement instruction with students. As a support for unfinished learning, this
contract will be funded by ESSER.
View the agreement
APPROVED, the 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 school year calendars as presented
The three-year school calendar was adopted to support long-range planning goals for the
district and provide calendar information to our families to assist planning needs.
View the calendars
Information Items
Paid Lunch Equity for 2021-22
As required by the United States Department of Agriculture, all local education agencies
(LEAs), regardless of current lunch prices, must annually review paid lunch prices to ensure
compliance. The USDA provides a tool to determine compliance called the Paid Lunch Equity
Tool. This requirement is in effect to ensure USDA funds are not subsidizing paid lunch
amounts.
The LEA is considered noncompliant when the average paid lunch price is less than the
difference between the free and paid federal reimbursement rates. If the weighted average
paid lunch price is less than that amount, LEAs must take action. The district has three
options:
1. Increase paid lunch prices, or
2. Contribute non-Federal funds to the food service account, or
3. Increase the paid lunch by a smaller amount and contribute the remaining amount using
non-Federal funds.
The memo stipulates that a one-year exemption may take place if a School Food Authority
(Sodexo) has a positive balance as of January 31, 2021.
Financial Report
Chief Financial Officer Jordan Ely reported that there have been no significant changes in
trends since the last report. Expenditure projections for May and June are high, to account for
typical year-end spending. If spending patterns are consistent with prior months this year, the
ending fund balance projection will grow. If they are consistent with prior years, the fund
balance is not likely to grow. Staff are still projecting an ending fund balance in excess of $23
million, and there are no known reasons for that number to decrease before June 30.View the report Upcoming meetings NOTE: During the COVID-19 Pandemic, board meetings will be held virtually unless otherwise noted. (Note: Board Members attend in-person, public attends virtually.) Meeting links will be sent out with the public meeting notices and posted on the board webpage. LINK June 10 Board Work Session 6 pm July 1 Board Work Session 6 pm July 1 Regular Board Meeting 7 pm Can’t Attend Board Meetings? You can watch regular school board meetings LIVE on the GBSD Website. Look for the link on the homepage in the District News section! You can also watch regular school board meetings LIVE on Comcast cable channel 27 and Frontier cable channel 35. MetroEast Community Media replays the board meeting at the following times: Second Showing-Monday at 7 p.m. Third Showing-The following Thursday at 4 p.m. If you live in Damascus- Board meetings are shown on Willamette Falls TV for patrons in the Damascus area. They are scheduled for cablecast on channel 23 every Saturday at 1 p.m.
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