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Ericka Thessen

Current board member Position 2 · Board Chair
Votes in this archive: November 15, 2023 – present

Term ends June 30, 2029 · Seat (Position 2): On the May 2029 ballot.
Serving since October 2023. Source: 4J School Board page.

Every roll-call vote in the official minutes since July 2017 (verified member votes only) where Ericka Thessen is listed. ▶ plays the meeting (a YouTube copy where one exists; otherwise ↗ opens 4J’s Vimeo), at the motion where we found it in the captions. Search or filter these votes

2026 (38 votes)
DateMotionVoteMoved / 2ndResultWatch
Sep 16, 2026Approve the 2026-27 Superintendent Evaluation Timeline Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo 54:40 motion
Sep 16, 2026Approve Policy KNA —- Immigration Enforcement on District Property (Required) Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 19, 2026Approve the legislative priorities for school year 2026-27 with suggested language changes Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 23:20 motion
Aug 19, 2026Approve the Eugene School District 4J organizational chart as presented YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 6:38 motion
Aug 19, 2026Approve the consent agenda as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:58 motion
Aug 5, 2026Approve having the membership of the Board Workforce Negotiations Ad Hoc Committee being made up of three Board representatives, the superintendent, two… Yes—Passed 6–1 ▶ 1:47:06 motion ↗
Aug 5, 2026Approve the consent agenda Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 1:32:14 motion ↗
Jun 17, 2026The Board authorize Enka Thessen as Chair and Maya Rabasa as Vice Chair to sign on behalf of the district until such time as this authority is rescinded by… YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jun 17, 2026Appoint Ericka Thessen as Board of Director Chair for the 2026-27 school year Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:26:35 motion
Jun 17, 2026Direct the superintendent to initiate the formal renaming process for César Chavez Elementary School YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:21:17 motion
Jun 17, 2026Approve the consent agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 21:24 motion
May 13, 2026Approve the superintendent’s annual evaluation for the 2025-26 school year, as discussed in executive session, and authorize the Board Chair to finalize and… YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:32:07 motion
May 13, 2026The Board schedule a BOD planning work session on Monday, June 22, to discuss and review board procedure changes that have been made in the past year, pending… YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:26:35 motion
May 13, 2026Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with Eugene Education Association Concerning Guest Teachers (EAST) YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:15:14 motion
May 13, 2026Approve the Consent Agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:04:54 motion
Apr 29, 2026Approve the consent agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 39:40 motion
Apr 22, 2026Approve the amended meeting minutes from the April 8, 2026 Budget Committee meeting Yes—Passed 13–0 ↗ Vimeo 50:36 motion
Apr 15, 2026Approve revisions to Board Policy IKF — Graduation Requirements YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:34:00 motion
Apr 15, 2026Direct the superintendent to bring Policy FF to the Policy Review Committee YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:30:40 motion
Apr 15, 2026Accept the recommendation to actively seek input from the César Chavez Elementary School community YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:26:41 motion
Apr 15, 2026Approve the consent agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 43:34 motion
Apr 8, 2026Provide no more than 20 minutes for Budget Committee members to pose questions to staff following the public and employee group comment portion of the meeting Yes—Passed 13–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Apr 8, 2026Approve a set of meeting minutes from the previous year Yes—Passed 12–0 ↗ Vimeo 14:04 motion
Feb 18, 2026Approve year two of the 2025-27 Lane Education Service District Local Service plan YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:46:52 motion
Feb 18, 2026Approve the consent agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 17:46 motion
Feb 4, 2026Approve the Corrective Action Plan for the Eugene School District 4J Annual Financial Report for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 3:23:15 motion
Feb 4, 2026Postpone consideration of proposed revisions to Policy IKF — graduation requirements until the next regular board meeting scheduled for March 4, 2026 YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 3:18:38 motion
Feb 4, 2026Approve Resolution 2025-26-09 — relating to middle school schedules YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 3:15:33 motion
Feb 4, 2026Approve Resolution 2025-26-08 Relating to Phase 3 — strategic budget reductions authorizing a reduction in force and co-location of Family School to Camas… YesMovedPassed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 4, 2026Approve the Consent Agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 59:30 motion
Jan 21, 2026Approve revisions to Policy JHCA — Immunizatién School Sports Participation YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 3:47:01 motion
Jan 21, 2026Adopt Policy GCBDE/GDBDE — Military Leave of Absence YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 21, 2026Approve the tentative successor collective bargaining agreement between Eugene School District 4J and Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) Eugene Chapter… YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 3:40:52 motion
Jan 21, 2026Approve the Consent Agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:26:43 motion
Jan 14, 2026Approve revisions to Policy CEA—Superintendent’s Educational Advisory Committee and Delete Policy BCFA—Educational Equity Advisory Committee YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:41:57 motion
Jan 14, 2026Approve Board Legislative priorities YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:38:09 motion
Jan 14, 2026Approve Board Resolution 2025- 26-07 Relating to Phase 2 Program Changes and Authorizing a Reduction in Force YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 7, 2026Approve the consent calendar YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
2025 (98 votes)
DateMotionVoteMoved / 2ndResultWatch
Dec 10, 2025Add “Suggestions by the Board for Consideration of Items at a Future Meeting” to work session agendas Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 3:09:17 motion
Dec 10, 2025Approve the superintendent’s guidance to continue a proposed $30 million reduction in the 2026-27 school year Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:53:38 motion
Dec 10, 2025Reduce the reserve policy from 8% to 5% YesSecondedPassed 5–2 ↗ Vimeo 2:44:23 motion
Dec 10, 2025Approve Resolution 2025-26-06 Authorizing a Reduction in Force — Administrative Staff YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:12:02 motion
Dec 10, 2025Approve revisions to Policy AC — Non Discrimination YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:58:50 motion
Dec 10, 2025Approve the SIA Grant Agreement YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:57:09 motion
Dec 10, 2025Approve the Consent Agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:02:38 motion
Nov 19, 2025Support Judy Newman for OSBA Legislative Policy Committee Position 6 YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:36:21 motion
Nov 19, 2025Support Maya Rabasa for OSBA Board of Director Position 6 YesMovedPassed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:34:34 motion
Nov 19, 2025Approve the consent agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 10:15 motion
Nov 5, 2025Approve Resolution 2025-26-05 Directing the Development of a Sustainable Budget YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:29:13 motion
Nov 5, 2025Appoint Eric Richardson and Dakota Boulette to the Budget Committee YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:15:32 motion
Oct 22, 2025Approve the consent agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 9:33 motion
Oct 8, 2025Authorize and approve the continued implementation of the 2024-25 salary rates for substitute teachers as published on the district website until bargaining is… YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:40:46 motion
Oct 8, 2025Approve the 2025-26 Superintendent Evaluation Process Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:39:45 motion
Oct 8, 2025Approve the 2025-26 Board Goals Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Oct 8, 2025Approve the consent agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 40:01 motion
Sep 17, 2025Approve the Revised 2025-26 Board Working Agreements YesMovedPassed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:23:19 motion
Sep 17, 2025Approve the Budget Committee selection process Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:21:45 motion
Sep 17, 2025Add the following additional question for candidates: “While not required, please share any experience you have with finance, accounting, or budgets.” Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:20:35 motion
Sep 17, 2025Change the number of interview finalists from three to six YesSecondedPassed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:15:03 motion
Sep 17, 2025Nominate Ms. Rabasa to serve as OSBA Board Director Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:05:10 motion
Sep 17, 2025Nominate Ms. Newman to serve on the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee YesMovedPassed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:01:45 motion
Sep 17, 2025Approve the consent agenda YesSecondedPassed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo 12:01 motion
Sep 3, 2025Approve recommendation #2 regarding district leadership funding of community fundraising events authorizing the district to purchase two to four tickets per… YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Sep 3, 2025Approve the Eugene School District 4J organizational chart YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Sep 3, 2025Approve updated revisions to Policy JHCCF — Pediculosis (Head Lice) YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Sep 3, 2025Approve revisions to Policy CCG — Evaluation of Administrators YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Sep 3, 2025Approve the consent group YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 20, 2025Approve Resolution No. 2025-26-04 — Establishing Board Committees for the 2025-26 School Year Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 20, 2025Delete Policy IICA and adopt the newly written Policy IICA — Field Trips and District-Represented Group Travel Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 20, 2025Approve revisions to Policy GCBDC/GDBDC — Domestic Violence, Harassment, Sexual Assault, Bias, or Stalking Leave and Safety Accommodation Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 20, 2025Approve revisions to Policy GCBDA/GDBDA — Family and Medical Leave Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 20, 2025Adopt Policy GCBDF/GDBDF - Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance as presented Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 20, 2025Approve the consent group Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 6, 2025Approve the consent group YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jul 9, 2025Approve designating Jenny Jonak as media contact for inquiries regarding federal litigation YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jul 9, 2025Elect Ericka Thessen to serve as Vice Chair of the Eugene School District 4J Board of Directors for the 2025-26 school year Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jul 9, 2025Elect Tom Di Liberto to serve as Chair of the Eugene School District 4J Board of Directors for the 2025-26 school year Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 17:51 motion
Jul 9, 2025Approve the consent agenda Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 16:11 motion
Jun 10, 2025Approve the consent agenda Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jun 4, 2025Set student transfer limits as per policy JECB Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jun 4, 2025Approve the ballot vote model for Board of Directors leadership elections YesMovedPassed 6–1 ↗ Vimeo start
Jun 4, 2025Approve the Proposed Board Meeting Calendar for the 2025-26 School Year Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jun 4, 2025Approve Resolution 2025-26 Making Appropriations from the Acceptance of Grant Funds Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jun 4, 2025Approve the merger of Looking Glass Longterm Care and Treatment Program Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jun 4, 2025Approve the name Hé Lin (Harmony Grove) for the Chinese Immersion School YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jun 4, 2025Approve the consent group YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
May 21, 2025Approve revisions to Board Policy IKF — Graduation Requirements Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
May 21, 2025Approve the final draft of Resolution #2025-05: Affirming the Rights, Inclusion, and Success of Students with Disabilities Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
May 21, 2025Approve the 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget YesSecondedPassed 5–2 ↗ Vimeo start
May 21, 2025Approve the consent group as amended Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
May 7, 2025Recommended adoption of Revisions to Policy BDDH -— Public Comments at Board Meetings YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:26:31 motion
May 7, 2025Recommended adopting Policy JEC — Admission of Resident Students YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:24:00 motion
May 7, 2025Recommended adopting Policy JGA — Corporal Punishment Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:22:37 motion
May 7, 2025Recommended approving revisions, including proposed changes, to Policy EFA — Local Wellness YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:20:45 motion
May 7, 2025Recommended approving revisions to Policy KBA — Public Records YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:15:37 motion
May 7, 2025Recommended approving revisions to Policy GBEA — Workplace Harassment YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:13:45 motion
May 7, 2025Adopt Policy GBEB — Communicable Diseases in Schools; delete Policy GBEBA — Staff — HIV, AIDS, and HBV; delete Policy JHCC — Communicable Diseases — Students;… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:11:36 motion
May 7, 2025Adopt Policy EBC — Emergency Plan and First Aid and delete Policy EBC/EBCA — Emergency Procedures and Disaster Plans Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:10:09 motion
May 7, 2025Adopt Resolution #2025-051 for Supplemental Budget No.1, Making Appropriations for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:08:36 motion
May 5, 2025Recommend Proposal H to the Board of Directors and recommend that they use the upcoming year to plan for next year’s budget process; continue to focus on those… Yes—Passed 11–3 ↗ Vimeo start
May 5, 2025Approve the budget total for all funds, including the general fund total of $298,389,000 and other funds total of $262,597,917 Yes—Passed 11–3 ↗ Vimeo start
May 5, 2025Declare the tax rate and debt service levy for the general fund tax rate 4.7485 per $1,000 assessed valuation of the district; and for the local option levy… Yes—Passed 14–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Apr 23, 2025Approve the readoption of elementary and secondary health curriculum through 2032 YesSecondedPassed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Apr 23, 2025Approve the adoption of middle and high school science curriculum Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Apr 23, 2025Approve the consent group Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Apr 16, 2025Approve the K-10 Core Mathematics Curriculum Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Apr 16, 2025Approve the Integrated Guidance (IG) Plan/Application Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Apr 16, 2025Approve the consent group YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Apr 2, 2025Designate Ms. Newman to work with legal counsel to complete contract negotiations with Dr. Miriam Mickelson and present the contract to the BOD for approval at… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Apr 2, 2025Appoint Miriam Mickelson to the position of superintendent of Eugene School District 4J to take office on July 1, 2025 pending the completion of contract… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Mar 5, 2025Approve Policy EBCB — Emergency Procedure Drills and Instruction Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Mar 5, 2025Approve Policy EBCA — Safety Threats Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Mar 5, 2025Approve revisions to Policy KL — Public Complaints YesSecondedPassed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Mar 5, 2025Approve the consent agenda as presented No—Passed 5–2 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 25, 2025Approve Eugene School District 4J joining a lawsuit to challenge the legality of the “Dear Colleague” letter from the Department of Education (DOE) and retain… Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Feb 19, 2025Postpone approving revisions to Policy EBCB YesSecondedPassed 5–2 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 5, 2025Approve revisions to Policy CBC— Superintendent Contract Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 5, 2025Re-evaluate the reserve policy within one year YesSecondedPassed 6–1 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 5, 2025Approve proposed revisions to Board Policy DI, increasing reserves to 8% with 3% in contingency funds and 5% in unappropriated No—Passed 5–2 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 5, 2025Approve increasing reserves to 9.5% with 4.5% in contingency funds and 5% in unappropriated funds No—Failed 2–5 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 5, 2025Authorize the Chair to send a closure letter for a complaint dated December 1, 2024 YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 5, 2025Approve the consent group YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 22, 2025Direct the superintendent to write a letter of support on behalf of the BOD in favor of state capital lottery funds for local projects benefiting students YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 22, 2025Approve support for House Bill 2992 — The “Students See Clearly Act” Creating A Statewide Program Designed To Provide Optometric Services And Prescription… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 22, 2025Approve Policy GBAA — Affirming Gender Identity, Expression, And Equity For Transgender And Gender-Expansive Staff Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 22, 2025Approve revisions to Policy JBC — Affirming Gender Identity, Expression, And Equity For Transgender And Gender-Expansive Students Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 22, 2025Approve Resolution #2025-01 — Affirming Gender Identity, Expression, And Equity For Transgender And Gender-Expansive Students And Staff Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 22, 2025Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 audit Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 22, 2025Approve the consent group YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 15, 2025Approve revisions to Policy IGBAG YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 15, 2025Approve proposed revisions to Policy IGBAF YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 15, 2025Approve revisions to Policy JGAB Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 15, 2025Adopt the Community Engagement Interview Panel proposal as written with the addition of adding one invited seat for The Lavender Network and reducing the… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 15, 2025Approve the consent group Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 8, 2025Revisit Consent Group Item 5 in a future meeting Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 8, 2025Approve the Consent Group, minus Item 5 YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
2024 (78 votes)
DateMotionVoteMoved / 2ndResultWatch
Dec 4, 2024Not approve Resolution No. 3 — adopting proposed amendments to the OSBA bylaws as presented Yes—Passed 5–1 ↗ Vimeo start
Dec 4, 2024Approve Resolution No. 3 — adopting proposed amendments to the OBSA bylaws as presented NoSecondedFailed 1–5 ↗ Vimeo start
Dec 4, 2024Adopt Resolution No. 1 amending the OSBA due schedule YesMovedPassed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Dec 4, 2024Approve revisions to policy JBAA as presented YesSecondedPassed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Dec 4, 2024Accept the recommendation to delete current policy EBBA and JHC and approve the new version of policy EBBA — Student Health Services Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Dec 4, 2024Authorize the BOD Chair to work with legal counsel to follow up on a complaint against an employee, which was discussed in Executive Session, and report back… YesSecondedPassed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Nov 20, 2024Approve revisions to board policy BBF — Board Member Standards of Conduct Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Nov 20, 2024Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Eugene Education Association (EEA) Chapter 1 and Eugene School District 4J Yes—Passed 5–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Nov 20, 2024Approve the consent group Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Nov 6, 2024Approve revisions to policy JHFE/GBNAB Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Nov 6, 2024Approve proposed revisions to policy GBNAB/JHFE Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Nov 6, 2024Approve proposed revisions to policy BBFC YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Nov 6, 2024Accept the recommendation for the enterprise zone school support fee Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Nov 6, 2024Approve the consent group Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Oct 23, 2024Approve the legislative priorities for 2025 as presented. Mr. Hamilton seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Oct 23, 2024Approve the consent group. Ms. Thessen seconded YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Oct 9, 2024Direct the interim superintendent to implement the steps associated with the 2024 resolution within the next 90 days. Ms. Thessen seconded YesSecondedPassed 7–0 No video posted
Oct 9, 2024Pass the 2024 version of the resolution as presented in the board packet. Ms. Thessen seconded YesSecondedPassed 7–0 No video posted
Oct 9, 2024Select the three firms listed for final interviews on October 16, 2024. Vice Chair Di Liberto seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Oct 9, 2024Approve the recommendation of Option 1 for the process of community chats Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Oct 9, 2024Approve the consent group. Ms. Newman seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Sep 18, 2024Approve the consent group as presented. Ms. Munro seconded Absent—Passed 6–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 4, 2024Approve policy CBG (evaluation of the superintendent) Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 4, 2024Approve the adoption of policy CB Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 4, 2024Approve revisions to board policy BDDG. Ms. Newman seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 4, 2024Approve policy BDC (executive sessions) as amended YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 4, 2024Approve the proposed policy BCFA as amended YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 4, 2024Approve the proposed lines of authority, positions, and titles Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 4, 2024Approve the adoption of board, superintendent, and district goals as amended YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 4, 2024Approve the consent agenda. Ms. Thessen seconded YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Aug 21, 2024Review the district’s dress code policy. Ms. Rabasa seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 21, 2024Establish an ad hoc superintendent search committee to locate a search firm and establish an initial timeline. Vice Chair Di Liberto seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 21, 2024Approve a Request for Proposals (RFP) to locate and identify a search firm to initiate the process of a superintendent search. Ms. Newman seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 21, 2024Approve the consent agenda. Ms. Newman seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Aug 7, 2024Approve the consent agenda. Ms. Newman seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jun 5, 2024Approve the BODs ability to participate in two upcoming Oregon School Board Association (OSBA) conferences Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Jun 5, 2024Approve Resolution #2025-01 as presented in the board packet with the addition of two directives:1. List the Wells Fargo building for sale. 2. Reduce the… YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Jun 5, 2024Approve the items on the consent group. Mr. Di Liberto seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
May 15, 2024Approve the items on the consent group. Ms. Newman seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
May 1, 2024Approve a policy workgroup to coordinate with district staff to gather relevant policy and law and receive community input in a safe and inclusive space Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
May 1, 2024Appoint Ms. Thessen to sit on the Chinese Immersion School Naming Committee Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
May 1, 2024Approve the consent agenda Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Apr 17, 2024Approve the two-year academic calendar as proposed. Ms. Munro seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Apr 17, 2024Approve the Mandarin Matrix language arts curriculum. Ms. Newman seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Apr 17, 2024Approve the Consent Group. Mr. Di Liberto seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Apr 3, 2024Approve the consent agenda YesSecondedPassed 6–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 22, 2024Authorize entering into the contract that has been finalized with Colt Gill. Ms. Newman seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 20, 2024Authorize the Chair to enter into contract negotiations with their top choice for interim superintendent Colt Gill. Mr. Di Liberto seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 13, 2024Approve the consent agenda YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 6, 2024Approve the initiation of the search for a new Interim Superintendent Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 6, 2024Approve the agreement for mutual separation of the Superintendent from the district Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 6, 2024Designate the Chair and Vice Chair as liaisons with outside counsel for the complaint dated February 24, 2024 Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 6, 2024Direct the district to approve a payment of up to $12,000 to include a local option levy statement in the voter’s pamphlet for May 2024 YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 6, 2024Pause for Executive Session Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 6, 2024Approve the consent agenda. Mr. Di Liberto seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 28, 2024Tender the complaint that was submitted on February 24, 2024 to the Director of Human Resources for consideration of Title IX status YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 21, 2024The Community Engagement Committee be charged with implementing the board goals previously approved Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 21, 2024The board form a Community Engagement Committee that will be an ongoing committee, in the current year, comprised of members Ms. Thessen, Mr. Di Liberto, and… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 21, 2024The board designate Mr. Hamilton, Ms. Munro, and Ms. Newman to serve as liaisons for a district work group on policy YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 21, 2024For the complaint dated October 11, 2023, the board finds that there was insufficient evidence presented to prove a finding of racial or gender discrimination,… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 21, 2024Approve the items on the consent agenda Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 7, 2024The board invest authority in their Legislative Committee to communicate support for bills that advanced priorities in the upcoming 2023 session Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 7, 2024The district use June 14, 2024 as an instructional day YesSecondedPassed 5–2 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 7, 2024Add February 19, 2024 as an instructional school day No—Passed 5–2 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 7, 2024Approve directing the district to purchase the property at 99 East Broadway Yes—Passed 5–2 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 7, 2024In response to the second complaint filed on December 15, 2023 that the board take no action Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 7, 2024In response to the first complaint filed on December 15, 2023 that the board conduct an investigation into the complaint YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 7, 2024Approve that in response to the complaint submitted on May 9, 2023 that the board find that a violation of policy occurred and in response the board would… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 7, 2024In response to the complaint submitted on May 9, 2023 that the board approve a resolution regarding how the board will conduct itself, as the board draft… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 7, 2024Approve Resolution #2024-02 Referring Local Option Levy Renewal Measure to the May 2024 Election Ballot Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 7, 2024Approve the ODE Early Literacy Grant application Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Feb 7, 2024Approve the consent agenda as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 24, 2024Approve the framework for the 2023-24 Superintendent evaluation framework with the additions of a comments column, page numbers, and a training Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 24, 2024Approve the 2023-24 Superintendent goals with two proposed changes: adding standard 8: Policy, Governance, and Advocacy and removing the second sentence YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 24, 2024Approve the 2023-24 district goals as proposed Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 24, 2024Approve the 2023-24 board goals with two proposed copy edit changes: replacing the word “attend” with “at” and replacing the word “unions” with “employee… YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 24, 2024Approve the consent agenda as presented YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo start
Jan 10, 2024Approve the consent agenda as presented Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Vimeo start
2023 (12 votes)
DateMotionVoteMoved / 2ndResultWatch
Nov 15, 2023Proceed with an investigation of the complaint discussed during the second Executive Session. Ms. Newman seconded Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 3:03:29 motion
Nov 15, 2023Approve meeting with employee associations per the bargaining guidelines for board members Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:56:41 motion
Nov 15, 2023Approve that the board conduct the 10-minute interviews using a similar process to the appointment process for the board positions Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:52:55 motion
Nov 15, 2023Approve the Budget Committee appointment process as presented YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:42:57 motion
Nov 15, 2023Approve the opportunity to submit an optional resume and remove the word limit on the questions No—Failed 4–3 ↗ Vimeo start
Nov 15, 2023Approve the Budget Committee Application as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:22:08 motion
Nov 15, 2023Approve the request for state revenue from Lane Education District (ESD) Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:17:10 motion
Nov 15, 2023Support Resolution 2, which adopts proposed amendments to the OSBA bylaws Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:15:17 motion
Nov 15, 2023Support Resolution 1, which creates an Oregon Rural School Board Members caucus and designates a seat on the OSBA Board of Directors and Legislative Policy… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:14:24 motion
Nov 15, 2023Support Judy Newman for the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee, Position #6 YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:13:39 motion
Nov 15, 2023Support Linda Hamilton for the OSBA Board of Directors YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 2:12:37 motion
Nov 15, 2023Approve the consent agenda Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Vimeo 1:41:08 motion