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Gordon Lafer

Former board member
Votes in this archive: September 18, 2019 – June 7, 2023

Every roll-call vote in the official minutes since July 2017 (verified member votes only) where Gordon Lafer 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

2023 (14 votes)
DateMotionVoteMoved / 2ndResultWatch
May 17, 2023Dismiss the April 6, 2023, complaint. Chair Rabasa asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Chair Rabasa called for a vote No—Passed 4–1 ▶ Video
May 17, 2023Adopt the Consent Group as presented. Chair Rabasa asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Chair Rabasa called for a vote Yes—Passed 5–0 ▶ Video
May 3, 2023Approve revisions to Board Policy BHD - Board Member Compensation and Expense Reimbursement There was no discussion. Chair Rabasa called for a vote YesMovedPassed 4–0 ▶ Video
Apr 19, 2023Seconded by Ms YesMovedPassed 6–0 ▶ Video
Apr 19, 2023Seconded by Ms YesMovedPassed 6–0 ▶ Video
Mar 15, 2023Approve the Integrated Guidance Plan, as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 2:30:43 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Mar 15, 2023Approve the Academic Calendar for 2023-2024 with the noted compromise Superintendent Dey and Vice Chair Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 2:08:49 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Mar 15, 2023Have items 3 and 4 to the end of the items for actions YesMovedPassed 7–0 ▶ Video
Mar 15, 2023Approve the February 1, 2023 Minutes and to pull the March 1, 2023 Minutes for discussion YesMovedPassed 7–0 ▶ 1:56:57 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Mar 15, 2023Have items 3 and 4 moved to items for action Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 1:48:54 motion ↗
Mar 15, 2023Approve the consent agenda, with the exception of the February 1st Minutes and items 3 and 4 YesMovedPassed 7–0 ▶ 1:47:42 motion ↗
Jan 18, 2023The motion to approve the process for the Superintendent evaluation Absent—Passed 5–0 ▶ 2:57:44 motion ↗
Jan 18, 2023Switch this item with the first item for action—to approve renewal of the public charter school contract with Network Charter School so that those in the… Absent—Passed 5–0 ▶ 2:10:57 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Jan 18, 2023Approve the consent agenda Absent—Passed 5–0 ▶ 1:53:19 motion ↗
2022 (44 votes)
DateMotionVoteMoved / 2ndResultWatch
Dec 7, 2022The motion to approve the revisions to Board Policy KL - Public Complaints YesMovedPassed 5–0 ▶ Video
Dec 7, 2022Adopt the consent agenda YesMovedPassed 5–0 ▶ 50:39 motion ↗
Nov 2, 2022Include “experience working with public boards” to the interview rubric Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 1:28:32 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Nov 2, 2022The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ▶ 48:27 motion ↗
Oct 19, 2022The Board accept the proposal to approve the Equity Committee's recommendation, and also to review all applications for the second committee member after which… Yes—Passed 6–0 ▶ 1:55:13 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Oct 19, 2022Remove Item for Action 3 - Consider for Approval Board Resolution 2023-07 School Emergency Response Plan Absent—Passed 6–0 ▶ 4:44 motion ↗
Oct 12, 2022The motion to adopt the Consent Group YesMovedPassed 6–0 ▶ Video
Oct 12, 2022Table Item XI: 2 - Approve Board goals until after the Board could have further discussion YesMovedPassed 6–0 ▶ Video
Sep 7, 2022Change the topic for the board retreat on October 1 so that they could continue their goal setting, and to have the retreat online YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ▶ 1:06:34 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Sep 7, 2022Adopt the consent agenda YesMovedPassed 7–0 ▶ 46:35 motion ↗
Sep 7, 2022Add an item for action to the agenda regarding the topics of the next retreat on October 1 Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 3:18 motion ↗
Aug 17, 2022Dismiss all seven complaints YesMovedPassed 4–0 ▶ 1:04:38 motion ↗
Jun 22, 2022Pass the policy that evening in the interest of possibly saving lives Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 5:02:05 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Jun 22, 2022Adopt the contract as provided, with the modification that it was a three-year contract, not two-year YesMovedPassed 7–0 ▶ 3:10:10 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Jun 22, 2022Authorize Ms Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ Video
Jun 22, 2022Appoint Gordon Lafer as Vice Chair for the 2022-23 school year Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 3:09:11 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Jun 22, 2022Appoint Maya Rabasa as Chair for the 2022-23 school year Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 3:07:27 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Jun 22, 2022Adopt Resolution #2022-15 for Supplemental Budget No. 1, Making Appropriations for the 2021-22 Fiscal Year Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 2:26:55 motion ↗
Jun 22, 2022Approve a Resolution Adopting the 2022–23 Budget, Making Appropriations, Imposing and Categorizing Taxes Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 2:07:45 motion ↗
Jun 22, 2022Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item number 3 Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 1:33:25 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Jun 1, 2022Approve the revisions to Board Policy GBA – Equal Employment Opportunity Yes—Passed 6–0 ▶ 2:47:19 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Jun 1, 2022Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 5 Yes—Passed 6–0 ▶ Video
May 23, 2022Compensate Ms YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ▶ 2:35:20 motion ↗
May 23, 2022Move public board meetings online until research could be done regarding hiring a security firm Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 2:15:27 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
May 23, 2022Name Ms Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 1:00:52 motion ↗
May 23, 2022Establish a subcommittee to set the guidelines and parameters of the hearing for vote by the board in a public session Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 59:05 motion ↗
May 23, 2022Direct counsel to enquire about an extension for the hearing to the first meeting of September Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ Video
May 18, 2022The board hold an open public hearing in response to a complaint they received on March 17, 2022 Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 4:19:58 motion ↗
May 18, 2022Accept Board Policy JFCJ – Weapons in Schools Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ Video
May 18, 2022Accept the revisions to Board Policy IGBB-Talented and Gifted Program Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ Video
May 18, 2022Table until Ms Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 3:06:51 motion ↗
May 18, 2022Table Policy KGBB – Firearms Prohibited until June 22 Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ Video
May 4, 2022Approve the items on the consent agenda Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 1:10:28 motion ↗
Apr 20, 2022Vote one more time and move forward all the candidates who had either two or three votes YesMovedPassed 5–0 ▶ Video
Apr 20, 2022Approve the items on the consent agenda Yes—Passed 5–0 ▶ Video
Mar 30, 2022Authorize Maya Rabasa to sign for the district during the remainder of the 2021-22 Fiscal Year YesMovedPassed 5–0 ▶ Video
Mar 2, 2022Amend the section District Responsibilities to include the suggested change (5) as presented in the document Proposed Amendments to Proposed Policy… Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ Video
Mar 2, 2022Approval of consent group items 1: Meeting Minutes, and 2: Bond Project Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ Video
Feb 23, 2022A motion to approve the Lane ESD 2021-23 Local Service Plan Year Two Absent—Passed 6–0 ▶ Video
Feb 16, 2022Have a weekend retreat on February 26-27 with Alma Advisory Group, with additional information provided before the retreat Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ Video
Jan 12, 2022Approval of the 2021-22 Superintendent Evaluation Process Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 3:48:51 motion ↗
Jan 12, 2022The board finds that Twin Rivers Charter School's request for renewal meets the criteria for renewal in ORS Chapter 338 Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 3:46:15 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Jan 12, 2022The board direct the superintendent or designee to negotiate and execute a five (5) year charter agreement between Twin Rivers and the district YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ▶ 3:44:53 motion ↗
Jan 12, 2022Approve the consent agenda Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 1:37:25 motion ↗
2021 (37 votes)
DateMotionVoteMoved / 2ndResultWatch
Dec 15, 2021Authorize a subcommittee to plan and coordinate details and logistics of the superintendent selection process Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ Video
Dec 15, 2021Approve the revisions to the policies identified by Chair Newman and listed above Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ Video
Dec 1, 2021“the board find that the evidence does not substantiate the complaint and that the complainant be notified of this decision within the timelines provided by… YesMovedPassed 7–0 ▶ 1:50:04 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Dec 1, 2021Cast its vote in the OSBA annual election for the Legislative Policy Committee Position No. 6 for Judy Newman Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 1:47:31 motion ↗
Dec 1, 2021Nominate Linda Hamilton as the representative from the Lane Region to the OSBA Board Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 1:45:26 motion ↗
Dec 1, 2021Strike the last sentence as indicated and replace it with the phrase as repeated, Ms Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 1:01:57 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Dec 1, 2021Approval of the minutes from the October 13, 2021 and November 23, 2021 Special Board meetings Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 58:21 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Nov 23, 2021The Board approve adoption of the proposed revisions to the school calendar, changing from instructional to non-instructional days on Monday, December 6 for… Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 11:31 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Nov 3, 2021Appoint Tom Diliberto and Ericka Thessen to the Budget Committee for terms beginning immediately and ending June 30, 2024, and appoint Dakota Boulette for a… Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 2:03:13 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Nov 3, 2021Approve the items in the Consent Group Yes—Passed 7–0 ▶ 1:14:18 Approximate time (unconfirmed, matched Oct 31, 2026) ↗
Oct 20, 2021Approve the items in the Consent Group Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Oct 13, 2021Approve the items in the Consent Group Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Oct 6, 2021The Board authorize Leadership to contract with SeeChange for next steps in the “All Students Belong” initiative as described Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Oct 6, 2021The Board approve revisions to Board Policy IKF–Graduation Requirements Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Oct 6, 2021Approve the items in the Consent Group Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 22, 2021The Eugene School Board of Directors nominate Judy Newman for the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee in Position 6 Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 22, 2021Approve Revisions to Board Policy KGB Public Conduct on District Property Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 22, 2021Approve Resolution 2021-22-09 Concerning Masking and Other Protective Measures to Ensure Safe Public Meetings Absent—Passed 6–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 22, 2021Approve, and Alicia Hays seconded, the consent group Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 1, 2021The motion to approve revisions to Board Policies: IIBGA Electronic Communications Systems; INDB Flag Displays and Salutes; JGA Corporal Punishment Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 1, 2021The motion to approve the IRFP Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Aug 4, 2021Resolution 2022-08 be approved YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Jun 23, 2021Approve the consent agenda Yes—Passed 5–0 ↗ Audio start
May 5, 2021The Board approve the deletion of the existing policies GBN/JBA and JBA/GBN sexual harassment and re-adoption of proposed new policies GBN/JBA and JBA/GBN; Ms.… Yes—Passed 6–0 ↗ Audio start
Apr 21, 2021Adopt the 2021-2022 Academic Calendars YesSecondedPassed 6–0 ↗ Audio start
Apr 21, 2021Have 4J School Board direct the District to ensure that 2021 annual Oregon state testing of math, language arts and science was conducted in a manner that took… YesMovedPassed 6–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 17, 2021Approve the meeting minutes from February 3, 2021 as amended Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 17, 2021Approve the Formal Complaint Response YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 3, 2021Adopt policy DJC-AR and the regulations around the policy Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 3, 2021Adopt revisions to Board policies CI, IGBA, IGBAH, IGBAJ, IGBBC, JGAB, JGD Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Mar 3, 2021Approve the consent group as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 17, 2021Approve the Lane ESD 2021-223 Local Service Plan Year One Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 17, 2021Approve the Consent Group. 4J Board of Directors Work February 17, 2021 7 Session and Regular Meeting Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 3, 2021For the Board to authorize facility staff and their consultants to negotiate an extension of the option agreement with the YMCA consistent with the discussion… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 3, 2021For the 4J School Board to support the efforts of the Operations Workgroup to bring students back to their schools. Mr. Torrey wanted the public to know that… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Feb 3, 2021Approve the consent group Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Jan 13, 2021Approve the 2020-21 school year instructional hours Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
2020 (39 votes)
DateMotionVoteMoved / 2ndResultWatch
Nov 4, 2020Appoint Josh Burstein, Anne Fifeld, and Gary Campbell to the 4J Budget Committee Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Nov 4, 2020Appoint the three Budget Committee members as outlined by staff Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Nov 4, 2020Have Ms. Walston work with Superintendent Vandercar on her contract for the following year. Mr. Torrey mentioned that the current contract had Superintendent… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Nov 4, 2020Approve the consent group Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Oct 21, 2020Call off the solicitation of a firm to help them chose a superintendent Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Oct 21, 2020Approve the amendment to have any tests, assignments, or final exam reviews a student missed because of religious instruction or observances given at another… YesMovedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Oct 21, 2020Approve the consent group Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Oct 7, 2020Table the vote on policy JEF – Release Time for Religious Instruction until the next Board meeting on October 21, 2020 Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Oct 7, 2020Approve the revisions to policy JED – Student Absences and Excuses as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Oct 7, 2020Approve the Consent Group as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 16, 2020Adopt Board policy JHH – Student Suicide Prevention Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 16, 2020Renew the annual membership in the Oregon School Boards Association, OSBA’s Legal Assistance Trust, and Online Policy Manual Hosting Services for 2020–21 Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 16, 2020Adopt Resolution 2020-04 in support of the LIRHPTE program, and in support of affordable rental housing in Eugene. (Resolution agreeing to the policies of… Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 16, 2020Approve the Consent Group as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 2, 2020Adopt the revisions to Board Policy LBE as presented YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Sep 2, 2020Approve the Consent Group YesSecondedPassed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Aug 19, 2020Approve the Consent Group Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Aug 5, 2020Approve the IRFP – Superintendent search firm Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Aug 5, 2020Approve the revisions to the Academic Calendar as presented by staff Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Aug 5, 2020Approve the Consent Group without the first item - Approve DreamBox Supplemental Online Math Curriculum Expansion to Include Middle School Students Yes—Passed 7–0 ↗ Audio start
Jun 24, 2020Approve Board Resolution 2020-07 affirming the Board’s commitment to anti-racism and equity. Ms. Hays said that they had a robust discussion last week about… Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Jun 17, 2020Move these items to a future meeting YesMovedPassed 7–0 No video posted
Jun 17, 2020Adopt the calendar as presented with a notion that some meetings may need to be moved due to holidays Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Jun 17, 2020Amend the motion to add a 30- day escape clause to terminate the EPD contract if needed Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Jun 17, 2020Approve the adoption of the EBC/ EBCA Disaster Plan Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Jun 17, 2020Adopt the 2020- 2021 Budget, Making Appropriations, Imposing and Categorizing Taxes Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Jun 17, 2020Approve the Consent Group Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Jun 3, 2020Approve the Consent Group Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Mar 4, 2020Authorize Board leadership to consider and select a consultant to help the Board appoint an interim Superintendent for the 2020-21 school year Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Mar 4, 2020Approve the revisions to Board policies: JEA, JEC, and EEA Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Mar 4, 2020Approve the item in the Consent Group as presented YesSecondedPassed 7–0 No video posted
Feb 19, 2020Approve the revisions to the Lane ESD Local Service Plan for 2019-2021 Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Feb 19, 2020Approve the items in the Consent Group as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Feb 5, 2020Approve the letter, as written, for sending to the Oregon Senate Education Committee Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Feb 5, 2020Adopt the revisions to, and de- letion of, Board Policies: GCDA/GDDA, JHFE, and JHFE-AR(1) YesSecondedPassed 7–0 No video posted
Feb 5, 2020Approve the items in the Con- sent Group as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Jan 15, 2020Approve the renewal of the charter for Ridgeline Charter School Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Jan 15, 2020Approve Board policy GBA, and deletion of current Board policy JHFF, and adoption of proposed version 2 of JHFF/GBNAA and GBNAA/JHFF Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Jan 15, 2020Approve the items in the Consent Group as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
2019 (10 votes)
DateMotionVoteMoved / 2ndResultWatch
Nov 20, 2019Vote as a School Board in support of Judy Newman for Legislative Policy Committee Position 6 Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Nov 20, 2019Vote as a School Board in support of Linda Hamilton for OSBA Board of Directors Position 6 Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Nov 20, 2019Approve revisions to Board policy JHC Student Health Policy to include the provision of menstrual products YesMovedPassed 7–0 No video posted
Nov 20, 2019Approve the items in the Consent Group as presented Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Sep 18, 2019For the entire Board to sign the Statement of Support with the amendment made to remove all references to staff Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Sep 18, 2019Approve the Board Goals from the 2019 Board retreat Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Sep 18, 2019Approve the 2019-20 Superintendent Evaluation Process YesSecondedPassed 7–0 No video posted
Sep 18, 2019Approve Oregon School Board Association (OSBA) Membership for 2019-20 Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Sep 18, 2019Recommend the nomination of Board Member Judy Newman to serve as a representative on the OSBA Legislative Policy Committee Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted
Sep 18, 2019Approval of the Consent Group, including Minutes from the Work Session on August 5, 2019; Memorandum of Agreement with Eugene Education Concerning Substitute… Yes—Passed 7–0 No video posted