April 24, 2023 Work Session Minutes

 MINUTES OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DISTRICT NO. 40,
YAMHILL COUNTY, McMINNVILLE, OREGON

The Work Session was held April 24, 2023 both in person and via Zoom at the
McMinnville School District Office, 800 NE Lafayette Ave., McMinnville, OR 97128 

The link was https://msd40.zoom.us/j/97721628814

Provisional Minutes-Not Board Approved

At 6:30 p.m. the Board of Directors of McMinnville School District opened the work session meeting.  The meeting was called to order by Chair Carson Benner.  Roll call indicated the following:

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair Carson Benner
Dr. Paul Haddeland
Ms. Janis Braich
Mr. Gerardo Partida
Mr. Larry Vollmer
Ms. Abbie Warmbier

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mr. Jason Bizon

ADMINISTRATION:
Debbie Brockett, Superintendent
Cherice Bowden, Board Secretary

AUDIENCE:
Brian Crain, Kourtney Ferrua, Samantha Nelson, Kevin Carroll, Steffanie Frost, Martha Biggs, Karina Smith, Hiran Amerasinghe and Lauren Berg.

• GYO/Internship Programs Update
  Lauren Berg gave an overview of the Internship Program.  Lauren Berg and Steffanie Frost met with the juniors and seniors at the high school to discuss internship opportunities, including working as IAs in the elementary schools for the 2023-24 school year.   

  We have 113 students currently enrolled within the school programs:

  • Miller Woods Field Trips – 62
  • Metsker Park Field Trips – 12
  • Evergreen Field Trips – 16
  • Survival Swim – 14
  • PTA Babysitters – 22
  • Columbus Book Making Event – 6

  An update was given on the additional pathways for the spring and summer.  We are currently working with Willamette Valley Medical Center for students to intern there as well.  We would like to start placing students there next year.

   Next steps:

  • Develop an application for students
  • Convene committee to complete hiring process
  • Create placements
  • Adjust course schedule to accommodate this paid internship experience

  Slide Presentation

  Classified Negotiations Update
  Steffanie Frost gave an update on the Classified bargaining.

  Slide Presentation

  Subcommittee Reports
  Subcommittee reports were given by the board:  

  • Fiscal Subcommittee:
    Talked about enrollment and went over financials..  Had a 1st reading for the ProStart field trip and discussed negotiations. 
  • Instructional Improvement Subcommittee:
    Discussed the math curriculum adoption presentation.
  • Policy Subcommittee:
    1st reading for Grandhaven 5ht Grade Outdoor Trip and Chip For tip to Atlanta.  Worked on the Interscholastic Activity 1st reading.
  • Long Range Planning Subcommittee:
    There will be a meeting Thursday, April 27, 2023.

  Directors Comments
  Larry Vollmer stated that there is lots of testing, planning, and focusing on getting students credits.  It is nice to see all of the activity and positivity.

  Abbie Warmbier stated that March of last year planning all of the events ahead was difficult and now we are getting back to normal.  She shared some of the events she has been able to attend and mentioned that Prom was this weekend. She stated that employees have been putting in the extra hours to make this happen.  She said “thank you for making it happen for the kids”.

  Janis Braich mentioned that she loves to see the brochure coming in the mail. This is how a lot of families receive information.  She stated that our District does special things, and we have a special district.  She said “thank you for putting it out”.

  Dr. Paul Haddeland stated he enjoyed reading the article in the paper on Superintendent Brocett.  He stated it is exciting to see kids engaged and the staff working so hard.  He is very appreciative of their efforts.

  Gerardo Partida stated the GYO program gives the juniors and seniors an opportunity.  He mentioned a school in California that had 15-20 each year enroll in the heavy equipment program.  The students were certified within two years if they stayed in the program. Some of them did not go to college, but with this program they received good salaries from companies . 

    Upcoming dates:

  • Board Business meeting May 8, 2023 and June 12, 2023
  • Work Session meeting May 22, 2023, Joint Work Session meeting, June 26, 2023.

  The Session adjourned at 7:21 p.m.