LANE EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT Office of the ...

LANE EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT
Office of the Superintendent
1200 Highway 99N Tuesday October 26, 2010
Eugene, Oregon 97402
Minutes
LANE ESD BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING
Tuesday – October 26, 2010
Work Session
A work session was called to order at 5:05 p.m. to discuss equity and diversity and the Lane ESD Board advisory
position. Board Members present were: Joe Berney, Sherry Duerst-Higgins, Chuck Forster, Michelle Holman, Carol
Horne Dennis and Don Kimball. Administrative staff members present were Superintendent Debbie Egan, Carol
Knobbe, and Barbara McBurnett, recording secretary.
Chair Duerst-Higgins facilitated board members in a discussion as a follow-up on board development in the area of
equity and diversity. In 2009-10, board members participated in a Study Circle process to develop common concepts
and broader perspective of equity issues. Continuing development of awareness of student and community equity
matters is important to board members, particularly as related to school district needs. A board advisor could provide
relevant input to the board discussions by recognizing opportunities to integrate equity and diversity perspectives.
Dr. Emilio Hernandez, University of Oregon Assistant Vice President, has completed the application for the LESD
Board Advisor position. Dr. Hernandez has a broad range of experience in working with Pre-K through higher
education systems.
Chair Duerst-Higgins and Superintendent Egan will meet with Dr. Hernandez to discuss the board‘s needs for the
advisory position.
The work session was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
1. Regular Meeting
Call to Order
1 Chairperson Sherry Duerst-Higgins called the regular board meeting to order at 6:00
p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2010, in accordance with the agenda and public notice of
the meeting.
Board Members present were: Joe Berney, Sherry Duerst-Higgins, Chuck Forster,
Michelle Holman, Carol Horne Dennis, Don Kimball, and Joel Robe (participated
telephonically). Administrative staff members present were Superintendent Debbie
Egan, Carol Knobbe, Dave Standridge, Michelle Mantel, Sue Mathisen, and Barbara
McBurnett, recording secretary.
Others attending were: Trace Mansfield
2. Recognition and
Introductions
2 There was no staff or public recognition.
3. Public Participation 3 There was no public participation.
4. Agenda Review 4 Add Item Longhouse Memorial Contribution
5. Action Items 5A The following action items were included in the Consent Agenda approval:
1) Approve Board Minutes of September 28, 2010
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD approves the minutes of
its meeting September 28, 2010, as submitted.
(2) Accept Monthly Human Resources Report and Approve Personnel
Recommendation
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD accepts the Monthly
Human Resources Report dated October 20, 2010.

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(3) Approve Grants/Contracts Awarded and Authorize Receipt of Funds
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Lane ESD approves the
grants/contracts awarded report dated October 2010, and authorizes receipt of funds.
DIRECTOR HORNE DENNIS MOVED: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Directors of Lane ESD adopts the consent agenda group as presented. Director
Kimball seconded and the MOTION CARRIED WITH DIRECTORS BERNEY,
DUERST-HIGGINS, FORSTER, HOLMAN, HORNE DENNIS, KIMBALL, and ROBE
VOTING YES. (ESD Resolution #10-011)
5B
Adopt Legal Reference Updates to Policies:
AC, Nondiscrimination
GAB, Position Descriptions
GD, Classified Staff/Classified Staff Positions
The following legal references are required for these policies:
The Vietnam Era Veteran‘s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended,
38 U.S.C. 4212.
Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ss 503, as amended.
JHCD, Administering Noninjectable Medicines to Students requires the following
citation update:
Delete legal reference OAR166-414-0010(22)-(24) and add OAR 166-
400-0010(17) and add OAR 166-400-0060(29). Also, in JHCD-AR on
last page in item 8.b. delete reference OAR 166-414-0010(22), (23) and
(24) and add OAR 166-400-0010(17) and OAR 166-400-0060 (29).
DIRECTOR HOLMAN MOVED: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of
Lane ESD adopts legal reference updates to Policies AC, GAB, GD, and JHCD, as
submitted. Director Berney seconded and the MOTION CARRIED WITH
DIRECTORS BERNEY, DUERST-HIGGINS, FORSTER, HOLMAN, HORNE
DENNIS, KIMBALL, and ROBE VOTING YES. (ESD Resolution #10-012)
5C
Adopt Correction to Policy GBC, Staff Ethics
OSBA has noted a correction to the revision of Policy GBC which was readopted by
the Lane ESD Board at its July 13, 2010 meeting. Page 6 of 6; #7 under subheading
‗Exceptions‘.
Strike existing language: A gift received by the employee as a part of the usual or
customary practice of the employee‘s private business, employment or position as a
volunteer that bears no relationship to the employee‘s position.
Replace with: A gift received by the employee as a part of the usual or customary
practice of the employee‘s private business, employment or position as a volunteer
that bears no relationship to the employee‘s private business, employment or position
as a volunteer that bears no relationship to the employee‘s ESD employment.
DIRECTOR FORSTER MOVED: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of
Lane ESD adopts correction to Policy GBC, Staff Ethics. Director Horne Dennis
seconded and the MOTION CARRIED WITH DIRECTORS BERNEY, DUERST-
HIGGINS, FORSTER, HOLMAN, HORNE DENNIS, KIMBALL, and ROBE VOTING
YES. (ESD Resolution #10-013)
6. Discussion/
Reports
6A
Consider OSBA Resolution
Board members reviewed three OSBA resolutions which will be submitted to the
OSBA membership for electronic voting November 15 - December 15, 2010
Resolutions to be voted on separately are:
Resolution 1: amends the OSBA Constitution to provide that the dues of the
association may be increased annually by the Urban CPI as approved by the
OSBA Board of Directors.

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Resolution 2: amends the OSBA Constitution to align language with governance
changes approved by members in November 2009.
Resolution 3: adopts the proposed 2011 OSBA Legislative Policies and
Priorities.
These resolutions will also be reviewed and discussed at the OSBA Convention.
The next Lane ESD Board Meeting is November 16. These three resolutions will be
on the November 16 agenda as action items.
6B
6C
6D
OAESD Legislative Platform
The OAESD Legislative Committee has created a draft of the 2011 Legislative
Platform, which was reviewed by board members. Included:
ESDs need adequate resources to provided services in a regional cost effective
manner to free up resources for the classroom
Support creation of regional services that are proven to be cost effect and of high
quality with ongoing oversight by local superintendent and boards
Support creation of ESD consortiums to provide cost effective, high quality
services on a regional and statewide basis.
Support a change in the unemployment law in relation to ESDs being identified as
educational institutions
Do not support school districts opting out from their local ESD for services
because of the impact to the cost of services to other school districts
Support a change in the qualification of substitute teachers in regard to receiving
unemployment benefits
Do not support involuntary merger of ESDs
Support a change in the contracting out law that allows ESDs and districts not be
included in this law
Support current accountability measurements of ESDs
Board members were encouraged to provide feedback on items listed or additional
items to add. ESD superintendents unanimously supported the platform.
First Reading—Revision to Policy ACA, Americans with Disabilities Act
First Reading—Revision to Policy GBA, Equal Employment Opportunity
Policies ACA and GBA have been revised to reflect language and legal references
and required by:
The Vietnam Era Veteran‘s Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended,
38 U.S.C. 4212.
Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ss 503, as amended.
These policies will be action items on the November 16 agenda.
6E
Quarterly Reports
OAESD – Debbie Egan reported that the OAESD interviews for executive director will
occur next week, the OAESD Summit Meeting on November 11 will feature displays
and reports from each ESD; the three EESC positions have been reduced to .8 FTE,
and one of the EESC position is currently open.
Lane Council of Governments – Sherry Duerst-Higgins reported that the LCOG board
has discussed possibilities of having a regional voice on legislative issues. LCOG
discussions will continue in developing four or five areas of focus. LCOG also heard a
presentation about 211.org, the call system to provide information regarding social
service assistance now available in Lane County.
Lane Education Foundation – Carol Dennis reported that she will be attending the
B2B Conference, a workshop which examines the benefits, best-practices and
infrastructures of successful education foundations, prior to the OSBA Convention.
Director Dennis and Assistant Superintendent Knobbe are working to develop an
interview regarding LEF and hope to have local superintendents participate.

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OSBA Legislative Policy Committee – Joe Berney reported that the OSBA Legislative
Policies and Priorities has been developed and were presented to the board for review
earlier in the meeting, and the LESD Board will vote on these at the November 16
Board meeting.
Goals Update – Debbie Egan provided the board an update on goals. Highlights
include Superintendent Egan‘s meetings with Lane County Legislators prior to the
start of the 2011 Legislative Session; ongoing meetings with Lane County component
district superintendents. Chair Duerst-Higgins referred to the positive collaborative
team work between members of the board and Superintendent Egan and board
members. The Chair asked that there be an opportunity for goals discussion at the
November 16 board meeting.
7. Superintendent‘s
Report
7A
7B
7C
Financial Report
Dave Standridge, executive director of business services, reviewed the financial report
for September 2010. The 2010 value of assessed property in Lane County is up only
1.5%--it typically increases 4 to 5 percent each year.
Superintendent Meeting Update
Lane County superintendents did not meet in October. Notes from the September 21
meeting were provided in the board packet. The next scheduled meeting of Lane
County superintendents is November 16.
Staff Kudos
Superintendent Egan shared staff information on two programs:
The PATHS (Post School Achievement Through Higher Skills) project. This
partnership between Lane ESD, the University of Oregon and Lane County high
schools to identify individual and school factors that predict better post-school
outcomes for young women with disabilities. Seven Lane County school districts
participate in the project.
Lane ESD service learning projects, Happy Friends Baking Company, Green
Friends Nursery project at Churchill High School and Junction City High School
Life Skills classroom sewing project, were featured in a ―Learn and Serve Oregon‖
brochure. The board has received reports on these programs in the past.
8. Information from
Administrative Staff
9. Board Member
Presentations and
Comments
8 Superintendent Debbie Egan, assistant superintendent Carol Knobbe and executive
directors Dave Standridge, Sue Mathisen, and Michelle Mantel submitted reports to
the board on activities in their service areas. (official attachment)
9 Director Joe Berney announced that he would not run for re-election in 2011 due to
work demands. Joe also presented testimony that Dr. Arthur Pearl will present to the
Oregon State Board of Education on October 28, as requested by State Board
Member Art Paz. (official attachment)
Director Forster reported that Lane Workforce Partnership is participating in the
National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). This national credentialing program
measures real world job skills and help employers identify qualified candidates for
specific jobs. He also reported that the health care scholarships provided through
LWP has proven to be a successful program.
Director Holman is a member of the Oregon Toxics Alliance and announced that the
organization was recently the recipient of a $100,000 Meyer Trust grant.
Director Dennis asked for the Board‘s consideration to donate $50 from the LESD
Board fund of the Lane Education Foundation to the LCC Longhouse construction
fund. The contribution is made by the purchase of a paver. The gift would be to
honor the Indian Education Program. The Board unanimously agreed to support the
purchase.

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10. Announcements/
Correspondence
10A
10B
The annual OSBA Convention is November 11-14, at the Portland Marriott.
The OAESD Spring Conference will be May 20 and 21, 2011, at Eagle Crest.
11. Adjournment 11 The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
The next meeting of the Lane ESD Board of Directors will be on Tuesday,
November 16, 2010, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the ESD Center Building
12. Executive Session 12 An Executive Session was called to order at 7:15 p.m. under the provisions of ORS
192.660(2)(d), negotiations. Board Members present were: Joe Berney, Sherry
Duerst-Higgins, Chuck Forster, Michelle Holman, Carol Horne Dennis, Don Kimball,
and Joel Robe (participated telephonically). Administrative staff members present
were Superintendent Debbie Egan, Carol Knobbe, and Barbara McBurnett, recording
secretary. The Executive Session was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Minutes approved:
(date) BJM
Attachments to official minutes:
1. Superintendent Report
2. Administrative Reports
3. Testimony to the State Board of
Education by Dr. Art Pearl
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Sherry Duerst-Higgins, Chairperson
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Debbie Egan, Superintendent-Clerk