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The study item began with a board member noting that last year NHS students were not permitted to wear stoles at graduation and that the decision interrupted a long-standing tradition. Multiple directors and other commenters weighed competing concerns: honoring a long tradition for NHS and acknowledging students' achievements versus equity and administrative practicality.

Board members who supported reinstating NHS stoles or expanding regalia said recognition motivates students, showcases accomplishments and reflects community traditions. Those who opposed a narrow carve-out argued permitting one organization's regalia raises fairness questions for other clubs, and that creating policy without administrative input could put staff in a difficult position during graduation logistics.

The board discussed possible middle-ground approaches: allow club regalia but require a common methodology (for example, a single stole color for clubs with custom patches) or set attributes a club must meet (scholarship, leadership, service) to qualify for regalia. The Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) policy advisors were referenced by a director who said OSBA indicated it would be permissible for a board to carve an exception if the board chose to do so.

A motion to refer the matter to the policy committee and to include administration input passed after an amendment limiting the timeline so the committee would not be expected to return a decision by the next meeting (board discussion indicated May as the earliest reasonable timeframe). The board named the policy committee as Miss Vanderstell, Mr. Hurst and Mr. Gardner.

Ending: The board's referral does not change practice immediately; the policy committee will work with administration on draft policy language and return recommendations to the full board at a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hermiston School District - Regular School Board Meeting, April 14th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After prolonged debate on whether National Honor Society stoles and other club regalia should be allowed at Hermiston High School graduation, the Hermiston School District board voted 5'2 to refer the Graduation Exercises policy to the policy committee with administrative input.","taxTitle","Hermiston SD 8, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",38301,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6604561,"Hermiston School Board approves two-year integrated plan tying multiple grants into district budget",6018,307000,6325000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987684-2362655cb712bfce111813ceae480502&start=307&end=6325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987684-2362655cb712bfce111813ceae480502/thumbnail_307000.jpg","/articles/6604561/Oregon/Hermiston-School-Board-approves-two-year-integrated-plan-tying-multiple-grants-into-district-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604561-443526cc2ca7791693f7e7dd7bf5ed36/orig.mp4?Expires=1770903697&Signature=CPfamP2tnElfD0GH4iPuBLyZ6Ja3iwB8I7Xdn3Aj49DEfNx1VtW75mUTHlr6cZ8mQn08e8Jg2tSusVixnQYkg5bNZ3rmN3W6lzXeasEZOcTT9hkpUs2wSXeBVoJbW2PDRGEuKK7WofS7IVh-xlJKuUJyadCeq5vLazqnAFmcqZQ-S2XbVkhmAfesRFhWEqmstCDRne2dR4SxKD0njHZ7bwgqj4uhuTRIevZPmVIe3agsEsqcch91Yyb35j9dXLI21hR0GVMYn7vks3sUXj945-0vyAik4oSJMNFNWGstEQMIRil0qUL9rJYNE4HNSb2Y7agzoqv6ywoOTYO6xD93cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hermiston School District Board of Directors on April 14 approved the district's two-year integrated plan that combines state and federal grant funding into a single planning and budgeting framework.

Dr. Mooney, the district's presenter on the item, told the board the integrated plan aligns the Student Investment Account, the high school success grant (formerly Measure 98), the early intervention and early literacy grants, Perkins federal CTE funding and the district's CSITSI allocation into one narrative, outcomes list and biennial budget.

The plan document in the board book included a 15'page narrative plus a budget workbook. Dr. Mooney said some pots of money are currently based on the governor's recommended budget and the district's current service level; dollar amounts could change if state allocations shift. She noted the district has six schools identified by the Oregon Department of Education for targeted intervention this year (Hermiston High School, Armand Larvie, Sandstone, Rocky Heights, Sunset and West Park) and that the targeted funds for secondary levels total about $240,000.

Dr. Mooney described other funding amounts included in the plan: the early intervention grant (which covered the district's purchase of I-Ready) is about $15,000 and Perkins funding for career and technical education is roughly $65,000. She said Perkins supports CTE programs of study and that program staff and coordinators will determine specific spending plans year-to-year.

Board members asked for and received clarification that the integrated plan's outcomes are intentionally broad to allow administrative flexibility if funding totals change, and that the district worked with the regional education service district (IMESD) and the Oregon Department of Education on long-term performance growth goals and target-setting. Dr. Mooney said the ESD assisted with drafting the narrative and will remain a partner during approval and implementation.

When the board was asked for action later on the agenda, a director moved to approve the integrated plan as presented; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

The board and administration said they will update specific activities if actual grant amounts differ from the governor's recommended figures and will include the approved plan in next year's budget preparation.

Ending: The board's vote puts the integrated plan into the district budget process for the coming biennium; staff said adjustments will be made if state allocations change and detailed performance targets will follow through the state-required growth-goal process.","The Hermiston School District Board unanimously approved the district's two-year integrated plan, combining the Student Investment Account, high school success grant (Measure 98), Perkins CTE funds and other grants into a single planning and budget document to guide spending for the 2025'27 biennium.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6604552,"Votes at a glance: Hermiston School Board amends agenda, approves minutes, consent items and integrated plan; policy referral passes 5' 2",6282,48000,6330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987684-2362655cb712bfce111813ceae480502&start=48&end=6330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987684-2362655cb712bfce111813ceae480502/thumbnail_48000.jpg","/articles/6604552/Oregon/Votes-at-a-glance-Hermiston-School-Board-amends-agenda-approves-minutes-consent-items-and-integrated-plan-policy-referral-passes-5-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604552-8723b2c35200ea57bd4802ae254f1eac/orig.mp4?Expires=1770903697&Signature=Zo3RKJjM2r1y~U2D-Xw-qMAkOALn58M4RC1~oOPV70TcKeE47PKRmwXHTe3UB-Wi3daSQ1Cp5Wzrcg5OpO4V2fMrKG43-ZPK~inGxKe~-e4VcZYeMhNz2KaOaDx7jVsndjfW7XcC3pKlfQfE179BnVdo~KjtUHwJJXbr8AzwB4PmAHG~QHU71o~9-m8RVqlh~22EdkabyH0nPtuvlwnGSWM1oB~M9dlX-3U5~QtHr4NtFHKEg2enVxchZSJ2PXDYgrqcyh9MuRkvf8kJgv1wDE0F78TsgCzgVMrjq~oo-frslhGjbK9Lu1OOZQQHneMDOErAeL7eZp8~j~aVC06qdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hermiston School District Board of Directors took several procedural and substantive votes during its April 14 meeting.

- Amendment to agenda: Board moved to amend the agenda to remove an executive session (citing ORS 192.660(2)(b)) and renumbered the final item; motion passed unanimously.

- Minutes: The board approved the minutes for the March 10, 2025 regular meeting and the March 24, 2025 special meeting; motion passed unanimously.

- Consent items: The board approved consent items 8.1.1 through 8.3.1; motion passed unanimously.

- Integrated plan (Action item 9): The board approved the HSD 2025 integrated plan as presented; the motion passed unanimously.

- Graduation Exercises policy (study item moved to committee): After extended discussion, the board voted 5' 2 to refer the Graduation Exercises policy to the policy committee for drafting and administrative consultation; an amendment specified the committee need not return a final decision at the next meeting (May was discussed as the earliest possible timeframe).

Ending: The recorded votes set the district on a path to implement the integrated plan and to develop formal policy language on graduation regalia through the policy committee process.","The board handled routine procedural votes early in the April 14 meeting and took action on key items later: it amended the agenda, approved minutes, passed consent items, unanimously approved the integrated plan, and voted 5' 2 to refer a graduation regalia policy issue to the policy committee.","actionData","errors"]

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Board refers NHS/graduation regalia debate to policy committee after extensive discussion

Hermiston School Board approves two-year integrated plan tying multiple grants into district budget

Votes at a glance: Hermiston School Board amends agenda, approves minutes, consent items and integrated plan; policy referral passes 5' 2