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Trustees Arnie and Kevin were appointed to form the oversight group, which the board asked to solicit additional community members with technical, operational or industry experience, and to report back on governance, revenue handling and personnel responsibilities. The board noted the district currently operates two broadcast services — a public educational stream with underwriting restrictions and a second station that can accept paid underwriting or ads — and that the operations require technical maintenance, FCC compliance and ongoing staffing.

Financial handling and accountability were explicit items for the oversight committee: the board asked the group to recommend clear procedures for how ad or underwriting revenue should be processed through district financial systems, how management and teacher‑supervision responsibilities should split between curricular (classroom) work and year‑round facility management, and how the district should staff or contract for technical and managerial roles. Trustees said the station has community value — including remote streaming of school events, student apprenticeships and local programming — and asked the committee to propose a transparent operating model and funding plan.

The motion was moved, seconded and approved by recorded ayes. Trustees asked the newly appointed co‑chairs to return with a proposed committee roster, terms of reference and an initial timetable for a report to the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 6, 2025 Special School Board Meeting/ Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","The board appointed two trustees to start an oversight committee for the district’s station(s), telling them to solicit technical and community members and prepare a report on governance and finances.","taxTitle","Coos Bay SD 9, School Districts, Oregon","taxId",61195,"location","Oregon","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6473745,"Board and superintendent discuss goals, evaluation tools and meeting protocols",0,7812000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743907-d712b6bdfb12dd275dbec1647f79d5a1&start=7812&end=7812","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743907-d712b6bdfb12dd275dbec1647f79d5a1/thumbnail_7812000.jpg","/articles/6473745/Oregon/Board-and-superintendent-discuss-goals-evaluation-tools-and-meeting-protocols","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473745-048aea5214bd039aabd493420e4a42f2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770569264&Signature=ZlCs~rfmcwM3NXGUbHnvZEpsmyVU2pRCAH89n4~uNqy~PvqJdVkihHqh4Z3UJDhCyOM6wX4LEpL~78HMtqql7adQAUmXid6owq67w7UOn3D5P4AB80vdGE8P5pn~m2sckhWu5VAVMcP0CPGvkpBK49ttw-Gs4ALQfFFlvNEVLgULPUM8-M4mAXlGK1G11qzdoCz6KXi9-4AAOEVDzB~8FhI4LWxh-RgyM16NpF0rD5bCJJ2owfypYDCFCd7qSogiUlob~79PKV6bZ~HQ4cIbzZtKfB6CudqaZSHbi4iCdkZYfnILEZgKclpPA090NKnt6qOliJvw6zTuyIDrirID7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coos Bay School District trustees discussed board goals, meeting protocols and superintendent evaluation procedures at the Sept. 4 work session.

Board goals and communication: Trustees reviewed draft board goals that mirror superintendent priorities: raising academic expectations and student outcomes, improving district communication and culture, and completing a superintendent search/evaluation process. The board refined language to focus on concrete measures: for example, supporting “a robust communication framework that builds trust, fosters transparency and celebrates student and staff successes,” with measurable follow‑ups through district surveys and KPI reporting.

Evaluation tool and governance practice: The board confirmed intent to use the joint COSA/OSBA superintendent evaluation handbook as the framework for superintendent assessment going forward. Trustees also discussed making monthly KPI updates a standing agenda item and agreed to dedicate time in future meetings for periodic goal review and deeper deliberation on board strategy.

Parliamentary procedure and meeting mechanics: Trustees reviewed board‑meeting procedures and a condensed set of working agreements derived from prior documents. The board discussed recording roll‑call votes on substantive items (rather than voice acquiescence) to avoid ambiguity in minutes, and clarified that superintendent resignations and personnel matters should not be placed in consent agendas without prior public explanation.

Next steps: The board directed staff to finalize goal language for adoption at the regular meeting; chair and superintendent will coordinate distribution of a shorter board working agreement and provide the OSBA parliamentary primers to trustees for review.","Trustees reviewed draft board goals, agreed to finalize objectives (including a goal to improve district communication culture) and confirmed they will use the COSA/OSBA joint superintendent evaluation handbook for upcoming reviews.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6473749,"Superintendent outlines student‑achievement metrics, attendance targets and program priorities in 30‑day update",480,3840000,4320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743907-d712b6bdfb12dd275dbec1647f79d5a1&start=3840&end=4320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743907-d712b6bdfb12dd275dbec1647f79d5a1/thumbnail_3840000.jpg","/articles/6473749/Oregon/Superintendent-outlines-studentachievement-metrics-attendance-targets-and-program-priorities-in-30day-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473749-9381512c08e49bdad53b4e73156c4cda/orig.mp4?Expires=1770569264&Signature=DWwpen44IhiF2uhb1fM04J7JWoWWr0ch4ZRiSt7KxG9hHT-e7AGkF8-L9lg1n9nfmGuKqdx4~9On-NfrpvyugoYFZ5zJwUzwRowWD0qmuy1EjCMpD5fQyZ~YnVtLPrW7TRlDV6ymzuUmCHWY6ea-aP8LyMiPM~WiVM-3OW4lmRtHdYOzdHVzzhGVcBQwIfIv94P8jhk9IN02iZ0lZcROQXx4UYkkFKilV1jUpZbV-MTJQ9FzokccFfooENOuqWz-4v64aPBmWfMaji5e32Gi5Lj-6CMyQrdTlpiDHiR7~3BhYbSzmoIGId3tq9WzoukuzstjbERIu-yC5TjCoxX1zQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Gary updated the Coos Bay School District board on progress during his first 30 days and on data and priorities he wants to carry into the school year.

Listening sessions and early outreach: Gary said he had met with 5 students, more than 35 staff members, six parents and multiple community partners, including local tribal representatives and business groups, to gather local perspectives on priorities such as literacy, expanded CTE offerings, and after‑school access.

Student assessment and program data: Gary reviewed a set of district assessment results the district has been tracking. Highlights and context he presented included:
- DIBELS (k–2 early literacy): The district rose from 23% proficiency when Amplify was first implemented to roughly 53% district‑wide earlier this year at the k–6 level; one cohort that has had three years with Amplify increased from 32% to 50% by the end of second grade. Gary said earlier years’ beginning‑of‑year assessments can reflect teach/tester experience and that teachers’ administration quality improves over time. (Transcript: DIBELS cohort figures, conference remarks.)
- Math and diagnostics (Sabbath/SuccessMaker): After initial red‑zone results two years ago, the district reported reductions in students scoring in the “red” band on the district diagnostic platform after targeted SuccessMaker intervention time; the superintendent said elementary red‑band rates fell from roughly 66% at the start of the initiative to 33% at year‑end, and middle‑level red rates shrank as well.
- PreACT/ACT and AP: Gary said preACT/ACT participation and preparation have increased; Coos Bay reported a projected 44% AP enrollment this year (district figure presented by superintendent), up from 34% last year. He noted the district removed testing fees for Advanced Placement exams to remove a financial barrier and said qualifying AP scores at Marshfield were roughly 40% last year (qualifying = 3+).

Attendance, KPIs and targets: Gary outlined a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that district leaders drafted with administrators for improvement through 2028. Examples discussed:
- Elementary regular attendance target: 90% regular attenders (regular = 90% of school days attended); district recent data showed 65–66% regular attenders and some schools approaching 70%. Gary proposed a multi‑year push to reach state expectations.
- Reading and math proficiency: District targets were to lift reading and math proficiency substantially by 2028; Gary presented recent OSAS estimates showing incremental growth but noted state tests and accountability changes still in process.
- Algebra I access and AP participation: Eighth‑grade Algebra I enrollment rose materially (from roughly 7% two years ago to a projected 25% this year) and AP enrollment was expected to exceed the state average.

Operational priorities and challenges: Gary flagged several operational and strategic items:
- Budget pressure: The superintendent said state revenue projections mean the district should “plan, not panic,” and prepare contingency options for reduced state allocations in the coming budget cycle. He said the district has used reserves since ESSER funds wound down.
- Special education and alternative‑education adjustments: New models and the transfer of certain life‑skills programming to the district created added staffing needs and integration work for the special programs office.
- Preschool and early‑childhood expansion: Gary proposed longer‑term exploration of universal pre‑K and noted a waiting list for existing district preschool slots; he recommended better community alignment and data collection to estimate unmet need.
- CTE, dual credit and co‑curricular access: He advocated increasing CTE pathway options and aligning offerings with Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC), while acknowledging program costs and instructor availability are constraints.

Governance and staff relations: Gary said staff asked for “more positive communication” from district leadership; he described plans to improve evaluation systems, strengthen PLCs (professional learning communities), align social‑emotional learning and behavior practices K–12, and to introduce a monthly admin PD cadence that building leaders would cascade to staff. He proposed a superintendent advisory committee of students and increased student‑voice mechanisms.

Next steps: Gary said he aims to see progress on 4–6 KPIs by year‑end, expand community partnerships, and return regular KPI reporting to the board. He recommended continuing the listening sessions and planning more targeted interventions on attendance and early literacy.","Superintendent Gary reported on listening sessions, assessment results (DIBELS, Saber/Sabbath math diagnostics, preACT/ACT and AP enrollment), proposed KPIs through 2028 and operational priorities including early childhood expansion, CTE growth and attendance initiatives.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6473752,"Coos Bay school board runs crisis-communication exercises covering budget, personnel and protests",1370,1690000,3060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5743907-d712b6bdfb12dd275dbec1647f79d5a1&start=1690&end=3060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5743907-d712b6bdfb12dd275dbec1647f79d5a1/thumbnail_1690000.jpg","/articles/6473752/Oregon/Coos-Bay-school-board-runs-crisis-communication-exercises-covering-budget-personnel-and-protests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6473752-1532e700054ee55c2b36e2b2cbc707fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1770569264&Signature=UDdO7xPB~tIASPWIldbw0ngeMNVpdmVWwEDiDphCmQyvv~gYjDLeF1y9DKpEjejlihk15ubbjafEQhRVbugIJR1y4XDNmn-bHjT83QGnghrELeVssysyx8ytRnFGvQzYA2KFperr~hdzmU1xXymaVVWgJVzXVFy50FJJhZMHlsBNmApG5KC1EFMP7IS-UbKmxSWvNuCPerNYxmgHsTHOM0di2KvR1kXhk2g02J6KpZaDeAFMdWYbdk0BHBHCwpPgQ26JpynN-WFDANayOH1amLHY~lfuQqFwaSVF0J-LX8vrLiLQwIaJ9Eo0WYN6zi5-ZOR4Eiiu0PVpq6mecjirLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coos Bay School District trustees used part of a Sept. 4 work session for team-building and scenario training aimed at improving how board members and administrators handle unexpected crises.

The session, led by staff facilitators, presented three role-play scenarios: an unexpected finance officer resignation followed by discovery of a roughly $2,000,000 deficit; anonymous complaints and a recommended paid leave for a popular high‑school principal; and a large student protest at district headquarters demanding immediate policy changes. Board members split into small groups to develop communications and procedural responses under public‑meeting and personnel‑law constraints.

The discussion emphasized three consistent priorities. First, board members should avoid speaking for the board outside formal meetings and should not join public social‑media campaigns; public communication should flow through the chair and superintendent and be cleared with legal counsel when necessary. Second, the groups recommended leaning on experts — auditors and attorneys — and, when appropriate, moving quickly to consult in executive session to protect legal rights while limiting fee‑driven or speculative public comment. Third, the exercises prioritized short tactical steps: triage liabilities and prioritize the district’s core mission in a fiscal crisis, protect due‑process rights during personnel investigations and coordinate any public statements with counsel, and use facilitated listening sessions to de‑escalate student protests while explaining constraints on district authority.

Board members repeatedly discussed mechanics: forwarding constituent emails to the superintendent or chair rather than responding individually; creating a standard, counsel‑approved template for replies to public inquiries; and delineating the board’s oversight role from day‑to‑day operational decisions carried out by the superintendent and staff. The session also covered state reporting obligations related to personnel investigations that have previously been the subject of legislation.

The training was framed as a rehearsal, not policy: no new district rules or formal board policies were adopted during the session, and presenters stressed that any formal action — including any suspension or contract changes for employees — would require staff recommendation and a subsequent board vote in public session where required by law.

The exercises were presented as a recurring governance practice to help the board and district staff align around lawful, consistent, and low‑risk external messaging during disruptive events.","At a Sept. 4 work session the Coos Bay School District ran a series of governance and communications role-play scenarios to rehearse responses to three hypothetical crises: a sudden $2 million budget shortfall, an investigation of a high school principal, and a student-led protest over a new policy.","actionData","errors"]

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