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Gresham-Barlow School District 1J work session, Sep 16, 2026

2 h 36 min · 0 public speakers

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Gresham-Barlow board approves immigration enforcement and student information policies 2:09:02

  • The board heard a local option tax levy communication and engagement presentation from Wright Public Affairs and another local option tax levy presentation from Piper Sandler. 2:56
  • Board member Blake Petersen moved to approve Policy K&A, Immigration Enforcement on District Property, and Policy JOB, Personally Identifiable Information, and the motion passed unanimously. 2:09:02
  • A district staff member also gave an update on strategic planning, including five key recommendations for the fall. 2:09:14
Item by item (6)
  1. Opening and agenda 2:27
    • The meeting was called to order on September 16 for a work session, with all board members present except one who was expected to join. 2:27
    • A motion to approve the meeting agenda as presented was made and seconded. 2:48
  2. Tax levy communication presentation 2:56
    • The chair said the presentation followed a budget meeting discussion of a tax levy option and community requests to hear what it would entail. 2:56
    • The presenter said the key ingredients included laying the groundwork, developing a levy that meets the sweet spot, and having simple, concise and effective messaging. 8:29
    • Asked about public appetite for levies, the presenter said it was all district dependent. 25:07
  3. Local option levy property tax overview 35:57
    • The presenter from Piper Sandler said a local option levy is a way to raise additional funds locally that the district keeps and can use for any purpose for which the district is legally allowed to spend money. 41:04
  4. Policy review 1:39:41
    • A district staff member said Policy JOB was changed to align with the directory information policy JOA adopted in July, and Policy K&A was required by legislation with a September 30th deadline. 1:48:03
    • The staff member said the policy review committee recommended that students in grade 6 and above receive notice under Policy K&A. 2:02:29
    • Blake Petersen moved to approve both policies as presented. 2:09:02
    • The motion passed unanimously. 2:09:14
  5. Strategic planning update 2:09:14
    • A district staff member presented five key recommendations for the fall, including a facilitated board work session on mission and vision. 2:10:05
    • The staff member said the goal was to have 3 to 5 priorities ready for deeper conversation at the February retreat. 2:16:32
    • Asked whether 9 months was enough time, the staff member said the timeline was ambitious and that the plan could slow down if needed. 2:19:05
  6. Announcements 2:30:52
    • The chair announced the regular board business meeting on October 7th at 6 in council chambers. 2:30:52
    • A speaker noted the OSBA regional meeting on September 24th, and a staff member said the registration deadline was Friday. 2:31:20

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Video: posted by the district as “September 16, 2026 Board Work Session”