2026.10.12 Working Session

Parkrose School Board working session, identified by the meeting title as October 12, 2026 (the metadata timestamp is October 14), included discussion of a possible long-term engagement to support planning for a November 2028 capital bond. Administrators described a proposed contract of approximately $45,000 for strategic planning, public engagement, and bond-promotion support, potentially including polling; the organization’s name and whether polling and public-facing materials are included remained to be confirmed. Staff said they expect to bring a draft contract to the next meeting. No contract or bond authorization was approved, and staff noted additional board approval would be required if costs exceeded $50,000. The board also approved the 2026–27 alternative education program list and compliance evaluation, the 2025–26 Division 22 annual report, and the 2025–26 Integrated Guidance/SIA annual report. Special education program costs were discussed as varying from about $10,000 to $190,000, with transportation potentially bringing some placements above $200,000.

Students and supporters asked the district to improve how transgender and non-binary students’ asserted names appear in school systems and day-to-day records. District staff said they are working on technical changes and plan to develop a policy with student input; no policy action was taken. The session also covered restraint and seclusion reporting, state education requirements, student achievement measures, and funding constraints affecting programs and facilities. No vendor selection or new procurement award was identified.