2026.11.09 Working Session

The Parkrose School Board held a working session on November 12, 2026. In its capital update, the superintendent reported that negotiations had begun with an unnamed provider to support planning for a potential school bond, with community engagement underway and November 2028 identified as a target election date. The district has also issued an RFP for contractors for geothermal heating and cooling projects at Russell and Shaver; work is intended to begin this summer, with the systems targeted for use next school year. No contract award, bid approval, or procurement-related vote was reported, and no project dollar amounts were provided.

The board also heard presentations on secondary instruction and student support, recognized the Pathfinder Network, and discussed statewide education funding and system priorities. It voted to support candidates for two Oregon School Boards Association board positions and approved a proposed OSBA bylaw amendment; these actions were not procurement decisions. The presentation noted ongoing support for instructional coaches and stipends for PLC leaders, but no new spending authorization was identified.