March 12, 2026 Board Work Session

The Gresham-Barlow School District held a Board Work Session on March 12, 2026, focusing primarily on policy discussions and budget considerations. Key procurement-related topics included deliberations on implementing board member stipends, with discussions about the stipend amount, retroactivity, tax implications, and budget impact. The board also reviewed a draft policy on naming district facilities and spaces, considering criteria for naming, duration, and honoring individuals, with plans to refine the policy further. Additionally, the board discussed the retention and public availability of meeting video recordings, weighing storage costs and accessibility, and expressed consensus toward maintaining videos publicly for about one year. The session included updates on the district's AI policy and training plans, emphasizing responsible AI use in classrooms. Finally, the board reviewed community survey results to guide budget priorities and considered issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a comprehensive strategic planning consultant to align district goals with state requirements and community needs. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this session, but several action items and research tasks were assigned to inform future procurement decisions.