# Special Board meeting/Work Session

The Klamath County School District Board held a special meeting/work session on July 15, 2026, focused on board governance, its working relationship with the new superintendent, and the superintendent’s first 100-day plan. The board discussed revising governance policies and operating agreements, including procedures for information requests, legal advice, public complaints, school visits, board communications, and agenda planning. Staff will prepare revised policy drafts for board review; the board also expressed interest in exploring a student advisory group. Superintendent Cole’s plan emphasizes listening to students, staff, families, and communities, reviewing district data and operations, and setting student-focused priorities. The board discussed potential superintendent evaluation standards and board goals, including learning visits and stronger engagement with student achievement data.

Members raised concerns about the local economy, the district’s future funding needs, and the possibility of difficult budget decisions, and discussed advocating for school funding priorities with state policymakers. They also noted the need for a coordinated process to assess, pilot, and select resources or technology rather than having isolated purchases made without broader input. No contract awards, vendor selections, bid approvals, or purchasing decisions were made, and no procurement spending was authorized. A $5 million grant was mentioned as an example of an outside program, not as a district funding or procurement action.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** July 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Special Board meeting/Work Session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_56zlgitOMU) - Klamath County School District Board Meeting