The Philomath School Board will take up the district’s field trip policy and a proposed student trip to Costa Rica when it meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Philomath High School’s Community Conference Room.
The field trip policy and the Costa Rica proposal appear together as the first action item.
Also on the meeting agenda:
- Division 22 standards — The board will address the Oregon Department of Education’s Division 22 standards, the state’s minimum requirements for public school districts. Districts report each year on whether they meet them.
- OSBA resolutions — Board members will consider resolutions from the Oregon School Boards Association.
- Integrated Guidance report — The district’s final report for 2025-26 under the state’s Integrated Guidance, which combines several state education funding programs, is up for approval.
- Budget transfer — A resolution would transfer appropriations between funds for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
- Budget committee — The board will review an application for the district’s budget committee.
- Surplus property — A surplus property item is also listed.
In discussion items, the board will follow up on its recent planning session with a look at 2026-27 district objectives and vision. Members will also discuss a PERS side account and schedule a semi-annual work session with Kings Valley Charter School.
The meeting opens with reports, including a memorial contribution by the late Dick Powell to the Philomath Middle School woodshop program. The board will also hear from the Philomath Education Association, the Oregon School Employees Association and the Associated Student Body, followed by Superintendent Susan Halliday’s report and Business Manager Jennifer Griffith’s financial report.