School Board Information

General Information

All Board-Approved policies can be found at our Brookings-Harbor School District Online Policy Manual.

The Brookings-Harbor School District uses Boardbook to publish School Board Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Packets beginning with the August 2015 Board Meeting. Please feel free to click the link below.

LInk to Boardbook (July 2015 to Present)

To view all Archived School Board Agendas or Minutes prior to August 2015, please click the relevant link below.

Link to Archived Agendas. Link to Archived Minutes.

Public Input

As a Board we welcome and encourage input from the public. Below you can find online forms that can be filled out and submitted in advance of regular board meetings to provide written comments, or to let the board know that you plan to speak at the meeting on a particular topic. Individuals are also welcome to simply show up to in-person meetings and fill out the "blue card" and hand it to the Board Chair at the beginning of the meeting.

In-Person Public Comments

Reserve/schedule time to speak at an upcoming meeting (due by NOON on the day of Regular School Board Meeting)
 

Please keep in mind that reference to a specific employee or group of employees, is prohibited in Board policy BDDH - Public Comment at Board Meetings:

“Comments Regarding Staff Members - Speakers may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs. The Board will not hear comments regarding any individual district staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board policy KL - Public Complaints for Board consideration of a legitimate complaint involving a staff member. The association contract governing the employee’s rights will be followed. A commendation involving a staff member should be sent to the superintendent, who will forward it to the employee, his/her supervisor and the Board.” 

 

 

Written Public Comments

Submit Written Comment form (due 24 hours in advance of Regular School Board Meeting):

 

Please keep in mind that reference to a specific employee or group of employees, is prohibited in Board policy BDDH - Public Comment at Board Meetings:

“Comments Regarding Staff Members - Speakers may offer objective criticism of district operations and programs. The Board will not hear comments regarding any individual district staff member. The Board chair will direct the visitor to the procedures in Board policy KL - Public Complaints for Board consideration of a legitimate complaint involving a staff member. The association contract governing the employee’s rights will be followed. A commendation involving a staff member should be sent to the superintendent, who will forward it to the employee, his/her supervisor and the Board.” 

2024-2025 Regular School Board Meetings

Meetings are typically on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in Kalmiopsis Elementary Room 51 unless otherwise noted below.

August 2024

  • 19 AUG 2024, MON
    • 12 – 1pm: Invite for Lunch with New Hires (School Board), BHHS Cafeteria
  • 20 AUG 2024, TUE
    • 7:30 – 8:30am: Invite for BHSD All-Staff Welcome Breakfast (School Board), BHHS Cafeteria
  • 21 AUG 2024, WED
    • 5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (August)
    • 6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (August)
  • 23 AUG 2024, FRI
    • 4 – 6pm: District Leadership Team Meeting (24-25 Kick-Off) at BHHS Library

September 2024

  • 18 SEP 2024, WED
    • 5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (September)
    • 6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (Sept)

October 2024

  • 16 OCT 2024, WED
    • 5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (October)
    • 6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (Oct)

November 2024

  • 20 NOV 2024, WED
    • 5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (November)
    • 6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (Nov)

December 2024

  • 18 DEC 2024, WED
    • 5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (December)
    • 6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (Dec)

January 2025

  • 15 JAN 2025, WED
    • 5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (January)
    • 6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (Jan)

February 2025

  • 19 FEB 2025, WED
    • 5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (February)
    • 6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (Feb)

March 2025

  • 19 MAR 2025, WED
    • 5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (March)
    • 6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (March)

April 2025

  • 16 APR 2025, WED
    • 5 – 5:30pm: Budget Committee Training (Special School Board Meeting)
    • 5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (April)
    • 6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (April)

May 2025

  • 20 MAY 2025, TUE   5:30 p.m. First Budget Committee Meeting
  • 21 MAY 2025, WED
    • 5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (May)
    • 6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (May)
  • 27 May 2025, TUE  5:30 p.m.Possible Second Budget Committee Meeting, 
  • 31 MAY 2025, FRI
    • 2 – 5pm: Invite Graduation Class of 2025 (School Board), Lundeen Field, Azalea Park

June 2025

  • 5 JUN 2025, THU
    • 2 – 4pm: Invite Last Day of School All-Staff Celebration (School Board), Location TBA
  • 18 JUN 2025, WED
    • 5:30 – 6:30pm: Regular School Board Meeting (June)
    • 6:30 – 7:30pm: School Board Work Session (June)

July 2025

  • 16 JUL 2025, WED
    • 5:30 – 7:30pm: Annual Organizational Meeting & Regular School Board Meeting (July)

Brookings-Harbor School District
Local Control Resolution 2021

WHEREAS, the Brookings-Harbor School District 17C Board of Directors stands resolute in our dedication to ensuring that the mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing of the youth and employees of the District are at the forefront of all decisions made by the Board.

WHEREAS, the BHSD embraces local and regional data to make the most informed and appropriate decisions, in particular those that are related to COVID-19. The District believes that a “one-size-fits-all” strategy is not the best or appropriate method of managing Oregon School Districts.  

WHEREAS, the BHSD will and has been actively working with our local public health agency and Oregon Health Authority on all matters related to COVID-19.

WHEREAS, as leaders, our priority is to advocate for the community we have been elected to serve.

WHEREAS, as leaders, we recognize that we are role models for the youth, district employees, and the community and will act in a manner that reflects the commitments in this resolution.  

WHEREAS, the Board believes that the staff, volunteers, and coaches who dedicate their purpose in life to educating, encouraging, and caring about the youth, are more than qualified to make their own health decisions.

Now, therefore be it resolved on this 15th day of September 2021, the Board of the Brookings-Harbor School District 17c, formally requests that Governor Brown return local control to each individual elected school board. Change the 2021-22 Ready Schools, Safe Learners Resiliency Framework COVID-19 from requirements to recommendations. Remove vaccine mandates for all educational staff, volunteers, and coaches, and allow superintendents and locally elected school boards to develop strategies and policies that best suit the unique communities we represent.     

ADOPTED 15th day of September 2021
SIGNED Alan Nidiffer, Chairman

Community Engagement Plan 2019
District Leadership Team Re-Boot June 2021
 
Reflection on District Priorities
  • Student Success: "Student success is the independence to intuitively think critically while maintaining a high ethical and moral character."
  • Staff Recruitment/Retention: "Recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality staff is vital for student success. Fostering a culture of support with opportunities for growth and development empowers outstanding staff."
  • Relationships: "To intentionally build meaningful relationships with students, staff, families and community with trust and respect to create a positive culture to invest in every student's future."