Board of Directors

What does the school board do?

This Board of Directors is responsible for upholding the values and mission of EVA, as well as providing oversight for all aspects of the school. This structure is what ensures EVA can maintain its dedication to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment that fosters growth and learning to all of its students.

Board Responsibilities

  1. Determine school district’s mission and purpose
  2. Establish policies to accomplish the district’s stated mission and ensure that policies are being followed
  3. Select the Executive Director
  4. Support the Executive Director and assess performance
  5. Ensure effective organizational planning
  6. Ensure adequate resources:
    1. Financial
    2. Facilities
    3. Human
    4. Time
  7. Assure effective management of resources
  8. Determine, monitor, and strengthen the school’s programs and services
  9. Ensure legal and ethical integrity, maintaining accountability
  10. Provide support and orientation for new board members
View our Board Policies for more information on how the board operates. View our 22-23 Financial Audit »

Qualities of an effective school board

The EVA board strives to embody these qualities:

  • Commit to a vision of high expectations for student achievement
  • Have strong shared beliefs and values about students’ ability to learn and of the system and its ability to teach all children at high levels.
  • Are accountability-driven
  • Have a collaborative relationship with staff and the community.
  • Are data-savvy
  • Align and sustain resources to meet our school goals
  • Lead as a united team with the Executive Director
  • Take part in team development and training

Board Meetings

The EVA Board of Directors monthly meetings are the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm*. These meetings are public and EVA staff and parents are especially encouraged to join any meeting.Board meeting agendas are posted here 72 hours before a regularly scheduled board meeting and 24 hours before a special board meeting. Agendas are also distributed to the public and media via FlashAlert Newswire.

Board work sessions are the second Tuesday of each month.

There are two ways to attend an EVA board meeting:

By telephone
346-248-7799 or 669-900-9128

Via Zoom Join Zoom meeting

*Day and Time are subject to change

Board Meetings at EVA

Parent & Citizen Participation

EVA welcomes staff, parent and community participation at the school board meetings. The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Directors is to conduct the affairs of the School in public. We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope that you will visit these meetings often. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in our School.

Process to request a speaking slot:
  • Members of the community who wish to speak to the board during the public comment period should sign up HERE by 8am on the Monday prior to the meeting. A link to an electronic sign-up sheet will be available on the published meeting agenda. A list of speakers will be posted.
  • When the board is ready, the chair will refer to the sign-up sheet and call out the names of participants that have confirmed a speaking slot.
  • If more than 5 speakers sign up, those who have previously spoken within the past two board meetings will be moved to the bottom of the list, and the remaining will be randomized for the top 5.
To assist you in the ease of speaking/participating in our meetings, the following guidelines are provided.
  1. Agendas are available to all audience members on this website (HERE) 24 hours before a regularly scheduled and special board meetings, or by requesting the agenda from School Officials by calling 541-751-8060.
  2. The “Public Comment” portion is set aside for members of the audience to raise issues that are not specifically on the agenda. These presentations are limited to three (3) minutes and total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern or you may be offered the option of returning with a citizen-requested item.
  3. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to adhere to the time limits set forth.
  4. Citizens may request that a topic related to school business be placed on a future agenda by submitting a written request at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of any regular meeting. Once such an item is properly placed on the agenda, the Board can respond, interact, and act upon the item.

Meeting Minutes & Agendas

Interested in joining the Board?

Are you passionate about education? Do you want to serve your community and help ensure all Oregonian kids have a safe, supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment in which to learn and grow? If so, get in touch with the Board Chair to learn more about serving on the EVA Board of Directors.

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