N/GRV School Board Notes

The Naselle-Grays River Valley School District Board of Directors met for its monthly meeting on December 20.

The board approved the following policies: 3120 Enrollment, 2190 Highly Capable, and 2020 Design, Selection and Adoption of Course Materials.

Chuck Hendrickson was re-elected as board chairman, and Nick Nikkila remained as vice-chair.

The board agreed to award a contract to Rognlins Inc. for construction of the multi-purpose building.

Vocational Director Greg Nelson gave a report on the status of the vocational offerings at Naselle Middle and High School.

Superintendent Nelson shared two letters of appreciation the middle and high school band, under the leadership of David King, had received for recent performances at Clatsop Care and Peace Lutheran Church in Astoria.

A brief discussion was held about the proposed closure of the Youth Camp as delineated in the governor’s proposed budget for 2017-19. The board stressed the importance of contacting legislators regarding the proposal and its negative impacts to the school and community. The next board meeting is January 17 at the Middle School Commons.