Forest Grove board approves 2026–27 calendar, awards roof and server contracts, and adopts transfer timeline

At its March 10 meeting the Forest Grove School District 15 Board of Directors approved three separate action items after presentations and discussion.

Academic calendar: After a committee presentation that said the calendar process included more than 3,000 community responses, a board member moved to approve the recommended 2026–27 academic calendar (semester grading for K–12, reduced sibling misalignment days from 8 to 4, preserved student contact days and soft starts for younger grades). The board voted by voice and the motion passed.

Facilities contract: Facilities staff presented three bids for the district office roof replacement and recommended awarding the work to Northern Pacific Roofing through the Garland DVS contract for $396,254 using remaining bond funds. A motion to award the contract passed by voice vote with one recorded opposition.

Technology purchase: Technology staff requested replacement of aging servers and storage devices, recommending purchase of Dell PowerStore and PowerEdge equipment from SHI International under OMNIA/ONM pricing for $130,146.84 using bond funds. The board approved the purchase by voice vote (one opposed recorded).

Interdistrict transfers: District staff proposed and the board approved an interdistrict transfer application window of April 1–May 15, 2026, with 165 inbound transfer slots available and zero open outbound slots except for hardship requests. Board members discussed the narrow discretion in transfer decisions, examples of legitimate hardship cases (childcare, safety) and the state’s tightened rules that limit transfers based on athletic or convenience reasons. The motion passed by voice vote.

Votes at a glance:
- Consent agenda: approved by voice (one opposed recorded).
- Academic calendar (2026–27): approved (voice vote).
- District office roof: awarded to Northern Pacific Roofing for $396,254 (passes; one opposed recorded).
- Network server/storage purchase: approved for $130,146.84 to SHI International (passes; one opposed recorded).
- Interdistrict transfer timeline and slots: approved (165 inbound slots; zero routine outbound slots; hardship exceptions allowed).

Next steps noted by staff include implementing the calendar if the board’s approval stands, executing the roof and server procurements through bond fund procurements, and publishing transfer application details for the April 1–May 15 window.