September 8 Board Brief

Posted Date: 09/09/25 (11:15 AM)

Here is a quick overview of our regular board meeting on September 8, 2025. Community members are always welcome to join!

Community Update – Supplemental Budget

During the supplemental budget hearing, our Director of Business Services, Katie Saul, explained that the district received more federal funding this year than originally estimated.

These funds are restricted, meaning they must be used for specific purposes. The additional dollars will go toward programs our district has long offered, including:

Title I-A – Improving Basic Programs
Title II-A – Supporting Effective Instruction
Perkins Grant – Career and Technical Education (CTE)

These grants are not new; Hermiston School District simply received a higher allocation than expected. This will help strengthen programs that directly benefit students and staff.

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Communications and Announcements

No Public Comments

Student Board Representative Report
Kari Bazan shared HHS updates.
- Salute to service game.
-Clubs are back in action.
-Leadership Summit Conference.
-HEF Appreciation.
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Hermiston Association of Teacher President
Jonathan Robledo, shared updates on what is happening with the Hermiston Association of Teachers.
These updates include:
- Scholarship update.
- HAT activities.
- District Kick-Off.
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Board Reports

During the recent board meeting, board members talked about their work in the school district over the past month.
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Business Report

Financial Report by Katie Saul
Katie Saul, the Director of Business Services, provided an update on the district’s current financial standing and shared projections for the coming months to help guide future planning and resource allocation.
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Superintendents Office

Enrollment Trends
Dr. Tricia Mooney discusses enrollment trends.
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The 2024-2025 Integrated Annual Report
The 2024-25 Integrated Plan Annual Report was presented to the Board by Superintendent Tricia Mooney.
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The next regular board meeting is October 13, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.

Hermiston School District

305 SW 11th Street, Hermiston, OR 97838

PH: 541-667-6000