Rainier School Board
Visit the Rainier School District #13 YouTube channel to tune into the School Board meetings each month. Meetings are currently open to the public with limited capacity. Board meetings are held in the district board room. Public comment forms can be filled out in person at the meeting or by completing this form.
Responsibilities of the Board
Regular School Board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
The Rainier School Board is responsible for providing a quality educational program for over 1,000 students. The Board's main job is to establish District policy. Board members serve four-year terms without pay. The Board hires the Superintendent, who is responsible to carry out Board policies, provide educational leadership and manage the District's budget and staff.
Administration
The Superintendent administers the District’s programs and operations in accordance with the policies and guidelines established by the Board and the State of Oregon. The Superintendent works directly with district administrative staff to manage the District. Building principals are responsible to the Superintendent for the administration of each school’s educational programs and operations.
Public Participation
To get in touch with any Board director, you may contact them directly or call the School Board Secretary, Shalana Harrison @ 503-556-3777 ext. 402.
Do you have something to say to the School Board?
An email message sent to boardmembers@rsd.k12.or.us will be immediately forwarded to all School Board members and the Superintendent. If you would like a response from the Board, please provide your name and preferred method of contact. The Board Chair will respond as soon as possible.
Anonymous messages will not be responded to.
Mailing Address for the Board Board of Directors:
Rainier School District #13
28168 Old Rainier Rd.
Rainier, OR 97048
Oregon School Boards Association
National School Boards Association
Board Members
Elizabeth Richardson
Director, Zone 1
Phone: 503-369-6093
Eric Schimmel
Director, Zone 2
Phone: 503-556-3777
Rod Harding, Board Chair
Chairperson, Zone 3
Phone: 503-556-3286
Noel Hisey
Director, Zone 4
Phone: 503-556-3777
Christine Usher
Director, Zone 5
Phone: 503-556-2261
Elaine Placido
Director, Zone 6 At Large
Phone: 503-369-7512
Christina Hendricks
Vice Chairperson, Zone 7 At Large
Phone: 503-556-3777
Board Meetings:
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
- June 28, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
- Zone 4 Candidate Materials
- 2021-05 RSD Financial Reports
- May 24, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Rainier City Library and RSD IGA 2021-22
- Resolution to Adopt - 21.22
- Administrative Contracts Grid
- Admin contract 2021-22
- 2021-22 District Calendar DRAFT
- MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REA Summer School
- MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING OSEA Summer School
- Agenda April 26, 2021 Regular Meeting.pdf
- DRAFT March 29, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes .pdf
- 2021-03 RSD Financial Reports.pdf
- Rainier Preschool Star Rating Letter 2020 - English.docx.pdf
- Ranier Preschool 5-Star Spark Certificate_English.pdf
- QRIS Quality Rating Maintenance Requirements 2019.doc.pdf
- Golf Co-Op.pdf
- UPDATED Resolution of the Rainier School Board Regarding State Testing 2021.docx.pdf
- Resolution of the Rainier School Board Regarding State Testing 2021.docx.pdf
- Administrative Contracts Grid.pdf
- Agenda March 29, 2021 Regular Meeting .pdf
- RSD Board Report 2021.02.28.pdf
- DRAFT January 25, 21 Regular Meeting Mintues.pdf
- DRAFT February 2, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes .pdf
- DRAFT February 22, 2021 Regular Board Minutes.pdf
- GASB 54 Fund Balance Resolution.pdf
- LSP 1920.pdf
- LSP 2021.pdf
- Rainier SD_Fiscal Services SOW 2021-22.pdf
- Rainier SD_Fiscal Services SOW 2021-22 - 5 days.pdf
- OASBO Clarifications.pdf
- Sample Self-Evaluation Guide.pdf
- Agenda February 22, 2021 Regular Board Meeting.pdf
- 2021-01 RSD Financial Reports.pdf
- DRAFT Minutes January 11, 2021 Special Board Meeting Minutes.pdf
- Strategic Plan - Annual Report - LSP 1-15-21.pdf
- Renewal Lists, 2_2021.pdf
- Draft Review Proposal OASBO.doc.pdf
- Pixellot System Contract.pdf
- Free4All_SBP Pixellot_Addendum for SELF-INSTALL.pdf
- Agenda January 25, 21 Regular Meeting.pdf
- Governing Body Communication Letter.pdf
- Signed letter to officials.pdf
- 2020-12 RSD Financial Reports.pdf
- DRAFT December 14, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
- 2020-21 Appropriation Transfer Resolution 1-2021.pdf
- Audit Comments and Recommendations - 19-20 and beyond.pdf
- Audit Comments, Recommendations, and action plan.pdf
- Pixellot System Contract (1).pdf
- Agenda December 14, 2020 Regular Meeting.pdf
- 2020-11 RSD Financial Reports.pdf
- DRAFT November Regular Board Meeting Minutes 11_23_2020.pdf
- DRAFT 2021-2022 Budget Process Calendar.pdf
- Budget Committee Application updated 12-7-20 (1).pdf
- DRAFT Student Handbook Supplement for CDL.pdf
- ACB G1.pdf
- ACB R G1.pdf
- Agenda-October 26, 20 Regular Board Meeting.docx
- Miller Nash Graham _ Dunn Firm Information_Rainier School District.pdf
- Superintendent Presentation 10.26.20.pdf
- 2020-09 RSD Financial Reports.pdf
- 2020-09 RSD FTE update.pdf
- Division 22 Report 2019-20 SY.docx
- September 2020 Minutes DRAFT.docx
- Resolution 1a 2020-2021 correct mtg date and yearly pass.docx
- Copy of GBN_JBA G1 red line.pdf
- Copy of GBN_JBA R 2 G1 red line.pdf
- Copy of JBA_GBN G1 red line.pdf
- Copy of JBA_GBN R 1 G1 red line.pdf
- Copy of JBA_GBN R 2 G1 red line.pdf
- Copy of GBN_JBA R 1 G1 red line.pdf
- Copy of JHCC G1 red line.pdf
- Copy of JHCC R G1 red line.pdf
- Election - OSBA 2020.pdf
- 2020-Resolution-1-2021-22-Legislative-Priorities-Principles.pdf
- OSBA - Release of All Students Belong model sample policy.pdf
- ACB G1_sch_docx.docx
- ACB R G1_sch_docx.docx
- September 2020 Agenda.docx
- 2020-08 RSD Financial Reports.pdf
- August Regular Meeting Minutes 8_10_20 DRAFT.docx
- August 18, 20 Work Session Minutes DRAFT.docx
- August 21, 20 Special Meeting Minutes DRAFT.docx
- September 14, 2020 Special Board Meeting Minutes DRAFT.docx
- September _20 Work Session Minutes DRAFT.docx
- Policy Update Summary for Sept Mtg.pdf
- GBN_JBA G1 red line.pdf
- GBN_JBA R 1 G1 red line.pdf
- GBN_JBA R 2 G1 red line.pdf
- JBA_GBN G1 red line.pdf
- JBA_GBN R 1 G1 red line.pdf
- JBA_GBN R 2 G1 red line.pdf
- JHCC G1 red line.pdf
- JHCC R G1 red line.pdf
- GCU Partnership part 1.pdf
- GCU partnership part 2.pdf
- GBL G1 for adoption.pdf
- GBLA G1 for adoption.pdf
- IGBAH R G1 for adoption.pdf
- JHH G1 for adoption.pdf
- August Regular Meeting Agenda 8_10_20.pdf
- June Financials update.pdf
- July 2020 Minutes DRAFT.pdf
- July '20 Work Session Minutes DRAFT.pdf
- Board Member Application 2020_21.pdf
- Rainier School District 13 Regular Board Meeting Schedule.pdf
- RSD 2020-2021 Board-Superintendent Agreement.pdf
- RJSHS_NCA Calendar 2020-2021 Updated 8-5-20.pdf
- HPE Calendar 2020-2021 Updated 8-5-20.pdf
- July '20 Work Session Agenda.pdf
- 7-28-20 Work Session Signed Minutes.pdf
- Superintendent Expectations suggestions for work session.pdf
- Board Superintendent Operating Agreement for work session.pdf
- Board Superintendent Working Agreement for work session.pdf
- Superintendent Evaluation Workbook for work session.pdf
Board Minute Archives
- January_2019_Agenda.pdf
- January_2019_minutes.pdf
- Policy_Rewrite_Agenda_1_22_19.pdf
- February_2019_Agenda.pdf
- February_2019_Minutes.pdf
- March_2019_Agenda.pdf
- March_2019_Minutes.pdf
- April_2019_Agenda.pdf
- May_2019_Agenda.pdf
- May_2019_Minutes.pdf
- June_2019_Agenda.pdf
- June_2019_Minutes.pdf
- July_2019_Agenda.pdf
- July_2019_minutes.pdf
- August_2019_Agenda.pdf
- August_2019_minutes.pdf
- September_2019_Agenda.pdf
- September_2019_Minutes.pdf
- October_2019_Agenda
- October_2019_Minutes.pdf
- Special_Board_Meeting_Nov_4__2019.pdf
- Special_Board_Meeting_Minutes_November_4__2019.pdf
- November_2019_Agenda.pdf
- December Agenda 2019 (Updated).pdf
- December Regular Minutes 2019 Signed.pdf
- Special School Board Meeting Agenda December 16, 2019.pdf
- December 2019 Special Meeting Minutes Signed.pdf
- January_2018_Agenda.pdf
- January_2018_Minutes.pdf
- February_2018_Agenda.pdf
- February_2018_Minutes.pdf
- March_2018_Agenda.pdf
- March_2018_Minutes.pdf
- April_2018_Agenda.pdf
- April_2018_Minutes.pdf
- May_2018_Agenda.pdf
- May_2018_Minutes.pdf
- June_2018_Agenda.pdf
- June_2018_Minutes.pdf
- July_2018_Agenda.pdf
- July_2018_Minutes.pdf
- August_2018_Agenda.pdf
- August_2018_Minutes.pdf
- September_2018_Agenda.pdf
- September_2018_Minutes.pdf
- October_2018_Agenda.pdf
- October_2018_Minutes.pdf
- November_2018_Agenda.pdf
- November_2018_Minutes.pdf
- December_2018_Agenda.pdf
- December_2018_Minutes.pdf