Date: June 3, 2026
Start Time:  5:32 PM
End Time:  6:54 PM
Attendees:

DDSD Families: 4

DDSD Student: 0

DDSD Staff: 3

DDSD Community Partners: 3

NAPAC Budget Update 2026 – 2027

• All required budget approval steps have been completed. The remaining step is receiving the federal award notification and final funding amount, expected in July 2026.
• Families who identify as American Indian/Alaska Native and indicate tribal affiliation through a 506 Form generate federal funding that supports Native education programs in DDSD.
• The final award amount is expected to be similar to the amount included in the submitted proposal.

Agenda Overview

1. Tribal History/Shared History (TH/SH)

• K-2 classrooms will begin implementing Tribal History/Shared History curriculum next year.
• High school students worked alongside tribal members to create a video highlighting the importance of culturally representative curriculum.
• Members appreciated hearing student voices and seeing Native students represented. There was interest in sharing the video more broadly with families.
• The district will monitor implementation through curriculum tracking systems, student feedback, and ongoing updates to NAPAC.

2. Native American Studies Course

• Enrollment continues to grow, with 64 students currently registered for next year.
• Three of six units have been developed, curriculum resources for Two Old Women are complete, and all necessary books have been purchased using NAPAC funds.
• A parent suggested hosting a community learning night to showcase student learning and increase family engagement.

3. ISU Report

• ISU held its final meeting of the year and honored graduating seniors.
• Students are developing a stronger leadership structure and expressed interest in creating more opportunities for Native students across the district.
• ISU members would like increased interaction with tribal leaders, elders, and community organizations.
• During DD Unite Week, ISU sold frybread and raised over $200

4. Partnership Opportunity

• Adrian Mote from Portland All Nations Canoe Family (PANCF) shared information about ITECK programming and potential field trip opportunities for ISU students.

5. Native Student Success Plan Grant

• ODE is offering a competitive Native Student Success Plan Grant, with up to $144,000 available and applications due June 17, 2026.
• Potential uses include transportation to tribal communities, Native Games, Tribal History/Shared History support, tutoring, student career exploration, cultural programming, Powwow expansion, author visits, honorariums, and dedicated support for Native students.
• PANCF was identified as a potential partner. 

NAPAC 2026 – 2027 Priorities

Explore a Native-themed mural and increase education about Oregon tribes through meaningful learning opportunities beyond land acknowledgements.

Continue NAPAC meetings on Wednesdays and plan the September meeting before the school year begins.

Maintain communication between NAPAC leadership and DDSD staff throughout the summer.

Host a Native Cultural Night in November and explore expanding the Powwow into a full-day event.

Develop additional cultural opportunities, including a coastal canoe event, a Grand Ronde field trip, and more learning opportunities with elders and knowledge keepers.

Increase opportunities for elementary students, expand Indigenous student gathering spaces, and strengthen NAPAC visibility across the district.

Date: May 6, 2026
Start Time:  5:32 PM
End Time:  7:45 PM
Attendees:

DDSD Families: 3

DDSD Student: 0

DDSD Staff: 4

DDSD Community Partners: 1

Agenda Overview

1. NAPAC Budget 2026-27 

• Part 1 is submitted and signed; we are now awaiting the final funding amount and per-pupil rates from the federal government.
• While the total budget was reduced, our allocation percentages remain the same, with only indirect expenses left to be finalized.

2. Title 6 Board Presentation

• The NAPAC Chair praised the presentation, highlighting the board’s positive response to seeing the direct impact of events like the Powwow and Cultural Night.
• The presentation emphasized the new Native Studies class and the effective program advocacy led by a member.

3. PowWow Debrief

• What is going well
• What can we improve

4. Native American Studies class

• 3 classes worth of students enrolled.
• All books have been purchased.
• Planning is currently underway to prepare for the upcoming term.

5. ISU Report

• Students are coordinating a field trip via a Canoe Family grant.
• Planning is underway for a potential sewing circle to create graduation items.
• Due to the April 30th purchasing deadline, we are exploring partnerships (such as with Sunshine Guzman or PPS) to provide Pendleton stoles or special gifts for seniors.

6. New Business

7. Closing Remarks

Date: April 1, 2026
Start Time:  5:30 PM
End Time:  6:45 PM
Attendees:

DDSD Families: 4

DDSD Student: 0

DDSD Staff: 5

DDSD Community Partners: 1

Agenda Overview

1. Grant Application & Timeline

• Student Count: Part I submitted with 547 total American Indian/Alaska Native students, 59 of whom are specifically identified for the current grant portion.
• Allocation: Approximately $300 per student.
• Key Deadlines: * Public Hearing: April 9, 2026
• Signed IPC form due: May 8, 2026
• Part II application due: May 11, 2026
• Approval: The budget and application were approved by the committee with a 5-0 vote.

2. Budget Adjustments

• Travel: Increased significantly from $112 to $2,200.
• Supplies: Reduced from $4,461 to $2,900.
• Personnel/Events: Minor adjustments made to Event and ISU Coordinator stipends and staff event pay.

3. Academic Priorities & Feedback

• Target Area: Math was identified as the lowest performance area for students.
• Recommendation: Expand math tutoring opportunities across the district.
• Staff Training: Families requested increased cultural competency training. The curriculum department is collaborating with tribal members and organizations like NAYA and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to provide this.

4. Partnerships

• Active: NAYA, Portland All Nations Canoe Family, and Bow and Arrow.
• Discontinued: The MESD partnership has been cut.
• Future Prospects: Seeking connections with Oregon State University, University of Oregon, and various tribal nations (Grand Ronde, MHA Nation, Salish and Kootenai, etc.).

5. Student Engagement (ISU)

• Participation: Indian Student Union (ISU) involvement is increasing.
• Board Advocacy: Plans are in place for a 10-minute presentation to the school board featuring student testimonials coordinated by Travis Miller.

6. Powwow Planning

Future Vision: Considering moving the event to Ventura Park for a full-day Saturday event, potentially including a salmon feast and utilizing larger gym spaces.

Current Year: STEM groups will be hosted outside the gymnasium.

Date: March 4, 2026
Start Time:  5:34 PM
End Time:  6:34 PM
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 6

DDSD Student: 0

DDSD Staff: 4

DDSD Community Partners: 2

Agenda Overview
1. Introductions
2. Strategic Planning & Budget
We are currently finalizing the Title VI application to secure funding for the upcoming school year. To ensure the budget reflects community needs, a hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual) will be held before April 1st. We are working to ensure all stakeholders can participate in defining our short- and long-term goals before the state’s July award date.

3. Curriculum & Books

• The Native American Studies course is moving forward! A new subcommittee is overseeing the selection of materials.
• Deadline: All books must be ordered by April 1st to be in-house by the end of the month.
• Transparency: We are working to host curriculum materials on our website so families can see what is being taught in the classroom.

4.  Celebrating Our Graduates

• We are proud to announce that seven seniors are currently on track for graduation!
• Recognition: Discussions are ongoing regarding how to best honor our students. We are balancing specific recognition for those with “506” enrollment while ensuring our self-identifying students, who often face significant barriers to formal registration, are also celebrated by the community.
• Future Support: We are exploring a DDEF grant specifically to help families navigate the complex tribal enrollment process.

5. Events & Youth Activities

• Field Trips: Following a successful trip to OMSI, we are seeking additional funding through high school partnerships to support a visit to PSU.
• Powwow Updates: Planning is in full swing. We have secured 50 “tiny tot” bags for our youngest participants and are coordinating with local universities for vendor support and food services.

Date: February 4, 2026
Start Time:  5:32 PM
End Time:  6:48 PM
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 8

DDSD Student: 1

DDSD Staff: 6

DDSD Community Partners:

Agenda Overview
1. Introductions

2. Title VI Budget & Planning

• Title VI is a formula grant (not competitive)
• Grant coordinator sharing notes on proposed spending and revisions
• (Chair) has reviewed the revised version before

3. Books & Curriculum

• NAPAC wants to review where we are with books already distribute and identify schools/programs that need additional books.
• Chair would like a tribal educator to help train teachers on how to facilitate the curriculum.

4. Equity & Student Support

• DDHS Social Worker shared Title IV does not allow food purchase but much of the current budget helps cover food costs.
• Attendee would like A more holistic approach, addressing equity gap, and possibly flex funding to help families meet basic needs (food, shelter).

5. Native American Studies Course

• Course has been approved
• 13 students signed up (so far)
• Working on building a classroom library

6. Tribal History & Shared History (THSH)

• Verification Form ensures lessons align with Tribal History & Shared History requirements.

7. ISU Updates

8. Pow Wow Planning

Date: January 7, 2026
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 1

DDSD Student: 1

DDSD Staff: 3

DDSD Community Partners: 2

Agenda Overview
1. Introductions

2. Native American Cultural Night Review

• Reviewing the event photos
• Receiving feedback on the agenda, food vendors, and promotion

3. NAPAC Budget Review 

• Use of Title 6 funds to fund development of NA studies course
• Title VI funds can also be used to develop/enhance TH/SH

4. 506 forms plan- window of eligibility

• 506 forms have been sent out
• QR code in the Parent Square link for a NAPAC survey

5. Native American Studies class with Katie Manwell

• The course has been preliminarily approved

6. ISU Report

• Panda Express dine for dollars,  and another one planned for Chipotle in February 9th,  Mod Pizza March 9th
• ISU would like to get T-shirts,  use of possible Metro area dollars

7. PowWow Planning

Discussion on the event promotion

Planning the logistics for the drums, food, and vendors

Coordinating with Ron Russell regarding parking and access for families and vendors

Date: December 3, 2025
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 2

DDSD Student: 1

DDSD Staff: 7

DDSD Community Partners: 2

Agenda Overview
1. Introductions

2. NAPAC Budget Review and Metro

• Identified Metro funds as a flexible resource for costs not covered by Title VI.
• Confirmed that the District Powwow remains the primary focus for Metro fund expenditures.

3. TH/SH- K-3 updates and plan

• Reviewed the current lesson delivery format for Tribal History/Shared History (TH/SH).
• Discussed the importance of direct partnership with Native Peoples for TH/SH training.
• NAPAC recommends that the district seek out and utilize training resources led by Native People to support staff and student learning.

 4. NA Studies class

• A proposal was presented for a new Native American Studies course.
• Although the standard deadline for new course requests has passed, a petition is being submitted to the High School administration for special consideration to ensure this curriculum remains a priority for the upcoming academic cycle.

5. ISU Report

6. NA Cultural Planning 

7. New Business

Date: November 5, 2025
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 2

DDSD Student: 1

DDSD Staff: 3

DDSD Community Partners: 1

Agenda Overview
1. Introductions

2. NAPAC and Title VI Overview

3. Tribal History/Shared History Curriculum for K-3 updates and plan

• Resources are limited to designated students
• Insights into student identity were gathered through Native American Student Interviews (22 students across K-12)
• Results will be made available to NAPAC

4. Metro partnership

• A planned Grant Partnership with Metro for up to $5,000 requires Metro branding
• Must restrict spending to the local area, though food is an exception.

5. ISU Updates

• Discussing plans for fundraising 
• Moving forward with fundraising via t-shirts and raffles.
• U of O next week visit (11/13)

6. NAPAC Review events-upcoming

• The next Powwow is tentatively set for April 17, 2026, at RRMS
• Title VI contracts for the event should begin soon
• Invite the same people we contracted last school year
• Access to a door to drop off equipment (closer to the building) 
• Canoe Family – bring a canoe and learn about it 

7. New Business

• NAPAC Meeting Future Ideas
  • Suggestion to periodically incorporate a cultural activity, such as drumming, into future NAPAC meetings.

8. Community Updates

NAYA continues to host cultural nights and is preparing for a winter gathering

Date: October 1, 2025

Start Time:  6:00 PM

End Time:  7:00 PM
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 3

DDSD Student: 1

DDSD Staff: 4

DDSD Community Partners: 4

Open floor for community members to share news, events, or updates

Introductions

NAPAC Updates & Upcoming Events

Opportunities for NAPAC/ISU team involvement (e.g., Open Houses, Back-to-School events)

School Year 2025–26 Native Celebration/Powwow

New Business

Strategies to increase NAPAC membership for SY 2025–26

Board Meeting Land Acknowledgement

ISU Updates

School Year 2025–26 updates

High School Open House update

Community Updates

Date: June 3, 2026
Start Time:  5:32 PM
End Time:  6:54 PM
Attendees:

DDSD Families: 4

DDSD Student: 0

DDSD Staff: 3

DDSD Community Partners: 3

NAPAC Budget Update 2026 – 2027

• All required budget approval steps have been completed. The remaining step is receiving the federal award notification and final funding amount, expected in July 2026.
• Families who identify as American Indian/Alaska Native and indicate tribal affiliation through a 506 Form generate federal funding that supports Native education programs in DDSD.
• The final award amount is expected to be similar to the amount included in the submitted proposal.

Agenda Overview

1. Tribal History/Shared History (TH/SH)

• K-2 classrooms will begin implementing Tribal History/Shared History curriculum next year.
• High school students worked alongside tribal members to create a video highlighting the importance of culturally representative curriculum.
• Members appreciated hearing student voices and seeing Native students represented. There was interest in sharing the video more broadly with families.
• The district will monitor implementation through curriculum tracking systems, student feedback, and ongoing updates to NAPAC.

2. Native American Studies Course

• Enrollment continues to grow, with 64 students currently registered for next year.
• Three of six units have been developed, curriculum resources for Two Old Women are complete, and all necessary books have been purchased using NAPAC funds.
• A parent suggested hosting a community learning night to showcase student learning and increase family engagement.

3. ISU Report

• ISU held its final meeting of the year and honored graduating seniors.
• Students are developing a stronger leadership structure and expressed interest in creating more opportunities for Native students across the district.
• ISU members would like increased interaction with tribal leaders, elders, and community organizations.
• During DD Unite Week, ISU sold frybread and raised over $200

4. Partnership Opportunity

• Adrian Mote from Portland All Nations Canoe Family (PANCF) shared information about ITECK programming and potential field trip opportunities for ISU students.

5. Native Student Success Plan Grant

• ODE is offering a competitive Native Student Success Plan Grant, with up to $144,000 available and applications due June 17, 2026.
• Potential uses include transportation to tribal communities, Native Games, Tribal History/Shared History support, tutoring, student career exploration, cultural programming, Powwow expansion, author visits, honorariums, and dedicated support for Native students.
• PANCF was identified as a potential partner. 

NAPAC 2026 – 2027 Priorities

Explore a Native-themed mural and increase education about Oregon tribes through meaningful learning opportunities beyond land acknowledgements.

Continue NAPAC meetings on Wednesdays and plan the September meeting before the school year begins.

Maintain communication between NAPAC leadership and DDSD staff throughout the summer.

Host a Native Cultural Night in November and explore expanding the Powwow into a full-day event.

Develop additional cultural opportunities, including a coastal canoe event, a Grand Ronde field trip, and more learning opportunities with elders and knowledge keepers.

Increase opportunities for elementary students, expand Indigenous student gathering spaces, and strengthen NAPAC visibility across the district.

Date: May 6, 2026
Start Time:  5:32 PM
End Time:  7:45 PM
Attendees:

DDSD Families: 3

DDSD Student: 0

DDSD Staff: 4

DDSD Community Partners: 1

Agenda Overview

1. NAPAC Budget 2026-27 

• Part 1 is submitted and signed; we are now awaiting the final funding amount and per-pupil rates from the federal government.
• While the total budget was reduced, our allocation percentages remain the same, with only indirect expenses left to be finalized.

2. Title 6 Board Presentation

• The NAPAC Chair praised the presentation, highlighting the board’s positive response to seeing the direct impact of events like the Powwow and Cultural Night.
• The presentation emphasized the new Native Studies class and the effective program advocacy led by a member.

3. PowWow Debrief

• What is going well
• What can we improve

4. Native American Studies class

• 3 classes worth of students enrolled.
• All books have been purchased.
• Planning is currently underway to prepare for the upcoming term.

5. ISU Report

• Students are coordinating a field trip via a Canoe Family grant.
• Planning is underway for a potential sewing circle to create graduation items.
• Due to the April 30th purchasing deadline, we are exploring partnerships (such as with Sunshine Guzman or PPS) to provide Pendleton stoles or special gifts for seniors.

6. New Business

7. Closing Remarks

Date: April 1, 2026
Start Time:  5:30 PM
End Time:  6:45 PM
Attendees:

DDSD Families: 4

DDSD Student: 0

DDSD Staff: 5

DDSD Community Partners: 1

Agenda Overview

1. Grant Application & Timeline

• Student Count: Part I submitted with 547 total American Indian/Alaska Native students, 59 of whom are specifically identified for the current grant portion.
• Allocation: Approximately $300 per student.
• Key Deadlines: * Public Hearing: April 9, 2026
• Signed IPC form due: May 8, 2026
• Part II application due: May 11, 2026
• Approval: The budget and application were approved by the committee with a 5-0 vote.

2. Budget Adjustments

• Travel: Increased significantly from $112 to $2,200.
• Supplies: Reduced from $4,461 to $2,900.
• Personnel/Events: Minor adjustments made to Event and ISU Coordinator stipends and staff event pay.

3. Academic Priorities & Feedback

• Target Area: Math was identified as the lowest performance area for students.
• Recommendation: Expand math tutoring opportunities across the district.
• Staff Training: Families requested increased cultural competency training. The curriculum department is collaborating with tribal members and organizations like NAYA and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to provide this.

4. Partnerships

• Active: NAYA, Portland All Nations Canoe Family, and Bow and Arrow.
• Discontinued: The MESD partnership has been cut.
• Future Prospects: Seeking connections with Oregon State University, University of Oregon, and various tribal nations (Grand Ronde, MHA Nation, Salish and Kootenai, etc.).

5. Student Engagement (ISU)

• Participation: Indian Student Union (ISU) involvement is increasing.
• Board Advocacy: Plans are in place for a 10-minute presentation to the school board featuring student testimonials coordinated by Travis Miller.

6. Powwow Planning

Future Vision: Considering moving the event to Ventura Park for a full-day Saturday event, potentially including a salmon feast and utilizing larger gym spaces.

Current Year: STEM groups will be hosted outside the gymnasium.

Date: March 4, 2026
Start Time:  5:34 PM
End Time:  6:34 PM
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 6

DDSD Student: 0

DDSD Staff: 4

DDSD Community Partners: 2

Agenda Overview
1. Introductions
2. Strategic Planning & Budget
We are currently finalizing the Title VI application to secure funding for the upcoming school year. To ensure the budget reflects community needs, a hybrid meeting (in-person and virtual) will be held before April 1st. We are working to ensure all stakeholders can participate in defining our short- and long-term goals before the state’s July award date.

3. Curriculum & Books

• The Native American Studies course is moving forward! A new subcommittee is overseeing the selection of materials.
• Deadline: All books must be ordered by April 1st to be in-house by the end of the month.
• Transparency: We are working to host curriculum materials on our website so families can see what is being taught in the classroom.

4.  Celebrating Our Graduates

• We are proud to announce that seven seniors are currently on track for graduation!
• Recognition: Discussions are ongoing regarding how to best honor our students. We are balancing specific recognition for those with “506” enrollment while ensuring our self-identifying students, who often face significant barriers to formal registration, are also celebrated by the community.
• Future Support: We are exploring a DDEF grant specifically to help families navigate the complex tribal enrollment process.

5. Events & Youth Activities

• Field Trips: Following a successful trip to OMSI, we are seeking additional funding through high school partnerships to support a visit to PSU.
• Powwow Updates: Planning is in full swing. We have secured 50 “tiny tot” bags for our youngest participants and are coordinating with local universities for vendor support and food services.

Date: February 4, 2026
Start Time:  5:32 PM
End Time:  6:48 PM
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 8

DDSD Student: 1

DDSD Staff: 6

DDSD Community Partners:

Agenda Overview
1. Introductions

2. Title VI Budget & Planning

• Title VI is a formula grant (not competitive)
• Grant coordinator sharing notes on proposed spending and revisions
• (Chair) has reviewed the revised version before

3. Books & Curriculum

• NAPAC wants to review where we are with books already distribute and identify schools/programs that need additional books.
• Chair would like a tribal educator to help train teachers on how to facilitate the curriculum.

4. Equity & Student Support

• DDHS Social Worker shared Title IV does not allow food purchase but much of the current budget helps cover food costs.
• Attendee would like A more holistic approach, addressing equity gap, and possibly flex funding to help families meet basic needs (food, shelter).

5. Native American Studies Course

• Course has been approved
• 13 students signed up (so far)
• Working on building a classroom library

6. Tribal History & Shared History (THSH)

• Verification Form ensures lessons align with Tribal History & Shared History requirements.

7. ISU Updates

8. Pow Wow Planning

Date: January 7, 2026
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 1

DDSD Student: 1

DDSD Staff: 3

DDSD Community Partners: 2

Agenda Overview
1. Introductions

2. Native American Cultural Night Review

• Reviewing the event photos
• Receiving feedback on the agenda, food vendors, and promotion

3. NAPAC Budget Review 

• Use of Title 6 funds to fund development of NA studies course
• Title VI funds can also be used to develop/enhance TH/SH

4. 506 forms plan- window of eligibility

• 506 forms have been sent out
• QR code in the Parent Square link for a NAPAC survey

5. Native American Studies class with Katie Manwell

• The course has been preliminarily approved

6. ISU Report

• Panda Express dine for dollars,  and another one planned for Chipotle in February 9th,  Mod Pizza March 9th
• ISU would like to get T-shirts,  use of possible Metro area dollars

7. PowWow Planning

Discussion on the event promotion

Planning the logistics for the drums, food, and vendors

Coordinating with Ron Russell regarding parking and access for families and vendors

Date: December 3, 2025
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 2

DDSD Student: 1

DDSD Staff: 7

DDSD Community Partners: 2

Agenda Overview
1. Introductions

2. NAPAC Budget Review and Metro

• Identified Metro funds as a flexible resource for costs not covered by Title VI.
• Confirmed that the District Powwow remains the primary focus for Metro fund expenditures.

3. TH/SH- K-3 updates and plan

• Reviewed the current lesson delivery format for Tribal History/Shared History (TH/SH).
• Discussed the importance of direct partnership with Native Peoples for TH/SH training.
• NAPAC recommends that the district seek out and utilize training resources led by Native People to support staff and student learning.

 4. NA Studies class

• A proposal was presented for a new Native American Studies course.
• Although the standard deadline for new course requests has passed, a petition is being submitted to the High School administration for special consideration to ensure this curriculum remains a priority for the upcoming academic cycle.

5. ISU Report

6. NA Cultural Planning 

7. New Business

Date: November 5, 2025
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 2

DDSD Student: 1

DDSD Staff: 3

DDSD Community Partners: 1

Agenda Overview
1. Introductions

2. NAPAC and Title VI Overview

3. Tribal History/Shared History Curriculum for K-3 updates and plan

• Resources are limited to designated students
• Insights into student identity were gathered through Native American Student Interviews (22 students across K-12)
• Results will be made available to NAPAC

4. Metro partnership

• A planned Grant Partnership with Metro for up to $5,000 requires Metro branding
• Must restrict spending to the local area, though food is an exception.

5. ISU Updates

• Discussing plans for fundraising 
• Moving forward with fundraising via t-shirts and raffles.
• U of O next week visit (11/13)

6. NAPAC Review events-upcoming

• The next Powwow is tentatively set for April 17, 2026, at RRMS
• Title VI contracts for the event should begin soon
• Invite the same people we contracted last school year
• Access to a door to drop off equipment (closer to the building) 
• Canoe Family – bring a canoe and learn about it 

7. New Business

• NAPAC Meeting Future Ideas
  • Suggestion to periodically incorporate a cultural activity, such as drumming, into future NAPAC meetings.

8. Community Updates

NAYA continues to host cultural nights and is preparing for a winter gathering

Date: October 1, 2025
Start Time:  6:00 PM
End Time:  7:00 PM
Attendees:
DDSD Families: 3

DDSD Student: 1

DDSD Staff: 4

DDSD Community Partners: 4

1. Introductions
2. NAPAC Updates & Upcoming EventsOpportunities for NAPAC/ISU team involvement (e.g., Open Houses, Back-to-School events)
School Year 2025–26 Native Celebration/Powwow
3. New BusinessStrategies to increase NAPAC membership for SY 2025–26
Board Meeting Land Acknowledgement
4. ISU UpdatesSchool Year 2025–26 updates
High School Open House update
5. Community UpdatesOpen floor for community members to share news, events, or updates

Meeting Summary
Date: June 4, 2025
Start Time: 5:31 PM
End Time: 6:28 PM

Attendees:

• DDSD Families: 1
  
• DDSD Student: 1
  
• DDSD Staff: 4
  
• DDSD Community Partners: 1
  

Agenda Overview

1. Introductions
   
2. SY 2025–2026 Title VI Updates
   
3. SY 2025–2026 NAPAC Planning
   
4. ISU Updates
   
5. Community Updates
   
6. Thank You
   
7. Next Meeting – September 2025
   

SY 2025–2026 Title VI Update

• Part 2 of the Title VI Application has been signed and submitted to ODE.
  
• Awaiting response from ODE by the end of May or early June.
  
• No updates from ODE at this time.
  

SY 2025–2026 NAPAC Planning

Goals: Increase Family Engagement

• Distribute engagement surveys to:
  
  • Self-identified AN/AI families (via Synergy)
    
  • All Title VI caregivers
    
  • High School ISU students
    

Program Promotion Strategies

• Promote NAPAC, ISU, and Title VI across the district
  
• Set up information tables at back-to-school events
  
• Organize a separate Family Dinner Night (not part of the annual celebration):
  
  • Focus on building relationships and sharing culture
    
  • Include activities like drum making, beadwork, and Native sports
    

Support for Native Presence in DDSD

• Concern: Lack of visible Indigenous representation in the district
  
• Suggestions:
  
  • Connect with Indigenous groups to support families
    
  • Build community partnerships to offer more cultural opportunities
    
  • Leverage community interest (e.g., from Pow wow) to bring volunteers into the schools
    
  • Empower youth to inspire peers to participate
    

ISU Update

• Preliminary planning for next year underway
  
• Positive outcomes from this year’s ISU activities—interest in continuing the momentum
  

Community Updates

Siletz:

• JOM application is now open for the 2025–2026 school year
  
  • One application per qualifying student
    
• Summer Break Activities:
  
  • Berry picking
    
  • Beach trip
    
  • Frog Pond Farm
    
  • Golfing
    

NAYA (Native American Youth and Family Center)

• Upcoming Pow wow: September 14, 2025
  
• U-pick garden open to the public
  
• Access to traditional medicine resources available
  

Thank You

• Josh and Travis closed the meeting with a song
  

Next Meeting

Date: September 2025

Date: May 7th, 2025

Start time: 5:30 pm 

DDSD Families: 4

DDSD Students: 1

DDSD Staff: 4

DDSD Community Partners: 3

• Review NAPAC and DDSD Title VI Indian Education
  • Visit the DDSD Title VI Webpage for additional information 

Meeting Agenda Overview

Agenda Overview:

• SY 2025/2026 Part 2 Updates
• Pow Wow 2025 Debrief
• ISU Updates
• Community Updates
• Thank You
• Next Meeting June 4th, 2025
  

SY 2025/2026 Update:

• Part 2 of the Title 6 Application has been signed and turned into ODE.
• We should hear by the end or May or early June from ODE.

Pow Wow Debrief:

• What went well?
  • Attendance was great and saw a lot of people from the community and the region came together.
  • The Emcee kept things really entertaining.
  • The frybread was really good.
  • The extra drums that showed up were amazing.
  • A good amount of cultural vendors at the event. 
  • Volunteers were amazing, they definitely stepped up.
  • The raffle and prizes were successful.
  • The amount of planning and preparation and the pieces were all in place.
  • The students were very happy with the Pow wow.
  • Really Nice seeing the Seniors honor the Tiny Tots.
  • The location was nice with the garage doors open, made the event really accessible for all. 
• What would you want to see again?
  • Frybread!
  • I would love to see another Pow wow next year.
  • Honoring the students was a nice touch.
  • Invite the Color Guard back again, the EMcee and Arena Director too. 
  • The different dances that incorporated everyone. 
  • I want to see everything we did and more.
• What could we improve or be changed?
  • More food vendors and different types.
  • The Tiny Tot and Senior honoring- communicate to the community beforehand or during the event it is okay to go up and shake their hand, all are welcome. 
  • We had a large community there but some it was their first time being at a Pow wow.  Having a Pow Wow Etiquette shared but also posted at the next Pow wow would be helpful.
  • Have the entrance be at the parking lot, having volunteers at that door to help elders into the building.
  • Have signage on the road so people know where they are going.
  • Have more volunteers.
  • Have more air flow so it is not so hot for dancers.
  • Start planning sooner. 
  • Community partner placement- may be opening the closed hallway to have them placed there so it does not feel so rushed and they have more space. 

ISU Update:

• They will be selling Fry Bread and Tacos at the Bite this year.
• There is also going to be a Fashion Show. 
• At the last assembly they will be performing.

Community Update: 

• Gathering Gardens: This Saturday May 10, 2025 They will be having a native plant giveaway from 10-2:00. 
• Diane Smith: Does Native Chinook Wawa language classes at Lewis and Clark. 
• NAYA: Will be opening up summer camps soon registration, registration is open to 2nd to 8th graders.
• NAYA: 9th grade counts are not on-line yet.  It is for rising 8th graders. 

Thank You:

• Next meeting: June 4th, 2025

End time: 6:30pm

Date: April 2nd, 2025

Start time: 5:31 pm 

DDSD Families: 3

DDSD Students: 

DDSD Staff: 4

DDSD Community Partners: 1

• Review NAPAC and DDSD Title VI Indian Education
  • Visit the DDSD Title VI Webpage for additional information 
  • We have received 14 506 forms so far this school year
  • Part One of the Application has been filed

Meeting Agenda Overview

• Agenda Overview:
  
  • Money Allocation: We expect more funding this year due to an increase in membership. The two voting members need to confirm that the funds can be allocated in the drafted revision budget. 
  • Applications: 14 applications were received for the next school year and were submitted to the federal government; decisions are expected by May.
  • Draft Budget: This year’s draft includes:
    
    • Personnel and travel costs (e.g., gathering garden field trip for next year).
    • Supplies (Native Books) — including recently purchased books.
    • Contracts, professional development for training or classes.
    • Printing costs for applications (sent out 686 this year).
    • Parent Feedback: Some parents find it difficult to qualify for support, and Heather agrees.
    • Voting Members: Only Terrie and Josh can vote on the allocation.
      

Budget Cycle and Focus Areas

The current 4-year budget cycle is concluding, focused on:

1. Cultural Identity Awareness
2. Parent Involvement in the Community

• Feedback on these focus areas has been positive.
• Heather asks the voters whether they want to continue or change the objectives.
• Josh supports continuing the focus, especially on the powwow.
• Terrie agrees with Josh’s statement about the importance of the powwow.
• Heather suggests putting all the funds into the same pot and asks if they would like to modify the objectives.

• Pow Wow Planning Update
  • Heather has coordinated changes to ensure setup time for the Powwow (no students will be present that day due to conferences).
  • The layout: for the Powwow will be adjusted to accommodate the new space.
  • Fundraising: Donations have been coming in. 
  • Laura will bring fresh fruit, water, and snacks for the event.
  • Student Volunteers: They will ensure that drummers are taken care of.
  • Community Support: Josh has connected with someone to handle the stoles and other community donations.
  • Tiny Tots Bags: Gift bags for the tiny tots will include stone fidgets, crayons, a Native coloring book, and a medicine bag they can create with their parents.
  • Contracts: Six out of seven contracts are complete.
  • Volunteers: It’s suggested that we ask for volunteers for the Delta Park Powwow and post a call for volunteers at the event.
    
• Next meeting: May 7th, 2025

End time: 6:30pm

Date: March 5th, 2025

Start time: 5:40 pm 

DDSD Families: 2

DDSD Students: 1

DDSD Staff: 4

DDSD Community Partners: 3

• Review NAPAC and DDSD Title VI Indian Education
  • Visit the DDSD Title VI Webpage for additional information 
  • We have received 14 506 forms so far this school year
  • Part One of the Application has been filed

ISU Update:

• They are fortunate to have Gary Westley from NARA coming to hold some Native teaching to the group after school on Thursdays.The meeting have been very successful so far. 
• They were able to raise $68.00 from the 50/50 at the basketball game
• They were able to raise $88.00 at the last Dine in. 
• ISU is looking to do a reach out to get more members for their group
• The group has planned a field trip to Bison Coffee Shop and The Native Gathering Gardens for March. 
• They are working on pieces for the raffle at the Pow wow. 

Pow Wow Planning:

• Josh has connected with community members to get a Host Drum, support drum group,MC and food vendor.
• We have 5 vendors for the event so far.  
• We have set a planning meeting for March 18th at 5:30 at Ron Russell Middle School. 
• ISU students will do a 50/50 raffle at the Pow wow.
• Updated layout for the Pow wow

Community Updates

• NAYA is doing a Spring Break Camp. They will share the flyer with us. 

Next meeting: April 2nd, 2025

End time: 6:46pm

Date: January 8th, 2025

Start Time: 5:34 pm

DDSD Families: 3

DDSD Staff: 6

DDSD Community Partners: 1

SY 2024/2025 506 Applications:

• Opened 506 forms January 6th
• Mailed out: 589 applications sent to families identifying students as Alaskan Native or American Indian, with a prepaid envelope to return to the District Office.  
• Current Count: 49 with moves and graduations last year.

ISU Update:

• ISU Account:  $460.00 in their account from fundraising
• ISU Fundraising:  Doing 50/50 at the next basketball game, looking at connecting with other businesses.
• Support:  Laura would like some support in learning how to bead and make gifts with ISU
• Trips: Would like to go to the Gathering Gardens before the end of the year. 

Pow Wow Planning:

• Change in venue location:  Looking into Ron Russell for Friday April 18th, or Friday April 25th from 4:00-10:00 pm.
• Fees: Speaker $ 500.00
• Drum Host: $ 500.00
• Emcees: $300.00
• Custodial Fees: $89/hour
• Vendor Participation fee: $50-$60 with a gift donation
• Community Outreach: Flyers on social media posts needed. ISU will use videos, phone calls and robocalls to promote.

Community Updates:

• Planning for an “International Bite” event in collaboration with Kona Ice.
• March 15th: An event in the gathering garden to celebrate the Equinox. 

Student and Community Engagement

• Two Native students in the GYO ( Grow Your Own) Program.
• Mrs. Taye shared student and community voice is the driver in the budget allocation. 

Next Meeting:

February 5th, 2025

Meeting Ended at 6:41 pm

Heather Miller, Family Engagement Specialist 

• Email: heather_miller@ddsd40.org
• Office: 503-256-6500 ext. 8100
• Mobile: 503-308-9075

Tyrek (TD)  McCullum, Family Engagement Specialist

• Email: tyrek_mccullum@ddsd40.org
• Office: 503-256-6500 ext. 8099
• Mobile: 503-664-0308

Cassy Wood, Family & Community Partnerships Supervisor

Mobile: 971-270-0011

Email: cassy_wood@ddsd40.org

Office: 503-261-8249

Date: December 4th, 2024 

Start time: 5:35 pm 

DDSD Families: 3

DDSD Staff: 5

DDSD Community Partners: 1

David Douglas School District Indigenous Cultural Night Highlights and Improvements for next year.

Highlights:

• Our ISU students: overall thought the event went well. They were happy to emcee the event and participate in the planning process.  It was nice that their vision came to life. So glad we had enough food and did not run out this year.  There was enough for everyone.
• Our NAPAC members: They thought the event was a thoughtful event.  They were really happy with how the event turned out even with the last minute changes. NAPAC is thankful for our Partners who provided food and tabled to share the culture, such as new book options from Multnomah County Library. 

Improvements for next year:

• Have the event earlier in November.
• Have the event in the David Douglas High School South Cafeteria where our tribal flags are displayed.
• If there is a location change, clear signage at the previous location.
• Wireless microphones

ISU Updates: 

• Four students  toured the University of Oregon..  The college facilitators provided a tour, provided lunch, introduced the students to those who oversee the Long House on campus, and shared about the Native Education Pathways offered.  
• ISU is looking for a field trip to connect with Native artists.  If the group has any suggestions please reach out to the team.

David Douglas Pow Wow Planning:

• Would Like it in April in the North or South Gym.
• Begin forming a planning team and identifying the following:
  • Potential vendors 
  • Volunteers for key roles: Host Drum, Arena Director, Head Staff ( ISU Student)
  • Connect with ISU about fundraising 
  • Event partners 
• Question: What are raffle and fundraising guidelines? 

Title VI Updates:

• 506 forms will be sent out at the beginning of January to all students who have self identified as American Indian/Alaskan Native.
  • 506 forms are sent with a prepaid envelope with a return address for convenience.
• Thank you to Lisa Thomas who has worked hard to make this happen again this year. 

Next Meeting: January 8th, 2024

Meeting ended: at 6:39 PM

Date: November 6th, 2024 

Start time: 5:34 pm 

DDSD Families: 7

DDSD Staff: 7

DDSD Community Partners: 3

Review and Confirm: Indigenous Cultural Night: A Native American Celebration 

• Katie is bringing a drum and possibly weaving activities 
• Gary also has a drum to bring along with additional drum sticks
• Harold will share the cultural meaning behind drumming and teach any littles who would like to learn
• Everyone voted for Option 2 of the Event Program and Layout 2
  • After blessing the food, youth will plate for the elders and bring it to them
  • Dismiss tabling partners first to get food then by rows 
  • Create a map for parking and entrance details for event promotion
  • Senior recognition – Josh will do this as he introduces the emcees for the evening 
• The group would like to see something printed on the tables about showing respect to speakers by being quiet while they are talking.  
• Food is confirmed
  • Native Tacos (350 servings) 
  • Sides and beverages provided also 
  • ParentSquare invitation will have a sign up sheet for potluck items 
• Promotion
  • Event flier has been updated 
  • Sending an invitation from Terrie and Josh to AI/NA group on PSq 11/7 
  • Sending an invitation District wide on 11/ 10
  • On District Social Media 
  • Mandy Owen SUN LP sent out personal invite to LP families on 11/7

Powwow 

• Raffles as a fundraiser to fund this event?
  • Can we get prizes in time to raffle during ICN?
  • We will discuss more next month 

• Next Meeting: December 4th, 2024

Meeting ended at 6:33 PM

Date: October 7, 2024 

Start time: 5:40 pm 

DDSD Families: 5

DDSD Students: 3 

DDSD Staff: 6

DDSD Community Partners: 4

• Review NAPAC and DDSD Title VI Indian Education 
  • Visit the DDSD Title VI Webpage for additional information 
• Native American Cultural Night Planning 
• Friday, November 22, 2024 from 5:30- 7:30 PM, at DDHS, South Cafeteria

• The event title we decided is “Indigenous Cultural Night: A Native American Celebration”
  • Youth suggestion to include “Indigenous” and change with the times, while keeping “Native American” and slowly phasing out so people still recognize the event
• Food:
  • Provide first Foods 
  • Food ideas:
    • Urban Pride, Soup from NAYA Kitchen, Three Sisters Stew
  • Jeidah can pay for food, 350 people max. 
  • Elevate Oregon can purchase sides and beverages 
• Activities and celebrations
  • Storytelling
    • Address the crowd and ask for them to be quiet
    • Call students up to the front 
    • Strength-based, remind everyone that this is cultural teachings and to be respectful, tie to the culture 
  • Provide slides to make sure everyone knows what is happening 
  • Attention-getter before activities – few breaths together 
  • Drumming, Harold?
  • Dance, if there is space
  • Opening and Closing – Canoe Family and Medicine Bear 
• Additional ideas
  • Senior Recognition 
• Powwow
  • A senior suggested a powwow
  • Jeidah said they have been approached by other district as well
    • Maybe 1 or 2, all districts would be difficult 
  • We will discuss this more next month
• Next meeting: November 6, 2024 

End time: 6:36 pm

Date: May 7, 2024

Slide Deck

Meeting Started: 5:10 pm

Attendees: 

DDSD Families: 5

DDSD Students: 1

DDSD Staff: 5

DDSD Community Partners: 1

Minutes: 

Introduction

• Name, pronouns, role/student grade/home school 
• Agenda

Tribal History/Shared History – Senate Bill 13 

• History of Senate Bill 13
  • First passed in 2017
  • Native American Curriculum for Oregon Public Schools
  • Professional Learning opportunities for educators 
  • 9 Federally Recognized Nations in Oregon worked together 
  • 9 understandings: since time immemorial, history, identity, language, genocide federal policy, and laws, treaties with the US, Lifeways, tribal government, sovereignty
  • There are two curriculums, ODE and Tribal-Placed curriculum
• In DDSD
  • Cohort model to train educators on how to implement the curriculum and resources to enhance lessons
  • Since 2021 there have been three professional learning cohorts of district staff, a total of 90 educators 
  • In the middle of cohort 3, funding from the federal government. 17 educators right now
  • Purpose of the professional learning cohorts: educators are receiving quality training and building relationships with the Native communities to fully implement the curriculum the way it’s intended 
  • Feedback from staff:
    • Transformative and perspective-shifting
    • Reframing previous lessons/experiences
    • Sharing with colleagues 
  • Feedback from students:
    • They feel good about being represented
    • Students have enjoyed it
    • Lessons are lecture-heavy, they would like more interactive lessons
• Part 2 the Title VI Grant Follow-Up
  • We have heard from ODE – all 506 forms were accepted – 57 students! 
  • Next year: plan to mail 506 forms out with pre-stamped envelopes. 
• Looking forward – SY24/25
  • Bylaws need to be updated. Last time was in 2018.
    • Goal is to complete it by November for Part 1 submission.
  • Reassess the NAPAC goals and focus areas
    • Keep it the same or change it
    • Goal: September (first meeting of the year) 
  • Goal: Increase family engagement efforts through targeted outreach
    • RR would like to start ISU
    • Native American Student Workshop Series Celebration 

Meeting concluded at 5:58 PM

Date: April 2, 2024

Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Location: Virtual

Slide Deck

Meeting Started: 5:10 pm

Attendees: 

DDSD Parents: 3

DDSD Community Partners: 4

DDSD Staff: 3

Meeting Summary: 

Introductions

• Names / Pronouns
• Review agenda

Official NAPAC member & support

• Voting member criteria: parent/family member, tribal representatives, or teachers/support staff that are not paid by Title VI budget
• We are in a multi-year grant cycle. Objectives that were selected are
  • Increase knowledge of cultural identity and awareness: culturally-responsive academic enrichment
  • Increase parent involvement

Title 6 Grant Application Process

• Submitted part 1 on March 8th
• Part 2 is due May 10th
• Our objectives are: increase awareness and knowledge, and increase family engagement
• Next week we have a public hearing 4/11 @ 7 pm in the Board Room (HS, south). Please join!
• We submitted 57, 506 forms for the SY 2024/25
• We sent out forms to all those who Self-Identified as Native on the registration paperwork – Forms included a pre-stamped envelope

Review of objectives and Past activities

• Native American Cultural Night 
• Support HS ISU 
• Provide children’s literature about Native and Indigenous culture to all Pre-k-5th grade classes
• College trips for HS students 
• First Peoples Native Workshop series
  • Students co-creating a mural
  • Additional projects include native drumsticks and necklaces
  • This workshop is offered to DDSD students grade K – 12

Activities for SY 2024-25

• Additional Native Literature specifically for secondary level 
• Support Indigenous Student Union (ISU)
• Native American Cultural Night
• Culturally responsive and respectful field trips for students K-12

Member vote on SY 2024/25 focus and activities. 

• 3 voting members present
  • 3 votes “Yay”
  • 0 votes “Nay”
  • 0 “Abstained”

Meeting ended: 5:53 pm

Date: February 6, 2024

Time: 5-6 pm

People present:

DDSD Parents: 4

DDSD Community Partners: 7

DDSD Staff: 4

Meeting Summary:

Introductions 

Introduction to 506 

• Currently, 45 students 

Native American Cultural Night Reflections

• More youth participation 
• Enjoyed the food and activities 

MESD Native Youth & Family Support Program, Jeidah (jdezurney@mesd.k12.or.us)

• Introducing the new program
• Community meetings and events
  • Discuss funding and program details
  • Tribal History Shared History – Social Emotional Wellness. Support District efforts. SB13 training
• Student leadership
  • Monthly meetings, student led, based on their insight and lived experiences
  • 8th graders
  • Form to participate

Tribal History/Shared History (Senate Bill 13)

• Professional Learning is offered to educators since 2021
• 93 teachers completed 18 hours – funding was provided through different sources
• Adding additional teachers
  • Applied for a grant of $8000 – rewarded
  • General Fund – reallocation
  • Funds from Diversity Grant 

Native American Student Workshop Series Grades K-12

• Three workshops: Feb 27, March 19, April 23
• Cultural enrichment activities to increase and celebrate cultural identity and awareness
• Evening celebration 5/17 to unveil the art and learning
• Registration Form
• Visual art and traditional activities

Looking forward 

Meeting ended: 6:01

Date: October 3, 2023

Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm

People present:

DDSD Parents: 5

DDSD Community Partners: 7

DDSD Staff: 4

Presentation

Meeting Summary:

Introductions

Introduction to 506

• $4000 for personnel, $3000 for travel, $2500 for equipment and supplies, $3000 for contractual. 
• Current goals for this grant cycle

• Increase knowledge of cultural identity and awareness: Culturally-responsive academic enrichment
• Increase Parent Involvement

Recruitment 

• NAPAC members table at school and district events
• Previous NAPAC projects
  • Literature by and about Native Americans and Alaska Natives. 
  • Culturally enriching field trips
  • Native American Cultural Night
  • Native Graduate Honoring Ceremony

Cultural Night Planning:

• Friday, November 17, 2023 5:30-7:30pm in the HS South, Cafe
• Keep the name “Native American Cultural Night”
• Partners will participate