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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 Clark @ 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

School Board Members

 

John P. Freeman 

Director, Zone 1
Phone: 503-556-3777

Email:john_freeman@rsd.k12.or.us

Eric Schimmel

Chairperson, Zone 2
Phone: 503-556-3777

Email:eric_schimmel@rsd.k12.or.us

Charles Weaver 

Vice Chaipersonr, Zone 3
Phone: 503-556-3777

Email:charles_weaver@rsd.k12.or.us

Paul Langner

Director, Zone 4
Phone: 503-556-3777

Email: paul_langner@rsd.k12.or.us

 

Paul Rice

 Director, Zone 5 At Large

Phone: 503-556-3777

Email:paul_rice@rsd.k12.or.us

 

 

Josh Thomas

 Director, Zone 6 At Large
Phone: 503-556-3777

Email:josh_thomas@rsd.k12.or.us

 

Ed Guinto 

Director, Zone 7 At Large
Phone: 503-556-3777

Email:ed_guinto@rsd.k12.or.us

 

 

 

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Board Meetings

Board meetings are held on the first Monday of the month starting at 6:30. They are open to the public and are livestreamed on the district YouTube channel. Please check below for notices of future meetings and board minutes of past meetings. Scheduled board meetings for 2024-2025.

May 11, 2026 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

April 13 2026 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

March 09 2026 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

February 09 2026 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

January 12 2026 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

December 15, 2025 Board Work Session

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel.

December 08, 2025 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

November 10, 2025 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

October 17, 2025 Special Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel.

October 13, 2025 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

September 26 Board Work Session

Held in Boardroom and open meeting sections Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel.

September 22, 2025 Executive Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and open meeting sections Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel.

September 8 2025 School Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

August 11, 2025 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

August 4, 2025 Executive Session

July 14, 2025 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

June 9, 2025 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

May 12, 2025 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

Budget Committee Meeting #2 05/12/2025

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

Special Board Meeting 4/21/2025

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

Budget Committee Meeting #1 4/24/25

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. 

April 14 2025 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

March 10 2025 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

February 10 2025 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

January 13 2025 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

December 09 2024 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

November 18 2024 Board Meeting

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. There are no public comments at this board meeting, virtual public comments will be made for the October board meeting. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

Board Meeting September 9, 2024

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

Board Meeting August 12, 2024

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comments can be made by completing this form, if you wish to give your public comment through Zoom it must be filled out prior to the start of the meeting.

Board Meeting July 8, 2024

Held in Boardroom and Livestreamed on the district Youtube channel. Virtual public comment form. 

Archive Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes 23-24

Archive Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes 22-23

Archive Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes 21-22