The five-member Riverdale School Board is the policy-making body of our school district. It is responsible for providing an educational program for students living within the district.

To accomplish its role, the board:
All Riverdale School Board regular meetings begin at 6 p.m. and are open to the public. Meetings are held at the Riverdale Grade School Library, unless otherwise noted. Public participation time is scheduled at the end of each regular meeting to allow community members the opportunity to share information or concerns about educational issues.

In addition to the regular meetings, the board has scheduled work study sessions. Work study sessions are special meetings in which the board meets but does not intend to take any action. Work sessions enable the board to gather information and discuss and review various aspects of an issue. Like regular meetings, work study sessions are open to the public. These meetings are held at the Riverdale Grade School Commons, unless otherwise noted, and typically begin at 4:30 p.m.

Determines the long range direction of the district
Establishes policies that direct the instructional and support programs
Communicates with the community
Employs and evaluates the superintendent
Negotiates with employee groups to determine salaries and benefits
Calls elections on bond proposals
Approves the annual budget

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February 2025

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Sunday, January 26

Monday, January 27

Executive Session ORS 192.660(2)(f)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Riverdale Grade School Conference Room

School Board Meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Riverdale Grade School Library

Tuesday, January 28

Wednesday, January 29

Thursday, January 30

Friday, January 31

Saturday, February 1

Sunday, February 2

Monday, February 3

Tuesday, February 4

Wednesday, February 5

Thursday, February 6

Friday, February 7

Saturday, February 8

Sunday, February 9

Monday, February 10

Executive Session ORS 192.660(2)(f)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Riverdale Grade School Conference Room

School Board Meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Riverdale Grade School Library

Tuesday, February 11

Wednesday, February 12

Thursday, February 13

Friday, February 14

Saturday, February 15

Sunday, February 16

Monday, February 17

Tuesday, February 18

Wednesday, February 19

Thursday, February 20

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Friday, February 21

Saturday, February 22

Sunday, February 23

Monday, February 24

Subscribe to Alerts School Board Meeting

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Riverdale Grade School Library

Tuesday, February 25

Wednesday, February 26

Thursday, February 27

Friday, February 28

Saturday, March 1

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School Board Members

Board Members

Shaina Weinstein

Director | Seat 1 | Term December 2024 - June 2025

Shaina was appointed to the Board in December 2024. Since joining the Dunthorpe community in 2021, she and her husband David have been active and valued community members. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Shaina has dedicated her time to various volunteer roles, including serving as the Chair of the District’s Budget Committee and helping to organize PTC events. She is also a proud parent of two children, aged three and six, who inspire her dedication to the district’s long-term success.

Professionally, Shaina brings extensive leadership experience as a former executive of an international nonprofit. Her passion for building science and sustainability reflect her dedication to creating a better future for the community and its children. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Journalism from the University of Oregon.

Outside of her volunteer work, Shaina enjoys spending time outdoors, playing soccer, exploring photography, and gardening. She is eager to bring her skills, experience, and enthusiasm to her role on the School Board.

Email Shaina Weinstein here.

MinA Stricklin

Director | Seat 2 | Term July 2023 - June 2027

Mina was elected to the Board in May of 2023. She is an in-house intellectual property attorney at Nike, with extensive experience leading teams dedicated to the strategic IP protection of innovative consumer products. She and her husband, Taft, moved to Oregon in 2014 from Southern Ohio with their two daughters, Violet and Lucille. They have been actively engaged as champions for the Riverdale School District ever since.

Mina has served on the Foundation Board, Budget Committee, and Auction Committee. She also actively volunteers with the Nike Employee Networks, recently launching and Co-Chairing a new chapter of the Women of Nike network. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the Oregon Coast, travel, kayaking, and Pilates.

Email Mina Stricklin here.

Michele Rosenbaum

Director | Seat 3 | Term July 2021 – June 2025

Michele chose Riverdale in 2008 and has actively volunteered in many roles with the Riverdale community. Counting four children and an exchange student, she has cared for five students in RGS and/or RHS - Jack, Aiden, Sarah, Hanna and Elisa. After graduating from the University of California at Los Angeles, Michele worked in real estate and owned a fashion retail/design small business.

Michele also represents Riverdale on the Oregon School Boards Association Members of Color Caucus, the Multnomah Education Service District Equity Team and at the Asian American Youth Leadership Conference. Michele now works as an artist, advisor and freelance creative primarily in photography and painting. She hopes to again host an exchange student for a year when her sons attend Riverdale High School.

Email Michele Rosenbaum here.

ALi Lanenga

Director | Seat 4 | Term July 2023 - June 2027

Ali and her husband moved into the Riverdale community in 2019. They have two adorable rascals, an aggressively affectionate dog, and a messy garden full of flowers. Ali is a photographer whose work can be seen worldwide, from train stations in England to magazine spreads in Australia and luxury hotels in Boston. Clients include private homes across the United States, Europe, & Caribbean as well as brands like Marie Claire, Kodak, Walgreens, & Serena & Lily. You have to know Ali to understand her sense of humor, and sometimes even that doesn't help.

Email Ali Lanenga here.

Kevin McPherson

Director | Seat 5 | Term July 2021 – June 2025

Kevin and his wife, Dimati, originally joined the Riverdale School District community in 2008 as an out-of-district family. His oldest daughter, Shayla, is a graduate of RHS and is currently at the University of Southern California. His youngest daughter, Kendra, is a student at RHS.

Kevin has been an active member of the Riverdale Community, coaching girls basketball at RGS since 2010. Kevin is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and is currently a Regional Director for Fidelity Institutional Asset Management.

Email Kevin McPherson here.