School Board & Policy
- Board Meeting Videos, Minutes & Agendas
- School Board Roles
- School Board Calendar
- Policy Manual
- Past Years Board Meeting Recordings
- School Board Members
- Letters from the Board
Board Meeting Videos, Minutes & Agendas
Minutes and Agendas
Minutes and Agendas can be found on BoardPaq.
Watch the latest Board Meeting Recordings
Board meeting recordings from previous years can be found on the tab below.
February 10, 2025 Board Meeting
January 27, 2025 Board Meeting
January 22, 2025 Political Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting #3
January 13, 2025 Board Meeting
December 16, 2024 Board Meeting
December 2, 2024 Special Board Meeting
November 18, 2024 Board Meeting
November 4, 2024 Special Board Meeting
October 28, 2024 Board Meeting
October 25, 2024 Political Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting #2
October 24, 2024 Special Board Meeting
October 14, 2024 Board Meeting
October 3, 2024 Political Advocacy Subcommittee Meeting #1
September 16, 2024 Board Meeting
May 1, 2024 Budget Committee Meeting #2
April 17, 2024 Budget Committee Meeting #1
April 10, 2024 Budget Committee Workshop Meeting
February 26, 2024 Board Meeting
February 12, 2024 Board Meeting
January 22, 2024 Board Meeting
December 4, 2023 Board Meeting
November 13, 2023 Board Meeting
October 23, 2023 Board Meeting
October 09, 2023 Board Meeting
September 11, 2023 Board Meeting
August 17, 2023 Special Board Meeting
Jan. 25 2023 Board Subcommittee 3rd Meeting
School Board Roles
Riverdale School Board
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
School Board Calendar
Calendar
Calendar & Category Legend:
- School Board
Policy Manual
View the Policy Manual here.
Past Years Board Meeting Recordings
2020
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.
Letters from the Board
Letters from the Board
On occasion, our school board members share district successes, strategy and other news with the community.
October 2024— Back to School Letter from the Board
October 2024— Welcome Back Letter from the Board
June 2024— Celebrating Riverdale Staff
May 2024— Celebrating RHS and Class of 2024