COIC Board
A 17-member board governs COIC, with representatives from each of the member governments: the counties of Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson, and the cities of Bend, Culver, Madras, Metolius, Prineville, Redmond, La Pine, Sisters and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Five members representing the interests of the private business sector, workforce development, and education also serve on the COIC Board.
Current Board Meeting
Meetings of the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Executive Committee and full Board are typically held the first Thursday of each month. Please see below for specific dates and information. Currently, the meetings are being held in person with a virtual option. See the agenda for details and the meeting location. Packet materials will be posted before the meeting.
January 8th,
2026
5:00-5:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting
5:30-7:30 PM Board Meeting
February 5th,
2026
CANCELED
March 5th,
2026
4:30-5:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting
5:30-7:30 PM Board Meeting
April 2nd,
2026
4:30-5:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting
5:30-7:30 PM Board Meeting
May 7th,
2026
CANCELED
July 2nd,
2026
Canceled
August 6th,
2026
4:30-5:30 PM Executive Committee Meeting
5:30-7:30 PM Board Meeting
September 3rd,
2026
**Executive Committee Meeting only is CANCELED **
5:30-7:30 PM Board Meeting
BOARD MEMBERS
Local Government Representatives
| Representing | Board Member | Alternate Member |
|---|---|---|
| Crook County | Commissioner Susan Hermreck | Vacant |
| Deschutes County | Commissioner Tony DeBone | Commissioner Phil Chang |
| Jefferson County | Commissioner Seth Taylor | Commissioner Mark Wunsch |
| City of Bend | Councilor Mike Riley (Chair) | Mayor Melanie Kebler |
| City of Culver | Councilor Grant Walter | Vacant |
| City of Madras | Councilor Gabriel Soliz | Councilor Whitney Bell |
| City of Metolius | Councilor Christy Abbe | Councilor Tryna Muilenburg |
| City of Prineville | Councilor Marv Sumner | Vacant |
| City of Redmond | Councilor John Nielsen (Vice Chair) | Councilor Clifford Evelyn |
| City of Sisters | Councilor Cheryl Pellerin | Councilor Sarah McDougall |
| City of La Pine | Councilor Janis Curtis | Councilor Courtney Ignazzitto |
| Warm Springs | Tribal Council Vice Chair Carlos Calica | Tribal Council Member Brigette McConville |
Community Representatives
| Representing | Board Member | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Agriculture | Vacant | Jefferson County |
| Business & Industry | Vacant | Deschutes County |
| Timber & Wood Products | Tim Deboodt | Crook County |
| Tourism & Recreation | Kristine McConnell | Deschutes County |
| Under & Unemployed | Matt Ertle | Deschutes County |
Executive Committee
03.03.22 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
02.03.22 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
01.06.22 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- 12.02.21 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- 11.04.21 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- 10.07.21 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- 09.02.21 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- 08.05.21 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- 06.03.21 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- 8.6.20 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- 6.4.20_Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- 5.7.20 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- 4.2.20 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
- 3.5.20 Executive Commmittee minutes
- 2.6.20 Executive Committee Minutes
- 12.05.19 Executive Committee minutes
- .3.19-Executive Committee minutes
- 8.1.19_Executive Committee minutes
- 6.6.19 Executive Committee Minutes
- 5.2.19 Executive Committee Mintues
- 4.4.19-Executive Committee Mintues
- 3.7.19 Executive Committee Mintues
- 2.7.19 -Executive Committee Mintues
Strategic Plan
BOARD ARCHIVES 2025
BOARD ARCHIVES 2024
BOARD ARCHIVES 2023
BOARD ARCHIVES 2022
Jan 6, 2022
4:30-5:30 PM Executive
Committee Meeting
5:30-7:30 PM
Board Meeting
Feb 3, 2022
4:30-5:30 PM Executive
Committee Meeting
5:30-7:30 PM
Board Meeting
Mar 3, 2022
4:30-5:30 PM Executive
Committee Meeting
5:30-7:30 PM
Board Meeting
Apr 7, 2022
4:30-5:30 PM Executive
Committee Meeting
5:30-7:30 PM
Board Meeting
May 5, 2022
11:00-1:30 PM
Budget Committee Meeting
5:00-5:30 PM
Executive Committee Meeting is cancelled
5:30-7:30 PM
Board Meeting is cancelled
June 2, 2022
4:30-5:30 PM Executive
Committee Meeting
5:30-7:30 PM
Board Meeting & Budget Hearing
July 7, 2022*
The July 7 Board Meeting is cancelled
BOARD ARCHIVES 2021
January 2021
No Board Meeting
Feb 4, 2021
Agenda, Materials,
Minutes
Mar 4, 2021
Agenda, Materials,
Minutes
Apr 1, 2021
Agenda, Materials, Minutes
May 6, 2021
Agenda, Materials, Minutes
June 3, 2021
Agenda, Materials, Minutes
June 17, 2021
Agenda, Materials, Minutes
Jul 1, 2021
No Board Meeting
Aug 5, 2021
Agenda, Materials, Minutes
Sep 2, 2021
Agenda, Materials, Minutes
Oct 7, 2021
Agenda, Materials, Minutes
BOARD ARCHIVES 2020
Agenda Minutes Materials
March 5, 2020
Agenda Minutes Materials
April 2, 2020
No Meeting – Information for April
May 7, 2020
Agenda Minutes Materials
June 4, 2020
Agenda Minutes Materials
July 2, 2020
No Meeting – Information for July
August 6, 2020
Agenda Minutes Materials
September 3, 2020
Agenda Minutes Material Comments
October 1, 2020
Agenda Materials Minutes
November 5, 2020
Agenda Minutes Materials
December 3, 2020
Agenda Materials Minutes
Board Archives 2019
Board Archives 2018
Meeting materials for years 2018 - 2020 have been archived. View the archives here:
Archived Board Materials 2018 - 2020
Contact us
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC)
1250 NE Bear Creek Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
541-548-8163
education
COIC provides an alternative high school setting for students to make up credits and return to their regular classrooms, or to earn the GED. Students may also participate in the Youth Compass Program, a work-experience program that combines classroom credits with community service and natural resource projects.
Program Introduction
The COIC approach is based on individualized instruction for credit recovery or GED. Students, primarily aged 16-21, are referred by their local high schools to make up credits and return to their regular classrooms or leave the program with the GED. COIC is recognized as one of the most successful GED programs in Oregon, with 93 GED certificates awarded during the 2025-2026 school year alone. Students may also participate in work education through our Youth Compass Program.
Programs are held in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, and Prineville in conjunction with the school districts of Bend-La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Culver, and Crook County. COIC also provides instruction for Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice and the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
In addition, COIC offers summer work experience, giving students the opportunity to earn minimum wages and learn valuable hands-on work skills. During the school year, students earn high school diplomas, GEDs, and high school credits that transfer to their local high schools. Typically, our students spend more than 10,000 hours working on community service and natural resource projects.
Talk to your school counselor about attending COIC or call one of our classrooms today!
Youth Compass Program
Order Your GED Transcript/Diploma
Order a copy of your GED transcript and/or GED diploma (electronic or hard copies) online from GED.com. Select the Grads and Transcripts tab on the top banner and answer the questions to verify your specific testing record.
Statewide Testing Notices
English Annual Notice for Statewide Tests - Download here
Spanish Annual Notice for Statewide Tests - Download here
English ODE State Testing Combined 30-Day Notice and Opt-Out Form - Download here
Spanish ODE State Testing Combined 30-Day Notice and Opt-Out Form - Download here
Youth Education program Contacts
Bend Classroom
For enrollment information, contact:
Katie Estvold, Teacher's Aid/ Registrar
458-231-1436| Email here
For classroom information, contact:
Patrick Jordan, Lead Teacher
541-706-1458 | Email here
La Pine Classroom
For enrollment information, contact:
Katie Estvold, Teacher's Aid/ Registrar
458-231-1436 | Email here
For classroom information, contact:
Andrew Peter, Teacher
541-316-9039 | Email here
Redmond Classroom
For program information, contact:
Dustin Gurley, Lead Teacher
541-280-0031 | Email here
COIC Skills Lab
Deschutes County Juvenile Justice
Ami Stone, Teacher
541-322-7676 | Email here
Youth Education Program General Info:
Kris Schofield, Youth Education Manager
541-213-1998 | Email here
Youth Employment & Training Contacts
Bend Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Jay Byers, Youth Employment Counselor
458-287-5575| Email here
La Pine Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Nick Huggins, Youth Employment & Training Coordinator
541-280-6495 | Email here
Jefferson County Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Matt Mahoney, Program Coordinator
541-403-0099 | Email here
Redmond Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Matt Mahoney, Program Coordinator
541-403-0099 | Email here
Prineville Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Jeff Warren, Youth Employment Counselor
541-420-6787 | Email here
Joseph Beaton, Youth Employment Counselor
541-233-6782 | Email here
Youth Compass Program General Info:
Laurie Harrer, Youth Employment & Training Program Coordinator
561-329-7873 | Email Here
Matt Mahoney, Youth Employment & Training Program Coordinator
541-403-0099 | Email here
Klamath County Youth Compass Program
General Info:
Sean Winters, Youth Employment Counselor
541-419-11812 | Email here
COIC Student Handbook 24-25 - Download