WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404 DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES
July 18, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Regular Meeting-District Meeting Room
MEMBERS PRESENT
Janice Watts, Sarah Stuart, Lesa Beucher, Matt Donald, Steve Madsen, Michael Green-Board Secretary and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Asha Riley, Caren Head, Candy Koethe, Shannon Barnett, Stacy Brown and Lan Ha.
CALL TO ORDER
President Janice Watts called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
President Janice Watts called for an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) at 5:02 p.m. At 5:28 p.m. the meeting resumed.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There was no citizen’s comments on non-agenda items.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Lesa Beucher moved to approve the minutes from June 27, 2016.
Director Watts – yes Director Stuart – yes Director Beucher – yes Director Donald – yes Director Madsen - yes
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence.
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
Superintendent Michael Green reported that the district is almost complete with staff hiring for the 2016-2017 school year. He also talked about the summer work on the different campus and noted that the landscaper for the high school will be replaced. Director Watts asked by whom and Mr. Green replied that we don’t know just yet. Lastly, superintendent Green informed the board members about the upcoming “BEST Week” induction for new certificated staff. It will be held August 15 -19 and he invited all board members to come join and meet the new hires.
BOARD REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS
Director Donald asked if Shannon Barnett, KWRL Director of Transportation, could provide more information regarding bus routes and travel times especially for the routes that travel to Yale area. Mr. Barnett provided the school board details a couple of weeks ago, however, Director Donald is asking for more clarification and suggested that it be on one of the upcoming board meetings.
Director Steve Madsen spoke to the board members about the current scholarships offers and how we can improve the amount of scholarships given and the dollar amounts. He also talked about the possibility of developing a questionnaire for graduated students to obtain information about how Woodland School Districts service has worked for them in the years following graduation. Mr. Madsen asked the board members if he could work the Mr. Michael Green on these two items as he saw great value in both. The board members had no issues with Mr. Madsen moving forward.
WORKSHOP
Stacy Brown, Business Manager, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the draft 2016-2017 budget. She started by saying that this year, like many years, was not easy. There was no new money, not a lot of new student enrollment, increased number of new staff and the higher costs associated with the new high school. Brown addressed the board’s interest in graphic and longitudinal data, providing history for each graph in her presentation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Madsen moved to approve the consent agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
2016-2017 ESD 112 Agreements
Superintendent Green informed the school board that every year ESD112 sends these agreements to Woodland School District as a way to provide services to Woodland Public Schools that the district cannot economically provide itself. Director Watts asked if there are any new agreements, Mr. Green stated no. Director Matt Donald asked Michael Green if he was comfortable with the financial piece of the agreements and Mr. Green replied yes. Director Donald moved to approve the 2016-2017 ESD 112 Agreements.
Director Watts – yes Director Stuart – yes Director Beucher – yes Director Donald – yes Director Madsen – yes
ADJOURNMENT
President Watts adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
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WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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