MEMBERS PRESENT

Janice Watts, Jeff Wray, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Tom Guthrie, and Cody Krieger-Student Representative

STAFF PRESENT

Asha Riley-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary

OTHERS PRESENT

Stacy Brown, Darcy Billingsley, Donna Butler, Jake Hall, Karly Bordak, and Katie Nichols.

CALL TO ORDER

President Watts called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

CITIZENS REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

There were none.

REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS

Director Huddleston talked about the recent COVID mask mandates in the news and would like to see the board make any necessary means to prevent this type of mandate if it ever comes to Woodland. She also talked about the upcoming General Assembly and how the board will prepare for it at the September 14th work session. Lastly, she hopes to have a trust fund scholarship meeting soon.

Director Guthrie attended the Woodland Middle School lunch and locker event. He mentioned the charge in passing time from 5 minutes to 3 minutes may be a challenge for some students.

REPORTS TO THE BOARD

There were no questions or comments.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

First Reading of Revisions to Policy 1210 - Annual Organizational Meeting, Election of Officers

With no objection from the board, this policy will be presented for second reading and approval at the next regular business meeting. 

First Reading of Revisions to Policy 5610 - Substitute Employment 

Director Guthrie questioned the half-day / full-day Yale certificated substitute travel bonus and thought we should only offer the $20.00. The rest of the directors agreed. This policy will be adjusted and presented for second reading and approval at the next regular business meeting.

2023-2024 Board Workshop Calendar

The directors agreed with Superintendent Green’s proposal for the following meetings:

• September 14, 2023: Planning for EP&O Levy:  Timing, amount, timelines, etc., and Preparation for Legislative General Assembly
• October 12, 2023: Performance Update and School/District Improvement Plans
• January 11, 2024: "Board 101" a review of 1000 series policies and select WSSDA publications. 

Presentation of 2023-2024 Budgets

Executive Director of Business Services, Stacy Brown, said there were no changes from the budget presented at the work session on August 10th. The directors asked some clarifying questions.

PUBLIC HEARING

2023-2024 Budget Hearing

President Watts noted that the board had received written emailed comments and questions from Darcy Billingsley.

Donna Butler was looking for more explanation on the $1.2 million in ESSAR Funds.

CONSENT AGENDA

Director Wray moved to approve the consent agenda. 

Director Watts – yes 

Director Wray – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

ACTION ITEMS

Resolution 23-06 - 2023-2024 Budget

Director Stuart moved to adopt Resolution 23-06 as presented. Director Guthrie seconded. 

Director Watts – yes 

Director Wray – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

Surplus Property

Director Huddleston moved to approve the surplus as presented. Director Wray seconded.

Director Watts – yes 

Director Wray – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

Approval of CTE Plan

Director Wray moved to approve the CTE Plan as presented. Director Huddleston seconded.

Director Watts – yes 

Director Wray – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

Approval of 2023-2024 Certificated Substitute Pay Rates

Director Huddleston made a motion to amend the 2023-2024 Certificated Substitute Pay Rates by only having a $20.00 travel bonus for Yale substitutes, regardless if they work a full day or half day. Director Wray seconded the motion.

Director Watts – yes 

Director Wray – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

Director Wray moved to approve the 2023-2024 Certificated Substitute Pay Rates as amended. Director Guthrie seconded.

Director Watts – yes 

Director Wray – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

ADJOURNMENT

President Watts adjourned at 7:24  p.m.

ATTEST: 

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