WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES
July 27, 2009 7:00PM Regular Meeting-District Meeting Room
MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Bays, Tina Cayton, Steve Madsen, Michael Green-Secretary, and Tegan Steen-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Patricia Stepp, Judith Ibbs, Craig Downs, Stacy Brown, Kathy and John Huffman.
MEMBER ABSENCE
Steve Madsen moved to excuse Janice Watts and Bill Woodard from the meeting.
Jim Bays yes Tina Cayton yes Steve Madsen yes carried
MINUTES
Tina Cayton moved to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2009 regular meeting.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
None.
OPERATIONS REPORTS
The Board did not have any questions for Stacy Brown about the Financial Report.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Green reported that a La Center bus was burned by arson at 3am this morning at KWRL. Witnesses saw 2 males leaving the scene. Michael showed the Board pictures of the bus and is hopeful that we will have closure to the situation shortly. The bus was totaled and the insurance company will pay the replacement cost.
CORRESPONDENCE
CITIZENS REQUESTS
BOARD REPORTS AND REQUEST
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Policy No. 2412-Diplomas for Veterans
State law allows school districts the opportunity to offer HS diplomas to veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. The District has had a request to do this and would like to honor this request. This policy will return to the next agenda for a second reading and adoption.
BUDGET HEARING
Jim Bays recessed the regular meeting and opened a public budget hearing at 7:12pm.
Stacy gave an overview of the budget and showed the Board the change she made to the since the last Board meeting. The change an increase to the Debt Service Fund of $30,000. The total appropriation did not increase. The Board discussed the budget with Stacy, and audience members were able to ask questions.
Jim Bays closed the hearing and reconvened the regular session of the Board meeting at 7:25pm.
ACTION ITEMS
Consent Agenda The Board discussed the consent agenda which included an item seeking approval of up to $75,000 for accounts payable payments in the middle of August. This is because there will be only one regular Board meeting at the end of August. Tina Cayton moved to approve the consent agenda.
Resolution No. 2528-2009-2010 Budget
Steve Madsen moved to approve Resolution No. 2528-2009-2010 Budget.
Jim Bays yes Tina Cayton yes Steve Madsen yes carried 2009-2010 Calendar The Board discussed the new revisions to the calendar that came about from the WEA negotiations. Tina Cayton moved to approve the 2009-2010 Calendar revisions. Jim Bays yes Tina Cayton yes Steve Madsen yes carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Board President, Jim Bays, recessed the meeting into executive session at 7:36pm to discuss property and negotiations with no action to be taken upon return. Board President, Jim Bays, reconvened the meeting into regular session at 8:22pm.
ADJOURNMENT
Board President, Jim Bays, adjourned the meeting of the Board of Directors at 8:22pm.
ATTEST:
_______________________________ Secretary to the Board
WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
____________________________________ President
____________________________________ Director