WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404 DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2012 6:00PM Regular Meeting-District Meeting Room
MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Bays, Janice Watts, Jeremy Stuart, Katie Longrie-Student Representative Michael Green-Secretary, Carla Kirkpatrick-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Deb Kernen, Asha Riley, Chris Wiseman, John Shoup, Dan Uhlenkott, Stacy Brown, Mark Houk, Taylor Summers
MEMBER ABSENCES
Janice Watts moved to approve the absence of Bill Woodard & Tina Cayton from the meeting. Janice Watts yes Jeremy Stuart yes Jim Bays yes carried
MINUTES
The approval for the May 14, 2012 regular meeting minutes is deferred to the June 25, 2012 board meeting due to a lack of majority who attended that meeting.
The approval for the May 25, 2012 special meeting minutes is deferred to the June 25, 2012 board meeting due to a lack of majority who attended that meeting.
It was noted that Tina Cayton was present at the meeting, but the May 25, 2012 special meeting minutes did not reflect her attendance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
At 6:10pm President, Jim Bay recessed the meeting to serve cake in acknowledgement of Katie Longrie. Mr. Bays stated that Katie did a great job serving in her role as Student Representative to the Board of Directors. At 6:20pm President, Jim Bays, reconvened the meeting.
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
Student Representative Report Kindergarten took a field trip to the zoo. First grade participated in special activities with John Ford the Whale Guy. Second grade went on a field trip to OMSI. Third grade went on a field trip to Franz Bakery. WPS activity day is scheduled for June 14. Grades 9-11 are taking finals this week. The high school seniors participated in Every 15 Minutes', which centered around teen drinking and driving. The experience was life changing for the participants. Prom took place the week prior to graduation. On graduation day the new ASB officers were sworn in and the 2nd reading of the Life Skills Club took place. WHS graduation was a success.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Michael Green reported that Margaret Wilson is retiring and Carol Wood is being recommended to fill the position. A nine person committee interviewed three different architects for the Yale project. Architect Eric Lanciault is being recommended for approval pending contract negotiations.
CORRESPONDENCE
None.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
BOARD REPORTS AND REQUESTS
The November WSSDA Conference will be held in Spokane, Nov. 14, 15, 16, 2012. Jeremy Stuart will consider trying to clear his work schedule so he can attend.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Policy Update: First reading of Policies 2410, 4040, and 6220The first reading of Policies 2410, 4040, and 6220 took place and were discussed. They will be moved to second reading and approval at the next meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 6:25pm the Directors recessed for 2 public hearings.
Public Hearing on Extension of Debt Service fundExtension of the debt service fund is due to a change in the funding schedule related to the refinancing of current bonds at a lower interest rate. There were no public comments, hearing was closed.
Public Hearing on Issuance of Non-voted debtDistrict will fund $400,000 of the approximately $800,000 related to Energy Retrofits. The Superintendent has recommended Columbia State Bank for funding. There were no public comments, the hearing was closed.
At 6:30pm the public hearings were closed and the board meeting reconvened.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda Janice Watts moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Janice Watts yes Jeremy Stuart yes Jim Bays yes carried
ACTION ITEMS
Resolution 2557 - Adopting the Study and Survey
Jeremy Stuart moved to adopt Resolution 2557 as presented.
Janice Watts yes Jeremy Stuart yes Jim Bays yes carried Resolution No. 2558-Addressing available space in Adjacent School Districts Jeremy Stuart moved to adopt Resolution 2558 as presented. Janice Watts yes Jeremy Stuart yes Jim Bays yes carried Resolution 2559 - Extending the Debt Service Fund Janice Watts moved to adopt Resolution 2559 as presented. Janice Watts yes Jeremy Stuart yes Jim Bays yes carried Resolution 2560 - Authorizing Issuance of non-voted debt
Jeremy Stuart moved to adopt Resolution 2560 as presented. Janice Watts yes Jeremy Stuart yes Jim Bays yes carried
Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Construction Management Services with ESD112
Janice Watts moved to approve the interlocal agreement with ESD 112 as presented. Janice Watts yes Jeremy Stuart yes Jim Bays yes carried Approval of Eric Lanciault as Project Architect for Yale School Contract
Jeremy Stuart moved to accept Eric Lanciault as project architect contingent on successful contract negotiations. Janice Watts yes Jeremy Stuart yes Jim Bays yes carried
EXECUTIVE SESSION
President, Jim Bays, recessed the meeting into executive session at 6:30pm to discuss SEIU bargaining parameters. At 6:56pm President, Jim Bays, ended the executive session and reconvened the meeting into open session.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting of the Board of Directors was adjourned at 6:56PM.
ATTEST:
_______________________________ Secretary to the Board
WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
____________________________________ President
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