WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES
March 27, 2017, 5:30 p.m.Regular Meeting-District Meeting Room
MEMBERS PRESENT
Janice Watts, Sarah Stuart, Lesa Beuscher, Matt Donald, Steve Madsen, Jamie Gonzales-Student Representative, Michael Green-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Dan Uhlenkott, John Shoup, Jake Hall, Stacy Brown, Asha Riley, Lan Ha and Angela Campbell.
CALL TO ORDER
President Janice Watts called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Lan Ha invited all to attend the future chef's event at Woodland High School on Wednesday, March 29th at 3:30 pm.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Stuart moved to approve the minutes from February 27, 2017.
Director Watts – yesDirector Stuart – yesDirector Beuscher – yesDirector Donald – yesDirector Madsen - yes
Director Donald moved to approve the minutes from March 13, 2017.
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
Student Representative Report: Jamie Gonzales stated that spring sports are off to a great start and commended all the players for a great job so far.
TEAM Report: Director Beuscher asked Dan Uhlenkott some clarifying questions regarding the process of dismissing students from the program at TEAM.
Director Sarah Stuart asked if the districts new Community, Family & Student Resource Coordinator, Leslie Mohlman, could provide a monthly report to the school board.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence.
BOARD REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
Director Beuscher noted that she enjoyed the news release sent earlier that day regarding the high school teachers eliminating letter grades. It was great to see a new option for improving student learning.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Madsen moved to approve the consent agenda.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
First Reading of Revision to Policy No. 1400: Director Madsen pointed out a few minor changes. These changes will be made and the policy will be presented at the next meeting for second reading and approval.
First Reading of Revisions to Policies 4000-4330: Besides a few typo error corrections, the school board agreed to move forward with the changes. The policies will be presented at the next meeting for a second reading and approval.
Overview of School Turnaround Principles 2, 3 & 7 and Planning for the next Work Session: Assistant Superintendent, Asha Riley, presented detailed information on the three principles. The protocol was laid out for the board members so they know what to expect at the upcoming work session. Ms. Riley asked the board members if they would like Leslie Mohlman to be part of the conversation and the board replied yes.
ACTION ITEMS
Director Donald moved to approve the Revisions to Policy No. 4130.
Superintendent Green noted that policy 3416 was being pulled because there were more revisions needed. It will come back to the board at a later date.
Director Madsen moved to approve the Revisions to Policy No. 3232-3530.
Director Donald moved to approve Resolution 17-1 Public Access to School District Records
The school board agreed that the letter of support for the Port of Woodland Grant Request was for positive intent.
Director Beuscher moved to approve the Port of Woodland Contract for Grant.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
President Watts recessed the regular meeting at 6:25 p.m. for an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). At 6:46 President Watts reconvened in to open session.
ADJOURNMENT
President Watts adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
ATTEST:
_______________________________Secretary to the Board
WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404BOARD OF DIRECTORS
____________________________________President
____________________________________ Director
____________________________________Director