WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
March 25, 2019, 5:30 p.m.Regular Meeting-Woodland High School Room 2203
MEMBERS PRESENT
Janice Watts, Sarah Stuart, Matt Donald, Steve Madsen, Hannah Landrigan-Student Representative, Michael Green-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Jake Hall, Stacy Brown, and Asha Riley.
CALL TO ORDER
President Watts called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITIZENS REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There was no citizen’s request.
APPROVAL OF BOARD ABSENCES
Director Stuart moved to approve the absence of Director Beuscher.
Director Watts – yes
Director Stuart – yes
Director Donald – yes
Director Madsen – yes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Donald moved to approve the minutes from February 25, 2019, and March 11, 2019.
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
Student Representative, Hannah Landrigan, gave a quick report of events happening lately and highlighted the 8th grade student’s visit to the high school in preparation for next year. The event was led by high school students and was a success.
BOARD REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS
Director Madsen talked about the $50K-for-20 Annual Fundraiser Dinner. The event raised $6-7K and the total raised for the year is around $21K. Steve and Jim Bays are still working on gathering more donations.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
First Reading Policy 5408 – Jury Duty and Subpoena Leaves
With no objections for the Directors this policy will be presented next month for second reading and approval.
Calendar Committee Representative
Director Stuart and Director Donald volunteered to participate on the 2020-21 calendar committee. The agreed that once a date and time for the initial meeting was set they would determine between themselves who would attend.
City Request for $5000 Contribution to Safe Walking Grant
The directors all agreed to honor the request from the City of Woodland. Director Donald did note that he would like to suggest the City look into improving the extension of fifth street, currently a gravel road beside the Primary School. Mr. Donald shared that there seem to be many safety issues with this area.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Stuart moved to approve the consent agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
Textbook Adoption – Ready Math
Asha Riley presented an informative Power Point presentation on the Ready Math curriculum. The directors ask some clarifying questions about equity, student accessibility, and parent accessibility.
Director Stuart moved to approve the textbook adoption as presented.
ADJOURNMENT
President Watts adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
ATTEST:
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