WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES
April 23, 2018, 5:30 p.m.Regular Meeting-Woodland High School Room 2203
MEMBERS PRESENT
Sarah Stuart, Lesa Beuscher, Matt Donald, Steve Madsen, Hannah Landrigan-Student Representative, Asha Riley-Board Secretary and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Laura Perry, Stacy Brown, Jake Hall, Vicky Barnes and Ingrid Colvard.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-President Steve Madsen called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITIZENS REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were no citizen requests to comment on non-agenda items.
APPROVAL OF BOARD ABSENCES
Director Donald moved to approve the absence of President Watts.
Director Stuart – yesDirector Beuscher – yesDirector Donald – yesDirector Madsen – yes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Beuscher moved to approve the minutes from March 26, 2018, and April 9, 2018.
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
Student Representative Report
Hannah Landrigan reported that Prom is coming up on May 5th. ASB was working on creating some fun activities to finish out the school year, and the ASB elections were coming up for next year. Spring sports were going well, the soccer team is going to districts, and the baseball team beat Columbia River for the 1st time ever in history.
Human Resources Report
Director Donald inquired about the recruiting process which Vicky Barnes was there to answer his questions. Vicky let the board members know that there are many great new hires for the 2018-19 school year.
BOARD REPORTS, REQUESTS AND COMMENTS
Director Madsen asked Stacy Brown for a report of all the $50 for 20 Scholarship Trust Fund donations received thus far.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Aligning Yale School to Current Woodland School Configurations
Asha Riley explained to the school board the thought process behind formalizing Yale as a K-4 school moving forward and having all 5th grades attend Woodland Middle School. She talked about three important factors. First is the social/emotional benefits. Second, feeling part of the community when starting middle school as a whole class. Lastly, the increased academic possibilities. A formal request will be presented to the school board at a future date.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Donald moved to approve the consent agenda.
ACTION ITEMS
Director Stuart moved to approve the Second Reading and Approval of Policy Revisions for 2104, 2108, 3232, 3244, 4130, 5050, & 6535 as presented.
Director Beuscher moved to approve the Adoption of Social Studies Textbooks as presented.
Director Beuscher moved to approve the updates to the Dual Language Immersion Program starting in the 2018-19 school year as presented.
Director Stuart moved to approve the purchase of an additional portable for Woodland Intermediate School as presented.
Director Stuart moved to adopt resolution 18-1 as presented.
Director Beuscher moved to approve the 2019-2020 School Year Calendar as presented.
Director Donald moved to approve the appointment of Matthew Call as assessor for the parcels ES2713002 and ES3402001 near Cougar as presented.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice President Madsen adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
ATTEST:
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WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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