WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
August 26, 2019, 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting-Woodland High School Room 2203
MEMBERS PRESENT
Janice Watts, Lesa Beuscher, Matt Donald, Steve Madsen, Michael Green-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Stacy Brown, Tammy Graham, Jeff Wray, 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
Val, a representative from Kiwanis, addressed the board about the work currently being done to create a Kiwanis program in Woodland.
APPROVAL OF BOARD ABSENCES
Director Beuscher moved to approve the absences of Director Stuart.
Director Watts – yes
Director Beuscher – yes
Director Donald – yes
Director Madsen – yes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Beuscher moved to approve the minutes from July 22, 2019, and August 12, 2019.
BOARD REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS
Director Madsen commented on how much he enjoyed the All Staff Lunch, and Director Beuscher noted she enjoyed watching the video from the event.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Madsen moved to approve the consent agenda.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Review of Fee Schedules (Policy 3520)
Mr. Green noted a couple of additions to the fee schedule; otherwise, it was unchanged from last year.
First Reading WSSDA Recommended Policy Additions and Updates
With no objections from the board of directors, these policies will be presented next month for second reading and approval.
PUBLIC HEARING
Hearing on 2019-2020 Budget
President Watts opened a public hearing at 5:51 p.m.
There was no public comment.
President Watts closed the hearing at 5:52 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of Highly Capable Programs
Jake Hall, Executive Director of Learning Supports and Alternatives, Denise Pearl and Pat Jones presented, via a prerecorded presentation, an overview of the highly capable program.
Director Beuscher moved to approve the Highly Capable Programs as presented.
Approval of Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program
Mr. Hall and Maribel Ramirez presented, via a prerecorded presentation, a program overview to the directors.
Director Beuscher moved to approve the Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program as presented.
Approval of 2019-2020 CTE Program
Assistant Superintendent, Asha Riley, presented an overview of the 2019-2020 Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. She presented data in a format that connected the CTE program to the new Career Life College indicators. The directors asked some clarifying questions and are look forward to seeing the potential growth in this program.
Director Beuscher moved to approve the 2019-2020 CTE Program as presented.
Resolution 19-07 Establishing Budget Appropriations for the 2019-2020 Budget
Director Madsen moved to adopt as presented.
Second Reading and Approval of Policy 5409 – Discretionary Leaves
Director Donald moved to approve as presented.
ADJOURNMENT
President Watts adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
ATTEST:
_______________________________ Secretary to the Board
WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
____________________________________ President
____________________________________ Director