WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
September 23, 2019, 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting-Woodland High School Room 2203
MEMBERS PRESENT
Janice Watts, Sarah Stuart, Lesa Beuscher, Steve Madsen, Camila Avelar-Student Representative, Michael Green-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Stacy Brown, Tammy Graham, Elizabeth Vallaire, Scott Landrigan, Ingrid Colvard, Doug Uno, 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 were none.
APPROVAL OF BOARD ABSENCES
Director Madsen moved to approve the absences of Director Donald.
Director Watts – yes
Director Stuart – yes
Director Beuscher – yes
Director Madsen – yes
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Beuscher moved to approve the minutes from August 26, 2019, and September 9, 2019.
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
Student representative, Camila Avelar, talked to the directors about how smooth the transition has been to the later school start times. She mentioned how positive it is for all student to have a Chromebook and the upcoming Homecoming activities.
BOARD REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS
Director Madsen commented the recent fundraiser at Fat Moose Restaurant raised $2,600.00 for the $50K -for-20 scholarship program.
Director Stuart asked for an update on the sidewalk project and addition to the parking lot in front of North Fork Elementary School.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Madsen moved to approve the consent agenda.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Planning for October Board Work Session-Stakeholder Roundtable
Superintendent Green proposed a protocol and focus group options to the directors. The directors like both options for the upcoming work session. Two of the directors noted that they would like to gather information from this roundtable on how the school board directors can support staff and students more.
Program Review of Assessment Processes and Procedures
Assistant Superintendent, Asha Riley, presented an assessment overview PowerPoint presentation which included the specific types of assessments and how the data is used at the school level and the district level. The directors asked clarifying questions.
Revision to Policy 2004 – First Reading
With no objections from the board of directors, this policy will be presented next month for second reading and approval.
ACTION ITEMS
Establish and Adopt Legislative Priorities
Director Beuscher moved to approve the legislative priorities as presented.
Resolution 19-08-Amending School District Performance Targets
Director Beuscher moved to adopt Resolution 19-08 as presented.
Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement Between SEIU and Woodland School District
Director Madsen moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement as presented.
Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement Between SEIU (KWRL) and Woodland School District
Review and Approval of 2018-2019 Annual Report
Director Beuscher moved to approve for publication the annual report as presented.
Second Reading and Approval of WSSDA Recommended Policy Updates and Additions
Director Madsen moved to approve the adoption of new and revised policies as presented.
Textbook Adoption: AP Biology
Director Stuart moved to approve the textbook adoption as presented.
ADJOURNMENT
President Watts adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
_______________________________ Secretary to the Board
WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
____________________________________ President
____________________________________ Director