WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
September 8, 2021, 6:15 p.m.Study Session-Woodland High School Library and Zoom Video Conference
MEMBERS PRESENT IN-PERSON
Janice Watts, Sarah Stuart, Tammy Graham (attended executive session only), Jeff Wray, Tom Guthrie, Brooklynn Donald-Student Representative, Michael Green-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary.
OTHERS PRESENT IN-PERSON
Jake Hall, Stacy Brown, Asha Riley, Denise Pearl, David Starkey, Vicky Barnes, James Johnston, Phil Pearson, Amyra Black, and Kelly Sypher.
OTHERS PRESENT VIA ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE
Brent Liabraaten, Thomas Hammer, and Joni Meize.
CALL TO ORDER
President Watts called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Stuart moved to approve the consent agenda as presented
Director Watts – yes
Director Stuart – yes
Director Wray – yes
Director Guthrie – yes
ACTION ITEM
First Reading of Revisions to Policy 1400
Director Wray moved, in the best interest of the district, to approve revisions to the policy as presented at first reading
WORKSHOP
Multi-Tiered System of Support – Part 3: Tier 3
Executive Director of Learning Supports and Alternatives Jake Hall presented to the school board an overview of some of the programs that support students at tier 3 of our Multi-Tiered System of Support. Mr. Hall reviewed some of the technical special education terms to help the directors understand these programs. North Fork resource room teacher, Kelly Sypher, talked about the resource room at North Folk including the services provided, how student needs are determined and the types of curriculum used. Amyra Black, DSP teacher at Columbia Elementary, talked about the complete overview of the DSP room at Columbia Elementary. Jake Hall wrapped up with a review of all the specialized tier 3 programs from outside of our district that currently serves Woodland students. The directors asked clarifying questions throughout the presentation.
RECESS
The study session was recessed at 7:24 p.m. to enter into executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).
ADJOURNMENT
President Watts reconvened the meeting into open session at 8:19 p.m. and adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________________Secretary to the Board
WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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