MEMBERS PRESENT IN PERSON

Janice Watts, Sarah Stuart, Jeff Wray, Trish Huddleston, Tom Guthrie, Brooklynn Donald-Student Representative, Michael Green-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary.

MEMBERS PRESENT IN PERSON

Asha Riley, Stacy Brown, David Starkey, Vicky Barnes, Jake Hall, Scott Landrigan, Phil Pearson, Malinda Huddleston, Nancy Harman, Ashley Schang, Tameka Smith, and Daniel Smith.

OTHERS PRESENT VIA ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE

Dan Uhlenkott, Benjamin Nelson, Tammy Graham, Jennifer Crosby, and Tawna Orze.

CALL TO ORDER

President Watts called the meeting to order at 6.16 p.m.

CITIZENS REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Tameka Smith expressed her concerns with the current policies on bullying, harassment, and weapons on school grounds and would like the school board to review and consider revising these policies.

REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS

Director Huddleston shared that she attended the auditor exit conference, and it went well.

REPORTS TO THE BOARD

Brooklynn Donald presented her report and answered a couple of questions from the directors regarding the student survey that she conducted.

President Watts asked for clarification on “Safety Net” discussed in the Learning Supports and Alternatives report.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Vaping Mass Action Lawsuit

The directors authorized Superintendent Green to sign an engagement letter and join the mass-action lawsuit against Juul and Altria.

Review of Draft Board Resolution 22-03 and Draft Letter to Policy Makers & Lawmakers

Director Guthrie suggested the letter include specific examples of areas that the school district has lost control over, like testing, staffing, etc. The other directors agreed. Superintendent Green will revise the letter and bring it back to the school board for review.

Director Huddleston made a motion to move Resolution 22-03 to an action item and moved to adopt Resolution 22-03 as presented. Director Wray seconded the motion.

Director Watts – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Wray – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

Calendar Committee Board Representative

Director Stuart volunteered to participate on the 2023-24 school year calendar committee.

First Reading of Policy 4200

With no objections from the directors, this policy will be presented at the next regular board meeting for second reading and approval. 

CONSENT AGENDA

Director Wray moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Director Watts – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Wray – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

ACTION ITEM

First Reading of Revisions to Policies 2161, 3240, 3241, 5400, 5410, 6220 and 6600

Director Stuart moved to approve the policies as presented. Director Huddleston seconded the motion.

Director Watts – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Wray – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

Interim Update to the Academic and Student Well-Being Recovery Plan (ESSER Plan)

Superintendent Green, Stacy Brown, Asha Riley, David Starkey, Malinda Huddleston, Phillip Pearson, Jake Hall, and Scott Landrigan presented a proposed ESSER spending plan to address learning loss, social-emotional & behavioral support, and environmental improvements.

Director Wray moved to approve the updates to the Academic and Student Well Being Recovery Plan as presented. Director Stuart seconded the motion.

Director Watts – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Wray – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

ADJOURNMENT

President Watts adjourned at 7:34 p.m. and held a Closed Session under RCW 42.30.140(4b).

ATTEST:

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Secretary to the Board

WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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