MEMBERS PRESENT IN PERSON

Janice Watts, Jeff Wray, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Tom Guthrie, and Brooklynn Donald – Student Representative

STAFF PRESENT

Michael Green-Board Secretary and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary

OTHERS PRESENT

Stacy Brown, Jake Hall, Asha Riley, Eric Jacobson, Alisha Smith, Kaycee Alejo, Karly Bordak, Carrie Sloan, Leslie Lawley, Nina Preston, Natile Morris, Carolyn Trice, Patti Wise, Ramona Paul, and Tom Buck.

CALL TO ORDER

President Watts called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m.

CITIZENS REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Nina Preston and Natile Morris talked about their concerns with the CKLA curriculum. Nina Preston gave examples to the school board for review.

Kaycee Alejo, Karly Bordak, Alisha Smith, and Nicole Kofstad expressed their concerns regarding student safety, including posting all events on the district website calendar and having all doors and gates locked. Lastly, Tom Buck would like to request a meeting to review the current safety plans.

REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS

Director Huddleston was elected as the WSSDA District 6 Legislative Committee. She also mentioned that she looks forward to seeing the results from Compass Consulting Group on school safety. Director Guthrie and Huddleston talked about their experience at the WSSDA General Assembly from September 30^th and October 1^st and have some great ideas on how the school board can work together to come more prepared next year. Director Wray attended and represented the school district at the Rotary Club of Woodland Gold Leaf Event Dinner and Auction.

REPORTS TO THE BOARD

There were no questions or comments.

CONSENT AGENDA

Director Wray moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Director Watts – yes

Director Wray – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

DISCUSSION ITEMS

EP&O Levy Planning

Superintendent Green presented a PowerPoint presentation with EP&O levy scenarios. The three questions that he asked the board were what date would they like to run the levy on, how long of term, and the total amount levied. The presentation provided the board with some historical numbers and some options to help open discussion on what the school board would like to do. After much discussion, the board agreed to run on February 14, 2023, for a three (3) year term, and the levy amount based on the $2.05 estimated levy rate. A resolution will be presented at the next board meeting for review and adoption.

ACTION ITEMS

Approval to Include 6^th Graders to the Wrestling Team

Director Huddleston moved to approve the including the 6^th graders to the wrestling team. Director Wray seconded.

Director Watts – yes

Director Wray – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

Approval of 2022-2023 School Improvements Plans

Director Huddleston moved to adopt the school improvement plans as presented. Director Guthrie seconded.

Director Watts – yes

Director Wray – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

Approval of Resolution 22-09 – Authorizing General Fund Transfer

Director Wray moved to adopt Resolution 22-09 as presented. Director Stuart seconded.

Director Watts – yes

Director Wray – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

Approval of Annual Highly Capable Plan

Director Stuart moved to approve the Highly Capable Plan as presented. Director Wray seconded.

Director Watts – yes

Director Wray – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director Guthrie – yes

ADJOURNMENT

President Watts adjourned at 7:56 p.m.

ATTEST:

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WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404
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