WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
February 9, 2023, 6:15 p.m.Study Session Meeting-Woodland High School Room 1204
MEMBERS PRESENT
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
Keith Merritt, Bob Carder, Vicky Barnes, Stacy Brown, Brian Wrigley, Denise Pearl, David Starkey, Kaycee Alejo, Alicia Smith, Phil Pearson, Jake Hall, Donna Butler, and Russell Evans.
CALL TO ORDER
President Watts called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
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
WORKSHOP
School Security and Safety
Keith Merritt and Bob Carder from Compass Consulting Group have been touring and reviewing safety and security at all the district facilities for the last four months. They have also spent many hours discussing safety and security with district and building administrators. They presented their findings and recommendations to the board of directors. The building administrator were also in attendance to share their perspectives. Many of the recommendations from Compass Consulting Group is already in the works by the district.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORK SESSION TOPIC
Kaycee Alejo and Alicia Smith asked questions regarding portable security. Donna Butler asked if the COVID funds could be used for security.
RECESS
President Watts recessed the meeting at 8:17 p.m. to enter into executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(g).
ADJOURNMENT
President Watts reconvened the meeting at 8:32 p.m. and adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________________Secretary to the Board
WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404BOARD OF DIRECTORS
____________________________________President
____________________________________Director
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Director