WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
May 25, 2023, 6:15 p.m.Regular Meeting-Woodland High School Room 1204
MEMBERS PRESENT
Janice Watts, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Tom Guthrie, and Brooklynn Donald-Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Asha Riley-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Vicky Barnes, Denise Pearl, Donna Butler, Andrew Roy, Darcy Billingsley, Chase Dunn, Kaprice Widener, and Mr. Shaw.
CALL TO ORDER
President Watts called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
APPROVAL OF BOARD
ABSENCES
Director Stuart moved to approve the absence of Director Wray. Director Huddleston seconded.
Director Watts – yes
Director Stuart – yes
Director Huddleston – yes
Director Guthrie – yes
CITIZENS REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Director Huddleston shared details of the District Area 6 Meeting, Legislative Committee Meeting, and the upcoming General Assembly in September.
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
The directors asked a few clarifying questions on the technology report and facilities report.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
First Reading of Policy 4260 - Use of School Facilities
Director Stuart questioned the descriptions of the levels in the policy and fee schedule. Asha Riley will review and make any corrections before this policy comes back for second reading at the next regular board meeting.
Discussion of Reconsideration of Approval of Anya’s Ghost
The directors had a discussion after providing their individual options regarding the book. Questions were asked about the committee process.
Director Huddleston made a motion to move this discussion item to an action item. Director Guthrie seconded.
June Work Session Topic
The board decided to have a “deep-dive” into Policies 1400, 4220, and 1620 and include a discussion of how the board and superintendent team can engage more effectively with the community at the June 8th work session meeting.
Discussion of Summer Board Meeting Schedule
The board agreed to cancel the July 13th work session and only hold one regular board meeting in July. There was also a proposal to move the July 27th meeting to July 20th. This will be discussed at a later date to include Director Wray and Superintendent Green.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Guthrie moved to approve the consent agenda.
Director Huddleston – abstained
ACTION ITEMS
Second Reading and approval of Policies 4210 and 5001
Director Huddleston moved to approve the policies as presented. Director Guthrie seconded.
Reconsideration of Approval of Anya’s Ghost
Director Huddleston moved to rescind the adoption of Anya’s Ghost. Director Guthrie seconded.
ADJOURNMENT
President Watts adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________________Secretary to the Board
WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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