WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
May 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m.Study Session Meeting-Woodland High School Shared Learning Space and via Zoom
MEMBERS PRESENT
Jeff Wray, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Tom Guthrie, Paul Mclendon, and Cody Krieger-Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Asha Riley-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Jake Hall, Denise Pearl, Darcy Billingsley, Donna Butler, Vicky & John Barnes, Pam & Steve Mauldin, Janice Watts, Angela Campbell, Russell Evans, Phil Pearson, and Tammy & Justin Graham.
CALL TO ORDER
President Wray called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Stuart moved to approve the consent agenda as presented
Director Wray – yes
Director Guthrie – yes
Director Stuart – yes
Director Huddleston – yes
Director McLendon – yes
WORKSHOP
Meet the New Superintendent
Incoming Superintendent Asha Riley presented a presentation about her background and why she does and loves what she does every day. She talked about the areas of strengths and challenges that the community identified in the survey and how she plans to focus on these in the coming years. She also talked about her commitment to community partnerships and the community's long-standing tradition of celebrating all children.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON WORK SESSION TOPIC
Justin Graham thanked Asha Riley for stepping up to the superintendent role. Denise Pearl commented on how excited she is to see what she and Asah can accomplish together. Phil Pearson commented on how details matter, and Asha sees the details.
ADJOURNMENT
President Wray adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________________Secretary to the Board
WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404BOARD OF DIRECTORS
____________________________________President
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Director