MEMBERS PRESENT

Jeff Wray, Tom Guthrie, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Paul Mclendon, and Cody Krieger-Student Representative

STAFF PRESENT

Michael Green-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary

OTHERS PRESENT

Asha Riley, Jake Hall, Vicky Barnes, Steve Rippl, Shannon Barnett, Brian Wrigley, Dave Riley, David Riley, Leah Riley, Donna Butler, and Stacy Brown. 

CALL TO ORDER

President Wray called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

CITIZENS REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

There were none.

REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS

Director Stuart thanked Michael Green for his years of service and guidance.

Director Wray noted how much he enjoyed handing out the diplomas at the WHS graduation and seeing the partnership between the students and the teachers. He also attended the Port of Woodland opening of the Rose Way Industrial Park and was excited about that partnership, too. 

REPORTS TO THE BOARD

Director Wray shared a comment he received about graduation: The students should be facing the stadium so the audience sees the students' faces instead of the backs of their heads. 

Superintendent Michael Green thanked the current and past board directors during his 17-year journey as Woodland School District Superintendent.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

KWRL Grant for Electric School Buses

Director of Transportation Shannon Barnett presented a PowerPoint on the opportunity to acquire electric buses using the EPA grant. He reviewed the bus comparison, transportation vehicle fund balance forecast, and the benefits of electric buses. The board asked clarifying questions.

First Reading of New Policy 6217 Electronic Funds Transfer

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

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

OATH OF OFFICE

Board President Jeff Wray administers the oath of office to Asha Riley, the new superintendent, as of July 1, 2024.

ACTION ITEMS

Resolution 24-07 Authorization for the Superintendent to Act on Behalf of the Board of Directors and to File Manual Signature

Resolution 24-08 Designation of Auditing Officers

Resolution 24-09 Appointment of District Claims Agent

Resolution 24-10 Authorized to Sign School Construction Project Documents

Resolution 24-11 Bank Authorization

Director Huddleston moved to adopt Resolutions 24-07, 24-08, 24-09, 24-10, and 24-11 as presented. Director Guthrie seconded.

Director Wray – yes 

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Approval of the 2024-2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement with WEA

Director Stuart moved to approve the collective bargaining agreement with WEA as presented. Director Guthrie seconded.

Director Wray – yes 

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

ADJOURNMENT

President Wray adjourned at 7:19 p.m. 

ATTEST: 

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Secretary to the Board

WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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