MEMBERS PRESENT

Tom Guthrie, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Paul Mclendon, Stephen Blum, and Cody Krieger-Student Representative

STAFF PRESENT

Asha Riley- Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway- Recording Secretary

OTHERS PRESENT

Stacy Brown, Jake Hall, Mya Blum, Neil Brinson, Donna Butler, 

CALL TO ORDER

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

OATH OF OFFICE

Superintendent Asha Riley administered the oath of office to Stephen Blum.

CITIZENS REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Donna Butler notified the board that she plans to keep asking about all the Amazon purchases. She also asked the board to research the national policies coming from Olympia.

REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS

Director Huddleston provided a legislative update on MSOC, SB5041, HB5181, HB5180, HB512, and HB1296. She also provided letters to the board directors and recommended they consider sending these letters to legislators.

Director Stuart read a letter from Shari Conditt acknowledging Andrea Edwards' incredible teaching career.

Director Guthrie thanked Director Huddleston for the letters. He believes that letters to the state are much more effective than adopting resolutions as a board school.

REPORTS TO THE BOARD

Director Guthrie asked Stacy Brown about the February cash flow.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Levy Restoration

First, a couple of students from Woodland Middle School and one from Woodland High School shared their thoughts on what they would like to see returned or added with the levy funds. The student mentioned a weights teacher, a tennis team, more high school math options, more electives at the middle school, smaller class sizes, a dean of students at the high school, and more music and art options.

Second, Facilities & Safety Director, Neil Brinson provided a priority list of facilities and grounds proposed projects. The directors asked Neil about his department's needs and his wish list for staffing needs. Director Stuart asked Neil to look into ADA parking and access at the Woodland Middle School stadium and track field. 

Lastly, Asha Riley reviewed the results from the community survey and what the community would like to see restored.

CONSENT AGENDA

Director Stuart moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Director Blum – yes

ACTION ITEMS

First Reading, Second Reading, and Approval of Policy 5231 and Policy 3205

Citizen Gabe Huston agrees with following the federal law on policy 3205.

Director Huddleston moved to approve the removal of policy 5231 and the revision to policy 3205 as presented. Director Guthrie seconded.

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Director Blum – yes

Second Reading and Approval of WSSDA Recommended Policy Updates

Director Stuart moved to approve policies 3414 and 3424 as presented. Director Huddleston seconded.

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Director Blum – yes

ADJOURNMENT

President Guthrie adjourned at 7:55 p.m. to enter into a Closed Session under RCW 42.30.140(4) with no action to follow.  

ATTEST: 

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