MEMBERS PRESENT

Tom Guthrie (arrived at 6:31), Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Paul McLendon, Steve Blum (arrived at 6:33), and Wedly Stuart - Student Representative.

STAFF PRESENT

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

OTHERS PRESENT

Stacy Brown, Donna Butler, Shari Conditt, Neil Brinson, Jake Hall, and Darcy Billingsley.

CALL TO ORDER

Vice-President Stuart called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

CITIZENS REQUEST TO 

ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Donna Butler would like to see the Woodland High School student of the month recognized at the school board meetings again. 

REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS

Director Huddleston discussed the upcoming General Assembly and the available positions. She mentioned HB5462 and asked about the parent opt-out process and communication to families. She also expressed her concerns about not restoring the security position at Woodland Middle School. 

REPORTS TO THE BOARD

Neil Brinson presented the summer work goals and accomplishments from the facilities department. 

Superintendent Riley provided an update on the SRO that the Woodland Police Department will be providing to the district. 

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Presentation of the 2025-2026 Budget

Executive Director of Business Services, Stacy Brown, gave a detailed overview of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budgets at the August 14th workshop. She provided details on how she created the four-year plan. The board asked follow-up questions.

2025-2026 Board Workshop Calendar

The directors reviewed the proposed schedule and would like to add the following topics to the open months: staff roundtable, student roundtable, CTE update, and school tours.

WSSDA Annual Conference

Directors Guthrie, Stuart, and Huddleston confirmed wanting to attend. Director McLendon will be unable to attend, and Director Blum will inform Superintendent Riley shortly.

PUBLIC HEARING

There were no public comments.

CONSENT AGENDA

Director Huddleston 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

Resolution 25-07 - 2025-2026 Budget

Director Stuart moved to adopt Resolution 25-07 as presented. Director Guthrie seconded.

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Director Blum – yes

Resolution 25-08 - Transfer Funds from General Fund to Transportation Vehicle Fund

Director Huddleston moved to adopt Resolution 25-08 as presented. Director Stuart seconded.

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Director Blum – yes

Resolution 25-09 - Transfer of Interest Earnings from Debit Service Fund to Capital Project Fund

Director Huddleston moved to adopt Resolution 25-09 as presented. Director McLendon seconded.

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Director Blum – yes

ADJOURNMENT

President Guthrie adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

ATTEST: 

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Secretary to the Board

WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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