MEMBERS PRESENT

Tom Guthrie, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Paul McLendon, Steve Blum, and Wedly Stuart - Student Representative.

STAFF PRESENT

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

OTHERS PRESENT

Stacy Brown, Shari Conditt, Neil Brinson, Jake Hall, Steve Rippl, Mike Lindsay, Vicky Barnes, Marcellus Arevalo, Alaister Jones, and Jessica Barhitte.

CALL TO ORDER

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

CITIZENS REQUEST TO 

ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Shari Conditt informed the board that the Civics Seal was rolled out to students last week, and the feedback has been amazing. She thanked the board for the support. 

REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS

Director Huddleston discussed the General Assembly from September 20th, the WSSDA upcoming elections, and the WSSDA Top 10 Priorities coming up on October 9th. She shared the excitement about the Civics Seal and being the first school district in Washington state. 

Director Blum asked for clarification on the WMS SPED para turnover due to higher wages in the districts in Clark County. He also inquired about acquiring AC units for classrooms during the extreme heat and requested financial information to make this happen.

REPORTS TO THE BOARD

The directors asked clarifying questions on the reports, including how Cascadia Tech was going to make up the school days lost during the Evergreen School District strike and details on the vandalism in the WMS bathrooms. 

Superintendent Riley shared information on why insurance rates have dramatically increased for districts in Washington state. 

DISCUSSION ITEMS

First Reading of Policy 2020 - Course Design, Selection, and Adoption of Instructional Materials

The board proposed some language changes that will be reflected in the policy/procedure and presented to the board at the November 13th board meeting for second reading and approval.

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

Approval of CTE Plan

Director Huddleston moved to approve the CTE Plan as presented. Director Stuart seconded.

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Director Blum – yes

Resolution 25-10 - Bank Authorization

Director Huddleston moved to adopt Resolution 25-10 as presented. Director Blum seconded.

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Director Blum – yes

ADJOURNMENT

President Guthrie adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

ATTEST: 

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Secretary to the Board

WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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President

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