To: Asha Riley
From: Vicky Barnes
Date: September 18, 2025
Subject: Human Resources and Communications Board Report
Human Resources
This school year, we welcomed 26 new certificated hires and 12 new classified paraeducators. We met individually with each new employee to finalize their onboarding process.
For paraeducators, I worked with Mary Gleason and Jessica Cretsinger to cover retirement and benefits options. This personalized approach has been well-received and is crucial for helping new employees navigate these important and time-sensitive decisions. For our certificated staff, we held a similar meeting to review retirement and benefits, confirm all necessary forms are submitted, and ensure a smooth payroll process.
We also hosted a three-day New Educator Training (NET) for our certificated new hires. The first day was dedicated to providing an overview of the Woodland School District, including our vision, technology, facilities, safety procedures, and evaluation processes. We also welcomed new staff with generous donations from local businesses. Their contributions, including gift cards and raffle items, make a significant impact and help us create a warm and welcoming environment for our new teachers.
We would like to extend a special thank you to the following businesses for their unwavering support:
The new staff then spent the next two days working in their respective buildings with their administrators to prepare for the start of the school year.
Communications
I published four new articles on our district website.
Article on the Annual Back to School Bash: This article highlights the success of our community's back-to-school event.
IQ Credit Union in the High School: This piece covers the new partnership with IQ Credit Union and its presence at the high school.
A Strong Start to the School Year for Readers at North Fork Elementary: This article showcases the emphasis on literacy at North Fork Elementary School.
New Civics Diploma Seal Proposed at Woodland High School: This article features the new civics diploma seal developed by social studies teachers Shari Conditt, Julia Stepper, Kyla Keefer, and Katie Klaus. The piece also includes a quote from our student school board representative, Wesley Stuart.