MEMBERS PRESENT

Tom Guthrie, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Paul McLendon, Marie Wodaege, and Wedly Stuart - Student Representative

STAFF PRESENT

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

OTHERS PRESENT

Phil Pearson, Nick Davies, Denise Pearl, Jen Havig, Jake Hall, Donna Butler, McKenna Cairo, Taylor Thomas, Brittny Michaelson, Maggie Smith, Dale Clukey, Shirley Clukey, and Juan Carlos Lopez Contreras.

CALL TO ORDER

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

OATH OF OFFICE

Superintendent Riley administered the oath of office to Tom Guthrie, Trish Huddleston, and Marie Wodaege.

ANNUAL BOARD REORGANIZATION

Director McLendon nominated Tom Guthrie as Board President. Director Stuart seconded.

Director Guthrie – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Director Wodaege – yes

Director McLendon nominated Sarah Stuart as Board Vice President. Director Guthrie seconded.

Director Guthrie – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Director Wodaege – yes

Director Stuart nominated Paul McLendon as Board WIAA Representative. Director Wodaege seconded.

Director Guthrie – yes

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes

Director McLendon – yes

Director Wodaege – yes

Director Guthrie and Huddleston volunteered for the budget and finance committee.

Director Huddleston and Wodaege volunteered for the policy committee.

Director McLendon volunteered for the trust fund/career pathways committee.

Director Stuart volunteered for the district safety committee.

Director Stuart volunteered for the 2027-28 calendar committee.

Director Huddleston and Wodaege volunteered for the instructional material committee.

CITIZENS REQUEST TO 

ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Dale Clukey spoke on behalf of PFLAG, an organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them, regarding the importance of protecting all students from bullying.

REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS

Director Huddleston will be attending the legislative conference on January 9-10 in Seattle, WA, with Superintendent Riley. 

Director Stuart thanks the community for showing up to watch the Rollin’ Blazers.

REPORTS TO THE BOARD

Superintendent Riley provided an update on the January workshop, which was found to conflict with the legislative conference. After further discussion, the directors decided to switch the January workshop and regular business meeting. 

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Review and Discussion of Board Policy 1620

As new board members join the Woodland School Board, it is essential to review Policy 1620/1620P to ensure a clear understanding of expectations. The board will continue to review this policy and may include it as a discussion item at the school board retreat in April.

CONSENT AGENDA

Director Gurthie made a motion to move the resignation and hiring of Nicole Guthrie from the consent agenda to a separate action item. Director Stuart seconded the motion.

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes 

Director McLendon – yes

Director Wodaege – yes

Director McLendon moved to approve the consent agenda with the removal of Nicole Guthrie.

Director Guthrie – yes 

Director Stuart – yes 

Director Huddleston – yes 

Director McLendon – yes

Director Wodaege – yes

ACTION ITEMS

Approval of Resignation and Hiring of Nicole Guthrie(moved from the consent agenda)

Director McLednon moved to approve the resignation and hiring of Nicole Guthrie as presented. Director Stuart seconded.

Director Guthrie – abstain

Director Stuart – yes

Director Huddleston – yes 

Director McLendon – yes

Director Wodaege – yes

ADJOURNMENT

President Guthrie adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. 

ATTEST: 

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Secretary to the Board

WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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