To: Asha Riley
From: Jake Hall
Date: 3.18.26
Re: March 2026 Board Report
Family and Community Resource Center
We are grateful to welcome our FCRC Coordinator, Joni Meize, back into her role following her medical leave. We have missed her presence, and it is wonderful to have her expertise guiding us once again. Joni is already preparing for our annual Back to School Bash taking place at WHS on August 8, 2026.
Based on valuable feedback from our staff and families, Joni is continuing to focus on quality over quantity. Instead of a high volume of items that may not last, we are prioritizing durable, high-quality supplies—like sturdy backpacks, reliable pencils, and name-brand crayons—that can truly stand up to the demands of the school year. Joni is currently collaborating with our dedicated community partners, local businesses, and churches to share this vision and secure the donations needed to set our students up for success in the 2026-27 school year.
Highly Capable Program
We are completing the screening process for identifying students eligible for the Highly Capable Program. The Multidisciplinary Selection Committee (MDSC), composed of representatives from our schools and administration, will convene on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to begin the identification process. Families can expect to receive letters regarding their child’s results by the end of April 2026.
Lewis River Academy
We continue to work on “in person” activities for our students. It was a fantastic day at Lewis River Academy today as we hosted our local chapter of Farm Foresters for an engaging session on tree science! We had an impressive turnout with over 20 students (K-8th grade) participating in this hands-on learning experience.
The foresters shared wonderful insights into the vital roles trees play in our daily lives and our local ecosystem. The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the planting activity; every student got their hands dirty planting their very own seedling in a pot to take home and nurture. It was a perfect blend of community expertise and student curiosity, making for a truly successful afternoon of forest education. This is in keeping with our efforts to include hands-on Science, Technology, English Language Arts, and Math (STEM) activities for our alternative education online learners.
Multilingual Learner Program
Multilingual Learners in Woodland School District have now completed the annual state required English Language Proficiency assessment. Students must meet the criteria in all four domains - Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening to exit language services. Results will be available in late May. There are currently 183 active students and 41 students who have successfully transitioned out of the ML program based on showing proficiency on the state assessment. We are looking forward to increasing that number of students who exit the ML program as a result of the scores we receive in May 2026.
Special Education
Things are moving forward in our Special Education department, as we continue to prioritize both high-quality student support and fiscal responsibility. We are pleased to announce the successful completion of our "Safety Net" project, a critical initiative designed to recover funding for high-cost Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This year, our diligent team has submitted a request for approximately $1,249,000 in reimbursement. Securing these funds is essential, as it allows us to maintain the robust, personalized resources our students require while ensuring the long-term sustainability of our programs. The dedication shown throughout this process reflects our commitment to providing every learner with their appropriate education.