WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
August 22, 2024, 6:30 p.m.Regular Meeting-Woodland High School Room 1204 and via Zoom
MEMBERS PRESENT
Jeff Wray, Tom Guthrie, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Paul Mclendon, and Cody Krieger-Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Asha Riley-Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Stacy Brown, Vicky Barnes, and Jake Hall
CALL TO ORDER
President Wray called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
CITIZENS REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were none.
REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS
Director Huddleston provided a quick update on the upcoming General Assembly. Director Wray had the privilege of announcing Shari Conditt at the August 6th Chamber of Commerce meeting. Shari hopes to bring staff and students together before, during, and after the legislative session to work on legislation that will better reflect the needs of our Woodland High School students and staff.
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
Director Stuart mentioned she would like to explore the possibilities of E-Sports.
Superintendent Riley shared all the exciting professional development happening in the schools this week and the student events such as WMS Lunch and Lockers and WHS Beaver Camp. She is looking forward to the start of school next week.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Target Fund Balance
The directors welcomed the idea of creating a policy recommending an 8%- 10% fund balance. Superintendent Riley and Stacy Brown will work together to gather more information and bring a policy back to the board for the first reading.
Presentation of the 2024-2025 Budget
The documents presented at the August 8th Work Session were almost exactly the same as the attached documents. Stacy explained a minor adjustment and discussed the four-year budget projections. The board asked clarifying questions.
PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public comments
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Huddleston moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Director Wray – yes
Director Guthrie – yes
Director Stuart – yes
Director Huddleston – yes
Director McLendon – yes
ACTION ITEMS
Resolution 24-13 2024-25 Budget
Director Stuart moved to adopt Resolution 24-13 as presented. Director Huddleston seconded.
First and Second Reading of Policy 1400 - Meeting Conduct, Order of Business and Quorum
Director Stuart moved to immediately approve the revisions to Policy 1400 as presented. Director Guthrie seconded.
Approval of the CTE Plan
Director Guthrie moved to approve the CTE Plan as presented. Director Huddleston seconded.
ADJOURNMENT
President Wray adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
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WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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