Thu Mar 27 2025, 6:30pm
Woodland School District Board Meeting Room 800 Third Street, Woodland, WA
Regular Meeting

REPORTS TO THE BOARD

Human Resources Report

To: Asha Riley

From: Vicky Barnes

Subject: Human Resources and Communications Report

Date: March 17, 2025

Human Resources Summary

  • Bargaining: I am part of the district's bargaining team as we negotiate this year with the Woodland Secretaries Association, KWRL, and SEIU. Being part of the bargaining team allows me to gain a deeper understanding of the intent behind the negotiated language, which is essential for the proper application of the agreement.
  • Volunteer Training: I developed a short volunteer training session to educate community members who volunteer in our buildings and to answer any questions from potential volunteers. Unfortunately, only one person attended the initial session. To reach a broader audience, I presented the training at the PTSA meeting. This allowed me to share important information with parent volunteers and collaborate on strategies to improve communication about volunteer opportunities.
  • Washington State University: I spoke with students at WSU who will be graduating this spring and seeking employment as certificated teachers. Having done this for years, my focus this time was on how to apply for and interview for teaching positions. Since Woodland is a smaller district compared to our neighbors, we are often less familiar to these students. Presenting our district’s opportunities has proven to be an effective way to attract applicants.

Communications Summary