WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404
BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
March 27, 2025, 6:30 p.m.Regular Meeting- Woodland District Board Meeting Room and via Zoom
MEMBERS PRESENT
Tom Guthrie, Sarah Stuart, Trish Huddleston, Paul McLendon, Stephen Blum, and Cody Krieger- Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Asha Riley- Board Secretary, and Nicole Galloway- Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Stacy Brown, Jake Hall, Steve Rippl, Donna Butler, Elizabeth Vallaire, Amber Easter, Darcy Billingsley, and Ayshia Ranjitsingh
CALL TO ORDER
President Guthrie called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
CITIZENS REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were no comments.
REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS
Director Huddleston provided a legislative update.
Director Blum commented on how much he enjoyed participating as a judge at the Future Chef event.
Director Guthrie commented on a job well done for Alice in Wonderland Jr., the district play.
REPORTS TO THE BOARD
Director Huddleston thanked Steve Rippl for all his hard work and said that Woodland School District is very lucky to have him.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Food Service Update
Amber Easter and Ayshia Ranjitsingh presented a detailed food service presentation covering school meal regulations, meal requirements, dietary specifications, and much more. The directors asked questions throughout the presentation.
Levy Restoration
Asha Riley presented the board with the stewardship framework for levy fund restoration. This framework is designed to guide future budgetary decisions as levy funding is fully restored. Superintendent Riley is seeking additional feedback to ensure the framework reflects shared values, advances the district’s academic priorities, and maintains strong, responsible financial practices.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Guthrie made a motion to move the WSA Collective Bargaining Agreement from the consent agenda to a separate action item. Director Huddleston seconded.
Director Guthrie – yes
Director Stuart – yes
Director Huddleston – yes
Director McLendon – yes
Director Blum – yes
Director McLendon moved to approve the consent agenda with the removal of the WSA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of the WSA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Director Stuart moved to approve the WSA Collective Bargaining Agreement as presented. Director Guthrie seconded.
Director McLendon – abstain
Approval of the Annual Highly Capable Plan
Director Huddleston moved to approve the highly capable plan as presented. Director Stuart seconded.
Approval of the ALE Program
Director Huddleston moved to approve the ALE Program as presented. Director McLendon seconded.
Approval of Multilingual Learner Program
Director Huddleston moved to approve the Multilingual Learner Program as presented. Director Blum seconded.
Annual Approval of Asset Prevention Program and Condition Report
Director Huddleston moved to approve the asset prevention program and condition report as presented. Director Stuart seconded.
ADJOURNMENT
President Guthrie adjourned at 7:57 p.m. to enter into a Closed Session under RCW 42.30.140(4). The closed session was expected to last twenty minutes, and no action was to follow.
ATTEST:
__________________________________Secretary to the Board
WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT #404BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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