WOODLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 404DIRECTOR'S MEETINGMINUTES
August 8, 2016, 5:30 p.m.Regular Meeting-District Meeting Room
MEMBERS PRESENT
Janice Watts, Sarah Stuart, Lesa Beucher, Matt Donald, Steve Madsen, Michael Green-Board Secretary and Nicole Galloway-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Stacy Brown, Asha Riley, Lan Ha and Jean Lessard.
CALL TO ORDER
President Janice Watts called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
There were no citizens’ comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Lesa Beucher moved to approve the minutes from July 18, 2016.
Director Watts – yesDirector Stuart – yesDirector Beucher – yesDirector Donald – yesDirector Madsen - yes
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence.
BOARD REPORTS, REQUESTS, AND COMMENTS
Director Madsen reminded the board members that he was intending to meet with Michael Green regarding scholarships and the student survey that was discussed at the last board meeting.
Director Lesa Beucher commented on the website changes and how much easier it is to find things. She also noted that she didn’t see the graduation information for TEAM High or LRA and would like to see that on the website.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Lan Ha, Nutrition Services, and Jean Lessard (JJ) from Sodexo gave a PowerPoint presentation on the food services program. The presentation started with a little history of the program, it also included many facts about Woodland School District’s food program and how we serve over 255,000 meals per year. Lan informed the school board about the student engagement programs. She gave information about an upcoming new launch of the A to Z Fruits/Vegetables which will introduce a new fruit or vegetable each week to the elementary students at lunch time.
Lan explained the upcoming Grab & Go program that Sodexo plans on introducing at the high school. The program will provide an opportunity for students to place lunch orders on their phones and pick up the order later at the student store. Director Beucher comments that she thought this was a great idea. Lan Ha explained that this program was will be a trial until all kinks are worked out.
Director Matt Donald asked if payments to food services can be made online. Stacy Brown, Director of Business Services, replied yes and with updates to the website it has made it even easier.
CONSENT AGENDA
Director Donald moved to approve the consent agenda.
Director Watts – yesDirector Stuart – yesDirector Beucher – yesDirector Donald – yesDirector Madsen – yes
PUBLIC HEARING
2016-2017 Budget Pursuant RCW 28A.505.060
Stacy Brown explained that she made no changes to the budget from what she presented at the last board meeting. There were no public comments on the proposed budget.
2015-2016 General Fund Budget Extension
Stacy Brown explained this extension at the board meeting on July 18, 2016, and that most of the extension was due to curriculum costs and large expenses for maintenance. There were no public comments on the proposed General Fund Budget Extension.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of Sodexo Contract
Stacy Brown informed the board that annual approval is required for the contract. She also noted that this is the final year of this contract because every five years we must put this contract out to bid. Ms. Brown anticipates putting the bid out in January or February of 2017. She asked the board members if any of them are interested in being on the review committee to please let her know.
Director Donald moved to approve the Sodexo contract.
Director Watts – yesDirector Stuart – yesDirector Beuscher – yesDirector Donald – yesDirector Madsen – yes
Resolution 16-5: Approving 2016-2017 Budget Appropriations
Director Madsen moved to approve Resolution 16-5.
Resolution 16-6: 2015-2016 General Fund Budget Extension
Director Stuart moved to approve Resolution 16-6.
RECESS
The regular meeting was recessed at 6:20 p.m. to reconvene into executive session pursuant RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to work on Superintendent Evaluation at 6:40 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
President Watts reconvened the meeting into open session and adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
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