March 9, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
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I.a. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.b. Announce Open Meeting Act Posting and Location - Wayne Community Schools, Wayne Public Library, Wayne Post Office, and online: www.wayneschools.org
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I.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call
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I.d. Approval of Agenda - The Board may enter Executive Session to discuss any matter for which Executive Session is lawful and appropriate.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.e. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.e.I. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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I.e.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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I.f. Personnel
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I.f.I. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Mr. Mark Evetovich at the end of the 2019-20 school year.
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I.f.II. Family and Consumer Science (FCS) Teacher - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved hiring Mrs. Alina Surber for the Family and Consumer Science teacher for the 2020-21 school year.
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I.f.III. 7-12 Resource Special Education Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 7-12 Resource Special Education Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved hiring Mr. Jacob Daum as 7-12 Resource Special Education teacher for the 2020-21 school year.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Jack Moles - NRCSA Executive Director
Discussion:
NRCSA Executive Director, Mr. Jack Moles, introduced himself to the Board and discussed all the things NRCSA offers. Dr. Lenihan thanked him for being a great advocate for Wayne Community Schools.
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III. Action Items
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III.a. Old Business
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III.a.I. Second Reading of 2020-21 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Second Reading of 2020-21 Early Learning Center Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of the 2020-21 Early Learning Center Handbook.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. 2020-21 Administrator Contracts - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2020-21 Administrator Contracts
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2020-21 Administrator contracts. The total package increase is 1.8%.
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III.b.II. Policy 5006: Option Enrollment Resolution - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Policy 5006: Option Enrollment Resolution
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is an annual review of the policy. The Resolution shows the approximate amount of Option students that can be accepted into each class. Option students will not be accepted into the Special Education program due to being at capacity.
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III.b.III. Replacement of Acoustical Ceiling and Lighting - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Replacement of Acoustical Ceiling and Lighting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Otte Construction to replace ceiling tiles and light fixtures in the lower Jr/Sr High School. This will be paid out of the Building Fund.
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III.b.IV. 2020-21 Mid States School Bus Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2020-21 Mid States School Bus Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 6% increase for the 2020-21 school year with a 2.75% increase for the following years with Mid States School Bus.
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III.b.V. Ohiopyle Royalty Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Ohiopyle Royalty Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The items will be sold at Wayne Ace Hardware and Home store. The school will receive a 7% royalty check quarterly from them. Dr. Lenihan is to approve what products will be sold before they are available.
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IV. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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IV.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.
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IV.a.I. Superintendent
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IV.a.I.1. Legislative Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan informed the Board that Notice of Meetings will have to be published in the paper a week prior to Board Meetings. This will begin in July.
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IV.a.I.2. Teacher Contracts
Discussion:
Teacher Contracts were sent out March 10. They are due back March 26.
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IV.a.I.3. Junior High School Principal/Athletic Director
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan reported that scheduling is taking place for next year. Freshman orientation was held last week. Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team for qualifying for State. Congratulations to the six wrestlers qualifying for State and to Mike Leatherdale on his State Championship. Spring sports have started.
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IV.a.I.4. Community Facility Group
Discussion:
The first meeting will be Wednesday, March 18, at 5:00 p.m. in the Elementary Commons.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
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IV.a.II.1. OCR Visit
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the OCR report from the visit in December.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
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IV.a.III.1. 2019-2020 Para Wage/Benefit Comparision
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair discussed the Para Wage/Benefit Comparison findings from other districts. She plans to have an AIM document for the April meeting.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager reported that new science curriculums are being looked at.
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IV.b. Board Committees
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IV.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
Mr. Brandon Foote stated that Plum Creek Wind Project donated $35,000 to the Foundation. The Alumni basketball/volleyball tournament will be April 10-11. Light poles at the track are installed. Electricity will be connected in early summer.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Wendy Consoli, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan told the committee they will be meeting soon.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Rochelle Nelson
*Update on Elementary HVAC * Consideration for paving/concrete south drive area behind Jr/Sr High
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner reported that the Elementary HVAC project went smoothly. The project will be complete after a final walk through with the engineer. He gave a report on the possibility of paving the gravel lots. He will bring the Board more information as it becomes available.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Wendy Consoli, Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Tucker Hight
Discussion:
No report
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Wendy Consoli, Lynn Junck, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report
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IV.b.VI. Legislative - Jodi Pulfer, Lynn Junck, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report
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V. Boardsmanship
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V.a. March Honor Coffee
Discussion:
Spelling Bee participants, Future City team, and State qualifying wrestlers were honored at the Honor Coffee.
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Review EL Program *Accept Graduate List *Set Last Day of School
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: Director Salaries, Update from Ohiopyle Royalty, and Para Wage/Benefit AIM Document
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VII. Executive Session (If Needed)
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VIII. Action Taken from Executive Session (If Needed)
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IX. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, April 13, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., in Room 202 of the Jr/Sr High School.
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