June 8, 2020 at 5:10 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order - 5:10 p.m.
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:10 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.
Discussion:
Dr. Jodi Pulfer abstained from voting due to being on the Providence Medical Center Board of Trustees.
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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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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Review of Wellness Policy 5417 - Judy Poehlman
Discussion:
Judy Poehlman spoke to the Board on the Wellness Policy and what the Wellness Committee has done this past year. She also told the Board of future activities the committee has planned. The Board thanked her and her staff for all they have done in preparing meals for students during the school closure.
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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 Jr/Sr Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2020-21 Jr/Sr Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of 2020/21 Jr/Sr Student Handbook. Mr. Hight stated the new policy updates have been put into the handbook.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of 2020-21 Elementary Student Handbook - DIscuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2020-21 Elementary Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of 2020-21 Elementary Student Handbook. Mr. Plager stated the new policy updates have been added to the handbook.
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III.a.III. Second Reading of 2020-21 Kids Club Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Second Reading of 2020-21 Kids Club Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of 2020-21 Kids Club Handbook.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Administrative Regulation 5201 - Promotion and Retention - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Administrative Regulation 5201-Promotion and Retention
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Administrative Regulation 5201. It outlines the process and factors to determine retention of students. This is in support of Policy 5201 - Promotion & Retention.
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III.b.II. Policy Updates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the First Reading of Policy Updates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the changes to policies 1040, 5101, 5103, 5406, 5416, 5506, 6117, and 6283A. The student handbooks have been updated to reflect these policy changes.
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III.b.III. Jr/Sr High School Parking Lot Repair - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Jr/Sr High School Parking Lot Repair
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented pictures of the areas needing repair in the Jr/Sr High School parking lot. The Board approved the quote from Jorgensen Concrete & Construction.
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III.b.IV. 2020-21 School Meal Prices - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2020-21 School Meal Prices
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved at keeping the current student meal prices as they are. Adult prices may fluctuate.
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III.b.V. 2020-21 Milk & Dairy Prices - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2020-21 Milk Prices
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Dean Foods for milk and dairy products.
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III.b.VI. Beverage Vending Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Beverage Vending Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the bid for beverage vending from Pepsi-Cola of Siouxland for a five year term.
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III.b.VII. 2020-21 Substitute Teacher Rates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2020-21 Substitute Teacher Rates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Substiutute Teacher rate increase from $115 per day to $120 per day.
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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. 2020-21 Extra Duty Contracts
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated that Extra Duty contracts have not been distributed yet. He is still waiting to see what the activity season will look like for the upcoming year.
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IV.a.I.2. Summer Calendar Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated that summer conditioning has started. Summer school is starting in July. July Moratorium is moved to June 27-July 6. Prom has been cancelled. Graduation will be Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the WSC Willow Bowl.
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IV.a.I.3. Multi-Cultural Report
Discussion:
The Multi-Cultural report stated ways the teachers teach diversity, kindness, and appreciation throughout the school year.
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IV.a.I.4. Nebraska Department of Education Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained the NDE ESSER funding is received from the Cares Act. The funding will come through Title.
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IV.a.I.5. A Look Ahead to the 2020-21 School Year
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained the discussions he has had with the administration, teachers and directors. These discussions explored different scenarios as to how the beginning of the next school year may be.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
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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:
Dr. Lenihan reported the lighting project at the track is complete and the final donation money will be made soon.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Wendy Consoli, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.II.1. Multi-Cultural and Americanism Report
Discussion:
The Board discussed the importance of education students about respect, kindness, and an appreciation for cultural diversity.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Rochelle Nelson
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the possibility of surveying the current property for future use. He will report updates to the Board at a later date.
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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:
The committee has met and discussed ways they can educate the patrons of our community on how they can talk to legislature.
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V. Boardsmanship
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Policy Updates *Teacher Handbook *Non-Certified Staff Handbook *Policy Review *5416: Student Fees *6400: Parental Involvement *5418: Homeless *5415: Anti-Bullying *6600: ILCD *Acknowledgement of Superintendent as CEO of District (Policy 2101)
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: Facility Update, Extra Duty Contract Update, Upcoming School Year Updates, and possible July Retreat dates
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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:
Mrs. Jaime Manz left the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, July 13, 2020. The meeting will be held at the Jr/Sr High School, Room 202. |