July 9, 2018 at 3:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 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.
Discussion:
The Board discussed that the amount of $851.25 was more than the $500.00 budgeted for that position. The Board voted to pay Claim #17955 in full, with the difference of $351.25 coming from the activity fund.
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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. Request to Extend Pending Offer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved to extend the contract offer to Staci Foote until August 1, 2018.
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I.f.II. Kitchen Hires
Discussion:
Judy Poehlman has hired four new employees to work in the kitchen.
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I.f.III. Para Hires
Discussion:
SIx paras have been hired for the 2018-19 school year. They will cover areas in the Early Learning Center, Elementary, and Jr/Sr High School.
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II. Annual Hearing and Review of Policies
Discussion:
Policies 5415, 5416, 5418,6400, and 6600 are reviewed annually as required by the Nebraska Department of Education. All policies can be found on the school's website.
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II.a. Policy 5415 - Anti-Bullying
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II.b. Policy 5416 - Student Fees
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II.c. Policy 5418 - Homeless
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II.d. Policy 6400 - Parental Involvement
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II.e. Policy 6600 - Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities (ILCD)
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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 2018-19 K-6 Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Second Reading of 2018-19 K-6 Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of the 2018-19 Elementary handbook with revisions to policies.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of Listed Policy Updates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Second Reading of Listed Policy Updates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of policies 3570, 4003, 5101, 5401, 5402, 5403, 5418,6212, 6213, 6410, and 8231. All policies can be found on the school's website.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Policy 2101 - Acknowledgement of Superintendent as CEO of District
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This policy is reviewed annually and states that the Superintendent is the CEO of the District.
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III.b.II. 2018-19 Teacher Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on First Reading of 2018-19 Teacher Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2018-19 Teacher Handbook. Due to no changes in the handbook, there will be no second reading.
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III.b.III. 2018-19 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on First Reading of Non-Certificated Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2018-19 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook. Due to no changes to the handbook, there will be no second reading.
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III.b.IV. 2018-19 NRCSA Membership - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on 2018-19 NRCSA Membership
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the annual NRCSA membership fee for $850.00.
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III.b.V. Mid States School Bus Contract Addendum - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to the Mid States School Bus Contract Addendum
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the increase of 3% from the Mid States School Bus for the 218-19 school year.
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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. EMC Insurance Dividend Statement
Discussion:
A dividend of $5426 was given to Wayne Community Schools from EMC Insurance.
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IV.a.I.2. Transportation
Discussion:
The Transportation report shows the mileage on the school vehicles. This report is submitted to the state.
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IV.a.I.3. Update on Inter-Local Agreement with Wayne State College
Discussion:
Due to the Seniors using the college library, Wayne State College would like to include the use of the library in our Inter-Local Agreement. When an agreement is drawn up, the college will present it to Wayne Community Schools.
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IV.a.I.4. Budget update
Discussion:
No update.
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IV.b. Board Committees
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IV.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Jaime Manz, Carolyn Linster, Mark Lenihan, Dennis Dolliver, Scott Hammer
Discussion:
Mr. Scott Hammer reported that applications have been coming in for the Foundation Director position. The Foundation Board will be meeting soon to look the applications over.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Americanism - Carolyn Linster, Jaime Manz, Wendy Consoli, Misty Beair
Discussion:
The committee will meet in August.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety - Jordan Widner, Scott Hammer, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Hanson
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jeryl Nelson, Jaime Manz, Wendy Consoli, Russ Plager, Tucker Hight
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Finance (Inc. Transportation & Budget) - Mark Lenihan, Scott Hammer, Carolyn Linster, Lynn Junck, Rochelle Nelson
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.VI. Negotiations - Wendy Consoli, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V. Boardsmanship
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V.a. Candidate Forum - July 23, 2018, 6:30-8:30, Jr/Sr High School Commons
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VI. Future Agenda Items
Discussion:
Future Agenda Items: Early Learning Center tour, Board/Staff Breakfast - August 13, Approval of Transfer of Funds, Americanism Committee report, Safety Committee Meeting, Administrative Review of Truancy and Reporting Discipline Issues
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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. Recess for Dinner
Discussion:
The Board recessed at 3:53 p.m. for dinner before the Board Retreat.
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