October 12, 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 Herald, 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
Discussion:
No report.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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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 Policy 8342 - Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of Policy 8342 - Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Snow Removal Bid - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Snow Removal Bid
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2-year bid from Sebade Snow Removal.
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III.b.II. Refuse Bid - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Refuse Bid
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the bid from Waste Connections for refuse removal.
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III.b.III. National School Boards Association (NSBA) Dues - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessay Action on NSBA Dues
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the yearly dues for National School Boards Association.
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III.b.IV. Technology Digital Displays - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Purchase of Three Digital Display Boards
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the purchase of three interactive screens for classroom use.
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III.b.V. Covid-19 Update - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Potential School Schedule Changes due to Covid-19
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Commisioner of Education's guidelines for flexibility of Instructional Hours. The Board approved having no school on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, but use it as a Teacher Work Day instead of a 10:00 start.
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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. Policy 2103 - Superintendent Appraisal
Discussion:
Coopies of Dr. Lenihan's evaluation will be given to the Board soon.
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IV.a.I.2. 2020-21 Option Enrollment Report
Discussion:
The Option Enrollment report shows the district names and number of students that option into Wayne District and those that option out to other districts. The report also showed the number of Option students who have decided to do Homeschool this year due to COVID-19. Comparisons from last year were also listed on the report.
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IV.a.I.3. Property & Casualty Insurance
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan will be contacting Property and Casualty for quotes for the November meeting.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair noted that the Early Learning Center had 100% participation for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Steen stated that most of the Parent/Teacher Conferences were held by Zoom.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge stated that WCS hosted Sub-District Softball. WCS also hosted the Wayne Marching Festival band contest. 45% attended Parent/Teacher Conferences. Quarter 2 will begin the After-school study hall for Junior High.
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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, Dave Wragge, Mark Lenihan, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
Mr. Brandon Foote said that the Alumni mailing will go out October 30. The Foundation has begun a scholarship for the Early Learning Center.
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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.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Rochelle Nelson
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner is very thankful for his staff for stepping up and working hard to cover staff absences.
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IV.b.III.1. Parking Lot Update
Discussion:
Bids for parking lot paving will open on October 20, 2020.
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IV.b.III.2. Short Range (3-5 year) Facility Plan
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan showed the document stating what projects have been completed and what is still to be done.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Wendy Consoli, Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Tucker Hight
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan noted that new policies have come from Legislature. They will be on the November agenda.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Wendy Consoli, Lynn Junck, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
The Negotiations Committee will be in touch with WEA to schedule a negotiations meeting before November 1.
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IV.b.VI. Legislative - Jodi Pulfer, Lynn Junck, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented documents showing the valuations, levies, and state aid of surrounding districts.
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V. Boardsmanship
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VI. Future Agenda Items
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VI.a. *Special Meeting for Parking Lot quotes - need a date (Oct. 22nd if possible)
* Annual Fall Retreat *Policy 2103 - Board Review Appraisals *Property & Casualty Quotes *Negotiations Meeting before 11/1/2020 *NASB/NASA State Conference - In-person: November 18, 2020 |
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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. Tour of South Jr/Sr High Parking Lot
Discussion:
The Board toured the South parking lot of the Jr/Sr High School. Dr. Lenihan showed how the project may be separated.
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X. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. The next regular Board meeting will be Monday, November 9, 2020, 5:00 p.m., at the Jr/Sr High School, Room 202.
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