January 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. (Legal Counsel will act as Chair) Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Eric Knutson, legal counsel.
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I.a. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.b. Announce Open Meeting Act Posting and Location - Posted at Wayne Community Schools, Published in the Wayne Herald, and online: www.wayneschools.org
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I.c. Member Oath for Elected Board Members
Discussion:
Elected Board Members, Mrs. Jaime Manz, Mr. Lynn Junck, and Dr. Jeryl Nelson, were sworn into office.
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I.d. Board Member Code of Conduct
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Board Member Code of Conduct.
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I.e. Action on Absence and Roll Call
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II. Organizaion of Board for 2021 (Board Policy 8130)
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II.a. Elect: President
Discussion:
Nominations for Board President were submitted by written ballot. Dr. Jodi Pulfer and Dr. Jeryl Nelson were nominated. Dr. Jeryl Nelson was elected Board President. Dr. Jodi Pulfer: two votes; Dr. Jeryl Nelson: four votes.
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II.b. Elect: Vice-President
Discussion:
Nominations for Board Vice-President were submitted by written ballot. Mrs. Jaime Manz, Dr. Jodi Pulfer, and Mr. Justin Davis were nominated. Mrs. Jaime Manz was elected Board Vice President. Mrs. Jaime Manz: three votes; Dr. Jodi Pulfer: two votes; Mr. Justin Davis: one vote.
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II.c. Elect Recording Secretary
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Deb Daum was elected Recording Secretary for the Board.
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II.d. Appoint Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Rochelle Nelson was appointed Treasurer by the Board. Dr. Jeryl Nelson abstained from voting.
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III. (President Presides as Chair) - Policy Manual - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Affirm Current Policy and Regulation Manual as Governing Rules of the District as Listed on the School Website: www.wayneschools.org
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV. Board Committees - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Appoint the Board of Education Committee Membership
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V. Depository, Recording Records, and Legal Counsel - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Select State Nebraska Bank and Trust of Wayne as Depository Institution, Wayne Herald as Classified Recording Records, and Eric Knutson as Legal Counsel for Annual Appointment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI. 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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VII. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl abstained from voting on approval of checks 21103 and 21109 which deal with retirement.
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VII.a. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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VII.b. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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VIII. Personnel
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan told the Board that resumes for the math position have begun coming in.
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IX. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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X. Action Items
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X.a. Old Business
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X.b. New Business
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X.b.I. Negotiations Settlement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Negotiations Settlement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the negotiated agreement, pending Wayne Education Association approval, for the 2021-2022 school year. Dr. Lenihan thanked the committee members for the early morning meetings.
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X.b.II. Aetna Health Insurance Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Aetna Health Insurance Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Aetna Health Insurance quote. This will take effect September 1, 2021.
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X.b.III. Ameritas Dental Insurance Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Ameritas Dental Insurance Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Ameritas Dental Insurance.
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X.b.IV. 2021-2022 School Calendar - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2021-2022 School Calendar
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board voted to table the 2021-2022 School Calendar until the February Board Meeting.
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X.b.V. COVID-19 Update - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Potential School Schedule Changes due to COVID-19
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained that Fridays will be a 2:00 dismissal through Quarter 3. NSAA has increased spectators to 50% capacity. Education staff are in phase 1b for the vaccination, which should take place soon.
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XI. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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XI.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.
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XI.a.I. Superintendent
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XI.a.I.1. 2021 Reimbursement Rates
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the reimbursement rates for 2021. The rates come from the State of Nebraska.
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XI.a.I.2. WCS Board of Education/Supt. Goals
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Board Goals. He stated that changes were made from suggestions given at the Board Retreat.
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XI.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight said he is working with Wayne State College on prom preparations.
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XI.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
No report.
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XI.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Kindergarten Round-Up format is changing to two, possible three, evenings beginning Tuesday, March 2.
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XI.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Dave Wragge discussed the new DHM from NSAA. Home games are being streamed. Esports club has started with twenty students signed up. Dr. Todd Young and Nick Sutton of WSC, are volunteer coaches. This will be of no cost to the district.
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XI.b. Board Committees
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XI.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Mark Lenihan, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
The Foundation is preparing for the Alumni Tournament in April. A final decision will be made in March.
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XI.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
No report.
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XI.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Rochelle Nelson
Discussion:
Pre-bid conference was held Monday, January 4 for the bathroom remodel project. Bids are due Wednesday, January 20.
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XI.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Tucker Hight
Discussion:
No report.
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XI.b.V. Negotiations - Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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XI.b.VI. Legislative - Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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XII. Boardsmanship
*Should we consider having the honor coffee assemblies in person starting in February, dependent on DHM?
Discussion:
The Board decided to keep the Honor Coffee as we are doing until the end of the school year.
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XII.a. 2021 Virtual Legislative Issues Conference - Register Deadline: January 27
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XIII. Future Agenda Items:
*Tour of Elementary *Principal Appraisals *ESU Service Contract intentions *Bus Contract |
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XIV. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, February 8, 2021, at the Jr/Sr High School, Room 202. The meeting will follow the Elementary School tour.
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