February 8, 2021 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. after the tour of the Elementary School.
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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. 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. Math Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Math Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Mr. Nick Curnyn as Jr. High Math Teacher. Mr. Hoffman will be teaching 9/10 Algebra and Algebra Aand B. Ms. Gilliland will be teaching Geometry, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus.
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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. 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 approved the 2021-22 school calendar.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Restroom Project Recommendation - Discuss, Consider and Take all Necessary Action with Regard to the Findings and Recommendations of the Selection Committee for the Position of Construction Manager @ Risk for the Proposed Restroom and Other Renovations to the High School under the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 13-2901, et seq.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan read the entire Resolution. The Board approved the adoption of the resolution for the Construction Manager @ Risk for the proposed restroom renovation.
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III.b.II. Elementary School Heat Pumps - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Heat Pumps at the Elementary School
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Rasmussen Mechanical Services to replace six heat pumps at the Elementary. The Board also approved an additional $25,000 for an additional three heat pumps.
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III.b.III. Personal Finance as a Required Course for Graduation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Personal Finance as a Required Course for Graduation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Personal Finance as a required course for graduation beginning 2021-22 school year.
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III.b.IV. First Reading of Policies 5201: Promotion and Retention, and 5205: Graduation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action First Reading of Policies 5201: Promotion and Retention, and 5205: Graduation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first readings of policies 5201: Promotion and Retention, and 5205: Graduation. Second Reading of the policies will have added language from the AIM document.
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III.b.V. First Reading of 2021-22 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2021-22 Early Learning Center Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the 2021-22 Early Learning Center Handbook.
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III.b.VI. Elementary Gym Scoreboards - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Elementary Gym Scoreboards
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the purchase of scoreboards for the Elementary. Money from the Pepsi contract will be used to purchase them.
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III.b.VII. NASB Annual Membership Dues - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on NASB Annual Membership Dues
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the annual dues for the Nebraska Association of School Boards.
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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. Principal Evaluations
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan has completed the Principal evaluations. Discussions included Principal accomplishments, areas of improvement, and future goals.
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IV.a.I.2. ESU/PMC Contract for Services Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the proposed ESU and PMC Services contracts. Action on these items will take place at the Special Board Meeting on February 15, 2021.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight stated that Prom will be at the Wayne City Auditorium. Grand March will be only for house-hold members of the students. The Kiwanis Banquet will only be an award ceremony this year. No meal will be served.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair and Mrs. Steen discussed the Special Education File Review.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated that Kindergarten Round-Up letters have been sent home. Kindergarten Round-Up will be held March 2 and 3, beginning at 4:00.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
State Bowling is going on now. Winter activities are winding down.
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IV.b. Board Committees
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IV.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Jaime Manz, Justin Davis, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Dave Wragge, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
The Alumni Tournament is scheduled for April 2. A final decision will be made at the March Foundation meeting as to whether or not COVID-19 concerns will cancel it.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jeryl Nelson, 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, Rochelle Nelson, Jordan Widner
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jeryl Nelson, Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Tucker Hight
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Jeryl Nelson, 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:
Dr. Pulfer discussed the letter that will be sent in the newsletter concerning State Aid Funds. The Legislative Committee encourages everyone to contact their state representative about this situation.
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V. Boardsmanship
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V.a. February Honor Recognition Letter
Discussion:
The 2020-21 Yearbook staff was recognized in the February Honor Recognition letter.
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Second Reading of Policies 5201 and 5205 *Second Reading of 2021-22 Early Learning Center Handbook *Administrator and Teacher Contracts *Director Contracts *Resolution to Policy 5006 - Option Enrollment |
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, March 8, 2021, in the Jr/Sr High School, Room 202, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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