June 14, 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.
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I.a. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.b. Announce Open Meetings Act Posting and Location - Posted at Wayne Community Schools, Published in the Wayne Herald (6/10/2021), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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I.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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
Discussion:
Becky Zavada spoke to the Board on the importance of elementary students wearing a mask and would like this to be required in the fall.
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II.a. WCS Foundation Annual Report
Discussion:
Foundation Director, Brandon Foote, gave the Board the annual Foundation review. He discussed the scholarships awarded, signage sold, and the IDEA teacher grants awarded.
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III. Action Items
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III.a. Old Business
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. First Reading of Policy Updates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 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 policy updates. Some updates are new and required by the state, while other updates have added wording to current policies.
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III.b.II. PMC Athletic Training Services - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on PMC Athletic Training Services
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Athletic Training Services contract with Providence Medical Center. Dr. Jodi Pulfer abstained from voting due to being on the PMC Board of Directors.
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III.b.III. First Reading of K-6 2021-22 Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of K-6 2021-22 Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2021-22 K-6 Student Handbook.
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III.b.IV. First Reading on 2021-22 Early Learning Center Handbook Revision - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading on 2021-22 Early Learning Center Handbook Revision
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This change would be allowed for families who have two students enrolled at the Early Learning Center during the same school year. The Early Learning Center Advisory Committee approved the cut rate for an extra student.
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III.b.V. 2021-22 Milk and Dairy Prices - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2021-22 Milk and Dairy Prices
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the bid for milk and dairy products from Hiland Dairy for the 2021-22 school year.
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III.b.VI. First Student Bus Contract Addendum - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Student Bus Contract Addendum
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contract addendum from First Student Bus Company. The increase to services is approximately 2%.
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III.b.VII. Wayne Area Economic Development Membership Dues - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on WAED Membership Dues
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved to table the motion until the July Board Meeting to look into lower dues costs. Mr. Justin Davis abstained from voting due to being on the WAED Board.
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III.b.VIII. Resolution Generally Authorizing Superintendent Action in Light of School Closure - Discuss, consider, and take necessary action to terminate the March 23, 2020 Resolution Generally Authorizing Superintendent Action in Light of School Closure
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the termination of the resolution authorizing the Superintendent authority to close school during the pandemic.
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III.b.IX. First Reading 2021-22 Teacher Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the First Reading of the 2021-22 Teacher Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the 2021-22 Teacher Handbook.
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III.b.X. First Reading of the 2021-22 Classified Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the First Reading of the 2021-22 Classified Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Classified Staff Handbook has been tabled to the July Board Meeting.
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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. 2021-22 Substitute Teacher Rates
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained that there will be no increase in substitute rates this year.
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IV.a.I.2. Extra Duty Assignments
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan shared the Extra Duty assignments. He stated there are a few openings to fill yet.
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IV.a.I.3. Wellness Policy (5417) Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated there are no changes to the policy at this time. He told the Board who is on the Wellness Committee and some things the committee has done.
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IV.a.I.4. End of Year Administrative Retreat
Discussion:
The Administration met and discussed the positives and negatives for the year. They will look at how to make improvements where needed.
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IV.a.I.5. Budget update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan went over the proposed budget for the coming year.
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IV.a.I.6. NPERS Audit
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained that Wayne, along with other area schools, has been audited by Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems (NPERS). He will keep the Board updated on any changes that are to be made.
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IV.a.I.7. Nebraska Council on Teacher Education (NCTE)
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan has been appointed as president of Nebraska Council on Teacher Education (NCTE). It is an advisory board to the state board.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight stated that graduation went very well. He congratulated Ms. Toni Rasmussen for earning the Teacher Turn the Key award from Nebraska Agricultural Educators Association.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair went over the Social Emotional Learning and MAP growth charts with the Board. SEL data will continue to be gathered next school year.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager told the Board the public was very happy to be able to attend the end of year concerts.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge told the Board he was happy all of the sporting activities were able to be held this year.
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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:
Mr. Brandon Foote stated that the Golf Scramble will be Friday, July 9 and the All-Class Reunion will be July 10 at the City Auditorium.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jeryl Nelson, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
The Committee met and discussed Americanism requirements. The Americanism Hearing will be before the August Board Meeting.
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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:
Mr. Jordan Widner gave the Board an update on the Restroom Renovation project. He stated things are going well and are on schedule.
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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:
No report.
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V. Boardsmanship
*WCS Board/NASB Planning Retreat - Tuesday, June 22nd 5:00 PM at the Early Learning Center - 803 Providence Road.
Discussion:
The Board thanked Mrs. Rochelle Nelson for her many years of service to Wayne Community Schools.
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*August Board Meeting at 7:00 *Receipt of WCS Foundation Tax Sheets *Second Reading of 2021-22 Teacher Handbook *Second Reading of 2021-22 Classified Staff Handbook *Second Reading of Policy Updates *Policy Review - -Student Fee (5416) -Parental Involvement (6400) -Homeless (5418) -Anti-Bullying (5415) -ILCD Annual Review (6600) -Acknowledge Superintendent as CEO (2101) *Committee on American Civics Public Hearing - August 9, 2021 Board Meeting
Discussion:
Future Agenda Items also include: First Reading of 2021-22 Classified Staff Handbook, Second Reading of Early Learning Center Handbook Revision, and WAED Membership Dues.
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, July 12, 2021, in Room 202 of the Jr/Sr High School.
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