July 12, 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 (7/8/2021), 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:
Dr. Lenihan noted that there are openings for the kitchen and para positions.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Wayne Area Economic Development - Luke Virgil
Discussion:
Luke Virgil, Director of Wayne Area Economic Development, talked to the Board on the benefits of being a member of WAED. He also discussed the different membership level benefits.
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II.b. Annual Hearing and Review of Policies
Discussion:
School Boards are required to review certain policies annually. Policies 5415, 5416, 5418, and 6400 were reviewed as required by the Nebraska Department of Education. All policies can be found on the school's website.
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II.b.I. Policy 5415 - Bullying
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II.b.II. Policy 5416 - Student Fees
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II.b.III. Policy 5418 - Homeless Student
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II.b.IV. Policy 6400 - Parent Involvement
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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 Updates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Policy Updates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading on policy updates for policies 1110, 1200, 3132, 4007, 4025, 5002, 5401, 6212, 8151, and 8152. All policies can be found on the school's website.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of K-6 2021-22 Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second 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 second reading of the 2021-22 K-6 Student Handbook.
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III.a.III. Second Reading on 2021-22 Early Learning Center Handbook Revision - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading on 2021-22 Early Learning Center Handbook Revision
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board did not approve the Second Reading of the 2021-22 Early Learning Center Handbook revision.
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III.a.IV. Wayne Area Economic Development Membership - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Wayne Area Economic Development Membership
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The motion to approve the "Non-Profit" $100 membership dues failed due to no second. The Board approved the membership fee of $400 to Wayne Area Economic Development. Mr. Justin Davis abstained from voting due to being on the WAED Board of Directors.
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III.a.V. Second Reading 2021-22 Teacher Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading 2021-22 Teacher Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of the 2021-22 Teacher Handbook.
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III.a.VI. First Reading of the 2021-22 Classified Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of the 2021-22 Classified Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the 2021-22 Classified Staff Handbook.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Appoint Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan was appointed Treasurer due to having a temporary business manager in place.
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III.b.II. Policy 2101 - Acknowledgement of Superintendent as CEO of District - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Policy 2101
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Policy 2101 is reviewed annually and states that the Superintendent is the CEO of the District. All policies can be found on the school's website.
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III.b.III. First Reading Policy 6600 Update - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading Policy 6600 Update
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of Policy 6600 - Special Education.
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III.b.IV. 2021-2022 Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Membership Dues - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the 2021-2022 Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Membership Dues
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the annual membership dues for the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association.
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III.b.V. First Student Bus Parking Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Student Bus Parking Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board voted to table the agreement with First Student Bus until additional information can be clarified.
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III.b.VI. WCS Safe Return to School Plan Survey Results - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the 2021-22 WCS Safe Return to Schools Plan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan spoke to the Board on the surveys that were sent out to staff and parents on the Safe Return to School Plan. There were over 100 responses to the survey.
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III.b.VII. Dana Cole Audit Engagement Letter - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Dana Cole Audit Engagement Letter for the 2020-21 school year audit
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Audit Engagement Letter from Dana Cole & Company. Dr. Jeryl Nelson abstained from voting due to conflict of interest.
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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. Project Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan reported the bathroom renovation project is progressing nicely.
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IV.a.I.2. Accreditation
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the Letter of Accreditation from the Nebraska Department of Education.
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IV.a.I.3. ESSER III Potential Spending
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan told the Board that WCS will be receiving $820,000 from ESSER III over the next three years. Twenty percent must be used for make up of lost learning. He also presented the Board ideas where the money could be spent.
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IV.a.I.4. NPERS Audit Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained the NPERS Audit is complete. Items to address are: tracking of extra duty hours and monitoring of 20 hour/week employees to ensure they remain below the 20-hour threshold for retirement eligibility.
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IV.a.I.5. PMC Athletic Trainer Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan told the Board that a candidate has been given an offer. He will update with more information as it becomes available.
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IV.a.I.6. NASB Strategic Planning Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the Board the draft of the Strategic Planning Timeline.
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IV.b. Board Committees
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IV.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Justin Davis, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Dave Wragge, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
The Alumni Dance was well attended.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the letter from Senator Albrecht regarding the proposed Health Standards.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented information on expenditures, levies and valuations from past years to present.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V. Boardsmanship
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Board/Staff Breakfast *District Open House 8/9/21 5:00-7:00 p.m. *Americanism Hearing *Second Reading of 2021-22 Classified Staff Handbook *Second Reading of Policy 6600 - Sped Policy
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda items include: First Student Bus Agreement, ESSER III Use of Funds, Budget Update, Early Learning Center and Kids Club Financial Summaries, Foundation 990 Tax submission
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, August 9, 2021, beginning at 7:00, in Room 202 of the Jr/Sr High School. Please note time change due to the District Open House from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
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