November 11, 2019 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 Public Library, Wayne Post Office, 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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II.a. Wayne Community Schools New Website - Diana Davis
Discussion:
Mrs. Diana Davis presented the new school website. She pointed out the different features the website will have. The website will use the same url as the current website.
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II.b. Property and Casualty Insurance - Cap Peterson
Discussion:
Mr. Cap Peterson from Northeast Nebraska Insurance presented the Board with the property and casualty insurance quotes for 2019-2020. He presented a three year comparison on premiums paid.
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II.c. 2018-2019 Wayne Community Schools Audit - Discuss, Consider, and Receive the 2018-2019 Wayne Community Schools Audit
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan provided the Board with cover letters from the auditor. The books will be arriving soon. The Board members will look over the audit and present any questions at the December meeting.
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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. Superintendent Appraisal - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Superintendent Appraisal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Wendy Consoli discussed the Superintendent's appraisal. Dr. Lenihan thanked the Board for their time in filling out the appraisals.
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III.b.II. Property and Casualty Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Property and Casualty Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Northeast Nebraska Insurance for property and casualty insurance. The Board would like Mr. Peterson to work up the quote with higher deductibles to compare possible savings.
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III.b.III. National School Boards Association Annual Dues - Discuss,Consider, and Take Action on NSBA Yearly Dues
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the annual dues to the National School Boards Association.
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III.b.IV. Lights at Kern Track - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Field Lighting Project at Kern Track
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved to provide consent for the Wayne Community School Foundation to move forward with the lighting project at Kern Track. Once the project is complete, the Foundation will donate the finished project to Wayne Community Schools.
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III.b.V. Translating Fee - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Translating Fee
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the increase per hour from $15.00 to $17.50 for translating fees.
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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. Update on Bus Contract
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained there may be an increase to the upcoming bus contract. Mid States School Bus will continue to keep Dr. Lenihan informed of any decisions.
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IV.a.I.2. Update on Potential Early Learning Program Partnership with Wayne State College
Discussion:
The Early Learning Center and Wayne State College are working on a potential partnership and will be observing the preschool at South Dakota State University campus later this month.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight reported that Junior Job Shadow day went very well. Forty area businesses accepted students. Wayne Community Schools was randomly selected by the Office of Civil Rights to visit and they will be here in December. They will be looking at our Career and Technical Education program.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Unified Bowling has begun. Their meets are generally on Saturdays. Please look at the school's activity calendar to find the dates. Our mini EL conference went very well. A book study will begin second semester for all staff on teaching strategies for EL students in the general classroom.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Bank to School has been open for three weeks. So far 147 accounts have been opened. Thank you to WEB for helping us pilot the DIBS (Delivering Infinite Book Shelves) program, beginning with the third grade. This non-profit program will get books into every student's hands.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Athletic Director
Discussion:
Wayne has had a very successful fall. Thank you to the community for all of their support.
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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, Mark Lenihan, Dennis Dolliver, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
Annual Alumni Campaign has been mailed out earlier this month.
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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, Rochelle Nelson
Discussion:
Mr. Widner reported that Rasmussen should begin HVAC work over Thanksgiving break. Dr. Lenihan thanked Mr. Widner and his crew for all of the work they continue to do.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Wendy Consoli, Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Tucker Hight
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Wendy Consoli, Lynn Junck, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Negotiations will meet later this week with the teachers.
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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
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V.a. November Honor Coffee - 6:30 p.m. Jr/Sr High School Commons
Discussion:
The 2019 State Softball Champions and 2019 Cross Country Medalist were honored at the November Honor Coffee.
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Superintendent Contract |
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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. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, December 9, 2019, in the Jr/Sr Conference Room, Room 202, at 5:00 p.m.
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