February 14, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Tour of Elementary School - 4:15 p.m.
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II. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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II.a. Pledge of Allegiance
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II.b. Announce Open Meetings Act Posting and Location - Posted at Wayne Community Schools, Published in the Wayne Herald (2/7/2022), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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II.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call
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II.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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II.e. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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II.e.I. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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II.e.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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II.f. Personnel
Discussion:
No report.
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III. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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III.a. FCCLA - Mrs. Surber and FCCLA Students
Discussion:
Mrs. Alina Surber and the FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) officers discussed the things that have been happening with FCCLA this year. They thanked the Board for their continued support.
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IV. Action Items
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IV.a. Old Business
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IV.b. New Business
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IV.b.I. First Reading AIM Document - Classified Staff Health/Dental Insurance - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading AIM Document
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the AIM Document for Classified Staff Benefits.
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IV.b.II. CWP Architects - Elementary HVAC Architectural Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on CWP Architects - Elementary HVAC Architectural Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contract with CWP Architects for the Elementary HVAC project.
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IV.b.III. First Reading of 2022-23 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2022-23 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 2022-23 Early Learning Handbook.
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IV.b.IV. K-8 Math Curriculum Recommendation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Math Curriculum Recommendation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Houghton/Mifflin/Harcourt for K-8th grade math curriculum resources.
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IV.b.V. 2022-23 NASB Membership Dues - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2022-23 Membership Dues
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the annual membership dues to Nebraska Association of School Boards.
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V. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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V.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.
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V.a.I. Superintendent
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V.a.I.1. Strategic Planning Update
Discussion:
The School Board Association will be providing updated information that was compiled from the past surveys and community meetings. This meeting will be Wednesday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m.
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V.a.I.2. Principal Evaluations
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan has completed the Principal evaluations. He stated that the principals were able to do more professional development with their staff due to the 2:00 inservice Wednesdays.
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V.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave Mr. Hight's report in his absence. Graduation will be held in the Jr/Sr High School Gym on May 14 due to construction being done at Wayne State College. March 23 will result in no school for grades 9, 10, and 12 due to Juniors taking the ACT test.
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V.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair stated that Wayne Community Schools has selected to participate in the HAL/MTSS pilot program offered through NDE. Mrs. Steen told the Board that the Special Education staff is completing professional development on completing IEPs.
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V.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager said the Penquin Parade was a hit again this year. Kindergarten Round-Up will be after school on Thursday, March 3.
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V.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge discussed the State qualifying Boys and Girls Bowling teams. Girls Wrestling is sending two girls to State. Boys Wrestling is sending five wrestlers to State.
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V.b. Board Committees
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V.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Justin Davis, Dave Wragge, Mark Lenihan, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
Mr. Brandon Foote said there are five basketball teams and four volleyball teams signed up for the Alumni Tournament. The Murray Fishing Tournament will be held August 27, 2022.
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V.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
The Curriculum Committee met with Mr. Plager, Mrs. Maas, and Mrs. Krusemark regarding the new math series. The committee thanked them for their input.
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V.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Mary Jean Roberson
Discussion:
The Facility Committee met with Doug Temme to discuss the potential partnership with a new Ag building on or near the Fairgrounds. Dr. Lenihan met with the Business and Industry Committee of Wayne Area Economic Development to consider partnering with them on a Youth Initiative Grant offered through the State of Nebraska. Ideas were discussed on how to use the overage in the Lunch Fund. The overage is from the increased reimbursement rates from the state.
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V.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager
Discussion:
No report.
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V.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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VI. Boardsmanship
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VI.a. February Honor Coffee
Discussion:
Students from the Jr. High Quiz Bowl, Boys and Girls District Bowling teams, and the National Anthem singer from State Bowling were recognized at the February Honor Coffee.
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VII. Future Agenda Items:
*Second Reading of 2022-23 ELC Handbook *Second Reading of AIM Document *Administrator Contracts *Teacher Contracts *Director Contracts *Resolution to Policy 5006: Option Enrollment |
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VIII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, March 14, 2022, in Room 407 of the Jr/Sr High School.
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