July 11, 2022 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. at the Early Learning Center.
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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 (7/7/2022), 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 - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Minutes of Previous Meetings and Financial Claims
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. Annual Hearing and Review of Policies
Discussion:
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.a.I. Policy 5415: Bullying
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II.a.II. Policy 5416: Student Fees
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II.a.III. Policy 5418: Homeless Student
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II.a.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 of policy updates excluding Policy 4133. Policy 4133 will be discussed later on the agenda.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of K-6 2022-23 Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of K-6 2022-23 Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of the 2022-23 K-6 Student Handbook.
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III.a.III. 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 discussed and agreed on a 2.75% increase to the contract with First Student.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Policy 2101: Acknowledgement of Superintendent as CEO of District - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Policy 2101: Acknowlegement of Superintendent as CEO of District
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.II. First Reading Superintendent Evaluation Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the First Reading of the Superintendent Evaluation Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussion on the NASB Superintendent Evaluation tool, the Board approved the First Reading of the NASB Superintendent Evaluation Handbook.
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III.b.III. Substitute Teacher Rates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Substitute Teacher Rates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Substitute Teacher rate of $135 per day.
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III.b.IV. Second Reading of Policy 4133: Substitute Teachers - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Policy 4133: Substitute Teachers
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of Policy 4133: Substitute Teachers. The policy will no longer state the current rate of pay and will be reviewed every year in July.
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III.b.V. Technology Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Technology Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Sterling for Chromebook purchase.
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III.b.VI. Auditor Engagement Letter - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Dana Cole Auditor Engagement Letter
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Audit Engagement Letter from Dana Cole & Company.
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III.b.VII. NRCSA (Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association) Membership - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on NRCSA Membership
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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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. 2022-23 Reimbursement Rates
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the reimbursement rates for the upcoming school year. The rates come from the State of Nebraska.
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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. Heartland Counseling
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan and the Board discussed the possibility of another counselor from Heartland Counseling Services.
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IV.a.I.4. Budget Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the timeline for the 2022-23 budget. He also shared the budget trends from past years.
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IV.a.I.5. CM@R Process Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave a CM@R process update. Bid proposals are due July 19, 2022.
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IV.a.I.6. Strategic Plan - Strategies 2 & 4
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave the Board an update on the Strategic Plan document. Strategies 2 and 4 are complete.
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IV.a.I.7. SkilsUSA Follow-Up Discussion
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan and the Board discussed the SkilsUSA possibilities. The Board would like more information as to the number of students interested in participating in this.
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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, Dave Wragge, Mark Lenihan, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
The Foundation reported $17,000 was given in scholarships to students. The All Class Reunion went well.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Committee on American Civics - meet before August 8th school board meeting
Discussion:
The Curriculum and Committee on American Civics will meet August 3, 2022, in the Jr/Sr High School Conference, at 10:30 a.m.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Mary Jean Roberson
Discussion:
Construction has begun on the west entrance of the Jr/Sr High School.
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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, Jodi Pulfer, 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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V.a. Review of Policies: 7000-8000
Discussion:
The Board discussed Policies 7000-8000. Review of Policies 5000-9000 will be done this year.
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V.b. Review of NASB Strategic Plan - Strategy 6
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan and Dr. Pulfer discussed working on Priority 6 of the Strategic Plan.
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VI. Future Agenda Items:
*Second Reading of Superintendent Evaluation Handbook *Second Reading of Policy 4133: Substitute Teachers *Board/Staff Breakfast - Monday, August 15, 2022, 8:00 a.m. *District Open House - Monday, August 15, 2022, 5:00-7:00 p.m. *Americanism Hearing *Special Meeting - August 29 or 30, 2022 5:00 p.m. *Board Review of Policies: 9000
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda items include: Activity Bus Route and Heartland Counseling Services.
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, August 8, 2022. The meeting will take place in the Jr/Sr High School Library, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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