March 13, 2023 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. in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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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 (3/9/2023), 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 Closed Session to discuss any matter for which Closed 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 - Resignations
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I.f.I. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contingent resignation of Mrs. Traci Krusemark, effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
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I.f.II. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Mrs. Lindsey Knutson effective at the end of the 2022-23 school year.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. MTSS Presentation - Dr. Casey Hurner, Nebraska MTSS
Discussion:
Dr. Casey Hurner presented the Board information on MTSS - Multi Tiered System of Supports. She stated MTSS is designed to guide districts, schools, and educators to ensure all students have access to learning experiences that enhance the student's educational outcome. It also guides improvement efforts for staff.
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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 2023-24 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2023-24 Early Learning Center Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2023-24 Early Learning Center Handbook.
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III.a.II. Second Reading to Eliminate Policy 6241-Purpose of Homework - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action in Second Reading to Eliminate Policy 6241
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading to eliminate Policy 6241 - Purpose of Homework.
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III.a.III. Second Reading of Admin Reg 6600-Special Education - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Admin Reg 6600-Special Education
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board received the Second Reading of Admin Reg 6600 - Special Education.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Summer Concrete Work Bid - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Summer Concrete Work Bid
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the bid from Sebade Construction for summer concrete repairs.
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III.b.II. Jr/Sr High School Carpeting Bid - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Jr/Sr High School Carpeting Bid
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Jason Sears Flooring for carpeting in the Jr/Sr High School.
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III.b.III. 2023-24 Administrator Renewal Agreements - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2023-24 Administrator Renewal Agreements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Administrator Renewal Agreements and salaries for the 2023-24 school year. The agreements show at 3.5% increase.
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III.b.IV. 2023-24 Director Contracts - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2023-24 Director Renewal Agreements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2023-24 Director Contracts with a 4% increase to salaries.
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III.b.V. Policy 5006: Option Enrollment Resolution Appendix - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Policy 5006: Option Enrollment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the increase of option students in grade 2 to 90 students. This is an annual review of Policy 5006 Resolution Appendix. The Resolutions shows the approximate number of Option Students allowed in each class. Option students will not be accepted into the Special Education program due to the program being at capacity.
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III.b.VI. Additional Elementary Teaching Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Additional Elementary Teaching Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of an additional Elementary teacher for the 2023-24 school year.
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III.b.VII. Additional Junior High Teaching Position - DIscuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Additional Junior High Teaching Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of an additional Jr. High teacher.
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III.b.VIII. Personnel
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III.b.VIII.1. Elementary Teaching Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Elementary Teaching Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Ms. Paige Kinnaman for Elementary teacher.
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III.b.VIII.2. Junior High Teaching Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Junior High Teaching Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Ms. Michaela Fehringer for Jr. High Math for the 2023-24 school year, contingent upon the resignation of the current Jr. High Math teacher.
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III.b.VIII.3. Additional Junior High Teaching Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Additional Junior High Teaching Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Ms Makenna Nelson for Jr. High English for the 2023-24 school year.
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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. Teacher Renewal Agreements
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the Teacher Renewal Agreements will be going out on March 14. They are due back on March 29, 2023.
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IV.a.I.2. Summer Elementary School Calendar
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the summer projects at the Elementary. He stated Rainbow World will be using the Jr/Sr High School Commons for the summer.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight discussed the vaping assembly that was held earlier in the month. The Juniors have taken the practice ACT with the actual test being taken March 22.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair mentioned that enrollment has begun at the Early Learning Center. The PK4 class is full with a waiting list and the PK3 class has eleven enrolled right now. Assessment testing will be starting soon.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager said there were 61 students that attended Kindergarten Round-Up, with a couple not being able to attend.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge said spring sports have begun. Testing will be starting soon.
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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, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Mr. Rusty Parker stated the Retired Faculty and Staff reception had a good turnout. He also discussed the end-of-year financials for the Foundation.
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IV.b.I.1. End of Year Financials
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
No report.
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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:
No report.
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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:
Dr. Lenihan reported on bills being discussed through Legislature. He will keep the Board informed on any updates.
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V. Boardsmanship
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V.a. March Honor Recognition Recipients
Discussion:
The March Honor Recipients include students from: Jr. and Sr. High Science/Math Quiz Bowl teams, Boys and Girls District and State Bowling Teams, and the Prom Invitation Designer.
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V.b. Board Review of 2000 Policies
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*First Reading of 2023-24 7-12 Student Handbook *First Reading of 2023-24 Kids Club Handbook *Review of EL Program *Accept Graduation List *Set Last Day of 2022-23 School Year *Board Review of Policies 3000-3190 |
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, April 10, 2023, in the Jr/Sr High School Library, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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