April 10, 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.
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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 (4/6/2023), 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 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
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I.f.I. 7-12 Counselor Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 7-12 Counselor
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Ms. Jewel Kneifl as 7-12 Counselor for the 2023-24 school year.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Review of EL Program - Misty Beair
Discussion:
Mrs. Misty Beair reported the number of English Learner students in the District. She discussed the qualifications and the program structure. She also noted that the District growth is higher than the state rate.
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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. First Reading of 2023-24 7-12 Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2023 7-12 Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the 2023-24 7-12 Student Handbook.
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III.b.II. First Reading of 2023-24 Kids Club Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2023-24 Kids Club Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the 2023-24 Kids Club Handbook.
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III.b.III. 2023-24 Classified Staff Salary Schedule - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action 2023-24 Classified Staff Salary Schedule
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2023-24 Classified Staff Salary Schedule. $1.50 per hour has been added to the base pay. The pay increase will begin April 10, 2023.
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III.b.IV. Accept 2023 Graduate List - Discuss, Consider, and Accept 2023 Graduate List
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board accepted the 2022-23 list of graduates. Graduates will receive their diplomas upon successful completion of graduation requirements.
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III.b.V. Last Day of 2022-23 School Year - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Last Day of 2022-23 School Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Seniors last full day of school will be Monday, May 8, 2023. Graduation is Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the Jr/Sr High School gym, at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023, is the Early Learning Center graduation, at the Jr/Sr High School Lecture Hall, at 6:30 p.m. The last day of school for the Early Learning Center is Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The last day of school for grades K-11 is Tuesday, May 23, 2023, with a 2:00 p.m. dismissal. The teachers last day will be Thursday, May 25, 2023, or Friday, May 26, 2023, if April 10, 2023, Flex Day was not used.
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III.b.VI. Carlson West Povondra Architect Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Carlson West Povondra Architect Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained the contract for design, architect fees, and other fees associated with the bond.
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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. Facility Project Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated that Bob Soukup has been talking with different groups on the project. The Board discussed specific items they would like addressed with the project.
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IV.a.I.2. Rule 10 Safety Review - School Safety
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the review was just received and will go into more detail about the report at the May Board Meeting. Mr. Craig Frerichs noted he was pleased with the work done on the west entrance of the Jr/Sr High School. The Board asked Dr. Lenihan to research the possibility of having more of a police presence at school. He will report back at the May meeting.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight stated that all the Juniors completed the ACT test on March 22. Prom will be Saturday, April 15, 2023.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair told the Board that eleven paras will be leaving at the end of the school year. She stated that the number of SPED students is growing. She thanked Mrs. Nicki Daum for planning and scheduling transition activities for the 6th grade students who will be coming to the Jr/Sr High School in the fall. Mrs. Osborn stated the next HAL Pilot project class will be held on April 20, 2023.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated NSCAS testing is in progress. He discussed the Many Moccasin Troupe assembly sponsored by WEB. Mrs. Osborn discussed the Internet Safety Presentation put on by Mrs. Amy Miller and Officer Consoli. Grades 4-6 attended the assembly.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge stated that track season has started. Jr. High Speech Home Invite will be Saturday, April 15, 2023. Baseball games are now being streamed. He gave the number of spring sport athletes. Dr. Lenihan thanked Mr. Wragge for his years of coaching High School Wrestling.
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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 told the Board the IDEA Grant has been awarded to Mrs. Molly D'Agosta, Third Grade, and Mrs. Kristine Muir. He was pleased with the sportsmanship and respect he saw at the Alumni Tournament that was held the weekend prior to the meeting.
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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:
Mr. Jordan Widner discussed some of the projects that will be worked on over the summer. Dr. Lenihan stated there is an excess of funds in the lunch account and a letter will be sent to the Department of Education explaining how funds may be used for purchasing needed items in the future.
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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 the Legislature.
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V. Boardsmanship
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V.a. Board Review of Policies 3000-3190
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V.b. April Honor Recognition
Discussion:
Groups recognized this month include: FCCLA State STAR qualifiers, FFA State qualifiers, Microsoft Word Certification, Nebraska School Nutrition Association Contest and State winners, Regional and State Science Fair.
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V.c. Early Learning Center Graduation - May 9, 2023, 6:30 p.m., Jr/Sr High School Lecture Hall
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V.d. Wayne High School Graduation - May 13, 2023, 2:00 p.m., Jr/Sr High School Gym
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Second Reading of 2023-24 7-12 Student Handbook *Second Reading of 2023-24 Kids Club Handbook * First Reading of 2023-24 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook *Board Review of Policies 3200-3572 |
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, May 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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