May 8, 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 (5/2/2023), 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
Discussion:
No report.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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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 7-12 Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2023-24 7-12 Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2023-24 7-12 Student Handbook.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of the 2023-24 Kids Club Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of the 2023-24 Kids Club Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2023-24 Kids Club Handbook.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Bond Resolution - Approval and adoption of a resolution (a) canvassing the returns of the special election held within the District on March 14, 2023, and (b) authorizing the issuance of one or more series of the District’s general obligation school building bonds, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $27,945,000, for the purpose of making certain capital improvements to its facilities and equipping the same, in accordance with the special election
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the issuance and sale of bonds. Mr. Jay Spearman, Piper Sandler & Co., explained the process of this.
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III.b.II. Carlson West Povondra Invoice - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Carlson West Povondra Invoice
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This invoice was held back from Claims until after the Bond Resolution was read. This will be paid from Building Fund.
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III.b.III. Wayne State College/Wayne Community Schools Interlocal Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary action on WSC/WCS Interlocal Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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III.b.IV. 2023-24 Nebraska ESUCC-Sysco Food Service Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2023-24 Nebraska ESUCC-Sysco Food Service Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Nebraska ESUCC-Sysco Food Service Agreement. This is an annual agreement and gives an idea of potential food supplies.
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III.b.V. First Reading of Policy 8231 - Coffee Act Policy - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Policy 8231
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Policy 8231 - Coffee Act Policy. The updates include updated Per Diem rates.
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III.b.VI. First Reading of Administrative Regulation 4141 - Teacher Training - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Admin. Reg 4141
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board received the updates to Policy 4141 - Teacher Training. The policy was updated to reflect the same language as Policy 8231.
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III.b.VII. 2023-24 Cognia Membership - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2023-24 Cognia Membership
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the membership dues from Cognia for the 2023-24 school year.
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III.b.VIII. Policy 4133 Substitute Teachers and Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay- Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Policy 4133 Substitute Teachers and Substitute Teacher Rate of Pay
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the editorial change from 1/185 to 1/186 rate. The Board also approved the increase of substitute rates from $135.00 per day to $155.00 per day.
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III.b.IX. Discussion Item - School Resource Officer
Discussion:
The Board discussed the proper channels to take in order to hire a School Resource Officer. The Board would like to continue discussion with the Wayne Police Department.
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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. Extra Duty Contracts
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained the Extra Duty assignments to the Board. He also noted that a few areas still need to be filled.
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IV.a.I.2. Building Project Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan updated the Board on the building project. He stated that design work is progressing. He also stated the City of Wayn is developing a purchase agreement for the land.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight said prom went well. The Seniors had their breakfast at the Elementary and did the walk through the halls. Mr. Hight discussed the Seniors Post-Secondary plans.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair stated there were 225 athletes at Spring Sprints. Thank you to Don and Jan Zeiss for the $1000.00 donation to Spring Sprints. Testing for the district is almost complete. Early Learning Center graduation will be May 9 in the Jr/Sr High School Lecture Hall.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated the Book Fair went well. Meet the Teacher, student's next year teacher, will be the last day of school. WEB will be sending every student home for the summer with a new book. The Blue Devil Branch banking was a great success. Thank you to Mr. Andi Diediker and State Nebraska Bank for all they do for this.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge stated spring District competitions are almost complete and State competitions are happening soon. The Athletic Banquet is May 10, 2023.
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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:
Dr. Lenihan reported for Mr. Parker. He stated the Foundation is bringing in the umbrella groups of the Foundation to speak to keep the Foundation informed of their happenings.
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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 reported that site surveys are being done. He also stated that soil samples are being done. Dr. Lenihan discussed the 2023 Safety Review.
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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.IV.1. Board Review of Policies 3200-3572
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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
*NASB School Leaders and Law Conference - June 14-15, Kearney, NE |
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V.a. May Honor Recognition
Discussion:
Conference Academic Contest, FCCLA, Spanish Honor Society, and 30+ ACT Scores students were honored for the month of May.
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Second Reading of Policy 8231 *Second Reading of Admin Reg 4141 *Annual Summer Retreat *WCS Foundation 501 Status * Non-Certificated Staff Handbook *2023-24 Teacher Handbook *First Reading of 2023-24 K-6 Student Handbook *Set Hot Lunch, Breakfast, and Milk Prices *Policy 5417 - Wellness Policy Review |
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Jr/Sr High School Library, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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