July 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The July Board 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 (7/6/2023), 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
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
Discussion:
Raegan Maas, Jason Trautman, and Levi Pofahl spoke to the Board on the potential wrestling co-op with Laurel/Concord/Coleridge school.
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II.a. Annual Hearing and Review of Policies
*These will be reviewed individually
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 Policies 1101, 5004, 5006, 5101, 5102, 5205, 6215, 6284, 6600, 6700, 6921, 6930, and 8130 Updates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Policies 1101, 5004, 5006, 5101, 5102, 5205, 6215, 6284, 6600, 6700, 6921, 6930, and 8130 Updates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the policy updates.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of Policy 1011-Sex Offenders - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Policy 1011-Sex Offenders
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of Policy 1011-Sex Offenders. All policies can be found on the school's website.
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III.a.III. Second Reading of 2023-24 K-6 Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2023-24 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 K-6 Student Handbook.
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III.a.IV. Second Reading of 2023-24 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2023-24 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2023-24 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook.
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III.a.V. Second Reading of 2023-24 Teacher Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2023-24 Teacher Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2023-24 Teacher Handbook.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Policy 2101: Acknowledgment of Superintendent as CEO of District - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Policy 2101: Acknowledgment 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. Safe to Return to School COVID-19 Review - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Safe to Return to School COVID-19 Review
This is posted under Quick Links on the school website
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the Safe to Return to School COVID-19 plan. This is a semi-annual review for ESSER fund requirements. The plan can be found on the school's website.
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III.b.III. First Reading Memorandum of Understanding with City of Wayne/Wayne Police Department School Resource Officer - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the First Reading of the Memorandum of Understanding with City of Wayne/Wayne Police Department School Resource Officer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Wayne and the Wayne Police Department for a School Resource Officer.
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III.b.IV. First Reading of Policy 4110-Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Policy 4110-Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Policy 4110-Contract.
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III.b.V. First Reading of Policy 4171-Resignation of Certified Employees - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Policy 4171-Resignation of Certified Employees
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Policy 4171-Resignation of Certificated Employees.
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III.b.VI. First Reading of Policy 5602-Naloxone - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Policy 5602-Naloxone
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Policy 5602-Naloxone.
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III.b.VII. First Reading of Policy 6288-Artificial Intelligence - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Policy 6288-Artificial Intelligence
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Policy 6288-Artificial Intelligence.
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III.b.VIII. Wrestling Coop between Wayne and Laurel/Concord/Coleridge - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Wrestling Coop between Wayne and Laurel/Concord/Coleridge
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussion, the Board approved the Wrestling co-op between Wayne and Laurel/Concord/Coleridge.
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III.b.IX. Relocation of Tech Mod - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Relocation of Tech Mod
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved moving the Tech Mod to be used as storage and offices for technology and maintenance. Building Fund will be used to cover the costs.
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III.b.X. 2023-2024 NRCSA (Nebraska Rural Community School 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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III.b.XI. Engagement Letter Peetz Koerwitz & Lafleur, PC LLO - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on an Engagement Letter with Peetz Koerwitz & Lafleur, PC LLO
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the engagement letter from Mr. Eric Knutson, Peetz Koerwitz & Lafler, PC LLO. This is necessary for Mr. Knutson to serve as legal council.
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IV. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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IV.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by the Superintendent. Copies of the 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. Accreditation
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the Letter of Accreditation from the Nebraska Department of Education.
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IV.a.I.2. Building Project Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the design phase is finishing up.
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IV.a.I.3. Reorganization of Business Office
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the possibility of hiring an additional person in the Business Office. This would serve as a transition training period for the staff as retirement of current staff occurs.
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IV.a.I.4. Update on Line Item Budget
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed preliminary numbers on the 2023-2024 budget.
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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 All-Class Reunion during Chicken Days went well. He thanked all who were involved with it.
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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 stated the HVAC and fire alarms will be completed soon at the Elementary.
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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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VI. Future Agenda Items:
*Second Reading of Policy 4110-Contract *Second Reading of Policy 4171-Resignation of Certificated Employees *Second Reading of Policy 5602-Naloxone *Second Reading of Policy 6288-Artificial Intelligence *Second Reading of MOU with City of Wayne/Wayne Police Department School Resource Officer *Board/Staff Breakfast - August 10, 2023 8:30 a.m. *K-12 Open House - Monday, August 14, 2023, 5:00-7:00 p.m. *Americanism Hearing
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: July Board Retreat, July 31, 2023
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, August 14, 2023, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Please note time change due to the K-12 Open House. The meeting will be held in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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