August 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. 2023-24 Wayne Community Schools Building Fund Budget Amendment - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2023-24 WCS Building Fund Budget Amendment
Discussion:
The hearing was held to discuss the amendment of the Building Fund. Dr. Lenihan discussed that no additional taxes will be added to property taxes.
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II. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
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II.a. Pledge of Allegiance
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II.b. Announce Open Meetings Act Posting and Location - Posted at Wayne Community Schools, Published in the Wayne Herald (8/10/2023), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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II.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call
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II.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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II.e. Personnel
Discussion:
No report.
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III. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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III.a. Introduction of New Teachers
Discussion:
Mr. Jackson Belt - 6th Grade, Ms. Makenna Nelson - 7/8 English, Ms. Paige Kinnaman - 5th Grade, Mrs. Grace Longe - 9/10 English, Ms. Jewel Kneifl - Jr/Sr High School Counselot, and Ms Michaela Fehringer - 7/8 Math, introduced themselves to the Board
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III.b. School Resource Officer:
Chief of Police, Marlin Chinn Officer Drew Marshall
Discussion:
Police Chief, Marlin Chinn, and Officer Drew Marshall, introduced themselves to the Board. Officer Marshall will be the School Resource Officer.
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III.c. Committee on American Civics Report
Per requirements of LB 399, Wayne Community Schools has established this report to document instruction and patriotic exercises for the following days; George Washington's birthday & Abraham Lincoln's birthday (President's Day), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Native American Heritage Day (4th Friday of Sept.), Constitution Day (Sept. 17th), Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and Thanksgiving Day (day or week preceding or following such holidays).
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan confirmed that the following patriotic themes are covered during Social Studies classes: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's birthdays, Native American Heritage Day, Constitution Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving.
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III.d. Multi-Cultural Education Report
The mission of the multicultural education program is to prepare students to: (a) value and respect their own culture and race and cultures and races other than their own and (b) eliminate stereotypes and different treatment of others based on culture and race. The mission shall also include preparing students to eliminate stereotypes and discrimination or harassment of others based on ethnicity, religion, gender and socioeconomic status, age or disability.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the review is required annually.
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III.e. Review of Policy 5008-Student Attendance
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the annual review of Policy 5008-Student Attendance. The policy discusses attendance and absenteeism, along with an Attendance Improvement Plan for students who have excessive absenteeism.
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IV. Action Items
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IV.a. Old Business
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IV.a.I. Second Reading Memorandum of Understanding with City of Wayne/Wayne Police Department School Resource Officer - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading 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 Second Reading Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Wayne and the Wayne Police Department for the School Resource Officer.
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IV.a.II. Second Reading of Policy 4110-Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Policy 411-Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of Policy 4110-Contract. All policies can be found online: www.wayneschools.org.
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IV.a.III. Second Reading of Policy 4171-Resignation of Certified Employees - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second 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 Second Reading of Policy 4171-Resignation of Certified Employees. All policies can be found online: www.wayneschools.org.
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IV.a.IV. Second Reading of Policy 5602-Naloxone - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Policy 5602-Naloxone
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of Policy 5602-Naloxone. All policies can be found online: www.wayneschools.org.
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IV.a.V. Second Reading of Policy 6288-Artificial Intelligence - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Policy 6288-Artificial Intelligence
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of Policy 6288-Artificial Intelligence. All policies can be found online: www.wayneschools.org.
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IV.b. New Business
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IV.b.I. Auditor Engagement Letter - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 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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IV.b.II. Property Tax Request Authority - Discuss, Consider, and Take All Necessary Action to Increase the School District’s Base Growth Percentage Used to Determine the School District’s Property Tax Request Authority by up to 6%
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained this action will only provide authority to exceed the base growth if needed. The Board will receive the budget in September for approval.
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IV.b.III. 2022-23 Building Fund Budget Amendment - Discuss, Consider, and Take all Necessary Action on the 2022-23 Building Fund Budget Amendment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2022-23 Building Fund Budget Amendment. This will not put an increase to the tax levy.
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IV.b.IV. Inter-local Agreement with City of Wayne for the School Resource Officer - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Inter-local Agreement with City of Wayne for the School Resource Officer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Inter-local Agreement with the City of Wayne for the School Resource Officer.
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IV.b.V. Transfer of Funds to Athletics - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Transfer of Funds to Athletics
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the transfer of funds to the Athletic/Activity Fund.
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V. 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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V.a. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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V.b. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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VI. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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VI.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.
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VI.a.I. Superintendent
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VI.a.I.1. Budget update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave the Board an update on the 2023-24 budget. The budget will be presented to the Board in September for approval.
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VI.a.I.2. District Enrollment Estimate
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan reported that enrollment is up slightly from the end of the 2022-23 school year. A full report will be given to the Board in September.
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VI.a.I.3. Bond Project Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated final design meetings with teachers have happened.
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VI.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight stated a foreign exchange student from Sweden is attending this year. He thanked the Board for the opportunity to attend Administrator Days.
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VI.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair explained DESSA (Devereux Student Strengths Assessment) to the Board. This is a strength based système that focuses on positive behaviors and goal setting to help students be successful.
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VI.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated there are 67 kindergartners enrolled. He described the sessions he attended at Administrator Days and thanked the Board for the opportunity to attend.
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VI.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge told the Board the Boosters had a sports psychologist and a sports nutritionist come to talk to the student athletes. Jr. High enrollment numbers have grown from last year.
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VI.b. Board Committees
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VI.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Justin Davis, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Dave Wragge, Mark Lenihan, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Mr. Rusty Parker stated the Staff Giving Campaign has begun. The Murray Fishing Tournament will be held at the end of August.
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VI.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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VI.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Mary Jean Roberson
Discussion:
Mr. Widner told the Board the tech mod will be moved on Thursday. The student drop-off and pick-up will be changed for the buses. Buses will pick up and drop off at the north end of the Jr/Sr High School.
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VI.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeyrl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge will be sending a Title IX Proportionality survey to students. This survey will show the percentage of boys and girls participation in sport activities.
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VI.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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VI.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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VII. Boardsmanship
*Area Membership Meeting - Norfolk, Wednesday, September 6 |
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VIII. Future Agenda Items:
*End of Year Claims-Week of August 28th *Budget and Tax Request Hearing-September school board meeting *Fall District Enrollment Report *Review Summer School Program *Principal Evaluation Process
Discussion:
The End of Year Claims meeting will be Tuesday, August 29, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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IX. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, September 11, 2023, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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