Monday, September 11, 2023 The later of 5:20 pm or the conclusion of the Special Hearing to Set Final Tax Request - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 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 (9/5/2023), Published in the Wayne Herald, 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
Discussion:
No report.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Building Project Update - Bob Soukup (CWP) and Steve Thiele (Hausmann)
Discussion:
Steve Thiele (Hausmann Construction) and Bob Soukup (CWP) gave the Board updates on the bid packages and showed the Board what the finished building will look like. They were available to answer any questions from the Board.
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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. 2023-24 Wayne Community Schools District Budget - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2023-24 Wayne Community Schools District Budget
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2023-24 District Budget.
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III.b.II. 2023-24 Wayne Community Schools Property Tax Request Resolution 0923-1 - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2023-24 Wayne Community Schools Property Tax Request Resolution
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2023-24 Tax Request Resolution.
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III.b.III. First Reading of Policy Update: Policy 5201 - Promotion & Retention - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Policy Update: Policy 5201 - Promotion & Retention
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Policy 5201-Promotion & Retention.
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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. High School Principal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan showed the Board Mr. Hight's report due to his absence. He discussed the class enrollments for first semester.
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IV.a.I.1. 2023-24 Class Enrollments
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IV.a.II. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Misty Beair discussed the DESSA Skills Assessment results with the Board. She also stated both classes at the Early Learning Center are at capacity and have waiting lists.
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IV.a.III. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Johanna Osborn told the Board the Elementary had great attendance for Open House again this year. She stated the required fire, tornado, and bus evacuation drills have been completed.
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IV.a.IV. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan showed the Board Mr. Wragge's report due to his absence. He discussed the class enrollments for first semester and showed the number of athletes participating in fall sports.
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IV.a.IV.1. 2023-24 Class Enrollments
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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 thanked Mr. Lynn Junck for hosting a football tailgate which earned $1200 for the Foundation. He stated there was a great turnout for the Annual Murray Fishing Tournament.
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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 Tech mod has been moved and it will, hopefully, be set down later this week.
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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:
Dr. Lenihan reminded the Board that a meeting will have to be done by November 1.
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IV.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V. Superintendent
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V.a. Principal Evaluation Process
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Principal Evaluation Process. Each principal is evaluated once a year.
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V.b. Fall District Enrollment Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan reported the number of students enrolled for grades PK-12.
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V.c. Facility Committee Meeting with City of Wayne - Update
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board entered Closed Session at 6:28 p.m. The Board ended Closed Session at 7:03 p.m.
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VI. Boardsmanship
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VII. Future Agenda Items:
*Second Reading of Policy 5201-Promotion & Retention *Tour of Jr/Sr High School *Teacher Negotiations: begin by November 1 *Policy 2103: Superintendent Completes Appraisal *Resolution to Policy 5006 - Option Enrollment *Property & Casualty Insurance Quotes *State Education Conference - November 15-17, Omaha, NE |
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VIII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, October 9, 2023, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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