November 13, 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. 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 (11/7/2023), 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
Discussion:
No report.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Lori Olson - Dana F. Cole & Company - Audit Presentation
Discussion:
Lori Olson, Dana F. Cole and Company Auditor, joined the meeting via Zoom. She highlighted some points from the 2022-2023 audit. She told the Board hard copies of the audit would be coming soon through the mail.
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II.b. Kirby Hall - State Nebraska Single Bank Pooled Collateral Program Information
Discussion:
Mrs. Kirby Hall, State Nebraska Bank, spoke to the Board on the Single Bank Pooled Collateral Program. The bonds pledged to the school will be covered by SNB.
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II.c. Cap Peterson - Northeast Nebraska Insurance
Discussion:
Mr. Cap Peterson, Northeast Nebraska Insurance Company, discussed the property and casualty insurance quotes for 2023-2024. He presented the premium breakdown from the last three years.
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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 Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Wayne - Community Activity Center - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of MOU with the City of Wayne - Community Activity Center
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussion, the Board approved the Second Reading of the MOU with the City of Wayne pertaining to the CAC.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Payment Application No. 2 - Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 2 - Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second payment to Hausmann Construction for $372,494.70.
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III.b.II. 2022-23 WCS Audit and Financial Statements - Discuss and Receive 2022-23 WCS Audit and Financial Statements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board received the 2022-2023 audit from Dana F. Cole and Company.
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III.b.III. ELC Sunnyview Lease - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on ELC Sunnyview Lease
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the addendum of the lease with Sunnyview Place, LLC, for the Early Learning Center. The lease will expire in May 2025.
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III.b.IV. Post Bond Scope New Chiller Unit for Existing Junior/Senior High School- Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Post Bond Scope New Chiller Unit for Existing Junior/Senior High School
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the purchase of a new chiller unit for the existing Jr/Sr High School. This purchase is not part of the bond project.
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III.b.V. Post Bond Added Scope Fire Alarm Upgrades in Existing High School - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Post Bond Added Scope Fire Alarm Upgrades in Existing High School
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the fire alarm upgrade for the existing Jr/Sr High School. This is not part of the bond project.
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III.b.VI. Property and Casualty Insurance Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Property and Casualty Insurance Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Northeast Nebraska Insurance for Property and Casualty Insurance with the $25,000 deductible.
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III.b.VII. Cyber Insurance Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on a Quote for Cyber Insurance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote for cyber insurance from Northeast Nebraska Insurance.
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III.b.VIII. State Nebraska Single Bank Pooled Collateral Program Information
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the State Nebraska Single Bank Pooled Collateral Program.
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III.b.IX. First Reading of AIM Document Amendment for 9-Month Full-Time Classified Staff Benefit Sub-Group - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of AIM Document for 9-Month Full-Time Classified Staff Benefit Sub-Group
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the amendment to the 9-month full-time classified staff AIM document and waived the second reading.
Dr. Jeryl Nelson left the meeting at 6:45 p.m. |
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III.b.X. First Reading of AIM Document for Human Resource Director Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of AIM Document for the Human Resource Director Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the AIM document for the position of Human Resource Director.
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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. Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan told the Board they should have received a link to complete their Superintendent evaluation.
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IV.a.I.2. Re-evaluate Admin Reg 3520 - Transportation
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained that Admin Reg 3520 - Transportation, has been working well.
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IV.a.I.3. 2024-25 EHA Rates
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the Educators Health Alliance rates to the Board.
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IV.a.I.4. Community Information Night Recap
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the information night went well. He will plan on having one in the spring in Carroll.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan reported Nate Neuhaus, from NSAA, spoke to the students about sportsmanship, respect, and cheering appropriately in the stands. The Veteran's Day program went really well.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair stated Unified Bowling has started. Wayne has three teams participating. Mrs. Beair, Mr. Hight, and Mr. Daum attended the SPED Law Conference in Omaha.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated families attended Breakfast with a Buddy on November 6-7. Mrs. Osborn spoke on the Veteran's Day program and thanked Wayne alum, Tonya Burke for speaking.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge reported the winter sports season has begun. Winter sport participant numbers are looking good.
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IV.a.V.1. Title IX Report
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge showed the number of student athletes from 2022-23. The report showed students who participated in two and three sports. The number of students listed are on NSAA competition teams.
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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, Misty Beair, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Mr. Rusty Parker stated that Alumni letters have been sent out.
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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 told the Board the Tech mod has been moved, and they are getting things moved into it. Dirt work has begun on the east side of the Jr/Sr High School and at the new ELC site.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board entered into Closed Session at 7:10 p.m. They exited at 7:31 p.m.
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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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V.a. November Honor Recognition
Discussion:
Students recognized in November include: Jr. High State Cross Country Medalists, National Honor Society Members, ELC-Doing What is Expected, 2023 Nebraska All-State Musicians, 2023 NSAA National Anthem at the State Volleyball Tournament, and Girls Golf Conference and District Champions and Individual Medalists
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Second Reading of AIM Document Amendment for 9-Month Full-Time Classified Staff *Second Reading of AIM Document for Human Resources Director *Superintendent Evaluation *Superintendent Contract *ESU Contract Intentions *Safe to Return to Learn Update
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda items include: Payment Application No. 3 to Hausmann Construction
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, December 11, 2023, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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