January 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. (Dr. Lenihan will act as Chair) Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library by Dr. Mark Lenihan.
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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 (1/2/2024), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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I.c. Board Member Code of Conduct
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Board Member Code of Conduct.
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I.d. Review of Conflict of Interest Policies:
Policy 8260 Policy 8271
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed Board Policies 8260: Conflict of Interest/Contracts and Policy 8271: Reporting Procedures.
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I.e. Action on Absence and Roll Call
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the absence of Mr. Lynn Junck from the January meeting.
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II. Organization of Board for 2024 (Board Policy 8130)
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II.a. Elect: President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Nominations for Board President were submitted by written ballot. Dr. Jodi Pulfer was nominated and elected as Board President.
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II.b. Elect: Vice-President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Nominations for Board Vice-President were submitted by written ballot. Mrs. Jaime Manz was nominated and elected as Board Vice-President.
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II.c. Appoint Recording Secretary
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Deb Daum was appointed Recording Secretary to the Board of Education.
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II.d. Appoint Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Mary Jean Roberson was appointed Board Treasurer.
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III. (President Presides as Chair) - Policy Manual - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Affirm Current Policy and Regulation Manual as Governing Rules of the District as Listed on the School Website: www.wayneschools.org
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV. Board Committees - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Appoint the Board of Education Committee Membership
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Depository - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Designate Depository Bank
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI. Recording Records - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to designate The Wayne Herald as Classified Recording Records for Annual Appointment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII. Legal Counsel - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to designate Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O. as Legal Counsel for Annual Appointment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII. 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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IX. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.a. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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IX.b. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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X. Personnel
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X.a. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Mrs. Johanna Osborn effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
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X.b. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board accepted the resignation of Mr. Tucker Hight effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year.
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X.c. EL Teaching Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on EL Teaching Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contract for Ms. Paige Milliken for the Elementary EL teacher for the 2024-25 school year.
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XI. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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XI.a. Elementary Teachers - Emily Rockhill, Emily Sims, and Colleen Janke
Discussion:
Due to the weather, the Elementary teachers will be speaking at the February meeting.
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XII. Action Items
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XII.a. Old Business
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XII.a.I. Third Reading of AIM Document for Human Resource Director Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Third Reading of AIM Document for Human Resource Director Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the third reading of the AIM Document for a Human Resource Director position.
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XII.b. New Business
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XII.b.I. Negotiated Agreement with WEA - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Negotiated Agreement with WEA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the negotiated agreement for the 2024-25 school year. Dr. Lenihan thanked the committee members for all their work during this process.
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XII.b.II. 2024 Superintendent Goals - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2024 Superintendent Goals
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2024 Superintendent Goals.
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XII.b.III. 2024-25 School Calendar - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2024-25 School Calendar
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2024-25 school calendar.
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XII.b.IV. Payment Application No. 4: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 4: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the payment application No. 4 from Hausmann Construction.
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XII.b.V. ESU 1 Contract Intentions - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on ESU 1 Contract Intentions
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the ESU 1 Contract Intentions for the 2024-25 school year.
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XII.b.VI. Student Transportation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Student Transportation Options for the 2024-25 School Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussion, the Board approved Dr. Lenihan to seek proposals for student transportation for the beginning of the 2024-25 school year.
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XII.b.VII. First Reading Agenda Item Management (AIM) Document for a New Secretarial Position at the ELC/SPED - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the First Reading of the AIM Document for a New Secretarial Position at the ELC/SPED
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first and final reading of AIM Document for a new secretarial position at the ELC/SPED.
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XIII. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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XIII.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.
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XIII.a.I. Superintendent
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XIII.a.I.1. 2024 Reimbursement Rates
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the 2024 reimbursement rates. These rates are set annually by the State of Nebraska.
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XIII.a.I.2. Work Session Dates
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan and the Board discussed days to hold a Board Work Session.
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XIII.a.I.3. Swimming Co-op with Norfolk Public Schools
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan and Mr. Wragge discussed the potential coop with Norfolk Public Schools for Boys Swimming for the 2024-25 school year and Girls Swimming for the 2025-26 school year. The Board asked Mr. Wragge to provide them the number of students interested in going out for the sport before making any decision.
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XIII.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight stated the freshman class attended Connect the Dots presented by UNL. He thanked the teachers involved with the Appeal for Credit process.
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XIII.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair thanked everyone who was involved with the Christrmas Drive. She gave the Board an update on the number of paras currently hired.
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XIII.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager said the WEB Father-Daughter Dance was well attended. The MAP and Aimsweb testing is complete.
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XIII.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge announced the Boys Basketball team won the Elkhorn Valley Bank Great Northeast Nebraska Shootout. He also stated that digital ticket selling was tried during the tournament and went well. He will look into doing more digital selling for future events.
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XIII.b. Board Committees
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XIII.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Justin Davis, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Misty Beair, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Mr. Rusty Parker discussed some new scholarships from donors. These will be available to students this spring.
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XIII.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jamie Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
No report.
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XIII.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Mary Jean Roberson
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed some project updates with the Board. He discussed the possibility of adding Jr. High Girls Wrestling, which will take place after their basketball season.
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XIII.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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XIII.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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XIII.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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XIV. Boardsmanship
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XIV.a. January Honor Recognition
Discussion:
Students on the Mock Trial State Team and State Mock Trial Student News Reporter were recognized in January.
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XV. Future Agenda Items:
*First Reading of 2024-25 Early Learning Center Handbook *Principal Appraisals *WCS Foundation EOY Financials *Tour of Elementary *Board President Retreat: January 19, Norfolk *NASB Legislative Issues Conference: January 21-22, Lincoln
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include:
ESU 1 Contract Hausmann Payment No. 5 Swimming Coop Update |
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XVI. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Monday, February 12, 2024, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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