July 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting and Retreat
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 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, Published in the Wayne Herald (July 2, 2024), 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.
Discussion:
Agenda Item District 83 Update will be moved to after Committee Reports.
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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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III. Action Items
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III.a. Old Business
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III.a.I. Second Reading of the 2024-25 Policy Updates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of the 2024-25 Policy Updates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2024-25 policy updates.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of 2024-25 Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2024-25 Certificated Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2024-25 Certificated Staff Handbook.
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III.a.III. Second Reading of 2024-25 K-6 Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2024-25 K-6 Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2024-25 K-6 Student 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. Payment Application No. 10: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 10: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Payment Application No. 10 from Hausmann Construction.
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III.b.III. Phone Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Phone Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board tabled the Phone Quote until the August Board Meeting.
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III.b.IV. Early Learning Center Playground Vendor - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on ELC Playground Vendor
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Creative Sites, LLC, as the Early Learning Center playground vendor.
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III.b.V. City of Wayne; 2024-25 Inter-Local Agreement for the School Resource Officer - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on City of Wayne Inter-Local SRO
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussion, the Board approved twenty-one hours a week for the School Resource Officer, upon approval from the City of Wayne.
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III.b.VI. 2024-25 Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) Annual Membership - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the 2024-25 NRCSA Annual 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.VII. District 83 Update - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on District 83 Update
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board entered into Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. and exited Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. No action was taken in Closed Session.
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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. Budget Information
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave the Board an update on the budget and showed where the District sits financially.
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IV.a.I.2. Information on Bond Project Budget
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the expenses associated with the ongoing bond project.
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IV.a.I.3. Accreditation
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the Letter of Accreditation from the Nebraska Department of Education.
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IV.a.I.4. Activity Admission Prices
Discussion:
With the increase of official's fees, Dr. Lenihan stated admission prices for athletic events will increase to $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Season passes will be sold as e-tickets, at the cost of $70.00 for adults and $10.00 for students.
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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, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the Foundation is hosting the All-School Reunion during Chicken Days weekend. Due to construction, there will be no tours of the buildings this year.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
The Curriculum Committee will be meeting prior to the August Board Meeting.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Penny Janousek
Discussion:
The Finance Committee will meet prior to the August Board Meeting.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge
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:
Dr. Lenihan will keep the Board posted of any Legislative updates.
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V. Boardsmanship
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VI. Future Agenda Items:
*All Staff Training - August 8, 2024 *Board & Staff Breakfast - August 12, 2024, 8:30 a.m. *K-12 Open House - Monday, August 12, 2024, 5:00-7:00 p.m. *August Board Meeting - August 12, 2024–7:00 p.m. due to Open House *Approval of Teacher Training Schedule *Americanism Hearing *Wrestling Coop Update
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: Phone Quote, 2024 Board Candidate Workshop, July 18, Elementary
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VII. Recess
Discussion:
The Board recessed at 6:15 p.m. and reconvened at 6:31 p.m.
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VIII. Board Work Session
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VIII.a. Strategic Plan Review
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave the Board an update on the Strategic Plan. He stated things are going well overall. He also showed comparisons of 2023 to 2024.
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VIII.a.I. School Improvement Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated there were improvements in test scores, although the scores are not yet available. He discussed strengths and areas of growth.
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VIII.b. 24-25 Budget Considerations
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented information on the budget for the 2024-25 school year.
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IX. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, August 12, 2024, beginning at 7:00 p.m. due to the District Open House. The meeting will be held in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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