January 13, 2025 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.
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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 (1/9/25), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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I.c. Member Oath for Elected Board Members
Discussion:
Elected Board Members, Mrs. Jaime Manz, Mr. Lynn Junck, and Mr. Brent Pick, were sworn into office.
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I.d. Board Member Code of Conduct
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Board Member Code of Conduct.
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I.e. Review of Conflict of Interest Policies:
Policy 8260 Policy 8271
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed Board Policies 8260: Conflict of Interest/Contracts and 8271: Reporting Procedures. He also explained the new Conflict of Interest form that can be filled out.
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I.f. Action on Absence and Roll Call
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II. Organization of Board for 2025 (Board Policy 8130)
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II.a. Elect: President
Discussion:
Nominations for Board President were Dr. Jodi Pulfer and Mrs. Jaime Manz. Dr. Jodi Pulfer was elected Board President after receiving four votes, with Mrs. Jaime Manz receiving two votes.
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II.b. Elect: Vice-President
Discussion:
Nominations for Board Vice President were Mrs. Jaime Manz and Mr. Lynn Junck. Mrs. Jaime Manz was elected Board Vice President after receiving four votes. Mr. Lynn Junck received two votes.
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II.c. Appoint Recording Secretary
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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:
Darian Stoltenberg 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: State Nebraska 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. Business Manager Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Business Manager Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Darian Stoltenberg as Business Manager.
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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 approved the resignation of Mrs. Erin Willrich at the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year.
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X.c. 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. Judy Poehlman , beginning June 30, 2025.
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X.d. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Discussion:
There was no action taken on this agenda item.
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X.e. 2025-26 Staffing Discussion
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the staff shortages throughout the state.
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XI. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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XI.a. TeamMates Mentoring Program
Discussion:
Mrs. Shallee Hoffman, TeamMates Director of the Wayne Chapter, and Mrs. Jill Walling, TeamMates President of the Wayne Chapter, spoke to the Board during Mentoring Month. The Wayne Chapter began in 1999 and currently has 62 mentor/mentee matches. They also stated there is a student waiting list.
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XII. Celebration of Success
Discussion:
Unified Bowling State Qualifiers, Fall Yearbook Staff, and Mid-Term Graduates were the students honored in January.
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XIII. Action Items
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XIII.a. Old Business
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XIII.b. New Business
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XIII.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 2025-26 school year. Dr. Lenihan thanked the committee members for their work during this process.
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XIII.b.II. 2025 Superintendent Goals - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025 Superintendent Goals
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2025 Superintendent Goals.
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XIII.b.III. First and Final Reading of Policy 8342: Internal Board Policies - Methods of Operation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First and Final Reading of the Revision to Policy 8342
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First and Final Reading of Policy 8342: Internal Board Policies - Methods of Operation.
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XIII.b.IV. First Reading of Revision to Policy 3132: Internal Controls - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Revision to Policy 3132
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Revision to Policy 3132: Internal Controls.
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XIII.b.V. 2025-26 School Calendar - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 School Calendar
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2025-26 school calendar.
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XIII.b.VI. Payment Application No. 17: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 17: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Payment Application No. 17 from Hausmann Construction.
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XIII.b.VII. ESU Contract Intentions - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on ESU 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 2025-26 school year.
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XIV. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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XIV.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.
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XIV.a.I. Superintendent
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XIV.a.I.1. 2025 Reimbursement Rates
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the 2025 reimbursement rates. The rates are set annually by the State of Nebraska.
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XIV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager discussed FAFSA night that was held for Seniors and their parents. Freshman Orientation is coming up.
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XIV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Misty Beair presented the number of students in the Special Education program. The Early Learning Center Advisory Team will be meeting soon.
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XIV.a.IV. Elementary Principals
Discussion:
Mrs. Maas discussed the Mother/Son WEB dance on Friday, January 17. Mr. Diediker spoke on the PE/Art position interviews.
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XIV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave Mr. Wragge's report in his absence. The Holiday Tournment went well. Interviews will be starting for the Jr. High Counselor position.
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XIV.b. Board Committees
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XIV.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Justin Davis, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Mr. Rusty Parker reported the December income report. Presently, there are 32 scholarships available through the Foundation. The Alumni Tournament will be celebrating its 15th year.
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XIV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Andi Diediker, Russ Plager
Discussion:
The committee will meet Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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XIV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge, Darian Stoltenberg, Jordan Widner
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner talked about the controlled access features to the schools. The punch list items at the Jr/Sr High School are being worked on.
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XIV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
Discussion:
Dr. Jodi Pulfer presented a policy review schedule for the Board.
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XIV.b.IV.1. Policy Review Schedule
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XIV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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XIV.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan displayed the list of Unicameral Leadership.
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XV. Boardsmanship
*Legislative Issues Conference: January 26-27 - Lincoln, NE *Board President Retreat: February 16-17, 2025 - Kearney, NE |
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XVI. Future Agenda Items
*Second Reading of Policy 3132: Internal Controls *First Reading of 2025-26 Early Learning Center Handbook *Principal Appraisals *WCS Foundation EOY Financials *Tour of Elementary *Review of Policies 9000-9220
Discussion:
The First Reading of the 2025-26 ELC Handbook will be in March.
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XVII. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, February 10, 2025, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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