April 14, 2025 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 (4/10/2025), 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. Sarah Oltjenbruns - Elementary Library
Discussion:
Sarah Oltjenbruns, Elementary Librarian, presented things that are taught in the library. She discussed what learning is like for the different grade levels.
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III. Celebration of Success
Discussion:
Students from National Merit Scholarship Finalists, State FFA Qualifiers, District Speech Champions, State Speech Qualifiers, Regional Science Fair, and Idita-Read Finishers
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IV. Action Items
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IV.a. Old Business
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IV.b. New Business
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IV.b.I. Payment Application No. 20 - Hausmann Construction: Retainage - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 20 - Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Payment Application No. 20 to Hausmann Construction.
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IV.b.II. Payment Application No. 21: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 21
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Payment Application No. 21 to Hausmann Construction.
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IV.b.III. Administrative Regulation 5205: Graduation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Administrative Regulation 5205: Graduation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Administrative Regulation 5205: Graduation.
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IV.b.IV. First and Final Reading of Edit to Policy 9320: Order of Business for Regular Meetings - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First and Final Reading of Edit to Policy 9320: Order of Business for Regular Meetings
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the edit to Policy 9320: Order of Business for Regular Meetings. The policy states the order in which the Board Meetings are held.
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IV.b.V. High School Math Textbooks/Curriculum Resources - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the High School Math Textbooks/Curriculum Resources
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from McGraw-Hill, LLC for $39,360.91 for High School math textbooks and curriculum resources.
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IV.b.VI. Accept 2025 Graduate List - Discuss, Consider, and Accept 2025 Graduate List
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board accepted the 2024-25 list of graduates. Graduates will receive their diplomas upon successful completion of graduation requirements.
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IV.b.VII. 2025-26 Classified Staff Salary Schedule - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 Classified Staff Salary Schedule
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2025-26 Classified Salary Schedule. This will be applied to the May 2025 payroll.
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IV.b.VIII. First Reading of 2025-26 7-12 Handbook Changes - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2025-26 7-12 Handbook Changes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the presented changes to the First Reading of the 2025-26 7-12 Handbook. Second Reading will be in June.
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IV.b.IX. First Reading of 2025-26 Kids Club Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2025-26 Kids Club Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2025-26 Kids Club Handbook.
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IV.b.X. Technology Purchase for the Early Learning Center Interactive Screens - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Technology Purchase for the Early Learning Center Interactive Displays
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Pine Cove Consulting for interactive displays for the Early Learning Center.
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IV.b.XI. Final Day of 2024-25 School Year - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Final Day of 2024-25 School Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Seniors last day will be Monday, May 12, 2025. Graduation is Saturday, May 17, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Gym. Early Learning Center graduation is Friday, May 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium. This is also the last day for ELC students. Final day of school for K-11 students is Tuesday, May 20, 2025, with a noon dismissal. Teachers final day is Friday, May 23, 2025.
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V. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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V.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.
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V.a.I. Superintendent
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V.a.I.1. Rule 10 Safety Review and ALICAP Employee Safety Review
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Rule 10 Safety Review and Alicap review. He stated both went very well.
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V.a.I.2. SRO Update - Meeting Review with City and Wayne PD
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan noted the City Council will be discussing the Inter-local agreement for the Student Resource Officer. The agreement will be on WCS July Board Agenda.
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V.a.I.3. Banking RFP
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Request for Proposal for Bank Deposits. Proposals will be due by May 15, 2025.
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V.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager thanked Mrs. Koch and Mrs. Harpham for their organization of the Junior Job Shadow Day. He stated the Career Fair afterwards was greatly attended.
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V.a.II.1. Early Graduate Numbers
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated there were five early graduates.
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V.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair stated the Special Education department is working on the 2025-26 case loads.
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V.a.III.1. EL Program Review
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair reported the number of English Learner students in the District. She thanked the Board for the addition of the Newcomers teacher for this school year.
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V.a.IV. Elementary Principals
Discussion:
Mrs. Maas reported on the ASD Conference she attended in Kearney. Mr. Diediker discussed NSCAS testing for grades 3-6.
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V.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge shared the number of spring athletes.
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V.b. Board Committees
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V.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Justin Davis, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Rusty Parker discussed the upcoming Alumni Tournament. IDEA Grants in the amount of $1500 have been awarded to teachers in each building.
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V.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Andi Diediker, Russ Plager
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the potential of offering upper-level science classes to neighboring district.
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V.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge, Darian Stoltenberg, Jordan Widner
Discussion:
Jordan Widner stated the new ELC building is coming along nicely. Furniture for the new building will be delivered next week.
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V.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
Discussion:
Edits to some of the 8000 policies will be on the May Board Agenda.
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V.b.IV.1. Review of Policies 8000-8347
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V.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed upcoming legislation issues.
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VI. Boardsmanship
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VII. Future Agenda Items
*Payment Application No. 22: Hausmann Construction *Second Reading of Admin Reg 5205:Graduation *Second Reading of 2025-26 7-12 Handbook Changes (June Meeting) *Second Reading of 2025-26 Kids Club Handbook *First Reading of 2025-26 ELC Handbook *First Reading of 2025-26 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook *Board Review of Policies 7000-7070 *Graduation Chamber Coffee - April 25, 2025, Jr/Sr Auditorium *Early Learning Center Graduation - Friday, May 9, 2025 - 5:30 & 7:00 *Graduation - Saturday, May 17, 2025, 1:00 p.m., Jr/Sr High School Gym
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: First Reading of PreK Early Learning Center Handbook, 8000 Policy edits.
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VIII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, May 12, 2025, in the Jr/Sr High School Library. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m.
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