June 9, 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 (6/5/2025), 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:
Currently looking to fill positions in the kitchen, custodial, and paras.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Luke Virgil - Wayne Area Economic Development
Discussion:
Luke Virgil, Wayne America, Inc., discussed the changes that have taken place since changing their name. He also discussed local happenings.
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II.b. Melinda Vraspir - Linpepco (Pepsi Vendor)
Discussion:
Melinda Vraspir, Linepepco, discussed things that Linepepco has to offer.
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II.c. Annual Hearing and Review of Policies:
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II.c.I. Policy 5415: Anti-Bullying
Discussion:
Policy 5415: Anti-Bullying was reviewed as required annually by the Nebraska Department of Education. There was no public comment on the policy. All policies can be found at: www.wayenschools.org.
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II.c.II. Policy 5416: Student Fees
Discussion:
Policy 5416: Student Fees was reviewed as required annually by the Nebraska Department of Education. There was no public comment on the policy. All policies can be found at: www.wayenschools.org.
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II.c.III. Policy 5417: Wellness
Discussion:
Policy 5417: Wellness was reviewed as required annually by the Nebraska Department of Education. There was no public comment on the policy. All policies can be found at: www.wayenschools.org.
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II.c.IV. Policy 5418: Homeless Students
Discussion:
Policy 5418: Homeless Students was reviewed as required annually by the Nebraska Department of Education. There was no public comment on the policy. All policies can be found at: www.wayenschools.org.
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II.c.V. Policy 6400: Parent/Community Involvement in Schools
Discussion:
Policy 6400: Parent/Community Involvement in Schools was reviewed as required annually by the Nebraska Department of Education. Dr. Lenihan discussed the updated version of the policy that will be voted on later in the meeting. There was no public comment on the policy. All policies can be found at: www.wayenschools.org.
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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 2025-26 7-12 Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2025-26 7-12 Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of 2025-26 7-12 Handbook.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of 2025-26 Elementary (3-6) Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2025-26 Elementary (3-6) Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of 2025-26 Elementary (3-6) Handbook.
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III.a.III. Second Reading of 2025-26 Pre-K Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2025-26 Pre-K ELC Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of 2025-26 Pre-K Early Learning Center Handbook.
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III.a.IV. Second Reading of 2025-26 K-2 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2025-26 K-2 ELC Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of 2025-26 K-2 Early Learning Center Handbook.
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III.a.V. Second Reading of Voluntary Student Accident & Catastrophic Insurance - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Voluntary Student Accident & Catastrophic Insurance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved selecting Class 2 insurance for PK-12 students. Dr. Lenihan will bring more information to the Board in July.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Payment Application No. 23: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 23: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Payment Application No. 23 from Hausmann Construction.
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III.b.II. Track Refurbishment Bid Proposal - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Trac Refurbishment Bid Proposal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Track Refurbishment and Sturctural Overspray bid from Fisher Tracks.
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III.b.III. First and Final Readings on Policies 5101 (Student Discipline), 5103 (Extra-Curricular), and 6400 (Parent Involvement) - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Policies 5101 (Student Discipline), 5103 (Extra-Curricular), and 6400 (Parent Involvement)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Policies 5101, 5103, and 6400 on First and Final Readings. These policies are to be implemented by July 1 per State Statute.
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III.b.IV. First Reading of the 2025 Policy Updates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of the 2025 Policy Updates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Policy Updates. The updates reflect recent legislation.
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III.b.IV.1. Policy 1200 - Anti-Discrimination
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III.b.IV.2. Policy 3131 - Procurement Plan: School Food Authorities
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III.b.IV.3. Policy 3132: Internal Controls
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III.b.IV.4. Policy 3410: Safe Driving Record Standard for Drivers
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III.b.IV.5. Policy 4003: Anti-discrimination, Anti-harassment, and Anti-retaliation
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III.b.IV.6. Policy 4009: Drug Use
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III.b.IV.7. Policy 5001: Admission Requirements
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III.b.IV.8. Policy 5004: Part-Time Enrollment
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III.b.IV.9. 5202z: Notification of Rights Under FERPA
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III.b.IV.10. Policy 5201: Promotion and Retention
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III.b.IV.11. Policy 5301: Association Activities
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III.b.IV.12. Policy 5401: Equal Opportunity
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III.b.IV.13. Policy 5414: Identification of Gifted
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III.b.IV.14. Policy 5507: Foster Care Student Transportation
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III.b.IV.15. Policy 6113: Electronic Communication Devices and Cell Phones
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III.b.IV.16. Policy 6931: Behavioral Intervention and Classroom Management
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III.b.V. Rescind Policies 5001 Form “Summary of the School Immunization Rules and
Regulations”, and Policy 6410 “Combined District and School Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy” - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary on the Rescind Policies 5001 Form “Summary of the School Immunization Rules and Regulations”, and Policy 6410 “Combined District and School Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy”
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved rescinding Policies 5001: Summar of School Immunization Rules and Regulations forms and 6410: Combined District and School Title I Parent and Family Engagement.
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III.b.VI. 2025-26 School Meal Prices - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 School Meal Prices
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the following meal prices for 2025-26:
Milk: $.050 Breakfast (all students): $2.00 Lunch (PK-6): $3.00 Lunch (7-12): $3.10 |
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III.b.VII. 2025-26 Milk & Dairy Bid - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 Milk & Dairy Bid
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the bid for milk and dairy products from Hiland Dairy, Norfolk, NE, for the 2025-26 school year.
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III.b.VIII. One-Year HVAC Service Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on One-year HVAC Service Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved a one-year HVAC Service Agreement with Rasmussen Mechanical Services.
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III.b.IX. Banking Bid - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Banking Bid
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the five-year agreement with State Nebraska Bank and Trust for banking services. This will take effect August 1, 2025-July 31-2030.
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III.b.X. Beverage Vending Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Beverage Vending Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the five-yer beverage vending contract with Pepsi-cola of Siouxland, Inc.
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III.b.XI. First Reading of 2025-26 Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2025-26 Certificated Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2025-26 Certificated Staff Handbook.
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III.b.XII. First Reading of 2025-26 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2025-26 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2025-26 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook.
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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. Extra Duty 25-26
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Extra Duty assignments and noted there are open positions yet.
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IV.a.I.2. ESSER Federal Funds Montioring Close-out
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the final approval letter for ESSER Funds (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) grant.
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IV.a.I.3. Budget Timeline:
July - Finalized Line item budget, Financial Historical Reports, discussion on 6% budget growth override. August 11, 2025 - School board meeting - decision on approval of 6% budget growth override. August 20th - Assessed valuations and real growth percentage certified by County. Monday, August 25, 2025 - Special School Board Meeting for End of Year Claims and budget workshop. Friday, August 29, 2025 - Deadline to send budget information to the Wayne Herald for publication. Monday, September 8, 2025 - School Board meeting to approve the 25-26 budget. TBD - Pink Post Card Meeting (if necessary). Monday, September 30, 2025 - Filing deadline for Budget and LC-2 to NDE, Auditor of Public Accounts (APA), and County Clerk.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the upcoming budget timeline.
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IV.a.I.4. Early Childhood Grants - NDE
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated Wayne Community Schools was awarded a three-year extension on Early Childhood Grants from Nebraska Department of Education.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan reported in Mr. Plager's absence. He stated graduation went well.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair reported that preschool enrollment is going well.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principals
Discussion:
Mr. Diediker and Mrs. Maas stated packing is done and moving has started. Morgan Paulson was hired as secretary. Summer School letters are going out.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge stated summer weights have begun. Jr. High schedules will include a fifth exploratory class for 2025-26.
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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, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Mr. Rusty Parker explained the Foundation's End of Year financials.
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IV.b.I.1. Foundation End of Year Financial Report and 501 C-3 Status
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IV.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 new long-range curriculum plan. This reflects the state adoption cycle.
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IV.b.II.1. Curriculum Revision Cycle Update
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IV.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 stated the ELC playground work has begun. The Elementary roofing project will be starting soon.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
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IV.b.IV.1. Review of Policies 6000-6240-Should we take a break on these until fall and deal with new policies this summer?
Discussion:
Due to the number of new policies to review, the Board will not be reviewing policies in July.
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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, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V. Boardsmanship
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V.a. 2025 NASB Leadership Workshop - July 29: Kearney, NE or July 30: Lincoln, NE
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Summer Board Retreat *Second Reading of Policy Updates *Second Reading of 2025-26 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook *Second Reading of 2025-26 Certificated Staff Handbook *Payment Application No. 24: Hausmann Construction *Review of Policy 2101: Superintendent as CEO of District *Review of Superintendent Evaluation Process *Review of Substitute Teacher Rate *Edit of Policy 8344 - Location of School Board Meetings
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include:
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, July 14, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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