July 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.
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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 (7/10/25), 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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III. Action Items
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III.a. Old Business
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III.a.I. Second Reading of the 2025 Policy Updates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Policy Updates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2025 Policy Updates. All policies can be found on the school's website.
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III.a.I.1. Policy 1200: Anti-Discrimination
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III.a.I.2. Policy 3131: Procurement Plan: School Food Authorities
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III.a.I.3. Policy 3132: Internal Controls
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III.a.I.4. Policy 3410: Safe Driving Record Standard for Drivers
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III.a.I.5. Policy 4003: Anti-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Anti-Retaliation
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III.a.I.6. Policy 4009: Drug Use
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III.a.I.7. Policy 5001: Admission Requirements
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III.a.I.8. Policy 5004: Part-Time Enrollment
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III.a.I.9. Policy 5201: Promotion and Retention
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III.a.I.10. 5202z: Notification of Rights Under FERPA
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III.a.I.11. Policy 5301: Association Activities
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III.a.I.12. Policy 5401: Equal Opportunity
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III.a.I.13. Policy 5507: Foster Care Student Transportation
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III.a.I.14. Policy 6113: Electronic Communication Devices and Cell Phones
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III.a.I.15. Policy 6931: Behavioral Intervention and Classroom Management
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III.a.II. Second Reading of 2025-26 Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2025-26 Certificated Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of 2025-26 Certificated Staff Handbook.
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III.a.III. Second Reading of 2025-26 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second 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 Second Reading of the 2025-26 Non-Certificated Handbook.
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III.a.IV. Third Reading of Voluntary Student Accident & Catastrophic Insurance - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Third Reading of Voluntary Student Accident & Catastrophic Insurance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Third Reading of the Voluntary Student Accident & Catastrophic Insurance. This is an addition to NSAA insurance. This insurance covers cheerleaders and band students.
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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. 24: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 24: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Payment Application No. 24 from Hausmann Construction.
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III.b.III. Transfer of Funds to Lunch Fund - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Transfer of funds to Lunch Fund
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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III.b.IV. Audit Engagement Letter - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Audit Engagement Letter
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Audit Engagement Letter from Dana Cole & Company.
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III.b.V. Substitute Teacher Rates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Substitute Teacher Rates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved raising the Substitute Teacher Rates to $160.00 per day.
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III.b.VI. School Resource Officer Inter-local Agreement with the City of Wayne - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the School Resource Officer Inter-local Agreement with the City of Wayne
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Inter-local Agreement with the City of Wayne for the School Resource Officer.
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III.b.VII. 2025-26 Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) Annual Membership - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 NRCSA 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 School Association.
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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. Principal reports are not given in July.
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IV.a.I. Superintendent
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IV.a.I.1. Accreditation
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the Letter of Accreditation from the Nebraska Department of Education.
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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:
No report.
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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:
The Curriculum and Committee on American Civics will meet prior to the August Board Meeting.
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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:
No report.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
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, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V. Boardsmanship
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*ELC Ribbon Cutting and Open House - August 1st - 10:00 AM *All Staff Training - August 4th-5th *Board and Staff Breakfast - August 11th *PK-12 Open House - Tuesday, August 12, 2025 5-7PM *Approval of Teacher Training Schedule *Americanism Hearing *Special Meeting for Year-End Claims and Budget Workshop - Monday, August 25 *NASB Area Membership Meeting - Wednesday, August 27 - Norfolk
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: Payment No. 25: Hausmann Construction, Board review of Policies 6000-6240.
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VII. Recess
Discussion:
The Board recessed at 5:44 p.m. and reconvened at 5:53 p.m.
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VIII. Board Work Session
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VIII.a. Budget Workshop
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented information on the budget for the 2025-26 school year.
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VIII.b. Facilities Workshop
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan reviewed the short-term facility plan.
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VIII.c. Strategic Plan Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Guiding Principles of the Strategic Plan. He noted the things that are completed and the things that are on-going.
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IX. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board Meeting and Retreat were adjourned at 7:18 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, August 11, 2025, in the Jr/Sr High School Library, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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