August 11, 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 5:01 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 (8/7/25), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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I.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board excused the absence of Mr. Lynn Junck.
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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
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I.f.I. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Diane Peters, effective December 31, 2025.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Introduction of New Teachers
Discussion:
The new staff introduced themselves to the Board. They are as follows:
Mrs. Teresa Tiedtke: Food Service Director Mrs. Jilliane Allemann: Science Mrs. Carlie Anderson: Special Education Mr. Berkly Brummond: Social Studies Mrs. Kelsey Heath: Special Education Mrs. Jessica Loberg: Grade 1 Mr. Tyler Prauner: Social Studies Ms. Rylee Shaw: PE/Art Mrs. Carrie Williamson: Grade 4 |
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II.b. Committee on American Civics Report
Per requirements of LB 399, Wayne Community Schools has established this report to document instruction and patriotic exercises for the following days; George Washington's birthday & Abraham Lincoln's birthday (President's Day), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Native American Heritage Day (4th Friday of Sept.), Constitution Day (Sept. 17th), Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving Day (day or week preceding or following such holidays).
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan confirmed that the following patriotic themes are covered during Social Studies classes: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's birthdays, Native American Heritage Day, Constitution Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving. After discussion, there was no public comment.
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II.c. Multicultural Education Report
The mission of the multicultural education program is to prepare students to: (a) value and respect their own culture and race and cultures and races other than their own and (b) eliminate stereotypes and different treatment of others based on culture and race. The mission shall also include preparing students to eliminate stereotypes and discrimination or harassment of others based on ethnicity, religion, gender and socioeconomic status, age or disability.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the review is required annually. After discussion, there was no public comment.
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III. Action Items
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III.a. Old Business
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Payment Application No. 25: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 25: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Payment Application No. 25: Hausmann Construction.
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III.b.II. Payment Application No. 26: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 26: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Payment Application No. 26: Hausmann Construction.
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III.b.III. Property Tax Request Authority - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Increase the School District's Base Growth Percentage Used to Determine the School District's Property Tax Request Authority by up to 6%
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained this action will only provide authority to exceed the base growth if needed. The Board will receive the budget in September for approval.
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III.b.IV. Transfer of Funds to Athletic/Activity Fund - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Transfer of Funds to Athletic/Activity Fund
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved th transfer of funds to the Athletic/Activity Fund.
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III.b.V. 2025-26 ALICAP (All Lines Interlocal Cooperative Aggregate Pool) Renewal - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 ALICAP Renewal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from ALICAP for Property, Casualty, and Work Comp Insurance.
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III.b.VI. Approval of 25-26 Staff Training Requirements - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Approval of 25-26 Staff Training Requirements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Resolution on Training Requirements for the 2025-26 school year.
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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 Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave the Board an update on the budget.
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IV.a.I.2. Social Media for Schools Review
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan showed the Board a quarterly report from Social Media for Schools. He stated things are going well.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager discussed sessions he attended at Admin Days.
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IV.a.III. Special Education Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair stated the school is the recipient of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant. The purpose of the grant is to advance literacy, reading and writing skills for children birth through grade 12.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Diediker gave a report on summer school attendance.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge said Fall Sports practices have begun.
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IV.a.VI. Early Learning Center Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Maas stated Kindergarten Round Up went well. The ribbon cutting was a great, busy day.
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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. Parker said the sign program is going well. He also stated the staff campaign has started.
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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:
No report.
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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. Widner thanked the summer staff for all the moving, cleaning, and grounds work that was done over the summer.
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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 Policy 5008 - Student Attendance
Discussion:
The Board reviewed Policy 5008 - Student Attendance. There are no changes. The principals meet with the County Attorney yearly to review the policy
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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. Board Review of Policies 6000-6240
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*End of Year Claims - Monday, August 25 *Payment No. 27 - Hausmann Construction *District Enrollment Report *Review of Summer School Program *Budget and Tax Request Hearings *Principal Evaluation Process *ACT Results *Review of Policies 6260-6370 |
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Monday, September 8, 2025, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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