August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
A. The August meeting of the Wayne Community School District Board of Education is called to order on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. B. Wayne Community Schools mission is committed to the success of all students and the development of lifelong learners, and our vision is "Learning for Life, Every Student, Every Day." C. The meeting was posted at Wayne Community Schools, published in the Wayne Herald (7/23/26), and online: www.wayneschools.org D. Anyone desiring to view the Open Meetings Act may do so. The document is available for public inspection and is located on the north wall of the Library. Wayne Community Schools may go into closed session to discuss certain agenda items to protect the public interest or to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual, if such individual has not requested a public hearing. E. Board Member Roll Call F. Motion to approve the absence of any Board Member G. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.b. Consent Agenda Items - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Minutes of Previous Meetings and Financial Claims
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.b.I. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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I.b.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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I.c. Personnel
Discussion:
No report.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
Discussion:
There was no public discussion at the August 10, 2026, Board Meeting.
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II.a. Introduction of New Teachers
Discussion:
The new staff introduced themselves to the Board. They are as follows:
Ms. Erin Oldemeyer: Industrial Technology Mrs. Alana Posvar: Elementary/Early Learning Center Music Mrs. Caitlin Smith: EL Ms. Kecia Schenk: K-5 School Counselor Mrs. Audrey Loberg: Grade 1 Ms. Sonya Carlson: Special Education Mr. Aaron Rudloff: PE/Health Mr. Doug Glackin: Math Mr. Chris Clinchard: Grade 5 Mr. Carter Hasemann: Technology Mrs. Stephanie Hefti: Jr/Sr High School Secretary Mr. Ryan Surber: K-8 Art |
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II.b. Bob Soukup - Carlson West Povondra
Discussion:
Bob Soukup, Carlson West Povondra Architects, discussed future idea plans for facility improvement.
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II.c. Committee on American Civics Hearing
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.d. Multicultural Education Hearing
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. 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.II. High School Gym Renovation Owner-Architect Agreement - Carlson West Povondra Architects - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the High School Gym Renovation Owner-Architect Agreement - Carlson West Povondra Architects
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Jr/Sr High School Gym Renovation Owner-Architect Agreement with Carlson West Povondra Architects.
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III.b.III. Transfer to School Nutrition Fund - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Transfer to School Nutrition Fund
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the transfer of funds to the School Nutrition Fund.
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III.b.IV. Depreciation Fund Transfer - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessaery Action on Depreciation Fund Transfer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the transfer of funds from the general fund to depreciation fund for vehicle acuisition.
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III.b.V. 2026-27 ALICAP (All Lines Interlocal Cooperative Aggregate Pool) Renewal - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2026-27 ALICAP Renewal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the renewal quote from ALICAP for the 2026-27 school year.
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III.b.VI. Approval of 26-27 Staff Training Requirements - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Approval of 26-27 Staff Training Requirements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Resolution on Training Requirement for the 2026-27 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. Cognia Mid-Cycle Review
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the Cognia Mid-cycle Review.
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IV.a.I.2. Tyler Technology Accounting Software
Discussion:
Mrs. Darian Stoltenberg presented information to the Board on Tyler Technology Accounting Software. She will bring more information to the Board at a later date.
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IV.a.II. Special Education Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair reported the email from JMC has gone out to parents and information has already been received.
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IV.a.III. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager discussed the sessions he attended at Admin Days.
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IV.a.IV. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge stated that the student schedules are complete. Fall Sports Kickoff will be Friday, August 14, 2026.
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IV.a.V. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Diediker discussed Summer School attendance.
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IV.a.VI. Early Learning Center Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Maas discussed sessions she attended at Admin Days. ELC Parent Night is Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
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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, Greg Ptacek
Discussion:
The Staff Campaign will be starting for the Foundation. September 25 is the Taste of Victory Tailgate.
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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. Jordan Widner stated the field painter is working well.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jame Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the staff will have Title IX training during the beginning of school inservice time.
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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. Review of Board Policies 4009-4022
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*End of Year Claims/Budget Workshop - Monday, August 24 *2026 Area Membership Meeting, Wednesday, August 26, South Sioux City *Budget and Tax Request Hearings *District Enrollment Report *Review of Summer School Program *Principal Evaluation Process *ACT Results *Review of Policies 4023-4032 |
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, September 14, 2026, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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