Public Meeting Minutes: January 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

I. (Legal Counsel will act as Chair) Call the Meeting to Order

Discussion: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Eric Knutson, legal counsel.

I.a. Pledge of Allegiance

I.b. Announce Open Meeting Act Posting and Location - Wayne Community Schools, Wayne Public Library, Wayne Post Office, and online: www.wayneschools.org

I.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call

II. Organization of Board for 2020 (Board Policy 8130)

II.a. Elect: President

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve Mrs. Wendy Consoli as Board President passed with a motion by Mrs. Jaime Manz and a second by Dr. Jodi Pulfer.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Nominations for Board President were submitted by written ballot. Mrs. Wendy Consoli was nominated as Board President.

II.b. Elect: Vice-President

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to elect Mrs. Jaime Manz as Board Vice-President passed with a motion by Mrs. Wendy Consoli and a second by Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Nominations for Board Vice-President were submitted by written ballot. Mrs. Jaime Manz was elected Board Vice-President.

II.c. Appoint Recording Secretary

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to appoint Mrs. Deb Daum as Recording Secretary passed with a motion by Mr. Lynn Junck and a second by Mrs. Jaime Manz.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The Board appointed Mrs. Deb Daum as Recording Secretary.

II.d. Appoint Treasurer

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to appoint Mrs. Rochelle Nelson as Treasurer passed with a motion by Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl and a second by Dr. Jodi Pulfer.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The Board appointed Mrs. Rochelle Nelson as Treasurer.

III. (President Presides as Chair) - Policy Manual - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Affirm Current Policy and Regulation Manual as Governing Rules of the District as Listed on the School Website: www.wayneschools.org

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to affirm current policy and regulation manual as governing rules of the District, as listed on the school website, passed with a motion by Dr. Jodi Pulfer and a second by Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IV. Board Committees - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Appoint the Board of Education Committee Membership

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve Board of Education Committees stay as noted passed with a motion by Mr. Justin Davis and a second by Mr. Lynn Junck.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

V. Depository, Recording Records, and Legal Counsel - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to Select State Nebraska Bank and Trust of Wayne as Depository Institution, Wayne Herald as Classified Recording Records, and Eric Knutson as Legal Counsel for Annual Appointment

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to Select State Nebraska Bank and Trust of Wayne as Depository Institution, Wayne Herald as Classified Recording Records, and Eric Knutson as Legal Counsel for Annual Appointment passed with a motion by Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl and a second by Mrs. Jaime Manz.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VI. Approval of Agenda - The Board may enter Executive Session to discuss any matter for which Executive Session is lawful and appropriate.

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve agenda, as presented, passed with a motion by Mrs. Jaime Manz and a second by Dr. Jodi Pulfer.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VII. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion passed (With Subsidiary Motion):

Motion to approve Consent Agenda approving all claims except for check numbers 20070 and 20075, which deal with early retirement, passed with a motion by Dr. Jodi Pulfer and a second by Mrs. Jaime Manz.

Subsidiary Motion passed:

Motion to approve check numbers 20070 and 20075 passed with a motion by Mr. Lynn Junck and a second by Mrs. Jaime Manz.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl abstained from voting on approval of check numbers 20070 and 20075 due to early retirement.

VII.a. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

VII.b. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims

VIII. Personnel

VIII.a. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action to accept resignation and approve separation agreement.

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to accept Dennis Dolliver's resignation effective immediately, approve the agreement regarding his resignation, and authorize the superintendent to sign the agreement on behalf of the school district, passed with a motion by Mrs. Jaime Manz and a second by Mr. Lynn Junck.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The Board approved the resignation of Mr. Dennis Dolliver, effective immediately.

IX. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations

IX.a. Bob Soukup, Carlson West Povondra Architects

Discussion: Mr. Bob Soukup, Carlson West Povondra Architects, presented the master plan book that features information from the study conducted with the staff and Board. He discussed possible future plans for the DIstrict. This study began in the fall of this school year.

IX.b. Steve Muir - Health Insurance Information

Discussion: Steve Muir, Elkhorn Agency Insurance, answered questions about the renewal of health insurance for the 2020-21 school year. There is a decrease of about one tenth of a percent from the current monthly total.

X. Action Items

X.a. Old Business

X.b. New Business

X.b.I. Negotiations Settlement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Negotiation Settlement

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the negotiations settlement with the Wayne Education Association for the 2020-21 school year passed with a motion by Mr. Lynn Junck and a second by Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The Board approved the negotiated settlement with Wayne Education Association. This is a one-year agreement. Dr. Lenihan thanked the committee members for the early morning meetings.

X.b.II. Aetna Health Insurance Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Aetna Health Insurance Quote

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the quote from Aetna for Health Insurance, effective September 1, 2020 passed with a motion by Mr. Lynn Junck and a second by Mr. Justin Davis.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The Board approved the Aetna Health Insurance quote. This will take effect September 1, 2020.

X.b.III. Personal Finance Class Recommendation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Personal Finance Class Recommendation

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to have Personal Finance class as a recommended course for 2020-21 school year, with parent opt out option, passed with a motion by Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl and a second by Dr. Jodi Pulfer.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The Board approved having Personal Finance as a recommended course for the 2020-2021 school year. The Board will review the class in a year.

X.b.IV. 2020-2021 School Calendar - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on the 2020-2021 School Calendar

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the 2020-21 school year calendar passed with a motion by Mrs. Jaime Manz and a second by Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The Board approved the 2020-21 school year calendar.

XI. Administration and Board Committee Reports:

XI.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.

XI.a.I. Superintendent

XI.a.I.1. Reimbursement Rates

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan presented the reimbursement rates for 2020. The rates come from the State of Nebraska.

XI.a.I.2. Early Childhood Partnership with Wayne State College

Discussion: Mrs. Beair and Dr. Lenihan met with President Rames of Wayne State College. If the partnership is approved, WSC students will be able to do their practicum hours at the Early Learning Center.

XI.a.I.3. Counselor Log Summary

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan presented the Board with data from the school counselors. Information included who initiated contact, grade levels, and reason for visits, Dr. Lenihan thanked Mrs. Knutson and Ms. Lubberstedt for their information.

XI.a.I.4. Junior High/Athletics

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan reported on the Junior High and Athletics. Seventh and eighth graders completed MAP assessments before break. Winter sports season is very busy. Consideration of girls wrestling through NSAA was discussed.

XI.a.I.5. Wayne Area Economic Development Membership

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan noted that Wayne Community Schools is a member of the Wayne Area Economic Development. He presented a flyer that mentions the areas WAEDA benefits.

XI.a.II. High School Principal

Discussion: Mr. Hight reported that twelve students appealed for credit before break.

XI.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director

Discussion: Mrs. Beair reported that the Holiday Drive was a great success.

XI.a.III.1. 2020-21 ESU 1 Contract Intentions

Discussion: Mrs. Beair reported on the ESU 1 Contract Intentions. The contract will be presented at the February Board Meeting.

XI.a.IV. Elementary Principal

Discussion: Mr. Plager noted that Science Curriculum is being looked at. He hopes to have a recommendation to the Board soon.

XI.b. Board Committees

XI.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Mark lenihan, Brandon Foote

Discussion: Mr. Brandon Foote stated that preparation has begun for the Alumni Tournament which will be April 10-11.

XI.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair

Discussion: Curriculum committee met and reviewed Americanism statute. The committee determined to have the required public hearing annually in June.

XI.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Rochelle Nelson

Discussion: Summer projects were discussed. Upgrading the second floor restrooms in the High School is under consideration. Heat pumps were installed over Christmas break. The roof top units are scheduled to be installed in February. Stadium lights are scheduled to be installed soon.

XI.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Tucker Hight

Discussion: No report.

XI.b.V. Negotiations - Mark Lenihan

Discussion: No report.

XI.b.VI. Legislative - Mark Lenihan

Discussion: Legislative session began last week. Dr. Lenihan will keep the Board up to date when things come up.

XII. Boardsmanship

XII.a. Budget & Finance Workshop - January 29, 2020, Lifelong Learning Center, Norfolk, NE
*Registration Deadline: January 23, 2020

XII.b. 2020 Legislative Issues Conference - February 10, 2020, Lincoln, NE
*Registration Deadline - February 3, 2020

XII.c. January Honor Coffee - 6:30 p.m. Jr/Sr High School Commons

Discussion: All-State Choir, Mock Trial, and Unified Bowling were honored at the January Honor Coffee.

XIII. Future Agenda Items
*Principal Appraisals
*ESU 1 Service Contracts
*Tour of Elementary School
* Bus contract

XIV. Executive Session (If Needed)

XV. Action Taken from Executive Session (If Needed)

XVI. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to Adjourn Meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Lynn Junck and a second by Mrs. Jaime Manz.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, February 10, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Elementary School following the Elementary School tour.

January 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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