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

I. Call the Meeting to Order via Zoom http://zoom.us/j/821279628

Discussion: The meeting was called to order via Zoom at 5:00 p.m.

I.a. Pledge of Allegiance

I.b. Announce Open Meeting Act Posting and Location - Wayne Community Schools, Wayne Public Library, Wayne Post Office, online: www.wayneschools.org, and via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/821279628

I.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call

I.d. 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. Sylvia Ruhl and a second by Dr. Jodi Pulfer.

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

I.e. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion passed (With Subsidiary Motion):

Motion to approve consent agenda, with holding check number 20345 until action in New Business, passed with a motion by Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl and a second by Dr. Jodi Pulfer.

Subsidiary Motion passed:

Motion to approve check number 20292 passed with a motion by Mr. Lynn Junck and a second by Dr. Jodi Pulfer.

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

Discussion: Mr. Justin Davis abstained from voting on subsidiary motion due to check being a reimbursement of Early Learning Center tuition.

I.e.I. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings

I.e.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims

I.f. Personnel

I.f.I. Elementary Special Education Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Elementary Special Education Position

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the hiring of Nichelle Stolzer for the position of Elementary Special Education Teacher 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 hiring of Ms. Nichelle Stolzer for Elementary Special Education position.

I.f.II. 7/8 Science Teacher

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the hiring of Vicki Smith for the position of 7/8 Science teacher for the 2020-21 school year, pending her release from Pender Public Schools, 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.

Discussion: The Board approved the hiring of Mrs. Vicki Smith for the 7/8 Science position, pending her release from Pender Public Schools.

II. Action Items

II.a. Old Business

II.b. New Business

II.b.I. Local Disaster Declaration Statement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Local Disaster Declaration Statement

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the Local Disaster Declaration for the Wayne Community School District 90-0017 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 approved the Local Disaster Declaration. The document is needed to qualify for potential FEMA funds.

II.b.II. Memorandum of Understanding - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Memorandum of Understanding

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the M.O.U with Northeast Nebraska Public Health for use of the Wayne Jr/Sr High School Building, for Emergency Response Needs during a public health emergency, 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 updated Memorandum of Understanding from the Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department. The statement allows the use of Wayne Jr/Sr High School Building for Emergency Response needs during a public health emergency.

II.b.III. Last Day of 2019-20 School Year - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Last Day of 2019-20 School Year

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve Friday, May 15, 2020 as the last day of the 2019-20 school year. 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.

Discussion: The Seniors last day of remote learning will be Friday, May 1, 2020. Graduation is set for Saturday, August 1, 2020, pending health measures for crowd limits. The last day of remote learning for grades Pk-11 will be Friday, May 8, 2020. The week of May 11-15, 2020, will be utilized for students to finish assignments, turn in materials and chromebooks, and pick up personal belongings. Teachers will work the week of May 18-22, 2020, to prepare classes for next fall.

II.b.IV. Accept 2020 Graduate List - Discuss, Consider, and Accept 2020 Graduate List

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the 2020 Graduate List for Wayne High School. 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 accepted the list of 2020 graduates.

II.b.V. Science Series Textbook/Curriculum - Discuss, Consider, and Take Action on Science Series Textbook/Curriculum

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the quote from McGraw-Hill for $101,128.37 for K-8 Science Resources passed with a motion by Dr. Jodi Pulfer and a second by Mr. Justin Davis.

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

Discussion: The Board approved the purchase from McGraw-Hill for K-8 Inspire science curriculum for $101,128.37. General Fund and Depreciation funds will be used for this purchase.

II.b.VI. Mid States Bus COVID-19 Addendum to Transportation Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Mid States Bus COVID-19 Addendum to Transportation Agreement

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve Mid States Bus COVID-19 Addendum to Transportation Agreement passed with a motion by Mr. Lynn Junck and a second by Dr. Jodi Pulfer.

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

Discussion: The Board approved the Mid States Bus COVID-19 Addendum to Transportation Agreement. This action approves claim 20345 for payment.

III. Administration and Board Committee Reports:

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

III.a.I. Superintendent

III.a.I.1. Ohiopyle Royalty Update

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan has tried to reach Ohiopyle Royalty to discuss the details of the contract. He will keep the Board informed once they are reached.

III.a.II. High School Principal

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

III.a.IV. Elementary Principal

III.b. Board Committees

III.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan, Brandon Foote

Discussion: Mr. Brandon Foote reported that he is still talking to businesses about sponsorships.

III.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Wendy COnsoli, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair

Discussion: The committee met and discussed the new proposed science curriculum. Dr. Lenihan reported that the Social Study classes are on track with the new American civics standards.

III.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Rochelle Nelson

Discussion: The Facility committee met and discussed the potential of hard surfacing of the south parking lot.

III.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Wendy Consoli, Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Tucker Hight

Discussion: New and updated policies will be coming later this year.

III.b.V. Negotiations - Wendy Consoli, Lynn Junck, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan

Discussion: No report.

III.b.VI. Legislative - Jodi Pulfer, Lynn Junck, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan

Discussion: No report.

IV. Future Agenda Items:
*Review of EL Program
*Non-Certified Staff Salaries
*Para Wage Benefit AIM Document
*First Reading 7-12 Student Handbook

Discussion: Additional Future Agenda Items include: DIrector salaries, First Reading of K-6 Handbook, and 2020-21 Kids Club Handbook.

V. Executive Session (If Needed)

VI. Action Taken from Executive Session (If Needed)

VII. Adjournment

Discussion: The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, May 11, 2020. The meeting will be held in Room 202 of the Jr/Sr High School. Dr. Lenihan noted that the meeting may have to be held via Zoom due to COVIDD-19 measures.

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

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