May 10, 2021 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 (5/6/2021), 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 Executive Session to discuss any matter for which Executive 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
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. High School English Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on High School English Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Mrs. Kaye Morris for High School English for the 2021-2022 school year.
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I.f.II. Teacher Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Teacher Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Mrs. Kaye Morris at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year.
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I.f.III. Nurse Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Nurse Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Mrs. Abby Wragge for school nurse.
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I.f.IV. Business Manager Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Business Manager Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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 2021-22 7-12th Grade Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2021-22 7-12th Grade Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of the 2021-22 7-12 grade student handbook.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of 2021-22 Kids Club Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2021-22 Kids Club Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of the 2021-22 Kids Club Handbook.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Classified Staff Salary Schedule - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Classified Staff Salary Schedule
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2021-22 Classified Staff Salary Schedule. The schedule was updated to bring the kitchen staff pay equal to the para pay. Base pay was increased to that level.
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III.b.II. HVAC Maintenance Bids - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on HVAC Maintenance Bids
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the two-year contract with Rasmussen Mechanical Services for HVAC service and maintenance.
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III.b.III. Cognia Membership Fee - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Cognia Membership Fee
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the annual membership dues for Cognia for school accreditation. The next five-year review will be in 2022-23 school year.
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III.b.IV. WCS Foundation 501(c)(3) Status
Discussion:
This is reviewed by the auditors. Mr. Brandon Foote told the Board that Mr. Tom Hansen files the appropriate papers to the IRS every year. No action was taken on this agenda item.
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III.b.V. COVID 19 Update - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on COVID 19 Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained the new Directed Health Measures from NE Nebraska Public Health. No action was taken on this agenda item. Mr. Justin Davis commended the Administration and staff for all they have done to keep our students in school.
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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. TIF Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained the TIF Project report with the Board.
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IV.a.I.2. Rule 10 Report
Discussion:
Rule 10 is an annual safety inspection throughout the district. Safety plans were also reviewed.
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IV.a.I.3. NASB Strategic Planning
Discussion:
Dates for the upcoming Board Retreat were discussed. NASB Strategic Planning will be the discussion for the Board Retreat.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Graduation will be at Rice Auditorium. The ceremony will be live-streamed through WSC streaming system.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Twenty-three students will be receiving summer services. Early Learning Center graduation will be Wednesday. Spring Sprints went very well. All staff will be trained in CPI on May 26.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
The split concerts went well for the Elementary. Kids Club is looking into more funding for the upcoming year. Cookie dough sales went very well. Proceeds from that will help with teacher supply purchases.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge stated there were no COVID 19 problems for any of our home events this year. All the Extra-Duty positions have been filled for the upcoming year. Some Jr. High students will be returning over the summer to complete classes.
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IV.b. Board Committees
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IV.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Jaime Manz, Justin Davis, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Dave Wragge, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
Foundation awarded ten scholarships to seventeen students on Awards Night. The Murray Fishing Tournament will be August 28, 2021.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jeryl Nelson, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained the letter put out by NDE on the proposed Health Standards.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Rochelle Nelson, Jordan Widner
Discussion:
Demolition for the restroom project is set to begin the weekend of May 15.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jeryl Nelson, Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Tucker Hight
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Jeryl Nelson, Lynn Junck, Justin Davis, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.VI. Legislative - Jodi Pulfer, Lynn Junck, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V. Boardsmanship
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V.a. May Honor Recognition Letter
Discussion:
Jr. High Track Conference Champions, 2021 Power Drive Team, Norfolk Track and Field Classic Participants, Pierce Honor Band, Class B All-State Band, Mid-States Conference Honor Band, and District Music Contest students were recognized with an Honor Recognition letter.
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V.b. 2021 School Leaders & Law Conference - June 2-3, 2021 - Kearney, NE
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*First student bus contract addendum *Wellness Policy Review (5417) *First Reading of K-6 Handbook *Substitute Teacher Rates *Extra Duty Positions *WCS Foundation Annual Report *Annual Summer Retreat *Set Hot Lunch and Milk Prices |
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, June 14, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be in Room 202 of the Jr/Sr High School.
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