Public Meeting Minutes: November 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

I. Call the Meeting to Order

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

I.a. Pledge of Allegiance

I.b. Announce Open Meetings Act Posting and Location - Posted at Wayne Community Schools, Published in the Wayne Herald (11/4/2021), and online: www.wayneschools.org

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 and move the Second Reading of 7-12 Special Education Instructor AIM to after Executive Session, 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.

I.e. Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve consent agenda, as presented, 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.

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

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

I.f. Personnel

Discussion: No report.

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

II.a. Lori Olson via Zoom - Dana Cole - Audit presentation

Discussion: Lori Olson, Dana F. Cole and Company auditor, highlighted some points from the 2020-2021 audit via zoom. She stated that the Board will get hard copies of the audit soon. This is the third year Dana F. Cole and Company has done the Wayne Community Schools audit.

II.b. Ms. Toni Rasmussen - Ag Facility

Discussion: Ms. Toni Rasmussen, Ag teacher, Mia Nelsen and Ellie Jech, Senior FFA members, presented ideas for a potential Ag building. They discussed the potential courses that could be taught with the additional room. They also presented the increase of numbers since the Ad program has started.

II.c. Cap Peterson - Northeast Nebraska Insurance

Discussion: Mr. Cap Peterson, Northeast Nebraska Insurance Company, discussed the property and casualty insurance quotes for 2021-2022. He presented a three-year comparison on premiums paid.

III. Action Items

III.a. Old Business

III.a.I. Second Reading of 7-12 Special Education Instructor AIM - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 7-12 Special Education Instructor AIM

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the second reading of the AIM document for a 7-12th grade Special Education Resource Teacher 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 acted on the Second Reading of 7-12 Special Education Instructor AIM after the conclusion of Executive Session. The Board approved the AIM document.

III.b. New Business

III.b.I. Superintendent Appraisal - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Superintendent Appraisal

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to accept the evaluations of Dr. Lenihan, 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: Dr. Jeryl Nelson discussed comments on the Superintendent's appraisal. Dr. Lenihan thanked the Board for their time in filling out the appraisals.

III.b.II. Property and Casualty Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Property and Casualty Quote

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the quote from Northeast Nebraska Insurance for Property and Casualty Insurance with $10,000 deductible, 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.

Discussion: The Board approved the quote from Northeast Nebraska Insurance for property and casualty insurance with the $10,000 deductible.

III.b.III. Bleacher Repair - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Bleacher Repair

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the quote from Sports Facility Maintenance for bleacher repairs at the high school and elementary gyms 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.

Discussion: The Board approved the quote from Sports Facility Maintenance for bleacher repairs in the Jr/Sr High School and Elementary gyms.

III.b.IV. Jr/Sr High School Gym Lights - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Jr/Sr High School Gym Lights

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to approve the quote from Beiermann Electric for LED lights for the high school gym 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 quote from Beiermann Electric for LED lights for the Jr/Sr High School gym.

III.b.V. 2020-21 WCS Audit and Financial Statements - Discuss, consider, and take necessary action on the 2020-21 WCS Audit and Financial Statements

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to receive the WCS Audit and Financial Statements passed with a motion by Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl and a second by Mr. Justin Davis.

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

Discussion: The Board received the 2020-2021 audit from Dana F. Cole and Company.

IV. Administration and Board Committee Reports:

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

IV.a.I. Superintendent

IV.a.I.1. NSCAS/NWEA-MAP Assessments

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan stated that the data from testing last March and April has not been released to the public yet. He will pass along any information as it becomes available.

IV.a.I.2. Policy 9300 - By Law of the Board - Meetings

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan discussed Policy 9300-Regular Meetings, stating the Board shall meet on the second Monday of each month. State law requires board meetings to be held on or before the third Monday of each month.

IV.a.I.3. Covid-19 update

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan gave the Board information on the COVID cases in the District. He stated the protocols that are in place are doing well.

IV.a.II. High School Principal

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan reported for Mr. Hight. The English position has been posted. The position will start in August 2022.

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

Discussion: Mrs. Beair told the Board that Unified Bowling has started. Wayne has four teams this year. She also stated that the para turnover is still a great concern. SPED Law updates will be given in December.

IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal

Discussion: Mr. Plager spoke about looking at new math curriculum. They are working on narrowing down the possibilities soon.

IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan reported for Mr. Wragge. Fall sports went very well. Winter sports are just beginning. The Wednesday after school study hall has helped students stay caught up on their missed work.
The Board recessed at 6:27 p.m. for the Honor Coffee. The Board meeting reconvened at 6:46 p.m.

IV.b. Board Committees

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

Discussion: Mr. Brandon Foote stated the Foundation and Athletic Boosters will be auctioning off the old championship and runner-up signs that have been in the gym. Proceeds from the auction will be used to help with the cost of new signs being hung in the Jr/Sr High School gym.

IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan discussed the meeting minutes from the Curriculum meeting.

IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Mary Jean Roberson

Discussion: Dr. Lenihan gave the Board information on the upcoming City Council meeting in which an additional gym for the Community Activity Center will be discussed. WCS could possibly use the additional gym through an inter-local agreement with the City.

IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager

Discussion: No report.

IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan

Action(s):

Motion passed:

Motion to enter Executive Session 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 went into Executive Session at 7:04 p.m. The Board adjourned Executive Session at 7:31 p.m.

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

Discussion: No report.

V. Boardsmanship

V.a. November Honor Coffee

Discussion: Students from Girls State Golf, Cross Country State Qualifiers and medalists, and National FFA Attendees were honored at the November Honor Coffee.

VI. Future Agenda Items:
*Superintendent Contract
*ESU Contract Intentions

Discussion: Additional Future Agenda Items include:
Assessement Data Information
Counselor Log Summary
Update on CAC Addition

VII. 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 7:40 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, December 13, 2021, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.

November 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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