January 10, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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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.
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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 (1/6/2022), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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I.c. Board Member Code of Conduct
Discussion:
Mr. Knutson discussed the Board Member Code of Conduct.
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I.d. Review of Conflict of Interest Policies:
Policy 8260 Policy 8271
Discussion:
Mr. Knutson discussed Board Policies 8260: Conflict of Interest/Contracts and 8271: Reporting Procedures.
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I.e. Action on Absence and Roll Call
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II. Organization of Board for 2022 (Board Policy 8130)
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II.a. Elect: President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Nominations for Board President were submitted by written ballot. Dr. Jodi Pulfer and Mrs. Jaime Manz were nominated. Dr. Jodi Pulfer was elected Board President. Dr. Jodi Pulfer: five votes; Mrs. Jaime Manz: one vote.
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II.b. Elect: Vice-President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Nominations for Board Vice-President were submitted by written ballot. Mrs. Jaime Manz and Mr. Justin Davis were nominated. Mrs. Jaime Manz was elected Board Vice-President. Mrs. Jaime Manz: five votes; Mr. Justin Davis: one vote.
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II.c. Appoint Recording Secretary
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Deb Daum was appointed Recording Secretary to the Board.
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II.d. Appoint Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Mary Jean Roberson was appointed Board Treasurer.
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III. (President Presides as Chair) - Policy Manual - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary 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):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV. Board Committees - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Appoint the Board of Education Committee Membership
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Depository, Recording Records, and Legal Counsel - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary 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):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Eric Knutson read Resolution 8130.
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VI. 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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VII. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Sylvia Ruhl abstained from voting on approval of checks 1477 and 1478 due to conflict of interest.
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VII.a. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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VII.b. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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VIII. Personnel
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IX. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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IX.a. ESU 1 - Stuart Clark and Bill Heimann
Discussion:
Dr. Bill Heimann, ESU 1 Administrator, and Mr. Stuart Clark, ESU 1 Special Education Director, discussed the ESU 1 SPED contract. They were on hand to answer any questions from the Board.
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X. Action Items
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X.a. Old Business
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X.b. New Business
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X.b.I. 2022-2023 School Calendar - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2022-2023 School Calendar
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2022-2023 school calendar.
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X.b.II. Mutual of Omaha Life and AD&D Insurance Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Mutual of Omaha Life and AD&D Insurance Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Mutual of Omaha for Life and AD&D Insurance.
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X.b.III. Mutual of Omaha Long-Term Disability Insurance Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Mutual of Omaha Long-Term Disability Insurance Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Mutual of Omaha for Long-term Disability Insurance.
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X.b.IV. EHA/BCBS Health and Dental Insurance - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to provide the Superintendent with authorization to execute all necessary documents for WCS enrollment in the Educator Health Alliance/Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the intended insurance through Educator Health Alliance/Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance. This will take effect on September 1, 2022. Dr. Lenihan thanked Steve Muir for his years of working with Wayne Community Schools.
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X.b.V. Negotiated Agreement with WEA - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Negotiated Agreement with WEA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the negotiated agreement for the 2022-2023 school year. Dr. Lenihan thanked the committee members for all of their work during this process.
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X.b.VI. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with City of Wayne and Wayne Community Schools - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with City of Wayne and WCS
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Wayne for the construction of a recreational facility. Mr. Brent Pick, Wayne City Councilman, was on hand to clarify any concerns the Board may have had.
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XI. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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XI.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.
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XI.a.I. Superintendent
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XI.a.I.1. Strategic Planning Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the next step in the Strategic Planning process. He discussed the summary of findings from the community meetings.
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XI.a.I.2. 2022 Reimbursement Rates
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the 2022 reimbursement rates. These rates are set by the State of Nebraska.
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XI.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight discussed Fridays @ Northeast for Seniors in the fall. It is an opportunity for seniors to take classes every Friday at Northeast Community College.
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XI.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair stated that state testing has begun. She also stated that many families have contacted her for Early Learning Center enrollment for next fall. Mrs. Steen told the Board that the Special Education Department has discussed Special Education curriculum for next fall.
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XI.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated that he has been in contact with area preschools about Kindergarten Round-Up.
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XI.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge announced that the Boys Basketball team won first place and the Girls Basketball team won third place at the Holiday Tournament. He also stated that attendance was great. WCS will be hosting the Midstate Conference Basketball Tournament in February.
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XI.b. Board Committees
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XI.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Justin Davis, Dave Wragge, Mark Lenihan, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
Mr. Brandon Foote stated that approximately $48,000.00 has been raised through the alumni campaign. The Alumni Basketball/Volleyball tournament is scheduled for April 15 and 16, 2022.
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XI.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
No report.
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XI.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Mary Jean Roberson
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner reported to the Board that the lock for the new student restroom will be coming in soon. Fire alarms in both buildings will be needing upgraded. The Elementary School lost two heat pumps after school resumed. ESSER funds will be used to replace them.
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XI.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager
Discussion:
No report.
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XI.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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XI.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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XII. Boardsmanship
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XII.a. 2022 Legislative Issues Conference - January 30-31, Lincoln, NE
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XII.b. 2022 Board President's Retreat - February 6-7, Norfolk, NE
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XII.c. January Honor Coffee
Discussion:
Mock Trial State Qualifiers and Beef Up Our School T-shirt Contest winner were honored at the January Honor Coffee.
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XIII. Future Agenda Items
*Tour of Elementary *Principal Appraisals *ESU Service Contract *Bus Contract *First Reading of 2022-23 ELC Handbook |
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XIV. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, February 14, 2022, in the Jr/Sr High School Library, Room 407, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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