June 13, 2022 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. at the Early Learning Center.
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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 (6/9/2022), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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I.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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 - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Minutes of Previous Meetings and Financial Claims
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. Extra Duty Assignments
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained the Extra Duty assignments to the Board. He also noted that a couple of areas still need to be filled.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Business and Industry Committee members BJ Woehler, Broch Muhs, John Vinchattle, Luke Virgil - Skills U.S.A. information
Discussion:
Luke Virgil: 108 West 3rd Street, Wayne
BJ Woehler: 902 Bressler Court, Wayne Broch Muhs: 321 East 4th Street, Wayne John Vinchattle: 419 Donner Pass, Wayne Business and Industry Committee Members gave the Board information on Skills USA. They feel it would be an important piece to the school's curriculum. |
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II.b. School Counselors - Information regarding Mental Health - Heartland
Discussion:
Kim Lubberstedt: 407 Oak Drive, Wayne
Lindsey Knutson: 1207 Grainland Road, Wayne The school counselors, Ms. Lubberstedt and Mrs. Knutson, gave the Board a counseling update. They stated that adding Mrs. Behmer, from Heartland Counseling, has been a great addition. They gave the Board the number of students that are being served by Mrs. Behmer over the summer. Looking forward, they would like to continue the mental health services with a counselor in each building. |
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II.c. WCS Foundation Annual Report
Discussion:
Brandon Foote: 425 Oak Drive, Wayne
Mr. Brandon Foote, WCS Foundation Director, gave the Board the annual Foundation review. He discussed scholarships awarded, signage sold, and the IDEA teacher grants awarded. |
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III. Action Items
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III.a. Old Business
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Construction Management at Risk Method of Construction Delivery - Discuss, Consider, and Take all Necessary Action with Regard to Selecting the Construction Management at Risk Method of Construction Delivery for a Proposed School Facility Project under the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the community facility meetings. He also discussed the site plans considerations. The Board approved the Construction Management at Risk Method of Construction Delivery motion. Mr. Eric Knutson, attorney, read the motion.
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III.b.II. Adopting the Construction Management at Risk Selection Criteria - Discuss, Consider, and Take all Necessary Action with Regard to Adopting the Construction Management at Risk Selection Criteria and the Evaluation Point Values for a Proposed School Facility Project
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the criteria motion for the Construction Management at Risk Method of Construction Delivery. Mr. Eric Knutson, attorney, read the motion. The Board approved the motion.
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III.b.III. Appointing Member to the Construction Management at Risk Selection Committee - Discuss, Consider, and Take all Necessary Action with Regard to Appointing Members to the Construction Management at Risk Selection Committee for a Proposed School Facility Project
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave the Board the names of the individuals who will be on the Construction Manager at Risk Selection Committee. These individuals will evaluate the received proposals for the early childhood and high school improvement project. Mr. Eric Knutson, attorney, read the motion. The Board approved the motion.
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III.b.IV. First Reading of Policy Updates - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Policy Updates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the Policy Updates. The updates are required by the state.
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III.b.V. First Reading of K-6 2022-23 Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of K-6 2022-23 Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2022-23 K-6 Student Handbook.
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III.b.VI. 2022-23 Milk and Dairy Prices - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2022-23 Milk and Dairy Prices
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the bid for milk and dairy products from Kemps Le Mars for the 2022-23 school year.
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III.b.VII. First Reading of 2022-23 Teacher Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2022-23 Teacher Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first and final reading of the 2022-23 Teacher Handbook.
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III.b.VIII. First Student Bus Contract Addendum - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Student Bus Contract Addendum
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
With no formal addendum to present, the Board tabled this agenda item until the July Board Meeting.
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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. Strategic Plan Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave an update on the Strategic Plan. He will keep the Board informed as the process is completed.
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IV.a.I.2. 2022-23 Substitute Teacher Rates
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan surveyed area schools to find out their sub pay rates. He will have a recommendation for the Board in July.
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IV.a.I.3. Line Item Budget Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed updates to the proposed budget with the Board.
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IV.a.I.4. LB 644 - Joint Public Tax Request Hearing
If a school district is required to participate in the Joint Public Hearing due to their total tax request exceeding 2% plus real growth the district does NOT have to hold a tax request hearing. The Joint Public Hearing replaces the Tax Request Hearing. More information will be provided in the budget text to be released in June and will be covered at upcoming presentations including the June budget webinar.
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the potential LB 644 bill. He will keep the Board informed of any updates.
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IV.a.I.5. ESSA Monitoring Review (Every Student Succeeds Act)
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the results from the ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) Monitoring Review. Dr. Lenihan thanked Mr. Plager for all the work put into this.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Tucker Hight stated that graduation went very well in the High School gym. Many compliments have been received.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Misty Beair gave the preliminary State Assessment and ACT scores. She also discussed the reduction of assessments at most grade levels, beginning next fall.
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IV.a.III.1. Preliminary State Assessment Results
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager noted the end of year went very well, with many activities planned.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
The spring sports season ended well with several Track athletes and Boys Golf going to State.
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IV.b. Board Committees
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IV.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Justin Davis, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Dave Wragge, Mark Lenihan, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
Mr. Brandon Foote, WCS Foundation Director, reminded everyone of the FFA Ag Breakfast at the Fire Hall on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. The breakfast will be held at the Fire Hall. The All-Class Reunion will be July 9, 2022, at the City Auditorium.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the activities and lessons the teachers have done throughout the year for Americanism. Some items included discussions on Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Constitution Day.
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IV.b.II.1. American Civics Report 2021-2022 school year
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Mary Jean Roberson
Discussion:
The Facility/Safety/Finance Committee met and discussed summer projects and budget updates. Dr. Lenihan told the Board the cement has been poured on the east side of the Jr/Sr High School. The steps on the west side will begin soon, but the contractor has been in contact with Mr. Jordan Widner regularly.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager
Discussion:
The Policy Committee met to discuss current policy updates.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V. Boardsmanship
*Board Review of Policies 7000-8000 *NASB School Leaders & Law Conference - June 22-23, Kearney, NE |
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Review of Policies: 2101: Superintendent as CEO of District 5415: Anti-Bullying 5416: Student Fees 5418: Homeless 6400: Parental Involvement *Second Reading of 2022-23 K-6 Student Handbook *Second Reading of 2022-23 Teacher Handbook
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda items include: Second Reading of Policy Updates and a recommendation for Substitute Teacher Rates
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, July 11, 2022, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Early Learning Center, 803 Providence Road, Wayne.
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