October 10, 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.
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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 (10/6/2022), 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 - 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
Discussion:
No report.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Job Shadow/Career Day - Mrs. Koch and Mrs. Knutson
Discussion:
Mrs. Knutson and Mrs. Koch presented the plans for Junior Job Shadow Day on November 10. They also discussed Future Up, which is November 1. This day will have students doing mock interviews, working on resumes, dress codes for interviews, and volunteering in the community.
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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 Policy 6212 - Assessments - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Policy 6212 - Assessments
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of Policy 6212 - Assessments.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. First Reading of Policy 5003 - Assignment of Students - Discussion, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Policy 5003 - Students
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Policy 5003 - Assignment of Students.
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III.b.II. First Reading of Policy 5208 - High School Credit for Junior High Courses - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Policy 5208 - Students
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Policy 5208 - High School Credit for Junior High Courses with the altered language. Second reading will reflect the new language.
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III.b.III. Snow Removal Bid - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Snow Removal Bid
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the bid from Sebade Snow Removal. This is a two-year contract.
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III.b.IV. Discussion regarding real estate of old School District 83 rural school, legally described as Tax Lot 1, Part of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 23, Township 26, Range 1 East, in Wayne County (one acre), including potential future uses or dispositions.
(Land is located at the intersection of 855th Rd and 563rd Ave)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the bid for $7,000 from Kay Contracting, Inc. for removal of District 83 school house and groundwork.
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III.b.V. Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Possible Agreement with the City of Wayne on the Future of the Community Activity Center Land
Discussion:
The Board discussed and asked questions on the possible future agreement with the City of Wayne on the Community Activity Center land. No action was taken on this item.
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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. Policy 2103 - Superintendent Appraisal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the process of the Superintendent Appraisal. The Board will be receiving a link to do their appraisal around the beginning of November.
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IV.a.I.2. 2022-2023 Option Enrollment Report
Discussion:
The Option Enrollment Report shows the district names and the number of students that opt in to Wayne Community Schools and those that opt out to other districts. Comparisons from last year were also listed on the report.
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IV.a.I.3. Audit Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan reported the audit from Dana Cole will be completed soon. It is due to the Nebraska Department of Education on November 1.
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IV.a.I.4. Strategic Plan Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the indicators that are done for the Strategic Plan. These will be reviewed each year and adjustments will be made if necessary.
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IV.a.I.5. Facility Update
Discussion:
The next Community Facility Meeting is Wednesday, October 12. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Commons.
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IV.a.I.6. 2022 Certified School Adjusted Value Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the report from the Nebraska Department of Education on the 2022 school adjusted valuations. The valuations are used for state aid.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan showed the percentage numbers of Parent/Teacher Conference attendance.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated a half-day inservice is scheduled for the staff focusing on English Learners on October 20, 2022.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Osborn introduced herself to the Board and reported there was high attendance for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Those unable to attend will be scheduled at a later date.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan showed the Board the parent attendance for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Fall events are winding down.
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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 reported that the alumni mailing will be going out November 1. He also stated this will be his last Board meeting as he will be taking another job.
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IV.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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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Mary Jean Roberson
Discussion:
Morrissey Engineering will be coming to meet with Mr. Jordan Widner and discuss fire alarms at the Elementary School and the chillers at the Jr/Sr High School.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager
Discussion:
The Board will review Policies 5402, 5505, and 5506 at the November Board Meeting.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
KSB is working on the comp study of area schools. Negotiations need to begin prior to November 1.
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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
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V.a. October Honor Recognition Recipients
Discussion:
October Honor Recognition recipients are National FFA Choir and 2022-23 Blue Devils Branch Student Tellers.
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V.b. Board Review of Policies 5400-5601
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Second Reading of Policy 5003 - Assignment of Students *Second Reading of Policy 5208 - High School Credit for Junior High Courses *Board Review of Policies 6000 - 6300
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda items include:
*Lori Olson - Dana Cole Audit Presentation *Cap Peterson - Northeast NE Insurance *Review of Policies 5505, 5506, and 5402 |
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, November 14, 2022, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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