December 11, 2023 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 5:01 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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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 (12/5/2023), 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 Closed Session to discuss any matter for which Closed Session is lawful and appropriate.
Notice is hereby given that Wayne Community Schools has approval of a proposed superintendent employment contract/contract amendment on its agenda for the board meeting to be held on December 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library, Wayne, Nebraska
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. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Mr. Dale Hochstein, effective at the end of the 2023-24 contract year.
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I.f.II. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Mrs. Laura Hochstein, effective at the end of the 2023-24 contract year.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Mrs. Surber's Culinary Class
Discussion:
Students from Mrs. Surber's Culinary class made and presented the Board with treats. They discussed things learned while taking the class.
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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 AIM Document for Human Resource Director Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of AIM Document for Human Resource Director Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The motion was tabled until the January Board Meeting.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Superintendent Evaluation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Superintendent Evaluation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the NASB Superintendent Evaluation.
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III.b.II. Superintendent Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Superintendent Contract
Notice is hereby given that Wayne Community Schools has approval of a proposed superintendent. employment contract/contract amendment on its agenda for the board meeting to be held on December 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library, Wayne, Nebraska
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Superintendent Contract for Dr. Lenihan. The contract is a three-year contract with a 2.75% salary increase.
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III.b.III. Payment Application No. 3 - Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 3 - Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the third payment to Hausmann Construction for the building project.
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III.b.IV. Safe to Return to School COVID-19 Review - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Safe Return to School COVID-19 Update
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board is required to review the Safe to Return to School COVID-19 Plan annually. There are no changes to the plan.
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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. Nebraska Education Profile Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Nebraska Education Profile report, which reports the assessment scores taken last spring. This information is found on the school's website.
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IV.a.I.2. Enrollment Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the number of enrolled students to the Board.
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IV.a.I.3. 2024-25 School Calendar - First Draft
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the first draft of the 2024-25 school calendar.
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IV.a.I.4. Cognia Accreditation Update
External Review: January 11-12, 2024
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan reminded the Board of the Cognia Accreditation visit in January.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight discussed Jr. Job Shadow Day. He stated everything went well and was a great experience for everyone.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair congratulated the Unified Bowling team on their District Runner-Up award.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated MAP and Aimsweb testing have been happening. Caroling starts next week for grades K-4.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge stated that winter sports are in full swing. The Holiday Tournament will be December 28-30 at Wayne State College.
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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, Misty Beair, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan reported for Mr. Parker. The Foundation would like a list of larger projects that the Foundation could potentially help with.
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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:
Mr. Widner has been getting quotes on new vehicles. He stated that the crane will be here next week to move steel for the addition and new building.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
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IV.b.V.1. Collective Bargaining Information
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board entered Closed Session at 6:15 p.m. and exited at 6:50 p.m.
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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. December Honor Recognition
Discussion:
Students from the following groups were honored at the December Board Meeting: Mock Trial Regional Champions and State Qualifiers, Yearbook Staff, One Acts Outstanding Actors, FBLA Officer-Great Leadership Skills, LDE State Qualifiers.
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Board Officer Election *Elect Secretary *Appoint Treasurer *Newspaper, Bank, and Legal Counsel Appointment *Review and Adopt Board Code of Conduct *Review Conflict of Interest Policies (8260 & 8271) *Payment Application No. 4-Hausmann Construction *ESU Contract Intentions
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: 2024-25 School Calendar, Vehicle Quotes, and Human Resource position.
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, January 8, 2024. The meeting will be held in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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