February 12, 2024 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. 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 (2/6/2024), 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 Closed Session to discuss any matter for which Closed 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. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Lisa Janke at the conclusion of the 2023-24 school year.
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I.f.II. Science Teaching Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Science Teaching Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Mr. Terran Sievers for the science teaching position for the 2024-25 school year.
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I.f.III. High School Principal Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on High School Principal Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Mr. Russ Plager for High School principal beginning the 2024-25 school year.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
Discussion:
The Board received comment on the potential swimming coop from Kyler Parker, Grade 8, 607 Oak Drive, Wayne.
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II.a. Elementary Teachers - Emily Rockhill, Emily Sims, Colleen Janke
Discussion:
Mrs. Emily Rockhill and Mrs. Emily Sims spoke to the Board on the need of an Art and HAL teacher for the Elementary School.
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III. Action Items
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III.a. Old Business
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III.a.I. 2024-25 ESU 1 Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2024-25 ESU 1 Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The motion was tabled until the March meeting due to not receiving the contract before the February meeting.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. 2024-25 Administrator Renewal Agreements and Salary Approvals - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2024-25 Administrator Renewal Agreements and Salary Approvals
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Administrator Renewal Agreements and salaries for the 2024-25 school year. The agreements show a 3.4% increase.
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III.b.II. Authorize Additional STS/Ag Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Authorize Additional STS/Ag Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the authorization for the Superintendent to post and seek candidates for an additional Skilled and Technical Science/Ag teacher.
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III.b.III. Authorize Additional SPED Teacher Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Authorize Additional SPED Teacher Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the authorization for the Superintendent to post and seek candidates for an additional Special Education teacher.
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III.b.IV. Authorize Additional EL Teacher Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Authorize Additional EL Teacher Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Mrs. Carrie Wendte as the additional EL teacher at the Elementary School.
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III.b.V. Payment Application Number Five: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application Number Five: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Payment Application No. 5 from Hausmann Construction.
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III.b.VI. Hausmann Change Order - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Hausmann Change Order
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The motion was tabled until the March Board Meeting.
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III.b.VII. First Reading of 2024-25 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2024-25 ELC Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2024-25 Early Learning Center Handbook.
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III.b.VIII. Summer Concrete Work - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on High School Concrete Work
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Everett Schultz for summer concrete work.
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III.b.IX. Swimming Co-op with Norfolk Public Schools - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Swimming Co-op with Norfolk Public Schools
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the authorization for the Superintendent and Activities Director to work with Norfolk Public Schools on the development of a swimming co-operative partnership.
Dr. Jeryl Nelson left the meeting at 5:49 p.m. and returned at 5:53 p.m. |
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III.b.X. 2024-25 NASB Membership Dues - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2024-25 NASB Membership Dues
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the annual membership dues to NASB (Nebraska Association of School Boards).
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III.b.XI. 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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with Wayne Community Schools and the City of Wayne.
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III.b.XII. Special Education Teacher Extended Contracts - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Special Education Teacher Extended Contracts
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the extended teacher contracts for Special Education teachers.
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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. Building Project Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan told the Board the building project is still on track with their timelines due to the winter weather in January.
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IV.a.I.2. Elementary Principal Search Timeline and Process
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the timeline for the Elementary Principal search.
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IV.a.I.3. Teacher Renewal Agreements
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan told the Board that Teacher Renewal Agreements will by issued by March 1 with a return date of March 15.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight was absent for the Board Meeting. Dr. Lenihan stated Freshman Orientation was held on February 6. Students are working on registrations for the 24-25 school year.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair told the Board Paula Gemelke accepted the Student Services Secretary position.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated the Pengun Parade will be held February 23. Kindergarten Round-Up will be March 1.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge congratulated the Girls and Boys Bowling teams on their accomplishments at State. Basketball Sub-Districts will begin soon. 7th Grade Orientation will be held in March.
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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:
Mr. Rusty Parker shared the income, expenses, and scholarship amounts with the Board. He also stated the Alumni Tournament will be held at the end of March.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jamie 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. Jordan Widner gave an update on some of the projects for the Building Project.
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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:
Dr. Lenihan will be looking at different policies concerning extra-curricular activities.
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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:
Dr. Lenihan will keep the Board updated on any legislative issues.
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V. Boardsmanship
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Second Reading of 2024-25 ELC Handbook *Director Contracts *Payment No. 6 - Hausmann Construction *Finance Workshop - March 5, Lincoln, NE
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include:
ESU Contract Hausmann Change Order Swimming Coop Agreement with Norfolk Public Schools |
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, March 11, 2024, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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