November 11, 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.
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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 (11/7/2024), 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.
Discussion:
The Board approved Mrs. Jaime Manz's absence.
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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. Certificated Staff Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Accept the Resignation of Certificated Staff, Effective at the End of the First Semester of the 2024-2025 School Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Mrs. Suzanne Hasenkamp, effective at the end of the first semester of the 2024-25 school year.
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I.f.II. Teacher Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Teacher Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contract for Mrs. Jilliane Allemann, effective January 2, 2025.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Property & Casualty Insurance Information
Discussion:
Sheri Shonka presented ALICAP (All Lines Interlocal Cooperative Aggregate Pool) insurance to the Board.
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II.b. Administrative Presentation of AIM Documents for Staffing for 25-26
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan and the Administration presented a summary of the proposed additional positions for the 2025-26 school year.
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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: E-Sports Club Activity - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of AIM Document: E-Sports Club Activity
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of AIM Document E-Sports Club Activity.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Payment Application No. 15: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 15: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Payment Application No. 15 from Hausmann Construction.
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III.b.II. 2023-24 Wayne Community Schools Audit and Financial Statements - Discuss and Receive the 2023-24 WCS Audit and Financial Statements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The agenda item was tabled due to not having received the audit and financial statements from the auditor.
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III.b.III. First Reading of Revision to Policy 5006: Option Enrollment - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Revision to Policy 5006: Option Enrollment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Revision to Policy 5006: Option Enrollment.
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III.b.IV. First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Classified Early Learning Center Positions - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Classified Early Learning Center Positions
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Classified Early Learning Center Position.
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III.b.V. First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated PreK Position at the Early Learning Center - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated PreK Position at the Early Learning Center
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated PreK Position at the Early Learning Center.
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III.b.VI. First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated Staff (K-2) at the Early Learning Center - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated Staff (K-2) at the Early Learning Center
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated Staff (K-6). The Board would like the document to reflect as a K-6 position.
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III.b.VII. First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated PE Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated PE Position
Discussion:
No action was taken on the First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated PE Position due to lack of motion.
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III.b.VIII. First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated Art Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated Art Position
Discussion:
No action was taken on the First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated Art Position due to lack of motion.
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III.b.IX. First Reading of AIM Document: Additional School Counselor - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of AIM Document: Additional School Counselor
Discussion:
No action was taken on the First Reading of AIM Document: Additional School Counselor due to lack of motion.
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III.b.X. Inter-local Agreement NASB All Lines Inter-local Cooperative Aggregate Pool (ALICAP)- Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Inter-local Agreement NASB All Lines Inter-local Cooperative Aggregate Pool (ALICAP)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Resolution for the Inter-local Agreement with ALICAP. The coverage will begin in December.
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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. EHA Rates
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the EHA (Educators Health Alliance) insurance rates are here.
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IV.a.I.2. Board Goals Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the Board Goals Report. The report shows the goals that were tied to agenda items for each month.
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IV.a.I.3. Rule 10 Compliance Review
Discussion:
The Rule 10 compliance review was conducted by Todd Wolverton, from the Nebraska Department of Education. The report states they are very impressed with our CTE and Fine Arts curriculum
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager noted the Downs List is shrinking. After talking to the teachers, they believe the new no-cell phone policy is having a positive impact on this.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair reported the State Testing results will be available later in November.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principals
Discussion:
Mr. Diediker reported the annual Art, Math, and Science night was well attended. He thanked Mrs. Courtney Maas for organizing the Veterans Day Program.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge reported Gavin Redden was selected for Believers and Achievers award through NSAA.
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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, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Mr. Rusty Parker discussed the October finance and donations. The alumni mailings will be going out soon with the emphasis on donating to the new ELC playground.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Andi Diediker
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge, Jordan Widner, Penny Janousek
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner commented that the new card readers for the doors will be worked on over Christmas break. The auditorium is now turned over to the school.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas, Russ Plager
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan asked the Board to sign the letter to be sent to the state senators.
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IV.b.VI. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
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IV.b.VI.1. Negotiations Update
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board entered into Closed Session at 7:13 p.m. and returned to the regular Board Meeting at 7:47 p.m.
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V. Boardsmanship
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V.a. Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
The Board was asked to complete their Superintendent evaluation.
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V.b. November Honor Recipients
Discussion:
2024-25 Blue Devil Bank Tellers were recognized at the November meeting.
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Second Reading of AIM Documents *Second Reading of Policy 5006 Revision *Superintendent Evaluation *Superintendent Contract *ESU Contract Intentions *Safe to Return to Learn Update
Discussion:
Future Agenda Items include:
First Reading of Revised AIM Documents Second Reading of AIM Document: Additional Classified ELC Positions Second Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated PreK 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 7:50 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, December 9, 2024, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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