December 9, 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 (12/5/2024), 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 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library, Wayne, NE
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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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Dustin Kizzire - Dana F. Cole & Company - Audit Presentation
Discussion:
Doug Kizzire, Dana F. Cole and Company Auditor, joined the meeting via Zoom. He highlighted some points from the 2023-24 audit. The Board received copies of the audit.
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II.b. Committee on American Civics
Per the requirements of LB 399, Wayne Community Schools should hold no fewer than two public meetings per calendar year.
Discussion:
This is the second required meeting of the Committee on American Civics. There was no public comment.
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II.c. Nebraska Education Profile Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair discussed the assessments that are given to the students. Dr. Lenihan showed the Board where to access the report on the school's website.
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II.d. December Honor Recipients
Discussion:
Students from National Honor Society, All-State Musicians, Girls Golf, ELC, Jr. High Quiz Bow, and FFA were honored in December.
Dr. Jeryl Nelson was also honored and thanked for his years of service to the Wayne Community Schools Board of Education. |
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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 Revision to Policy 5006: Option Enrollment - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second 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 Second Reading of Revision to Policy 5006: Option Enrollment. All policies can be found on the school's website. www.wayneschools.org
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III.a.II. Second Reading of AIM Document: Additional Classified Early Learning Center Positions - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second 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 Second Reading of AIM Document: Additional Classified Early Learning Center Positions.
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III.a.III. Second 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 ELC
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated PreK Position at the Early Learing Center.
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III.a.IV. Second Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated Staff (K-6) at the Early Learning Center - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated Staff (K-6) at the ELC
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of AIM Document: Additional Cerficated Staff (K-6) at the Early Learning Center.
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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 December 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library, Wayne, NE
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. 16: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 16: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Payment Application No. 16: Hausmann Construction.
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III.b.IV. 2023-24 Wayne Community School Audit and Financial Statements - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2023-24 WCS Audit and Financial Statements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board received the 2023-24 audit from Dana F. Cole and Company.
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III.b.V. First Reading of AIM Document: 2.0 FTE Additional Certificated PE, Art, and Counselor Positions - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated PE, Art, and Counselor Positions
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first and final reading of AIM Document: 2.0 FTE Additional Certficated PE, Art, and Counselor Positions.
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III.b.VI. Cyber-Security Insurance Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Cyber-Security Insurance Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Northeast Nebraska Insurance for annual cyber-security insurance.
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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. Enrollment Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the number of enrolled students to the Board.
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IV.a.I.2. 2025-2026 School Calendar - First Draft
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the first draft of the 2025-26 school calendar.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager discussed the State Principals Conference he attended.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair congratulated the Unified Bowling Team for winning Districts. She stated 13 families received Thanksgiving baskets. She is currently finalizing the WCS Foundation Christmas Drive and thanked everyone with the help they have given.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principals
Discussion:
Mr. Diediker thanked the Board for allowing him to attend the State Principals Conference. Winter MAP testing is currently taking place. K-4 grade students will be caroling in businesses around Wayne. Mrs. Maas stated some Elementary teachers had their first walk-through in the new ELC building.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge reported on the number of student athletes for the winter season.
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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. Parker stated the Alumni and Friends Campaign is going. He stated new scholarships have been created and he is adjusting other scholarships.
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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. Widner noted the punch list items are ongoing and hopefully done soon. ELC progress is going well.
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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 presented the Board with the tentative 2025 legislative calendar.
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IV.b.VI. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
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IV.b.VI.1. Collective Bargaining
Discussion:
The Board entered into Closed Session at 6:36 p.m. The Board exited Closed Session at 7:02 p.m.
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V. Boardsmanship
Discussion:
The Board appointed Dr. Mark Lenihan as district treasurer.
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Second Reading of AIM Document: Additional Certificated PE, Art, and Counselor *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. 17: Hausmann Construction *ESU Contract Intentions *2025-26 School Calendar *NASB Legislative Issues Conference: January 26-27, Lincoln |
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VII. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. The next regular Board of Education meeting will be Monday, January 13, 2025, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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