September 8, 2025 The later of 5:20 p.m. or the Conclusion of the Special Hearing to Set Final Tax Request - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 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 (9/4/25), 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.
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. Athletic Boosters - Brandon Hall, Brian Kesting, Mike Powicki
Discussion:
Brandon Hall, Brian Kesting, and Mike Powicki, from the Wayne Athletic Boosters, discussed projects done for Wayne Community Schools and the athletes.
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III. Celebration of Success
Discussion:
Students who designed the 2025-26 Student Planners and Early Learning Center Helpers were acknowledged at the September Board Meeting.
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IV. Action Items
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IV.a. Old Business
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IV.b. New Business
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IV.b.I. 2025-26 Wayne Community Schools District Budget - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 WCS District Budget
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2025-26 District Budget.
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IV.b.II. 2025-26 Wayne Community Schools Property Tax Request Resolution 090825 - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 WCS Property Tax Request Resolution 090825
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2025-26 Tax Request Resolution.
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IV.b.III. Payment No. 27: Hausmann Construction — Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment No. 27: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Payment Application No. 27 from Hausmann Construction.
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IV.b.IV. Payment Application No. 28: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 28: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Payment Application No. 28 from Hausmann Construction.
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IV.b.V. Vehicle Acquisitions Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Vehicle Acquisitions Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Olathe Ford Sales, Inc., for the purchase of two vans for activities and one van for SPED.
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IV.b.VI. Technology Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Technology Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Sterling for nine desktop computers to be used in the CTE classes.
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IV.b.VII. Bookkeeper Position Job Description - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Bookkeeper Position Job Description
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Bookkeeper Position Job Description.
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V. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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V.a. Administration - Written reports were provided by Administration. Copies of their reports are available at the District Office upon request.
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V.a.I. Superintendent
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V.a.I.1. Principal Evaluation Process
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Principal Evaluation Process. Each principal is evaluated once a year.
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V.a.I.2. Fall District Enrollment Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the District's enrollment numbers for this year.
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V.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the class enrollments for the fall.
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V.a.II.1. 2025-26 Class Enrollments
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V.a.III. Special Education Director
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the number of Special Education students.
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V.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Diediker stated MAP testing is about finished.
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V.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge gave the number of participating student athletes.
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V.a.V.1. 2025-26 Class Enrollments
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V.a.VI. Early Learning Center Principal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave an update on the ELC playground during hot weather.
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V.b. Board Committees
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V.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Justin Davis, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Mr. Rusty Parker stated the staff giving campaign has ended. He also reported on the Murray Fishing Tournament.
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V.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Andi Diediker, Russ Plager
Discussion:
No report.
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V.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge, Darian Stoltenberg, Jordan Widner
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner discussed warrenty work that is going on in all the buildings.
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V.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
Discussion:
No report.
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V.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Negotiations need to begin by November 1.
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V.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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VI. Boardsmanship
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VI.a. Review of Policies 6260-6370
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VII. Future Agenda Items
*Teacher Negotiations: begin by November 1 *Policy 2103: Superintendent Completes Appraisal *Resolution to Policy 5006 - Option Enrollment *Homeschool Student Numbers *Review of Policies 6380-6930 *State Education Conference, November 19-21, 2025, Lincoln, NE
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include:
Payment Application No. 29: Hausmann Construction |
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VIII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, October 13, 2025, in the Jr/Sr High School Library. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m.
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