May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
A. The May meeting of the Wayne Community School District Board of Education is called to order on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. B. Wayne Community Schools mission is committed to the success of all students and the development of lifelong learners, and our vision is "Learning for Life, Every Student, Every Day." C. The meeting was posted at Wayne Community Schools, published in the Wayne Herald (5/5/2026), and online: www.wayneschools.org D. Anyone desiring to view the Open Meetings Act may do so. The document is available for public inspection and is located on the north wall of the Library. Wayne Community Schools may go into closed session to discuss certain agenda items to protect the public interest or to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual, if such individual has not requested a public hearing. E. Board Member Roll Call F. Motion to approve the absence of any Board Member G. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.b. Consent Agenda - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Minutes of Previous Meetings and Financial Claims
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.b.I. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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I.b.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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I.c. Personnel
Discussion:
No report.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. FBLA - Kiley Koch
Discussion:
Mrs. Kiley Koch, FBLA sponsor, and Jordyn Gamble discussed activities FBLA organized during the past year.
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III. Celebration of Success
Discussion:
Students from Power Drive Team, Honor Band, Jazz Band, State Science Fair, and ELC Preschool graduates were honored in May.
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IV. Action Items
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IV.a. Old Business
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IV.a.I. Second Reading of Policy 5209: School Library Materials and Parent Access - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Policy 5209: School Library Materials and Parent Access
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of Policy 5209: School Library Materials and Parent Access.
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IV.a.II. Second Reading of 2026-27 Pre-K Early Learning Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2026-27 Pre-K ELC Handbook
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2026-27 Pre-K Early Learning Center handbook.
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IV.a.III. Second Reading of 2026-27 Kids Club Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2026-27 Kids Club Handbook
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2026-27 Kids Club handbook.
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IV.b. New Business
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IV.b.I. First Reading of Policy Updates
*1110: Bulletin Boards *3130: Purchasing Policies *3560: Records Management *5004: Part-Time Enrollment *5005: Admission-Residency-Contracting *5006: Option Enrollment *5006: Option Enrollment Resolution *5008: Attendance *5101: Student Discipline Policy *5205: Graduation *8130: Annual Organizational Meeting *8342: Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of Policy Updates.
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IV.b.II. Interlocal Agreement with Wayne State College - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Interlocal Agreement with WSC
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Interlocal Agreement with Wayne State College.
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IV.b.III. SRO Inter-local agreement with City of Wayne - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on SRO Inter-local with City of Wayne
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IV.b.IV. 2026-27 Nebraska ESUCC-Sysco Food Service Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2026-27 Nebraska ESUCC-Sysco Food Service Agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2026-27 Nebraska ESUCC-Sysco Food Service Agreement.
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IV.b.V. 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 purchase of 150 Dell Chromebooks. The chromebooks will be used by the Jr. and Sr. High School students.
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IV.b.VI. First Reading of 2026-27 K-Grade 2 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2026-27 K-Grade 2 ELC Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2026-27 K-gr. 2 Early Learning Center handbook.
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IV.b.VII. First Reading of 2026-27 Elementary (gr. 3-6) Student Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2026-27 Elementary Student Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2026-27 Elementary Student handbook.
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IV.b.VIII. First Reading of 2026-27 7-12 Handbook Changes - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2026-27 7-12 Handbook Changes
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2026-27 Jr/Sr. High School handbook changes.
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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. Annual Safety and Security Review
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Rule 10 Safety Review. This is an annual review. He stated all went well.
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V.a.I.2. TIF Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the annual TIF Project Report from the City of Wayne with the Board.
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V.a.I.3. NASB Board Self-Assessment Process
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan explained the NASB Board Self-Assessment process. The Board will review the results at the June 8 Board Retreat.
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V.a.II. Special Education Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair stated Spring Sprints went very well with over 300 students competing. Benchmark reading assessments will be changing next school year.
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V.a.III. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager noted the Seniors will have breakfast, watch the time capsule, and practice for graduation Wednesday before graduation.
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V.a.IV. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge stated spring events are winding down. The master schedule is being finalized.
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V.a.V. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Diediker stated all testing is complete. 5th and 6th grade band members participated in the Pender Honor Band.
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V.a.VI. Early Learning Center Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Maas said Kindergarten Round-Up went very well.
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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:
Mrs. Jaime Manz reported on April financials. The Foundation awarded five Drivers Education scholarships.
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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 stated the final punch list at the Early Learning Center will be done over the summer.
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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:
No report.
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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. Board Review of Policies 3000-3150
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VII. Future Agenda Items
*Graduation - Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:00 p.m., Jr/Sr High School Gym *Second Reading of Policy Updates *Second Reading of 2026-27 K-Grade 2 Handbook *Second Reading of 2026-27 Elementary Handbook *Second Reading of 2026-27 7-12 Handbook Changes *First Reading of Certificated Staff Handbook *First Reading of Non-Certificated Staff Handbook *Extra Duty Contracts *Set Hot Lunch and Milk Prices *School Law Seminar: June 10-11, Kearney, NE |
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VIII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, June 8, 2026, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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