July 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
A. The July meeting of the Wayne Community School District Board of Education is called to order on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 7:00 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 (7/7/26), 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 7:00 p.m.
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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
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I.c.I. Resignation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Mr. Terran Sievers.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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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 2026-27 Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2026-27 Certificated Staff 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 Certificated Staff Handbook.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of the 2026-27 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of the 2026-27 Non-Certificated Staff 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 Non-Certificated Staff Handbook.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Policy 2101: Acknowledgment of Superintendent as CEO of District - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the review of Policy 2101: Acknowledgment of Superintendent as CEO of District
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Policy 2101 is reviewed annually and states that the Superintendent is the CEO of the District. All policies can be found on the school's website.
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III.b.II. Audit Engagement Letter - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Audit Engagement Letter
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Audit Engagement Letter from Dana Cole & Company.
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III.b.III. HVAC Service Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on HVAC Service Agreement
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the two-year HVAC service agreement with Rasmussen Mechanical Services.
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III.b.IV. Swimming Cooperative Renewal - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Swimming Copperative Renewal
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the two-year renewal co-op with Norfolk Public Schools for Boys Swimming.
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III.b.V. 2026-27 Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) Annual Membership - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2026-27 NRCSA Membership
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the annual membership dues for the Nebraska Rural Community School Association.
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III.b.VI. 2026-27 Meal Prices - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2026-27 Meal Prices
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved charging $3.95 for PK-12 lunches and $2.50 for PK-12 breakfasts for the 2026-27 school year.
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III.b.VII. Robotic Field Painter - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Robotic Field Painter
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Tiny Mobile Robots for a Tiny Line Marker Pro-X robot.
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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. NDE Accreditation
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the Letter of Accreditation from the Nebraska Department of Education.
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IV.a.I.2. Budget Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed possible proposed budget details.
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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, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Greg Ptacek
Discussion:
Mr. Greg Ptacek stated the Foundation will be changing to a different CPA after the first of the year. He noted that the scholarship money has been dispersed.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Andi Diediker, Russ Plager
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No report.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge, Darian Stoltenberg, Jordan Widner
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IV.b.III.1. Master Facility Planning Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented an update on the Master Facility Plan. Gym renovations were discussed for the future.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
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No report.
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IV.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V. Boardsmanship
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V.a. Board Review of Policies 4000-4008
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*All Staff Training - August 10-12, 2026 *District Open House - Tuesday, August 11, 2026 *Approval of Teacher Training Schedule *Americanism Hearing *Special Meeting for Year-End Claims and Budget Workshop *2026 Area Membership Meeting - South Sioux City, August 26
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: EOY Claims Review, August 24, 2026
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, August 10, 2026, in the Jr/Sr High School library, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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