August 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:17 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 (8/5/2021), 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 Executive Session to discuss any matter for which Executive 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
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. Business Manager Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan introduced Tami Clausen as the interim Business Manager. Mary Jean Roberson will be taking the position August 23. Dr. Lenihan thanked Tami for all she has done.
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I.f.II. Non-Certificated Staff Hiring/Openings Update
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner reported he is looking for three part-time employees. Mrs. Misty Beair is still needing three part-time paraprofessionals.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Introductions of New Staff
Discussion:
The new staff introduced themselves to the Board. Mrs. Tami Clausen - interim Business Manager, Mr. Aaron Carlson - Elementary PE, Mr. Nick Curnyn - Jr. High School Math, Mrs. Christiana Koeppe - Elementary Music, Mrs. Samantha Novak - 6th Grade, Ms. Sarah Oltjenbruns - Elementary Library, Mrs. Abby Wragge - District Nurse, Mrs. Kaye Morris - High School English
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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 Policy 6600 Update - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Policy 6600 Update
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of Policy 6600. All policies can be found on the school's website.
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III.a.II. Second Reading of the 2021-22 Classified Staff Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Second Reading of the 2021-22 Classified Staff Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the second reading of the 2021-2022 Classified Staff Handbook.
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III.a.III. First Student Bus Parking Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Student Bus Parking Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Parking Lease Agreement with First Student Inc.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. First Reading WCS Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the First Reading of the WCS Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the WCS Emergency Operations Plan. This plan will be consistent with other schools in the state for any emergency situations. The plan has been drafted with the Safety Committee, the Fire Department, Police Department, and Wayne County Emergency Management.
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III.b.II. Amendment to WSC-WCS Inter-Local Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Amendment to WSC-WCS Inter-Local Agreement for Facilities Use
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the amendment to the WCS-WSC Interlocal Agreement. The agreement states the use of all entities of Wayne State College can be used by Wayne Community Schools instead of listing separate facilities.
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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. NASB Strategic Plan Timeline
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan has started the paperwork for the plan. He will be in contact with Marcia Herring with some questions. The Board has been asked to submit names of individuals to be on the committee.
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IV.a.I.2. WCS Long-Range Curriculum Plan - Health Standards Review
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Curriculum Review Plan. The Board is required to adopt the standards that align with English Language Arts, Math, and Science. These standards align with the state assessments. The Board is not required to adopt the state health standards, which are up for review this year. The Board allowed Mr. Scott Sievers to address the Board on concerns with the health standards draft.
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IV.a.I.3. Budget Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated there was no update on the Budget report due to valuations not being out yet.
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IV.a.I.4. Restroom Project Update
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner and Dr. Lenihan reported on the Restroom Project. The restrooms are ready to use. There are some things on back order. There will be a final walk through when the project is complete.
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IV.a.I.5. Collaborative Attendance Plan with County Attorney - Policy 5008
Discussion:
This is the annual meeting that the principals have with the County Attorney on WCS attendance policies and student discipline issues that may involve the County Attorney. This meeting will be taking place soon.
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IV.a.I.6. ESSER III Funding Survey Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated that the ESSER III Funding Survey resulted in 162 responses. The survey was a requirement to receive ESSER funds. A minimum of 20% of the funds will need to go towards loss of learning due to COVID 19.
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IV.a.I.7. Adult Meal Prices
Discussion:
Student meals will be free for the 2021-2022 school year. The adult meal prices were sent out by the Nebraska Department of Education. Adult lunch prices for breakfast will be $2.40 and lunch is $4.00.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight thanked the Board for allowing the administration to attend the Admin Days in August. He discussed break-out sessions he attended.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair discussed the sessions she attended at Admin Days.
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IV.a.III.1. Early Learning Center Financial Report
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair discussed the finances involved with the Early Learning Center. The Board asked several questions relating to the number of students enrolled, number of Special Education students enrolled, and costs saved over time on Special Education students receiving early childhood services.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated Summer School was well attended.
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IV.a.IV.1. Kids Club Financial Report
Discussion:
Mr. Plager discussed the financial report from the Kids Club. Due to COVID 19, the membership numbers were down last year. This year's enrollment is forty-four students. Fifty students is the program's maximum.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
The athletic side is off and running. As of now, there are no restrictions or limitations to fall sports. Mr. Wragge discussed the break-out sessions he attended at Admin Days.
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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, Dave Wragge, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
Mr. Foote stated that the Staff Giving Campaign is starting. The Murray Fishing Tournament is being held at the end of August.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan said there was good discussion during the Americanism Hearing that was held before the regular Board Meeting.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
The Negotiations Committee will need to meet to discuss the information from KSB Law on negotiations.
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IV.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V. Boardsmanship
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V.a. *NASB 2021 Area Membership Meeting
Wednesday, September 1 Norfolk, NE |
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Special Board meeting to review end of year claims - Mon. Aug. 30, 2021 @ 5:00 *Enrollment Report *Budget Hearing *Tax Request Hearing *Review Summer School Program *Principal Evaluation Process
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: Second Reading of WCS Emergency Operations Plan
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. The Board will meet Tuesday, August 31, 2021, to review the end of year claims. The meeting will be held in Room 202 of the Jr/Sr High School. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, September 13, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Jr/Sr High School in Room 202.
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