October 11, 2021 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 (10/7/2021), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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I.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board excused the absence of Mr. Lynn Junck.
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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
Discussion:
No report.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
Discussion:
Mr. Scott Sievers (57373 858 Road) addressed the Board about changing the day and time of the Board Meetings to accommodate more participation. He also asked if there was a way to adjust the speakers in the gym to help people understand what is being said over them.
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III. Action Items
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III.a. Old Business
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Cargo Van Purchase - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Cargo Van Purchase
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the purchase of a cargo van for Food Service use, from Arnie's. The van will be paid for with lunch funds.
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III.b.II. Technology Server - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Technology Server
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Sterling for the technology server. ESSER III funds will be used to purchase the server.
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III.b.III. Constellation Natural Gas Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Constellation Natural Gas Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the three-year rate of $0.67 per Therm from Constellation.
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III.b.IV. FIrst Reading of 7-12 Special Education Instructor AIM - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the First Reading of 7-12 Special Education Instructor AIM Document
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the first reading of the 7-12 Special Education Instructor AIM document.
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III.b.V. State Nebraska Bank Corporate Authorization Resolution - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on SNB Corporate Authorization Resolution
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Corporate Authorization Resolution from State Nebraska Bank. This is a new resolution due to the hiring of Mary Jean Roberson, Business Manager.
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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. Policy 2103 - Superintendent Appraisal
Discussion:
The Board was given packets to complete for Dr. Lenihan's evaluation. The packets are due October 22, 2021.
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IV.a.I.2. 2021 Certified School Valuation
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the report from the Nebraska Department of Education on the 2021 school adjusted valuations, which is used for state aid.
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IV.a.I.3. 2021-2022 Option Enrollment Report
Discussion:
The Option Enrollment Report shows the district names and the number of students that opt in to Wayne Community Schools and those that opt out to other districts. Comparisons from last year were also listed on the report.
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IV.a.I.4. Property & Casualty Insurance
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated that he and Mary Jean Roberson have met with Property and Casualty. The Board would like to have quotes on different deductible plans.
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IV.a.I.5. Strategic Overview Meeting
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave the Board updates on the Strategic Overview Meetings. The first meeting will be Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. in Carroll.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight said Parent/Teacher Conferences went well. Junior Job Shadow Day is Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair stated the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) team met virtually. They focused on mental health and mental health supports in schools.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Steen reported 95% in attendance for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge told the Board the number of students that are involved with athletics and activities. Parent/teacher Conferences had approximately 30% participation.
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IV.b. Board Committees
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IV.b.I. Foundation and Community Relations - Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Justin Davis, Dave Wragge, Mark Lenihan, Brandon Foote
Discussion:
The family of Bob Keating presented the Foundation with a check for $8,100.00 from the Iron Man Golf Tournament that was held in June. This money will be used for scholarships. Mr. Brandon Foote stated the Foundation will be putting a Murray Fishing Tournament in the gym as a way to say thank you to the Murray family for their years of donations.
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IV.b.I.1. Form 990
Discussion:
Tax Form 990 from the Foundation was presented to the Board.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner
Discussion:
Dana Cole finished our audit last week. The city would like to meet with our facility committee to discuss a potential project that would add another gym court to the NE section of the Wayne Community Activity Center, adjacent to the high school parking lot. Mr. Jordan Widner is looking into LED lighting for the gym and Lecture Hall.
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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
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board went into Executive Session during the Negotiations report. The Board entered into Executive Session at 6:19 p.m. Executive Session was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
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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. October Honor Coffee - 6:30 p.m.
Discussion:
Students honored at the Honor Coffee include: Spanish Honor Society, National Spanish Exam Award, 2021-2022 National Honor Society Members, State Nebraska Blue Devils Branch Tellers.
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Strategic Planning Meeting 11/11/2021 *Annual Fall Retreat *Policy 2103 - Board Review Appraisals *Negotiations Meeting before 11/1/2021 *NASB/NASA State Conference
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: Property and Casualty Insurance Quotes
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, November 8, 2021. The meeting will be held at the Jr/Sr High School, Room 202.
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