February 13, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Tour of Elementary School - 4:15 p.m.
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II. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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II.a. Pledge of Allegiance
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II.b. Announce Open Meetings Act Posting and Location - Posted at Wayne Community Schools, Published in the Wayne Herald (2/9/2023), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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II.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call
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II.d. Approval of Agenda - The Board may enter Closed 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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II.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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II.e.I. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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II.e.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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II.f. Personnel
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II.f.I. Elementary School Teaching Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Elementary School Teaching Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Mr. Jackson Belt for the Elementary School Teaching position.
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III. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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III.a. High Ability Learner (HAL) Update - Mrs. Osborn
Discussion:
Mrs. Johanna Osborn, HAL Coordinator, presented to the Board on the current enrollment of HAL students, grades 3-12.She told of the opportunities available for the HAL students. She also discussed the field trips they have attended and future activities.
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III.b. Senior Scheduling Opportunities - Mr. Hight
Discussion:
Mr. Tucker Hight discussed the Senior Opportunity Program, which is offered to Seniors who are on track to graduate. Seniors can use this privilege to attend dual-credit classes off campus and work-study programs. Seniors must have parent permission.
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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. First Reading of 2023-24 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of 2023-24 Early Learning Center Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of the 2023-24 Early Learning Center Handbook.
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IV.b.II. Receive SPED Policy Procedure Review - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to receive SPED Policy Procedure Review
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is an annual review of SPED Policy Procedures and will be placed as an Administration Regulation in policy.
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IV.b.III. Elementary Gym Floor Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Elementary Gym Floor Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from Eagan Supply Company to refinish the Elementary Gym floor. Work will begin in the summer.
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IV.b.IV. First Reading to Eliminate Policy 6241 - Purpose of Homework - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading to Eliminate Policy 6241
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading to eliminate Policy 6241 - Purpose of Homework.
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IV.b.V. Update on District 83 Property - Discussion and Information on the District 83 School Property
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board entered into Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. to discuss District 83 property. The Board exited Executive Session at 6:28 p.m.
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IV.b.VI. 2023-24 NASB Membership Dues - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2023-24 NASB Membership Dues
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the annual membership dues to NASB (Nebraska Association of School Boards).
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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 Appraisals
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the Principal evaluations are finished.
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V.a.I.2. NDE Teacher Shortage Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the data from the Nebraska Teacher Vacancy report. He showed comparisons from 2021 to 2022 reports.
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V.a.I.3. Safe2Help Nebraska Information
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the district is now enrolled in the Safe2Help Nebraska program. This is an anonymous reporting system with 24-hour monitoring.The cost of the program is covered by the state.
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V.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight stated Intro to Education and Pre-calculus will be added as dual-credit classes for the 2023-24 school year. The classes are offered through Wayne State College.
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V.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair commented on the Legislative conference she attended. Early Learning Center enrollment for 2023-24 will open on March 1.
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V.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated the Kindergarten Penguin Parade went well. Kindergarten Round-Up is March 3, 2023.
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V.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Wrestling is sending two boys and one girl to State Wrestling. Both Boys and Girls Bowling teams came home State Champions. Jersi Jensen was Individual Girls Bowling Champ.
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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, Dave Wragge, Mark Lenihan, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Mr. Rusty Parker told the Board of the Foundation will be hosting a reception for retired faculty and staff at the Wayne Country Club on February 23. The Alumni Basketball/Volleyball tournament will be April 7-8.
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V.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair
Discussion:
The Curriculum and Committee on American Civics met and discussed potential staffing needs. They also reviewed the Social Studies curriculum.
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V.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Jordan Widner, Mary Jean Roberson
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner stated he will begin putting together a summer maintenance plan after discussing the needs from the administrators and teachers.
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V.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager
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, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed potential bills being brought to the Legislature.
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VI. Boardsmanship
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VI.a. February Honor Recognition
Discussion:
Yearbook students were honored for the February Honor Recognition.
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VII. Future Agenda Items
*Second Reading of 2023-24 Early Learning Center Handbook *Second Reading to Eliminate Policy 6241 *Administrator Contracts *Teacher Contracts *Resolution to Policy 5006: Option Enrollment *Board Review of 2000 Policies *Foundation EOY Financials
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda items include: Administrative Reg to Policy 6600.
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VIII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, March 13, 2023, beginning at 5:00 p.m., at the Jr/Sr High School.
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