March 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Tour of New Jr/Sr High School Construction - 4:45 p.m.
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II. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. following the tour of the Jr/Sr High School construction.
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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 (3/5/2024), 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 Closed 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. K-2 Elementary Principal Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the K-2 Elementary Principal Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contract for Mrs. Courtney Maas for K-2 Elementary Principal for the 2024-25 school year.
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II.f.II. 3rd-6th Grade Elementary Principal Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the 3rd-6th Grade Elementary Principal Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contract for Mr. Andi Diediker for 3-6 Grade Elementary Principal for the 2024-25 school year.
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II.f.III. Third Grade Teaching Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Third Grade Teaching Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contract for Mrs. Micaela Hight for the Third Grade Teaching position for the 2024-25 school year.
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II.f.IV. Elementary Teaching Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Elementary Teaching Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contract for Ms. Savannah Leseberg for Elementary Teacher for the 2024-25 school year.
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II.f.V. Skilled and Technical Sciences Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Skilled and Technical Sciences Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contract for Mr. Derek Jueden for the Skilled and Technical Sciences position for the 2024-25 school year.
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II.f.VI. High School Science Teacher - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on High School Science Teacher
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contract for Mrs. Suzanne Hasenkamp for High School Science Teacher for the 2024-25 school year.
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II.f.VII. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Teacher Resignation
Discussion:
No action was taken due to no resignations at the March meeting.
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III. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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III.a. First Student Bus Company
Discussion:
Bryan Flansburg, Bret Glover, and Amanda Glassmeyer from First Student Bus Company spoke to the Board on details of a First Student contract.
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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 2024-25 Early Learning Center Handbook - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of 2024-25 Early Learning Center Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of the 2024-25 Early Learning Center handbook.
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IV.a.II. Hausmann Change Order: Bleachers and Hoops at ELC - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Hausmann Change Order
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Change Order from Hausmann Construction for bleachers and basketball hoops at the Early Learning Center.
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IV.a.III. 2024-25 ESU 1 Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2024-25 ESU 1 Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2024-25 Services Contract with ESU 1.
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IV.b. New Business
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IV.b.I. Payment No. 6: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment No. 6: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Payment Application No. 6 from Hausmann Construction.
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IV.b.II. Student Transportation Proposal - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Student Transportation Proposal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Student Transportation Services proposal effective August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2028, and provide the Superintendent authority to negotiate a four-year student transportation contract.
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IV.b.III. K-6 Wonders Curriculum Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on K-6 Wonders Curriculum Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote for Wonders Reading Curriculum materials and online resources from McGraw Hill, LLC. This is a roll-over of the current curriculum, which is a six-year contract.
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IV.b.IV. Swimming Co-Operative Agreement with Norfolk Public Schools - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Swimming Co-Operative Agreement with Norfolk Public Schools
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Swimming Co-Operative Agreement with Norfolk Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year. This is for a boys team only at this time.
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IV.b.V. District 83 Property - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on District 83 Property
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board entered into Closed Session at 6:34 p.m. and exited Closed Session at 6:43 p.m. The Board entered into Closed Session to discuss District 83 Property.
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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. Community Activity Center Discussion
Discussion:
The Board had a discussion pertaining to the Community Activity Center and the City of Wayne.
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V.a.I.2. Considerations for New Activity Co-operative Policy
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed working on a policy activity co-op. When finished, it will be brought to the Board for approval.
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V.a.I.3. HR Position
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Human Resources position. He stated that Mrs. Deb Daum will be taking some of the roles of this position.
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V.a.I.4. NDE Safety and Security Grant
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated he is adding security cameras and safety film for windows to the NDE Safety and Security Grant. He will keep the Board up to date on the status of the grant.
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V.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Hight stated the Junior class will be taking the ACT test on March 27.
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V.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair said enrollment for the Early Learning Center has opened up. The four-year old class is at capacity for the 24-25 school year.
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V.a.IV. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated Kindergarten Round-Up went well with 57 students attending. He said there is a potential of 64 students being enrolled before school starts in August.
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V.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge told the Board that Midstates Athletic Conference added Ponca to our conference. Jr. High Science Fair was held March 7.
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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, Misty Beair, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Mr. Rusty Parker gave the Board the End of Year Financials from the Foundation.
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V.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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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 that construction is going well. Having the nice weather has helped this along.
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V.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Tucker Hight, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan will be working on a policy for co-op activities.
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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 will keep the updated if any legislative issues come up.
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VI. Boardsmanship
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VI.a. March Honor Recipients
Discussion:
Students from the State Qualifying Junior Livestock Judging Team, FCCLA STAR Project, Jr. High and Sr. High Quiz Bowl, Boys and Girls District and State Bowling were recognized in March.
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VII. Future Agenda Items
*SRO Review *First Reading of 7-12 Student Handbook *First Reading of Kids Club Handbook *Early Graduation Numbers *Review EL Program *Accept Graduation List *Set Last Day of School *Directors Agreements *E-Sports Information
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include:
Classified Staff Activity Policy |
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VIII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, April 8, 2024, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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