October 14, 2024 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 5:02 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 (10/8/2024), 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 Dr. Jeryl Nelson.
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I.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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I.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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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
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II.a. Hausmann Construction
Discussion:
Adam Bailey, Hausmann Construction, gave the Board an update on the building project. He stated some punch list items remain at the Jr/Sr High School. Pavement repairs will be done next summer. He gave an update on the Early Learning Center project and stated things are going well. Bob Soukup, CWP Architects, zoomed into the meeting.
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III. Action Items
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III.a. Old Business
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III.a.I. Early Learning Center Playground Equipment - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Early Learning Center Playground Equipment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussion, the Board approved the quote from Creative Sites, LLC, for the new Early Learing Center playground.
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III.b. New Business
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III.b.I. Payment Application No. 13: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 13
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Payment Application No. 13 from Hausmann Construction.
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III.b.II. Payment Application No. 14: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 14
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Payment Application No. 14 from Hausmann Construction.
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III.b.III. Option Enrollment Capacity - Appendix 1 of Policy 5006: Option Enrollment - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Option Enrollment Capacity - Appendix 1 of Policy 5006: Option Enrollment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Option Enrollment Resolution to Policy 5006.
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III.b.IV. Constellation Natural Gas Price Renewal - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Constellation Natural Gas Price Renewal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
After discussion on the different fixed price options, the Board approved the two-year fixed price of $6.95 per mmbtu from Constellation Natural Gas.
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III.b.V. Vehicle Acquisition - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Vehicle Acquisition
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved providing authority to Dr. Lenihan to execute the necessary documents for the purchase of a 2024 Ford Expedition Max.
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III.b.VI. Renaming of F. R. Haun Lecture Hall to F. R. Haun Auditorium - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Renaming of F. R.Haun Lecture Hall to F. R. Haun Auditorium
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the renaming of F.R. Haun Lecture Hall to F.R. Haun Auditorium.
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III.b.VII. Rescind Policy 1220: Title IX Grievance Policy and 1220z Reg: Form for Filing a Complaint - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Rescind of Policy 1220: Title IX Grievance Policy and 1220z Reg: Form for Filing a Complaint
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved rescinding Policy 1200: Title IX Grievance Policy and Regulation 1220z: Form for Filing a Complaint. Dr. Lenihan emphasized that Title IX is covered in Policy 1210: Title IX - Discrimination.
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III.b.VIII. Rescind Administrative Regulation to Retention Policy 5201 - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action to Rescind Admin Reg to Retention Policy 5201:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved rescinding Administrative Regulation to Retention Policy 5201 due to the Admin Regulation no longer reflects current policy.
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III.b.IX. Garbage and Recycling Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Garbage and Recycling Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the quote from S2 Roll-Offs, Refuse, and Recycling for garbage and recycling services.
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III.b.X. Snow Removal Quote - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Snow Removal Quote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the bid from Sebade Snow Removal for snow removal services. This is a two-year agreement.
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III.b.XI. First Reading of AIM Document: E-Sports Club Activity - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading AIM Document: E-Sport Club Activity
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of AIM Document: E-Sports Club Activity.
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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:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the process of the Superintendent Appraisal. The Board will be receiving a link to do their appraisal around the beginning of November.
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IV.a.I.2. Certified Adjusted Valuation
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed Certified Adjusted Valuation. This helps in determining state funding.
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IV.a.I.3. Property and Casualty Insurance Update
Discussion:
Cap Peterson, Northeast Nebraska Insurance Agency, is seeking quotes for property and casualty insurance. Dr. Lenihan will keep the Board updated.
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IV.a.I.4. Athletic Trainer Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan reported that Providence Medical Center has not yet hired a new trainer. He will keep the Board updated of any changes.
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IV.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager reported Homecoming went well. There was a small increase to Parent/Teacher Conferences this year.
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IV.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair updated the Board on Special Education paras. She is fully staffed with paras.
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IV.a.IV. Elementary Principals
Discussion:
Mrs. Maas stated the DESSA screeners are complete. Mrs. Erin Willrich will be the HAL Coordinator for this year. Parent/Teacher Conferences had 96% attendance rate.
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IV.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge stated the Girls Golf team is doing well at State. The Boys Cross Country team was Mid State Conference Champs.
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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, Misty Beair, Mark Lenihan, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Mrs. Jaime Manz reported due to Mr. Rusty Parker's absence. She updated the Board on the deposits for the month of September.
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IV.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Andi Diediker
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan noted the committee needs to meet before December 31.
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IV.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jeryl Nelson, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge, Jordan Widner, Penny Janousek
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner stated the Haun Auditorium will not be ready to use until November. Mrs. Anderson has moved her concert to November 1, 2024.
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IV.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Jeryl Nelson, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas, Russ Plager
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
The committee will meet on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 7:15 a.m. in the Jr/Sr High Conference Room.
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IV.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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IV.b.VI.1. School Board Candidate Forum
October 22, 2024 7:00 p.m. Wayne Country Club |
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V. Boardsmanship
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VI. Future Agenda Items
*Fall Board Retreat - October 30, 2024, 5:00 *Second Reading of AIM Document: E-Sports Club Activity *Payment Application No. 15: Hausmann Construction *State Education Conference: November 20-22, 2024
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include:
Early Learning Center tour First Reading of Policy 5006: Option Enrollment Revision |
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VII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, November 11, 2024, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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