February 10, 2025 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 5:08 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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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 (2/6/25), 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 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
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I.f.I. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Mr. Brendan Dorcey at the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year.
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I.f.II. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Discussion:
No action was taken on the agenda item.
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I.f.III. Middle Level Counselor Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Middle Level Counselor Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Ms. Tiyah Spaans for Middle Level Counselor position.
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I.f.IV. Fourth Grade Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Fourth Grade Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Carrie Williamson for the Fourth Grade position.
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I.f.V. First Grade Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Grade Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Mrs. Jessica Loberg for the First Grade position.
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I.f.VI. Special Education Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Special Education Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Carlie Anderson for the Elementary Special Education position.
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I.f.VII. Elementary PE/Art Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Elementary PE/Art Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Rylee Shaw for Elementary PE/Art position.
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I.f.VIII. Special Education Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Special Education Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the hiring of Kelsey Heath for the Jr/Sr High School Special Education position.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed having groups from the school to talk to the Board. He asked for ideas of who the Board would like to hear from.
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III. Celebration of Success
Discussion:
Students from the Mock Trial team and State Qualifying Junior Livestock Judging Team were honored for February.
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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 Revision to Policy 3132: Internal Controls - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of Revision to Policy 3132
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of Revision to Policy 3132: Internal Controls.
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IV.a.II. 2025-26 ESU 1 Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 ESU 1 Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2025-26 Service Contract with ESU 1.
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IV.b. New Business
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IV.b.I. Elementary Asphalt Shingle Roof Repair - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Elementary Roof Repair
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the contract agreement with Korth Roofing, LLC, for the Elementary shingle and roof repair.
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IV.b.II. 2025-26 Administrator Renewal Agreements - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 Renewal Agreements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2025-26 Administrator Renewal Agreements. The agreements show a 1.4% total package increase.
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IV.b.III. Payment Application No. 18: Hausmann Construction - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Payment Application No. 18: Hausmann Construction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Payment Application No. 18 from Hausmann Construction.
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IV.b.IV. 2025-26 NASB Membership Dues - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2025-26 NASB Membership Dues
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approve the annual membership dues to NASB (Nebraska Association of School Boards).
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IV.b.V. Wayne America Membership Dues - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Wayne America Membership Dues
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the $100 non-profit membership level to Wayne America. Mr. Justin Davis abstained from voting due to being on the Wayne America Board.
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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 noted the Principal Appraisals are finished. He also discussed the evaluation tool that is used.
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V.a.I.2. Teacher Renewal Agreements
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated Teacher Renewal Agreements will be sent out at the end of February. They will be due back on March 17.
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V.a.I.3. 2025-26 District School Hours
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the 2025-26 school hours. Adjustments may be made after the first semester.
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V.a.II. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager’s report showed the date of Freshman Orientation. It also stated that Social Studies interviews are being conducted.
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V.a.III. Special Education/Early Learning Center Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair stated the Early Childhood Grant has been submitted.
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V.a.IV. Elementary Principals
Discussion:
Mrs. Courtney Maas stated children's author, Julia Cook, visited the Elementary. The Penguin Parade will be later in the week. Mr. Andi Diediker stated Astronaut Clayton Anderson visited the Third and Fourth Graders.
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V.a.V. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge reported that both Boys and Girls Bowling teams were district champs and will be competing at State. Girls Wrestling has five State qualifiers.
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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, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Mr. Rusty Parker gave the Foundation End of Year report.
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V.b.I.1. End of Year Financials
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V.b.II. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Andi Diediker, Russ Plager
Discussion:
The Curriculum and Committee on American Civics met as part of the semi-annual requirement. Public comment will be held in the August meeting.
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V.b.III. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge, Darian Stoltenberg, Jordan Widner
Discussion:
Mr. Jordan Widner said punch list items are still being done.
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V.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
Discussion:
The Board reviewed policies 9000-9220.
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V.b.IV.1. Review of Policies 9000-9220
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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, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the letter that will be sent to the senators.
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VI. Boardsmanship
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VII. Future Agenda Items
*First Reading of 2025-26 ELC Handbook *Director Contracts *Payment Application No. 19: Hausmann Construction *School Resource Officer Annual Review *Board Review Policies 9300-9370 *ESU Contract |
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VIII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, March 10, 2025, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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