September 14, 2026 The later of 5:20 p.m. or the Conclusion of the Special Hearing to Set Final Tax Request - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
A. The Budget Hearing meeting of the Wayne Community School District Board of Education is called to order on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. B. Wayne Community Schools mission is committed to the success of all students and the development of lifelong learners, and our vision is "Learning for Life, Every Student, Every Day." C. The meeting was posted at Wayne Community Schools, published in the Wayne Herald (9/10/26), and online: www.wayneschools.org D. Anyone desiring to view the Open Meetings Act may do so. The document is available for public inspection and is located on the north wall of the library. Wayne Community Schools may go into closed session to discuss certain agenda items to protect the public interest or to prevent needless injury to the reputation of an individual, if such individual has not requested a public hearing. E. Board Member Roll Call F. Motion to approve the absence of any Board Member. G. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 p.m.
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I.a. Approval of Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.b. Consent Agenda Items - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Minutes of Previous Meetings and Financial Claims
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.b.I. Approval of Minlutes of Previous Meetings
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I.b.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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II. Personnel
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II.a. Discussion item: Student Teaching Program at WSC
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the proposed changes for the Student Teaching Program at Wayne State College.
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III. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
Discussion:
There was no public comment during the meeting.
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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. 2026-27 Wayne Community Schools District Budget - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2026-27 WCS District Budget
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2026-27 District Budget.
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IV.b.II. 2026-27 Wayne Community Schools Property Tax Request Resolution 09142026 - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2026-27 WCS Property Tax Request Resolution 09142026
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the 2026-27 Property Tax Resolution 09142026.
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IV.b.III. Updated Policy 6288: Artificial Intelligence - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on First Reading of Updated Policy 6288: Artificial Intelligence
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First and Final Reading of updated Policy 6288: Artificial Intelligence.
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V. Administration and Board Committee Reports:
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V.a. Superintendent
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V.a.I. Superintendent Evaluation Process
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the process of the Superintendent Evaluation Process. The Board will be receiving an email link to do their evaluation soon.
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V.a.II. Principal Evaluation Process
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the Principal Evaluation Process. Each principal is evaluated once a year.
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V.a.III. Fall District Enrollment Report
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V.a.IV. Option Enrollment Policy Considerations
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed potential changes to the Option Enrollment resolution numbers.
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V.b. Special Education Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair stated district assessments have started.
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V.c. High School Principal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan said Homecoming went well. He also showed the High School class enrollment numbers.
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V.c.I. 2026-27 Class Enrollments
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V.d. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan said fall sports are off to a great start. He also showed the Jr. High School class enrollment numbers.
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V.e. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan mentioned the elementary students finished the fall MAPS testing.
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V.f. Early Learning Center Principal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated MAPS testing is complete.
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VI. Board Committees
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VI.a. Foundation and Community Relations - Justin Davis, Jaime Manz, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Greg Ptacek
Discussion:
Mr. Greg Ptacek stated the staff giving campaign improved from last year.
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VI.b. Curriculum and Committee on American Civics - Jaime Manz, Jodi Pulfer, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan, Andi Diediker, Russ Plager
Discussion:
No report.
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VI.c. Facility/Safety/Finance - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Mark Lenihan, Russ Plager, Dave Wragge, Darian Stoltenberg, Jordan Widner
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan gave an update on the potential gym renovation project.
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VI.d. Policy/Title IX - Jamie Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
Discussion:
No report.
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VI.e. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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VI.f. Legislature - Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
The Board will try to meet with legislators to discuss current issues.
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VII. Boardsmanship
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VII.a. Review of Board Policies 4023-4032
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VIII. Future Agenda Items:
*TeamMates Presentation *Teacher Negotiations: begin by November 1 *Policy 2103: Superintendent Completes Appraisal *Resolution to Policy 5006 - Option Enrollment *Homeschool Student Numbers *Review of Policies 4033-4132 *State Education Conference: November 18-20, 2026, Omaha, NE
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: Admin Reg 6288: Artificial Intelligence.
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IX. Adjournment
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, October 12, 2026, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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