October 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
A. The October meeting of the Wayne Community School District Board of Education is called to order on Monday, October 12, 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 (10/8/2026), 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 5:00 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 - 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 Minutes of Previous Meetings
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I.b.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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I.c. Personnel
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No report.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. TeamMates - Shalee Hoffman
Discussion:
Mrs. Shalee Hoffman, Wayne TeamMates Coordinator, discussed the Wayne program. She stated there is still a waiting list for male students.
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III. Celebration of Success
Discussion:
The Blue Devil Branch Bank Teller students and the District Dairy Judging student were honored at the October 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. Admin Regulation Policy 6288: Artificial Intelligence - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Admin Regulation Policy 6288: Artificial Intelligence
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board received the Admin Regulation Policy 6288: Artificial Intelligence. All Board policies can be found on the website: www.wayneschools.org.
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IV.b.II. Update to Policy 5006: Option Enrollment - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on the Update to Policy 5006: Option Enrollment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the update to Policy 5006: Option Enrollment. All Board policies can be found on the website: www.wayneschools.org.
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IV.b.III. Option Enrollment Capacity - Appendix of Policy 5006: Option Enrollment - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Option Enrollment Capacity - Appendix of Policy 5006: Option Enrollment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Option Enrollment Resolution to Policy 5006. All Board policies can be found on the website: www.wayneschools.org.
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IV.b.IV. Raptor Foundation Emergency Management Notification System - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Raptor Foundation Emergency Management Notification System
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Purchase and Subscription Agreement for Raptor Emergency Notification Bundle.
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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. Policy 2103: Superintendent Appraisal
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the process of the Superintendent Appraisal. The Bord will be receiving a link to do their appraisal around the beginning of November.
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V.a.I.2. Policy Online Publication
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the online policy service provided by NASB.
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V.a.I.3. Exempt School Numbers
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan showed the NDE Exempt School numbers to the Board.
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V.a.I.4. Audit Update
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan stated the auditors have completed the audit. He thanked Darian Stoltenberg and Nicole Rager for their work in preparing for the audit.
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V.a.II. Special Education Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Misty Beair stated the pre-ACT test is scheduled for later in October.
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V.a.III. High School Principal
Discussion:
Parent/Teacher Conferences attendance was fair. Homecoming went well.
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V.a.IV. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge stated that the fall sports season is beginning to wind down.
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V.a.V. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
96% of elementary families attended Parent/Teacher conferences. Bank to School has started.
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V.a.VI. Early Learning Center Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Maas thanked Mrs. Abby Wragge for bringing the Mobile Dental Truck to the schools. Parent/Teacher conferences were attended by 96% of the families.
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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, Greg Ptacek
Discussion:
Mr. Greg Ptacek stated the staff campaign ended with 69% of staff donating. The Alumni and Friends campaign will start soon.
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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
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No report.
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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:
No report.
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V.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jamie Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
Discussion:
No report.
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V.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
The initial Negotiations meeting will be Monday, October 19, 2026.
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V.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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VI. Boardsmanship
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VI.a. Review of Board Policies 4033-4132
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VII. Future Agenda Item
*Best Buddies Presentations - Kelsey Heath *Computer Science Report *Policy Review: 4133-4180 *State Education Conference: November 18-20, 2026, Omaha, NE *Fall Board Retreat
Discussion:
Additional Future Agenda Items include: Policy Online Publication.
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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, November 9, 2026, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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