MINUTES
WAYNE BOARD OF
EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
August 13, 2007
The
regular meeting of the Wayne Community Schools Board of Education was held at
the Wayne High School, Wayne, NE on Monday, August 13, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. Notice of the meeting and place of agenda
was published in the Wayne Herald. A
copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was displayed for the public to read.
The
following board members answered roll call: Mr. Mark Evetovich, Dr. Carolyn
Linster, Mrs. Kaye Morris, and Dr. Jeryl Nelson, Absent: Dr. Jodi Pulfer and
Mrs. Kelly Kenny.
Adoption of the Agenda: Motion by Nelson, second by Linster to adopt the agenda as
presented. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes
Approval of Minutes from Previous
Meeting:
Special Meeting-
Basic Allowable Rate- Motion by Evetovich, second by Nelson to approve the
minutes from the special meeting for the basic allowable rate. Motion carried.
Roll call vote: Evetovich, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Nelson, yes.
Amend the 2006-07 Budget- Motion by Linster, second by Evetovich to approve the
minutes from the special meeting to approve the amendment of the 2006-07
budget. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Linster; yes, Morris, yes; Nelson, yes;
Evetovich, yes.
Regular Meeting- Motion by Nelson, second by Evetovich to approve the minutes from the
regular meeting on July 9, 2007. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Nelson, yes;
Evetovich, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes.
Pre-Scheduled Communications
from the Public: None
Communications from the
Public on Agenda Items: None
Personnel:
Hiring of Lori Dickes-Copy Center Operator- Motion by Nelson, second by Linster to approve the
hiring of Lori Dickes as copy center operator. Motion carried. Roll call vote:
Evetovich, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Nelson; yes.
Financial Claims and Reports: Motion by Pulfer, second by Evetovich to
approve the financial claims and reports as presented. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich; yes, Pulfer;
yes, Linster; yes, Morris; yes.
Gifts: None
Bids and Contracts:
Bid to install A/C in Office Suites-Zach Propane- Motion by Evetovich, second by Nelson to accept the
bid of $5184.00 to install the A/C in the office suites of the high school.
Motion carried. Roll call vote: Evetovich, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes;
Nelson, yes.
Bid to install wiring for Office Suites-Beiermann
Electric- Motion by Linster, second
by Evetovich to accept the bid to install wiring of the office suites in the
high school for the A/C of $1656.00. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Linster,
yes; Morris, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes.
Sports Medicine Agreement- Motion by Linster, second by Nelson to approve the
Sports Medicine Agreement. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Nelson, yes;
Evetovich, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes.
Michael J. Pommer, CPA- Motion by Evetovich, second by Nelson to accept the
bid from Michael J. Pommer for the district's audit for the 2006-07 fiscal
year, for $3100.00 and not to exceed $3300.00. Motion carried. Roll call vote:
Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes.
Informational Items or Reports:
Faculty:
Administration:
Mrs. Lutt- Mrs.
Lutt reported she is studying the changes to LB 653. The on site Math Review
will be in October. The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for
teachers from the district to help with the revisions of the state reading
standards.
Mr. Hanson- Mr.
Hanson reported that the summer maintence work is finishing up. In the lecture
hall, the murals have been hung and the walls and the stage have been painted.
Mr. Hanson handed out the high school student hand books to board members. He
explained that the students need to carry the hand book with them because their
hall passes are in the back of the book.
Mr. Krupicka- Mr. Krupicka reported that thirteen new students have
enrolled and eight students have transferred out with a net gain of five
students. He also handed out student hand books to the board. On Monday's there
will be a study hall at 2:00 p.m., after the early dismissal. He named the
study hall M.A.S.H (Monday after School Study Hall). This study hall is
provided for students that need a place to stay while they are waiting for
sports practice to start and for students who need extra help.
Mr. Schrunk- Mr.
Schrunk reported there were no major changes in the elementary hand book except
the starting time of the school day will be at 8:10 a.m. instead of 8:15 a.m.
He reported that Jump Start had an average of 70 students K-6 attending.
Elementary enrollment so far is 306 students: K-63, 1st grade-57, 2nd
grade-59, 3rd-77, 4th -50 students. Parent nights are
from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. with the following schedule: Monday, August 20-2nd
grade, Tuesday, August 21- 4th grade, Thursday, August 23-3rd
grade, Monday, August 27-Kindergarten and Tuesday, August 28-1st
grade with Wednesday, August 15 being kindergarten visitation.
Mrs. Ballinger- Mrs. Ballinger handed out a copy of the ESU billing and answering any
question the board asked. She also handed out the Pre- In Service agenda.
Mr. Ruhl- Mr.
Ruhl was absent. A report was read. On Friday, August 17 @ 7:00 p.m. there will
be a fall sports tailgate party in the high school parking lot. The band will
play, dance squad will perform, you can meet the athletes, and coaches will
speak. The boosters will be selling concessions, and activities passes can be
purchased, also.
Superintendent Report:
Dr. Reinert-
Two Mini Vans-Arnie's- The district purchased two used mini vans from
Arnie's. One grey van for $17,728.00 and one green van for $17,697.00.
Nebraska School Bus-Liability Insurance- Nebraska School Bus, Inc. increased the level of
liability insurance that they are providing. The total increased to
$5,000,000.00.
Dixon County Common School Cooperative- Wayne Community Schools has joined the Dixon County
Common School Cooperative. The cooperative includes school districts that have
students who reside in Dixon County. Funds from a court case, in 2007, will
provide school district reimbursement from certain equipment.
Removal of Three Vans- The district has three vans/minivan that will be
removed from the district fleet, a 1990 Ford (grey 15 passenger), 1996 Ford
(white 15 passenger), and 1999 Ford mini van (maroon.)
Bussing Report-Survey- Dr. Reinert sent out a survey letter to determine the
interest of parents that live more than three miles from the school who would
be eligible to receive $1.38 per mile to transport their students to and from
school. Eight were not eligible, 26 live more than three miles from the school
and would be willing to transport their students, 42 were not interested.
Columbia Insurance - Reimbursement- In accordance with the workers compensation dividend
plan by Columbia Insurance Group, and the payments approved by the Board of
Directors, we would be receiving a check of $3609.48. This payment recognizes
and awards the school for their safe working environment for our employees.
Lunch Prices- There
is no change in the 2007-08 lunch prices from the previous year. High school
and middle school students: $1.80 per day or $9.00 per week; Elementary school
students: $1.70 per day or $8.50 per week. Reduced-price meal is 40 cents per
day. Milk per carton is 30 cents
Board Committees:
1. Finance
a. Negotiations - Mrs. Kaye Morris, Dr.
Carolyn Linster, Dr Jeryl Nelson- WEA Members voted to accept the Negotiation
agreement. The board will vote on the agreement at the September meeting.
b. Planning - No report
c.
Budget - No report
2. Legislative
a. Policy
- No report
b. Legislation
- No report
c.
Americanism - No report
d.
Curriculum - No report
3. Public
Relations/Facilities
a.
Foundation - Tracy Pierson spoke to the faculty and staff in regards to
donating to the school foundation. They can donate two ways. 1.) Payroll
Deduction 2.) Check. The deadline date is Friday, August 31, 2007
b.
Community Relations-No report
c.
Facilities - No report
d.
Technology - No report
Old Business:
Policy 1101- B.O.P. -
Number of Members & Terms of Office- 2nd Reading
Policy 1102- B.O.P. -
Orienting New Board Members- 2nd Reading
Policy 1108- B.O.P. -
Duties of the Secretary Treasure-2nd Reading
Policy 1109- B.O.P. -
Board Committees-2nd Reading
Policy 1200- B.O.P. -
Opening Meetings Act-Types, Schedule & Location-2nd Reading
Policy 1202- B.O.P. -
Annual Meeting-2nd Reading
Policy 1205- B.O.P -
Agenda & Board Packet-2nd Reading
Policy 1208 - B.O.P -
Order of Business for Regular Meetings-2nd Reading
Policy 1211- B.O.P -
Reporting Board Meeting Business-2nd Reading
Policy 1700-B.O.P - B.O.P.
Hiring of a Superintendent-2nd Reading
Policy 2001- Admin-
Purpose & Role of the Administration-2nd Reading
Policy 2005 - Admin-
Organizational Plan-2nd Reading
Policy 2201- Admin-
Employment of Principals- 2nd Reading
Administrative Regulation
3001-Rules of Conduct- 2nd Reading
Administrative Regulation
3003-Bus Route Pick Up Point-2nd Reading
Policy 3005-
Transportation- District-Owned Vehicles- 2nd Reading
Policy 3006-
Transportation-School Bus Rental- 2nd Reading
Motion
by Nelson, second by Linster to approve the 2nd readings of policies
1101, 1102, 1108, 1109, 1200, 1202, 1205, 1208, 1211, 1700, 2005, 2001, 3001, 3003,
3005, 3006. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Evetovich, yes; Linster, yes;
Morris, yes; Nelson, yes. Motion by Linster, second by Evetovich to accept the
word change to policy 2001, it will read as followed: Proper administration of
the schools is vital to a successful education program. The District's
administrative organization shall be determined by the superintendent. Motion
carried. Roll call vote: Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich,
yes.
New Business: None
Communications from the
Public on Agenda Items: None
Boardmanship:
2007 Area Membership
Meetings-Sept 29-Norfolk- Please
let Ann know if you will be attending so she can make reservations.
Nebr. State Bandmasters
Association- Brad Weber and Deniel Parker attended the annual summer workshop at the
New World Inn in Columbus, Nebraska
Board Retreat Goals- July
10, 2007
Future Agenda Items: Executive
Session (if needed) No Executive Session
needed.
Adjournment: Motion by Linster, second by Evetovich to
adjourn the meeting at 5:55 p.m. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Nelson, yes;
Evetovich, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes.
The
next regular meeting of the Wayne Community Schools Board of Education will be
held on Monday, September 14, 2007, at
7:00 p.m. at Wayne High School.
Ann Ruwe, Secretary
