MINUTES
WAYNE BOARD OF
EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
December 10, 2007
The
regular meeting of the Wayne Community Schools Board of Education was held at
the Wayne High School, Wayne, NE on Monday, December10, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. Notice
of the meeting and place of agenda was published in the Wayne Herald. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted for the
public to read.
The
following board members answered roll call: Mr. Mark Evetovich, Mrs. Kelly Kenny, Dr. Carolyn Linster, Mrs.
Kaye Morris, Dr. Jeryl Nelson, and Dr. Jodi Pulfer.
Adoption of the Agenda: Motion made by Pulfer, second by Kenny to adopt the agenda with
VII. C. 1. Superintendent Appraisal moved to Executive Session. Motion carried.
Roll call vote: Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny,
yes; Nelson, yes.
Approval
of the Minutes from Previous Meetings:
Minutes from Regular
Meeting- November 12, 2007- Motion by Kenny, second by
Evetovich to approve the minutes from the November 12, 2007 regular meeting.
Motion carried. Roll call vote: Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny,
yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes.
Pre-Scheduled
Communications from the Public:
Jessica
Matson- Was not present to speak.
Nebraska School Bus- Dave Vollbracht- Bussing Proposal
to cut costs-Mr.Vollbracht presented
four different proposals for 2008-09:
Option 1- 6 routes with
in-town points (4) at a cost of $235,730.31 or approximately $1,535.29 less
than 07-08; plus no 3% increase ($7,118) for 08-08 saving a total of $8,653.
Option 2- having 5 routes and
dropping in-town pickups-$214, 615.31- this is approximately $21,150 less than
Option 1.
Option 3-Keeping 6 routes and
having 1 Sunnyview stop-$232,630.31 which is about $2,100 less than Option 1.
Option 4-6 routes and no
in-town stops-$232, 9115.31 or about $2,815.00 less than Option 1.
Dr. Reinert said he would
like to send out letters to patron to see how many students are presently
riding on a full time basis.
Cap Peterson- Northeast Nebraska Insurance- Mr. Peterson gave a break down of the schools
insurance with Columbia Insurance Company for 2007-08. The total quarterly
payment is $71,987.00.
Communications
from the Public on Agenda Items: None
Routine
Business Reports and Actions:
Personnel:
Voluntary Reduction in Force Program-Review of VRF
Schedule & Reduction in
Force- Review RIF Schedule- These two
items are for information only. No
action will be taken at this time.
Resignation of Nicki Tiedtke- Elementary Kindergarten
Teacher- The board will vote on this
resignation at the January 14, 2008 meeting and Mrs. Teidtke has until January
29, 2008 to rescind her resignation.
Tracy
Anderson-Honor Choir- Doane & UNO- Mrs.
Anderson asked the board to attend the Doane Honor Choir. This event will take
place on a Sunday and Monday, January 13-14, 2008 with three or four students
attending. The UNO honor choir will be on a Friday and Saturday, January 18-19,
2008. Motion by Evetovich, second by Nelson to approve Mrs. Anderson and her
honor choir students to attend Doane and UNO. Motion carried. Roll call vote:
Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Pulfer,
yes.
Financial
Reports and Claims: Motion made 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:
Sheet Music given in Memory of Marvin Weber- Thank you to Mrs. Weber and Brad Weber for the
donation of the sheet music.
Sponsors of the 2007-08 Power Drive Season- The Max Again,* Wayne East, *Snakey Jakes, Allemann
Farms, *State National Bank and Trust Company, *Sinclair (used to be Citgo),
Farmers State Bank, Michael Foods, Carroll Station,* Pac & Save, *State
Farm-Rusty Parker, *NNPPD, Northeast Equipment, Roy Hotels Inc.- Super 8 Hotel
in Wayne, Columbus, Norfolk, and O'Neill, Sharp Construction. * Returning
Sponsors from previous year. Thank you to the power drive sponsors.
Bids
and Contracts:
Bussing
Contract- A bussing survey will be sent out in February.
Michael J. Pommer,
CPA-Proposal of Auditing Services - Motion by Linster, second by Kenny to
approve the three year contract with Michael J. Pommer, CPA for his auditing services.
Motion carried. Roll call vote: Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes;
Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes.
Informational
Items or Reports:
Faculty:
None
Administration
Mrs.
Lutt- Mrs. Lutt reported that the on-site review of math
assessments on October 30, 2007 received an exemplary rating. This means the district
will not need another visit by the review committee for another three years.
Mr.
Hanson- Mr. Hanson reported on December 17th the Jazz choir will be on
Tour de Wayne with visits to The Oaks, Senior Center, and Kiwanis. Mr. Hanson
has a schedule of the tour if you would like a copy of it or contact Mrs.
Anderson. He also reported that the high school will be having three student
teachers next semester.
Mr.
Krupicka- Mr. Krupicka reported the 8th grade career
inventory for Northeast Community College was Tuesday, December 4th.
The middle school students and staff again this year will be having the Change
Game contest, raising money for a local charity. The middle school vocal
contest will be Thursday, December 13th in the middle school gym. The
middle school and students have purchased Accelerated Reader tests for the
library.
Mr. Schrunk- Mr. Schrunk reported that an
anonymous person donated $500.00 to students in need of such things as new
shoes, coats, etc. Thank you to this donor. Second grade students will be
singing at the Senior Center at 12:45 p.m. on December 14. First grade students
will be singing at The Oaks on December 17 at 1:00 p.m. December 19th
the Elementary students will be recording Christmas songs to be played on KTCH.
Parent/Teachers Conferences have been scheduled for Friday, January 11, 2008.
There will be two student teachers at the elementary school.
Mrs. Ballinger- Mrs. Ballinger reported on
the ESU bill. There was a general increase across the board on all ESU
services. The vision consultant costs have increased due to increased needs and
the amount of services. The quarterly total is $77,980.02. In School
Improvement-Teachers Teaching Teachers, there are seven keys of reading comprehension
presentations. Mrs. Ballinger would like to give a Pat on the Back to: Mrs.
Ruhl, Mrs. Maryott, Mrs. Hypse, Mrs. Kindschuh, Mrs. Spethman and Mrs. Ruskamp.
She also gave a SPED finance break down.
Mr. Ruhl- Mr. Ruhl was not present
but left a written report for the board with the postponed games and makeup
dates.
Superintendent:
Dr.
Reinert
Superintendent Appraisal- Moved to executive session.
Board
Committees:
1. Finance
a. Negotiations - No Report
b. Planning - No report
c. Budget
- Budget reductions are ongoing.
2. Legislative
a. Policy
- No Report
b. Legislation
- No Report
c.
Americanism - No Report
d.
Curriculum - No report
3. Public
Relations/Facilities
a.
Foundation - Dr. Pulfer reported that a letter went out to alumni last week.
b. Community
Relations-No report
c.
Facilities - No report
d.
Technology - No report
Old
Business: None
New Business: None
Communications from the
Public on Agenda Items:
There
were several staff members, parents and community members that asked question
of the board regarding budget cuts. The board explained to the audience that
there will be different committees to go through the school finances to see
different aspects the district may take to cut costs.
Out
of session to attend the Honor Coffee 6:30 p.m.
Back
in session at 6:47 p.m.
Boardmanship:
NASB Conference Discussion- Mrs. Kenny, Dr. Nelson and Dr. Linster reported on
this conference. Mrs. Kenny would be
sending out a report of the conference since she attended all three days.
Pictures taken of Board Members for Yearbook-January
14, 2008
NASB-Negotiations Networking - January 31, 2008 in
Norfolk -This is a board leadership
conference, not negotiations.
NETA -Full Registration Passes - April 26-27, 2008 in
Omaha
GNSA- 2008, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 19, April 16
Future Agenda Items: The Board set dates for
committee meeting: December 12 at 1:00 p.m. Dr. Nelson, Mr. Evetovich, and Dr.
Pulfer; December 18 at 8:00 a.m. with Dr. Linster, Mrs. Kenny, and Mrs. Morris.
Special Board Meeting will be held on January 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Executive
Session (if needed): At
7:12 motion by Linster, second by Nelson to enter into Executive session to discuss
superintendent's appraisal. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Evetovich, yes; Pulfer,
yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes. Motion by Evetovich,
second by Nelson to exit out of executive session at 7:14 p.m. Motion carried. Unanimous
vote.
Adjournment: Motion by Kenny, second by Nelson to adjourn
the meeting at 7:16 p.m. Motion carried.
Unanimous vote.
The
next regular meeting of the Wayne Community Schools Board of Education will be
held on Monday, January14, 2008, at
5:00 p.m. at the high school in Wayne.
Ann Ruwe, Secretary
