MINUTES
WAYNE BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
February 11, 2008
The
regular meeting of the Wayne Community Schools Board of Education was held at
the Wayne High School, Wayne, NE on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 6:00 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, Mrs. Kelly Kenny, Dr. Carolyn Linster, Mrs. Kaye
Morris, Dr. Jeryl Nelson, Dr. Jodi Pulfer.
Adoption of the Agenda: Motion by Linster, second
by Nelson to adopt the agenda as presented with executive session needed.
Motion carried. Roll call vote: Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes;
Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes.
Approval of the Minutes from
Previous Meetings:
January 14, 2008 -Regular
Meeting-
Motion by Kenny, second by Pulfer to approve the minutes from the January 14,
2008 regular meeting. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Pulfer, yes; Linster,
yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes.
January 24, 2008- Special
Meeting at Pender- Motion by Linster, second by Evetovich to approve the minutes from the
special meeting at Pender. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Linster, yes;
Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes.
Routine Business Reports and
Actions:
Personnel:
Interlocal Agreement with Wayne and
Pender- Motion by Pulfer, second by
Kenny to accept the Interlocal Agreement with Pender. Motion carried. Roll call
vote: Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes;
Morris, yes.
Hiring of Adam Welton- Assistant Musical Coach- Motion by Evetovich, second by Nelson to approve the hiring
of Adam Welton as Assistant Musical Coach
that was approved in the Negotiated Agreement in September of 2007. The pay
scale is a F1- salary of $546.00. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Nelson, yes;
Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes.
Financial Reports and
Claims:
Financial Claims- Motion by Linster, second by Kenny to approve the financial claims and
reports as presented. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Evetovich, yes; Pulfer,
yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes.
National School Boards Association Dues- Motion by Linster, second by Evetovich to approve the
$1450.00 dues for the National School Boards Association. Motion carried. Roll
call vote: Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes;
Nelson, yes.
Gifts: None
Bids and Contracts:
Waddell & Reed, Inc- Information Sharing Agreement
for 430(b) Contract Exchange- Motion
by Pulfer, second by Evetovich to accept the Waddell & Reed, Inc-
Information Sharing Agreement for 430 (b) Contract Exchange. Motion carried.
Roll call vote. Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson,
yes; Evetovich, yes.
Pre-Scheduled Communications
from the Public:
Brian
Gibson spoke to the board about how the SPED department has been a backbone in
the development of his son Jess. He would like to see the program continue with
a full staff.
Mary
Kranz asked the board questions about the Interlocal with Pender.
Communications from the
Public on Agenda Items: None
Informational Items or
Reports:
Faculty:
Administration:
Mrs. Lutt- Mrs. Lutt reported that the
statewide writing assessment is complete and sent in to be scored. She also
updated the board about Legislative dealings with assessment.
Out at 6:26 p.m. for Honor
Coffee
In at 6:45 p.m.
Mr. Hanson- Mr. Hanson reported that
CCDC will be having a assembly on February 15, 2008 from 9-11. The Statewide
writing exam for juniors was completed on February 6. We need to check our
school policy regarding bulling and make changes so we are in compliance with
LB 205. Teachers will be running the concession stand at C2 district basketball
and the funds raised will go towards a presentation projector. Congratulations
to Heidi Garvin and Maddie Jager for advancement to the finalist standing in
the National Merit Scholarship competition.
Mr. Schrunk- Mr. Schrunk reported that
the kindergarten Penguin Parade will be Monday, February 25 at 1:15 p.m. Mr.
Schrunk also has been working with area preschools meeting students who will be
entering kindergarten in the fall, to help make an easy transition into
kindergarten. Elementary Teachers have been accepted to present at NETA.
Mr. Krupicka- Mr. Krupicka reported that the
CCDC presentation to the 7th and 8th grades was
Wednesday, February 6. The sixth graders will be traveling to Premier Estates
to do holiday projects with the residents. Eighth graders will attend career
exploration inventories at Northeast Community College on February 15 & 26.
Mrs. Hill and Mr. Rethwisch will attend with the students. WSC Aquafest for
fifth grade students will be Wednesday, March 5.
Mrs. Ballinger- Mrs. Ballinger reported that
in SPED there are four new students at the elementary school and two new
students at the middle school. There are approximately 130 students in SPED. In
ELL they have added two new students to make the total of students in ELL at
nineteen. She also gave an itinerary for school inservice on Mondays.
Mr. Ruhl- Mr. Ruhl was not present so
Mrs. Morris read his report. Wayne High will be hosting girl's and boy's C-2subdistricts.
Wrestling boys had subdistricts in Omaha at Skutt High School. State
Tournaments will be held the following dates: Wrestling- February 14-16 in
Omaha, Girls Basketball- February 28- March 1 in Lincoln, and Boys Basketball-
March 6-8 in Lincoln. The signs have been hung in the gym with the help of Mr.
Hix's building trades' class. They did an excellent job. Spring practice starts
on February 25 and competitions allowed on March 13.
Superintendent Report-
Dr. Reinert- Dr. Reinert stated that he
has been busy working on the Interlocal with Pender. He thanks the attorney for
all his help. He has had a few phone calls from Pender asking for advice. He
has also met with Pender's faculty.
Board
Committees
Finance
Negotiations-
Planning-
Budget-
Legislative-
Policy-
Legislative- Nomination for Legislation Committee-
NASB
Americanism- Committee
Report- Mr. Evetovich stated they had their meeting and everything
looks good.
Curriculum
Public Relations/Facilities
Foundation-Committee Report- There was no meeting due to bad weather.
Community Relations-
Facilities-
Technology-
Old Business:
Bussing- There will be a delay in
the bussing surveys. Mrs. Kenny stated that the Bussing Company would not take
a 3% increase this year. Mrs. Kenny also would like to form a transportation
committee. Mrs. Morris asked for volunteers for this committee: Mrs. Kenny, Dr.
Nelson, and Dr. Pulfer
Amend the
motion for the Interlocal Agreement with Wayne and Pender- Motion by Evetovich, second by Pulfer to amend the
motion for the Interlocal Agreement with Wayne and Pender with the changes to
the fourth paragraph. It reads: WHEREAS, Wayne
Community Schools will have a Superintendent's Contract with Joseph Reinert
effective the 1st day of July, 2008 to provide superintendent
services, with an Addendum setting salary and benefits as of the 1st
day of July, 2008, collectively
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "A" and
referenced herein as "Reinert's Employment Contract"; Changing this paragraph to: WHEREAS, Wayne Community
Schools will have a Superintendent's Contract with Joseph Reinert effective the
1st day of July, 2008 to provide superintendent services. Also
deleting on the last page: Addendum "Setting the Salary and Benefits"
Exhibit "A" "Reinert's Employment Contract". Motion carried. Roll call vote:
Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes, Evetovich, yes, Pulfer, yes, Linster, yes; Morris,
yes.
New Business:
Policy 1208- BOP- Order of Business for Regular
Meetings- 1st Reading- Motion
by Kenny, second by Nelson to approve the 1st reading of Policy
1208-BOP- Order of Business for Regular meetings. Motion carried. Roll call
vote: Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes;
Kenny, yes.
2007-08 Voluntary Severance Program-Amended (Appendix
A)-Motion by Pulfer, second by Linster
to approve the Amended 2007-08 Voluntary Severance Program (Appendix A). Motion
carried. Roll call vote: Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris,
yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes.
2007-08 Voluntary Reduction-In-Force Severance Program
Agreement-Amended (Appendix B)- Motion
by Evetovich, second by Linster to approve the amended 2007-08 Voluntary
Reduction -In-Force Severance Program Agreement. Motion carried. Roll call
vote: Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes;
Pulfer, yes.
Motion to Approve RIF Severance Program as Amended- Motion by Kenny, second by Linster to approve the
amended RIF Severance Program. Dr. Pulfer explained to the public about the RIF
Severance program, stating they have three options to take. Motion carried.
Roll call vote: Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster,
yes; Morris, yes.
Communications from the
Public on Agenda Items:
Jill
Sweetland asked the board how the lower dollar amount from state aid will
affect the RIF process, and also will there still be the need to RIF four
positions with Dr. Reinert taking the Pender position.
Boardsmanship:
State Aide Comparison- State Aid for the 2007-08 year was $1,926,390.58. For
the 2008-09 year it will be $1,827,126.79. This is down $99,263.80.
Mid-States Conference Art Show- Sunset Plaza-March
26-31
Judy Poehlman- 2007 American Dairy Association/Dairy
Council of Nebraska School Dairy Promotion Award
Congratulations to Mrs. Jean Dorcey awarded the Wayne
Area Chamber of Commerce -"2008 Educator of the Year"
Future Agenda Items: 2nd Reading of
Policy 1208- Order of Business for Regular Meetings
Executive Session: Motion by Evetovich, second
by Linster to enter in to executive session to discuss personnel review at 7:24
p.m. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes;
Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes. Motion by Kenny, second by Nelson to
come out of executive session at 8: 44 p.m. Motion carried. Roll call vote:
Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson,
yes.
Adjournment: Motion by Pulfer, second by
Linster to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried. Roll call vote:
Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Pulfer,
yes.
The
next regular meeting of the Wayne Community Schools Board of Education will be
held on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at Wayne High School.
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Ann Ruwe, Secretary
