MINUTES
WAYNE BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 2008
The
regular meeting of the Wayne Community Schools Board of Education was held at
the Wayne High School, Wayne, NE on Monday, June 9, 2008 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, Mrs. Kelly Kenny, Dr. Carolyn Linster, Mrs. Kaye
Morris, Dr. Jeryl Nelson, Dr. Jodi Pulfer.
Adoption of the Agenda:
Motion
by Pulfer, second by Linster to adopt the agenda with the need for Executive
session to discuss personnel. Moving IV.A.2, 3, and 4 to executive session.
Motion carried. Roll call vote: Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes;
Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes.
Approval of the Minutes from
Previous Meetings:
May 12, 2008 -Regular
Meeting- Motion
by Pulfer, second by Nelson to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2008
regular meeting. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes;
Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes.
Routine Business Reports and
Actions:
Personnel:
Hiring of Summer Work- SPED
Paras:
Michele Jorgenson-150 hrs., Braille
needs have increased; Teri Bowers- 25 hrs., Braille needs have increased ;Deb
Daum- 40 hrs.;Margaret Ritze- 55 hrs ; Melissa Brader- 25 hrs
Total contracted summer hours
for para professional has increased from 248 hours total in 2007 to 295 hours
for 2008.
These agenda items have been
moved to Executive session:
Resignation of Becky Miller as Title 1 and HAL
Coordinator
Hiring of Jeanne Brink as 7 & 8 Math/Science
Teacher
Hiring of Lisa Meyer as Kindergarten Teacher
Financial Reports and
Claims:
Financial Claims- Motion by Pulfer, second by Nelson 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.
Gifts: None
Bids and Contracts:
Midstate School Bus, Inc. Contract- This agenda item is tabled until July due to a medical
emergency from Midstate School Bus, Inc..
Village of Carroll- Modular Bid- Motion by Nelson, second by Evetovich to accept the
bid of $18,000 from the Village of Carroll on the modular building. Motion carried.
Roll call vote: Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson,
yes; Evetovich, yes.
Lift/Elevator Architect- Four architects were
recommended by Jeff Morlock (Otte Construction) Two architect firms responded
with one declining on the project. The other was Jon Carlson of Carlson West
Povondra Architects.
Mr. Carlson met with Dr.
Reinert, Dennis Mitchell, Kelly Ballinger, Dr. Linster and Dr. Pulfer. He will
review the building plans and give recommendation of estimated cost of the
project. Mr. Carlson responded with two options for the elevator. One is on the west side
of the main entry; the other on east side of the main entry doors. The east
side existing wall has a deeper footing because of the pipe tunnel under the
lower level floor in that location. The deeper footing would allow us to get
the elevator shaft and pit in without having to underpin the footing. On the
west side, the footing of the auditorium wall is about 4' higher than the
required elevator pit depth and projects 3'-6" out to the east. In this
case, there would be a need to underpin the footing and then cut in the area of
the elevator shaft. Also included was information on vertical and stair chair lifts.
The State Fire Marshall would allow the stair lift because the school already
has one. The State has allowed vertical lifts in churches which are exempt from
the ADA. They're not allowed in public buildings, however; George Ellyson has
the codes for the various lifts or elevators and Dr. Reinert will be working
with him. Dr. Reinert has concerns about the vertical or stair lift options both
are slow and conspicuous. If more than one student had to change levels between
classes, the second user of the lift would miss a fair part of that period.
Information provided by Jon Carlson suggests, especially older visitors, won't
use the stair lift because of the attention it attracts. Students, parents, may
have the same concern. The vertical lift can't be operated by the person using
it if they're in a wheelchair. The platforms aren't big enough turn the chair
around on the lift. The gate and door behind the wheelchair have to be closed
before the lift will operate so, in most cases, use would require a helper at
both levels to get on and off.
Cost estimates include: replacement of the chair lift
between $20,000.00 and $25,000.00; vertical chair lift between $70,000.00 and
$80,000.00; and the addition an elevator between $150,000.00 and $200,000.00. Building
west of the entry would be $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 more expensive than building
on the east. An additional 15% of construction cost for project costs
(engineering fees, soils investigation, printing of documents and expenses) and
a small project contingency needs to be allowed.
Dr. Reinert's recommendation would be to go with the
elevator, but if dollars are not available we may have to look at alternatives.
Dr. Reinert will set up a meeting with the architect for more information.
Communications from the Public on Agenda Items: None
Informational Items or
Reports:
Faculty:
Administration:
Written
reports were provided by administration. Copies of their reports are available
at the district office upon request.
Mrs. Lutt
Mr. Hanson
Mr. Schrunk
Mr. Krupicka
Mrs. Beair
Mr. Ruhl
Superintendent Report-
Dr. Reinert-
Dr.
Reinert reported on the Tower School calendar for the upcoming 2008-09 school
year.
Board
Committees
Finance
Negotiations- Dr. Nelson stated the negotiation committee has
received a proposal for the WEA representatives. They offered a counter
proposal to WEA and are waiting to hear back from them.
Planning-No report
Budget- August 5, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. will be a
budget retreat.
Legislative-No
report
Policy- Policies 5000 & 6000 series for review for the
July meeting.
Legislation
- No report
Americanism-No report
Curriculum- No report
Public Relations/Facilities
Foundation- The June meeting was cancelled. The Foundation is
looking for another foundation member.
Community Relations- No report
Facilities-The board will be touring each building over the
summer months.
Technology-The technology staff has been working very hard in
Pender.
Transportation-Midstate School Bus, Inc. Contract for July 14, 2008 Agenda.
Custodial- This committee will set up
a meeting with Mr. Mitchell to go over concerns about custodial supplies,
maintenance, staffing and other items on June 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Old Business:
Policy 1209-Public
Participation at Board Meetings- 2nd Reading- This Policy is tabled to the
July meeting.
Policy 3005-Transportation-District-Owned
Vehicles- 2nd Reading-Motion by Evetovich, second by Pulfer to approve the
second reading of Policy 3005- Transportation- District Owned Vehicles with the
agreed upon changes. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes;
Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes.
New Business:
Bio-Metric ID System- A demonstration was given on
the finger I.D system. Motion by Evetovich, second by Pulfer to approve the
Bio-Metric ID System, with the agreement that a letter will be sent out to all
families to inform them that if they do not want their student to use the
finger ID system they can opt out to use number ID. Motion carried. Roll call
vote: Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris, yes;
Kenny, yes.
These next three policies
are just for information and do not need to be voted on.
Policy 3001-
Administrative Regulation- Rules of Conduct
Policy 4003-
Administrative Regulation- Professional Leave
Policy 4004-
Administrative Regulation-Salaries for Substitute Teachers- Discussion on
Wages
Boardsmanship:
Board Retreat- On June 4, 2008 there was a
Retreat with the Wayne Board of Education.
The Wayne Board of Education will meet with Burma Kroger, the
facilitator, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.. From 3:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the
second portion of the Retreat involved the Administration, Board of Education
and Burma Kroger, as facilitator.
Future Agenda Items:
Midstate School Bus Contract,
Review Policies 5000-6000 Series, Letter regarding Bio-Metric System,
Substitute Teacher Salary, Elevator/Lift
Executive Session:
Executive
Session (1st): Motion by Nelson,
second by Kenny to enter into executive session to discuss personnel. The Board, the attorney, the
superintendent, and the administrators will be present in this session. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Nelson, yes, Evetovich, yes, Pulfer, yes;
Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes.
Motion by Linster and second by Nelson to come out of executive session
at 8:10 p.m. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Evetovich, yes, Pulfer, yes;
Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes.
In
regular session, motion by Kenny, second by Nelson to approve the hiring of
Lisa Meyer as Kindergarten teacher. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris,
yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes.
Executive
Session (2nd) 8:10 p.m.: Motion by
Evetovich, second by Nelson to enter into executive session to discuss
personnel. The Board, the attorney,
and the superintendent will be present in this session. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Linster, yes; Morris, yes; Kenny, yes; Nelson,
yes; Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes.
Motion by Linster and second by Kenny to come out of executive session
at 9:22 p.m. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Morris, yes; Kenny, yes;
Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes.
Adjournment:
Motion
by Nelson, second by Evetovich to adjourn the Board of Education meeting at 9:23
p.m.. Motion carried. Roll call vote:
Kenny, yes; Nelson, yes; Evetovich, yes; Pulfer, yes; Linster, yes; Morris,
yes.
The next regular meeting of
the Wayne Community Schools Board of Education will be held on Monday, July 14,
2008 at 5:00 p.m. at Wayne High School.
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Ann Ruwe, Secretary
