December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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I. Call the Meeting to Order
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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I.a. Pledge of Allegiance
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I.b. Announce Open Meetings Act Posting and Location - Posted at Wayne Community Schools, Published in the Wayne Herald (12/11/2025), and online: www.wayneschools.org
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I.c. Action on Absence and Roll Call
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I.d. Approval of Agenda - The Board may enter Closed Session to discuss any matter for which Closed Session is lawful and appropriate.
Notice is hereby given that Wayne Community Schools has approval of a proposed superintendent employment contract/contract amendment on its agenda for the Board meeting to be held on December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library, Wayne, NE.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.e. Consent Agenda - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Minutes of Previous Meetings and Financial Claims
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I.e.I. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
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I.e.II. Approval of Financial Reports and Claims
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I.f. Personnel
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan introduced Nicole Rager as the new bookkeeper.
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I.f.I. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Mr. Rob Sweetland at the end of the 2025-26 school year.
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I.f.II. Resignation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the resignation of Ms. Lauren Gilliland at the end of the 2025-26 school year.
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II. Communications from the Public (Policy 8346) and Requested Presentations
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II.a. Dustin Kizzire - Dana F. Cole & Company - Audit Presentation
Discussion:
Doug Kizzire, Dana F. Cole and Company Auditor, joined the meeting via Zoom. He highlighted some points from the 2024-25 audit. The Board will be receiving copies of the audit.
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II.b. Jr/Sr High School Yearbook - Diana Davis
Discussion:
Mrs. Diana Davis, Yearbook sponsor, along with students, Zouie Lagsub, and Abigail Allvin, presented an overview of the Jr/Sr High School yearbook program. They displayed one of the new cameras they received from the IDEA grant, offered through the Foundation.
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III. Celebration of Success
Discussion:
National FFA Horse Judging, FFA State Qualifiers, Unified Bowling Athletes, All-State Chorus and Band students, and State Cross Country Runners were honored at the December meeting.
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IV. Action Items
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IV.a. Old Business
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IV.a.I. Second Reading of Agenda item Management (AIM) Document-Level III Program - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Second Reading of AIM Document-Level III Program
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of AIM Document - Level III Program.
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IV.a.II. Second Reading of Agenda Item Management (AIM) Document-Technology Help Desk Position - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on AIM Document-Technology Help Desk Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Second Reading of AIM Document - Technology Help Desk Position.
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IV.b. New Business
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IV.b.I. Negotiated Agreement with Wayne Education Association (WEA) - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Negotiated Agreement with WEA
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the negotiated agreement for the 2026-27 school year with a $2,200 increase on base salary, bringing the base to $43,100. Dr. Lenihan thanked the committee members for their work during this process.
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IV.b.II. Superintendent Evaluation - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Superintendent Evaluation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the NASB Superintendent Evaluation. |
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IV.b.III. Superintendent Contract - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Superintendent Contract
Notice is hereby given that Wayne Community Schools has approval of a proposed superintendent employment contract/contract amendment on its agenda for the Board meeting to be held December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr/Sr High School Library, Wayne, NE.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the Superintendent Contract for Dr. Lenihan. The contract is a three-year contract with a 3% salary increase.
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IV.b.IV. 2024-25 Wayne Community Schools Audit and Financial Statements - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on 2024-25 WCS Audit and Financial Statements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board moved to receive the audit and financial statements presented by Dustin Kizzire, of Dana F. Cole & Company.
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IV.b.V. State Nebraska Bank Cash Management Agreement - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on State Nebraska Bank Cash Management Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the State Nebraska Bank Cash Management Agreement. This agreement will consolidate all cash management services with State Nebraska Bank.
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IV.b.VI. Appointment of Bookkeeper - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Appointment of Bookkeeper
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved Nicole Rager as Bookkeeper.
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IV.b.VII. First Reading of Agenda Item Management (AIM) Document: Pk-8 Art Teacher - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on AIM Document: Pk-8 Art Teacher
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the First Reading of AIM Document: Pk-8 Art Teacher.
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IV.b.VIII. Increase of Lunch Prices - Discuss, Consider, and Take Necessary Action on Increase of Lunch Prices
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board approved the increase of lunch prices to $3.50 for students PK-12, effective January 6, 2026. Adult lunch prices will remain at $5.00.
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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. Enrollment Report
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the number of students currently enrolled in Wayne Community Schools.
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V.a.I.2. First Draft: 2026-27 School Calendar
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan presented the first draft of the 2026-27 school calendar.
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V.a.I.3. PowerSchool
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed talking with JMC, a different Student Information System. He will keep the Board informed of any decisions.
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V.a.II. Special Education Director
Discussion:
Mrs. Beair stated 70 families are being helped with Christmas gifts. She also discussed the State Assesment results.
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V.a.III. High School Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Plager stated that the master schedule and course offerings are being worked out.
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V.a.IV. Junior High Principal/Activities Director
Discussion:
Mr. Wragge stated that the winter sports season has begun. The Elkhorn Valley Bank Great Northeast Nebraska Shootout will be December 29-31.
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V.a.V. Elementary Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Diediker stated that winter MAP testing for all students in the Elementary is going on.
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V.a.VI. Early Learning Center Principal
Discussion:
The ELC hosted the Wayne Early Learning Center Balloons on Broadway Thanksgiving Parade for Jr/Sr High School students. Mrs. Maas thanked Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Harpham for the idea.
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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, Rusty Parker
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan showed the report given by Mr. Rusty Parker.
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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
Discussion:
Dr. Lenihan discussed the possible future staffing needs with the Board.
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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:
Mr. Jordan Widner stated finishing work will continue at the ELC over Christmas break.
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V.b.IV. Policy/Title IX - Jaime Manz, Brent Pick, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan, Misty Beair, Courtney Maas
Discussion:
There will be updated policies on the January agenda.
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V.b.V. Negotiations - Justin Davis, Lynn Junck, Jodi Pulfer, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
No report.
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V.b.VI. Legislative - Lynn Junck, Brent Pick, Sylvia Ruhl, Mark Lenihan
Discussion:
Nebraska State Legislator, Glen Meyer, will be holding a Town Hall Meeting, December 17, 2025.
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VI. Boardsmanship
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VI.a. Board Review of Policies 5418-5602
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VII. Future Agenda Item
*Second Reading of AIM Document Pk-8 Art Teacher *Board Officer Election *Appoint Secretary *Appoint Treasurer *Newspaper, Bank, and Legal Counsel Appointment *Review and Adopt Board Code of Conduct *Review Conflict of Interest Policies (8260 & 8271) *ESU Contract Intentions *2026-27 School Calendar *2026 Legislative Issues Conference: January 25-26, Lincoln |
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VIII. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. The next regular Board Meeting will be Monday, January 12, 2026, in the Jr/Sr High School Library.
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