February 11, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

NOTICE: The audio recording of this meeting is not available due to a malfunction in the recording device. The proceeding minutes have been derived from the participants and witnesses of the meeting.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11th, 2021 AT 6:00 PM at HANKSVILLE ELEMENTARY.

THOSE PRESENT:

CONDUCTING: Shawn Davis

ABSENT:

Tyler Newton – Business Administrator

ADMINISTRATION

Shawn Davis called the meeting to order. 

Pledge of Allegiance.

Reverence was offered by Cory Anderson.

Minutes from the January 2021 board meeting were reviewed and discussed.  Some were concerned with how the minutes were worded.  The board also asked to be given a chance to review draft minutes before they are distributed. January 2021 minutes were tabled. 

PUBLIC HEARING – SCHOOL FEES & SPEND PLANS

The board reviewed the projected school fees and spend plans.  The second public hearing     will be held during the scheduled March school board meeting.  

FINANCIAL REVIEW

April asked about an amount that was paid.  The superintendent asked to discuss the matter in closed session because it concerned personnel. 

Curtis made a motion to pay the bills. Cory seconded. All in favor.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Sara Bradbury presented to the board a copy of her Master’s Degree in Special Education along with a letter that was written and signed by Superintendent John Fahey. The letter committed payment from Wayne School District for a percentage of her Master Degree Tuition. The board thanked her for the information and congratulated her for completing her degree.  

INFORMATION ITEMS

Hanksville Elementary Report

Kaycee Pace reported about the positive growth Hanksville Elementary students have made this year.  She expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to work with those students, and all the staff members at Hanksville Elementary. Kaycee also expressed her appreciation to Curtis for his ongoing positive encouragement, and for being willing to help at Hanksville Elementary when their staff is short-handed. The board was encouraged to view the art exhibit located throughout the halls of the school.

Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Shelley presented to the board the job description they requested for the proposed Instructional Coach position.  The job description was very detailed and described the position well. The board asked the superintendent a few more questions. The board agreed to support the superintendent in advertising the position for hire. 

Committee Reports

 A meeting of the facilities committee was scheduled for March 3rd at 8:30am.

Board Training

Cory presented the third section of Leadership and Self Deception. 

BUSINESS ITEMS

2021-2022 School Calendar

April made a motion to approve the 2021- 2022 School Calendar. Liz seconded.  All in favor.  

2021-2022 School Board Meeting Calendar

Cory made a motion to approve the School Board Meeting Calendar for 2021-2022. Liz Seconded. All in favor

Spring Sports Schedules

Liz made a motion to approve Spring Sports Schedules. Curtis seconded.  All in favor. 

Policies

First Reading

Cory made a motion to approve first reading of policies BM—Charter School Sponsorships, BL—Administrative Personnel, BU—District Annual Report, CB—Procurement, CBA—General Procurement Policies, April seconded. All in favor 

Second Reading

Curtis made a motion to approve second reading of ECCA–Curriculum Reading Achievement for K-3, ECCB–Curriculum Mathematics Assessment for K-3, EDH–Special Programs Student Internships, FDC–School Breakfast program, FDF–Positive Behaviors Plan, and GCG–School Climate Survey. Liz seconded. All in favor.

Third Reading

Curtis made a motion to table policy CKB–Travel.  Cory seconded. All in favor.

New Hires

April made a motion to approve the new hires pending background check. Liz seconded. All in favor.

The following new hires were approved:

Ashton Adams – paraprofessional

Employee Separations

Curtis made a motion to approve employee separations. April seconded. All in favor.

Makelle Nelson, paraprofessional, will resign on February 26th

Other Items:

CLOSED SESSION

Cory made a motion to go into closed session per Utah Code Annotated Section 52-4-205(1)(a) at 8:00 pm. April seconded.

Open meeting resumes at 9:00 pm.

Shawn adjourns the meeting at 9:05 pm.