Board Meeting Minutes January 16, 2019

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD AT WAYNE MIDDLE SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 16, 2019 AT 7:00 PM.

THOSE PRESENT:

ADMINISTRATION

Cory Anderson called the meeting to order.  He announced we would begin with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a reverence from Cory Anderson.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:  April Torgerson made a motion to accept the minutes for last month.  Shawn Davis seconded.  All in favor.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial review.  Heather Okerlund gave an update on budgets and provided details on some of the budget line items and changes from last month.

Curtis Whipple made a motion to accept the accounts payable.  Jeffery Chappell seconded.   Shawn Davis asked about why a terminated employees credit card was still active, and that was discussed.  April Torgerson asked about HOBY and it was discussed.  All in favor.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

None 

INFORMATION ITEMS

Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent John Fahey said he provided notes and his calendar for next month.  The board discussed some upcoming meetings and also switching the Hanksville and WMS board meeting dates due to parent teacher conferences.   He also provided a copy of the FFA bylaws and for anyone interested. Superintendent John Fahey also presented the Master Boards Award for last year and handed out everyone’s certificate.   

BUSINESS ITEMS

2019-2020 School Calendar:  Superintendent John Fahey presented the proposed calendar and said he did get one request to remove the reference to graduation so it can be set at a later date.  April Torgerson made a motion to approve the 2019-2020 calendar with the amendment discussed.  Shawn Davis seconded.  All in favor.

Intercom system bids:  Heather Okerlund reviewed the bids and described the differences in the systems.  Curtis Whipple made a motion to approve the low bid from PST.  Jeffery Chappell seconded.  All in favor.

Policies:  Second Reading:  Superintendent John Fahey reviewed policy FHAAA Tobacco Policy. April Torgerson made a motion to approve the second reading of policy FHAAA.  Shawn Davis seconded.  Third reading:  Annex K – Family reunification procedures, FH Student Discipline, FHA Safe Schools, GK Authority of Separated Parents.  April Torgerson made a motion to approve the third reading of policies Annex K, FH, FHA, and GK.  Shawn Davis seconded.   All in favor.

Approve new employees:  Cory Anderson made a motion to approve new hires, pending any background checks needed.  April Torgerson seconded.  All in favor.

Employee separations:  April Torgerson made a motion to approve employee separations.  Jeffery Chappell seconded.  Curtis Whipple wanted to thank Heidi for taking on Volleyball and making it happen this year.  April Torgerson seconded.  All in favor.

Board president and vice-resident elections:  Cory Anderson made the motion that Curtis Whipple be nominated for president.  April Torgerson seconded.   No other nominations were made.  All in favor.  Shawn Davis said he nominated Cory Anderson as Vice-president.  April Torgerson seconded.  No other nominations were made.  All in favor.

BOARD MEMBER ITEMS

Jeffery Chappell:  Jeffery Chappell said he was going to type up a summary of some thoughts from the conference, particularly regarding mental health.  The board discussed some of the topics and concerns.

Cory Anderson:  Cory Anderson said we need a district point of contact for USBE regarding school fees and the board decided that should be Heather Okerlund.  Also expressed some concerns about moving graduation and the board discussed.

April Torgerson made a motion to go into closed session per section 52-4-205(1)(a) at 7:58 pm.  Curtis Whipple seconded.

Roll Call:

Cory Anderson declared us back in open meeting at 9:15 pm.

Cory Anderson made a motion to adjourn at 9:15 pm. April Torgerson seconded.  All in favor. 

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