June 12, 2019 Board Minutes

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD AT WAYNE MIDDLE SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 12, 2019 AT 7:00 PM.

THOSE PRESENT:

ADMINISTRATION

Cory Anderson called the meeting to order.  He welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming and announced we would begin with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a reverence from Cory Anderson.

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

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Accounts payable: April Torgerson made to a motion to approve the payables.  Shawn Davis seconded.  All in favor.

Financial review. Heather Okerlund will provide an update during the budget section in business items.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Shawn Davis said he wanted to complement Mary Bray on the graduation, it was good and well put together. Superintendent John Fahey said he liked the backdrop.  

INFORMATION ITEMS

None

BUSINESS ITEMS

FFA Nationals trip: Superintendent John Fahey said that Mary Bray had some comments after the last meeting and turned the time over to her.  Mary Bray expressed her thoughts and concerns.  Jennifer Christensen also shared some thoughts regarding the trip. The board, Superintendent John Fahey, and Mary Bray discussed.  Cory Anderson, Jeffery Chappell and Shawn Davis in favor.  April Torgerson opposed.  Motion carries.

Approve WHS dance club/drill team:  Mary Bray said that Katie Snedeger wants to bring back the dance club, and that they are not planning on competitions right now.  About 15 girls have expressed interest but they want to try and see where it goes.  Heather Okerlund clarified there are no fees added at this point.  The board discussed it.  April Torgerson made a motion to approve a drill team/dance club.  Jeffery Chappell seconded.  All in favor.

Approve amended budgets FY19:  Heather Okerlund described the changes.  April Torgerson made a motion to approve the amended budgets for FY19.  Shawn Davis seconded.  All in favor.

Approve tentative budgets FY20:  Heather Okerlund described the budget.  The board discussed the increased tax rate for the capital and board levy and the intention of going through truth-in-taxation to increase the tax rates to the same rate as the prior year.  Heather Okerlund provided the tax rates summary that shows it would be an increase of $18,652.  Cory Anderson made a motion to approve the FY20 tentative budget.  April Torgerson seconded.  All in favor.

Extra curricular stipend schedule:  Cory Anderson asked if Mary Bray had seen it.  Heather Okerlund clarified that Mary Bray drafted it.  Mary Bray and the board discussed the proposal.  April Torgerson made a motion to approve the extra curricular stipend schedule.  Shawn Davis seconded. All in favor.

WHS and WMS school fee schedules.  Heather Okerlund presented the changes.  The board discussed the proposed changes.  Cory Anderson made a motion to approve the WHS and WMS fee schedules.  Jeffery Chappell seconded.  All in favor.  

TSS framework: Superintendent John Fahey explained the new process for the Teacher and Student Success Act and the required framework that the board approves and then the schools will make their plans from there.  The board discussed.  April Torgerson made a motion to approve the TSS framework with amendment proposed. Cory Anderson seconded.  All in favor.

Policies:  Second reading:  Wayne SD SpEd Policy. April Torgerson made a motion to waive the seconded reading and approve the SpEd Policy.  Jeffery Chappell seconded.  All in favor. Third reading.  FGE Student Complaints.  April Torgerson made a motion to approve the third reading of FGE Student Complaints.  Jeffery Chappell seconded.  All in favor. 

Amend Superintendent Contract:  April Torgerson made a motion to amend the Superintendent contract.  Cory Anderson seconded.  All in favor.

Supersede Business Administrator Contract:  Jeffery Chappell made a motion to approve the business administrator contract.  April Torgerson seconded.  All in favor.

Approve new employees: April Torgerson made a motion to approve new hires pending background checks.  Jeffery Chappell seconded.  All in favor.

BOARD MEMBER ITEMS

None

April Torgerson made a motion to go into closed session per section 52-4-205(1)(a) at 8:24 p.m.  Cory Anderson seconded.

Cory Anderson declared us back in open meeting at 8:58 p.m.

Cory Anderson said seeing we have covered all items on the agenda we will adjourn.  None opposed.   Meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.

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