1.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Larry Muse. Also present were Don Neal, Superintendent and Gordon Germain, Board Counsel.
2.
Public Comments
none
3.
Recognition
Superintendent, Don Neal shared that Wayne County School District had numerous holiday programs-Walking in Walker Wonderland (Literacy Nights). Bell Tones Choir performed at Pickrell Auditorium and also at the Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Square. Monticello Elementary held Monticello Literacy Night with Santa.
Mr. Neal also shared Middle School held Science fair and winners displaying projects in the gym. FCA/JROTC with the high school served almost 900 meals to the needy at Thanksgiving.
4.
Superintendent's Report and Instructional Issues
Don Neal
Mr. Brian Dishman, Assistant Superintendent shared about the Comprehensive Improvement Plan he stated it is revised each year and considered for approval by the board in December. It is made up of six state required goals that were matched up with the district's accountability data released this fall to match student needs. The instructional plan includes activities that occur on a day-to-day basis to help enhance instruction.
One of the highlights in the instruction report was that out of 134 kindergarten through third graders who were being served with reading intervention (pull out) plans there were 51 that were able to exit out of that program because they no longer were in danger of any long-term conditions. The kindergarten and first graders made remarkable strides with almost 100 percent exiting the intervention services. This spring, the remaining students will receive the intervention services to help them improve. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT DECEMBER 2023 Hired – Angel, Heavenly Substitute Special Needs Assistant Barnett, Ryan Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Bell, Melinda Employee Benefits Specialist @BoE Bertram, Bill Custodian(Full-Time Sub) (Effective 12/30/23) Buster, Monica Childcare Provider @ Cardinal Kids Casada, Rubin Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Chriswell, Darrell Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Chriswell, Stuart Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Clingerman, Mischa Substitute Special Needs Assistant Davis, Alexis Childcare Provider @ Cardinal Kids Decker, Connie Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Dishman, David Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Duncan, Constance Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Hughes, Dishanda Special Needs Assistant @ WCMS Humble, Chandler Boys Assistant Basketball Coach @ WCMS Jeffords, Charity Dance Coach @ WCMS Jones, Joshua Custodian -Part Time (Effective 12/30/23) Kennett III, Calvin J. Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Kidd, Rebecca Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Koontz, Darrell Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Kulpa, Kaitlyn Academic Coach @ WCMS Martin, Cathy Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) McClendon, Bethani Substitute Teacher Moreno-Pavon, Gustavo Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Morris, L. Josephine Preschool Instructional Assistant @ WELC Morgan, Jacob Assistant Cross-Country Coach @ WCHS Neal, Tausha Account Clerk II @ BoE Parmley, Kenneth Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Pyles, Chris Baseball Head Coach @ WCMS Sloan, Braedon Substitute Teacher Wallace, Danny Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) West, Dustin Custodian (Effective 12/30/23) Reassigned - Robinette, Stephanie Sp Needs Account Clerk II from Account Clerk II Resigned – Foster, Cynthia Part-Time Library Assistant @ Bell Elementary Morrow, Kristy Attendance Secretary @ Bell Elementary Neal, Tausha Instructional Assistant @ WELC Pyles, Chris Assistant Baseball Coach @ WCMS Rees, Fran Childcare Provider @ Cardinal Kids Woods, Riley Head Coach Boys Soccer @ WCMS On Leave – Jones, Edith “Irene” FMLA, unpaid extended (11/08/23-06/30/2024) Melton, Mary FMLA (11/9/23-11/21/23) Pace, Tyler FMLA -Intermittent (10/30/23- 06/30/24) Vaughn, Loretta FMLA (10/23/23-02/06/24)
5.
Approval of the 2022-2023 Financial Audit Report as Presented by White & Associates, PSC
Approval of the 2022-2023 Financial Audit Report as Presented by White & Associates, PSC
Order #77 - Motion Passed: Approval of the 2022-2023 Financial Audit Report as Presented by White & Associates, PSC passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.
Mr. Artie White with White and Associates, PSC expressed an "unmodified opinion," which is the highest opinion available, on the financial statements of the Wayne County School District. A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 83
6.
Approval of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
Approval of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
Order #78 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 84.
7.
Approval of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for WCMS and WCHS
Approval of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for WCMS and WCHS
Order #79 - Motion Passed: Approval of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for WCMS and WCHS passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 85.
8.
Approval of a School District Calendar Committee to Review, Develop, and Recommend School Calendar Options for the 2024-2025 School Year
Approval of a School District Calendar Committee to Review, Develop, and Recommend School Calendar Options for the 2024-2025 School Year
Order #80 - Motion Passed: Approval of a School District Calendar Committee to Review, Develop, and Recommend School Calendar Options for the 2024-2025 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 86.
9.
Approval of Pay Request # 10 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the Amount of $108,712.00
Approval of Pay Request # 10 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the Amount of $108,712.00
Order #81 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Request # 10 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the Amount of $108,712.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 87.
10.
Approval to Pay an Invoice to GRW Engineering in the
amount of $9,124.13 for Professional Services in Relation to WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222)
Approval to Pay an Invoice to GRW Engineering in the amount of $9,124.13 for Professional Services in Relation to WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222)
Order #82 - Motion Passed: Approval to Pay an Invoice to GRW Engineering in the amount of $9,124.13 for Professional Services in Relation to WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 88.
11.
Approval to Pay an Invoice to Deco Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $38,812.50 for Professional Services in Relation to Wayne County Bell Elementary Roof Replacement Project
Approval to Pay an Invoice to Deco Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $38,812.50 for Professional Services in Relation to Wayne County Bell Elementary Roof Replacement Project
Order #83 - Motion Passed: Approval to Pay an Invoice to Deco Architects, Inc. in the Amount of $38,812.50 for Professional Services in Relation to Wayne County Bell Elementary Roof Replacement Project passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 89.
12.
Approval of Amended Classified Salary Schedules for 2023-2024
Approval of Amended Classified Salary Schedules for 2023-2024
Order #84 - Motion Passed: Approval of Amended Classified Salary Schedules for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 90.
13.
Approval of Amended Extra Duty Salary Schedule 2023-2024
Approval of Amended Extra Duty Salary Schedule 2023-2024
Order #85 - Motion Passed: Approval of Amended Extra Duty Salary Schedule 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 91.
14.
Approval of Purchase of Pitching Machine for the Baseball Program in Amount of $4,555.00
Approval of Purchase of Pitching Machine for the Baseball Program in Amount of $4,555.00
Order #86 - Motion Passed: Approval of Purchase of Pitching Machine for the Baseball Program in Amount of $4,555.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 92.
15.
Award Bids for Previously Declared Surplus Property (Child Nutrition (Icemaker, 2- Steam Jacket Kettles)
Approval to award bids for previously declared surplus property (Child Nutrition (Icemaker, 2- Steam Jacket Kettles)
Order #87 - Motion Passed: Approval to award bids for previously declared surplus property (Child Nutrition (Icemaker, 2- Steam Jacket Kettles) passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 93.
16.
Approval to Declare Child Nutrition Department Equipment, Floor Mixer, Cafeteria Tables/Stools, Steam Jacket Kettle, 3-Convection Double Ovens, Electrolux, Combi Oven, Four Well Serving Line as Salvage Property
Approval to Declare Child Nutrition Department Equipment, Floor Mixer, Cafeteria Tables/Stools, Steam Jacket Kettle, 3-Convection Double Ovens, Electrolux, Combi Oven, Four Well Serving Line as Salvage Property
Order #88 - Motion Passed: Approval to Declare Child Nutrition Department Equipment, Floor Mixer, Cafeteria Tables/Stools, Steam Jacket Kettle, 3-Convection Double Ovens, Electrolux, Combi Oven, Four Well Serving Line as Salvage Property passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 94.
17.
Approval to Declare ninety-seven (97) Computers as Surplus Property
Approval to Declare ninety-seven (97) Computers as Surplus Property
Order #89 - Motion Passed: Approval to Declare ninety-seven (97) Computers as Surplus Property passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 95.
18.
Consent Agenda
Order #90 - Motion Passed: Approval of Items on Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
18.A.
Approval of Shortened School Day/Week for Student to Receive Doctor's Requested Therapy per Students IEP
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 96.
18.B.
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
18.C.
Approval of Claims and Wages
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 97.
18.D.
Approval of Treasurer's Report
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 98
19.
Approval of Board Meeting time change
Approval of Board Meeting time change
Order #91 - Motion Passed: Approval of Board Meeting time change passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.
Superintendent, Don Neal made recommendation to change Wayne County Board meeting time from 6:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
20.
Adjournment
Adjournment of the meeting
Order #92 - Motion Passed: Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.
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