1.
Call to Order
2.
Election of Chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education
It was moved by passed with a motion by Mrs. Doe and a second by Mr. Doe.
Order #93 - Motion Passed: It was moved by Jarrod Criswell, second by Joe Hancock that Larry Muse remain chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education. passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.
3.
Election of Vice-Chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education
It was moved by passed with a motion by Mrs. Doe and a second by Mr. Doe.
Order #94 - Motion Passed: It was moved by Larry Muse, second by Jarrod Criswell that Melissa Upchurch remain as vice-chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
4.
Set Regular Board of Education Meeting Schedule, Time and Location
It was moved by passed with a motion by Mrs. Doe and a second by Mr. Doe.
Order #95 - Motion Passed: It was moved by passed with a motion by Mrs. Doe and a second by Mr. Doe. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
It was moved by Larry Muse and second by Jarrod Criswell that the Board keep the regular meeting time as the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Wayne County Board of Education building.
5.
Public Comments
none
6.
Recognition
Superintendent, Mr. Don Neal thanked the board for their service, each board member received a certificate and cup for recognition of Board Member Appreciation month.
Mr. Neal shared with board Wayne County High School JAG Student, Wyatt Smith got to attend the National Student Leadership Academy in Washington DC the first of December.
Mr. Neal also shared Wayne County High School Student, Lacy Parnell has received a partial athletic scholarship to become a dance team member with The University of The Cumberlands next school year.
7.
Superintendent's Report and Instructional Issues
Don Neal
Superintendent, Don Neal informed the board Wayne County Schools just learned as of today, they are receiving total of $120,000 Math Grants (3) for Elementary Schools. Hired – Angel, Heavenly Special Needs Assistant @ WELC Blackaby, Samantha Teacher @ Monticello Elementary Burk, Kalyn Teacher @ Bell Elementary Campbell, Mallory Substitute Teacher Coffey, George Substitute Teacher Dishman, Andrew Substitute Teacher Garrett, Kristy Attendance Clerk @ Bell Elementary Gregory, Rachel Teacher @ WCMS Guffey, Brody Special Needs Assistant @ WCMS Jones, Debbie Receptionist @ Bell Elementary Kennedy, Diana Chromebook Instructional Monitor Lester, David Custodian Lozada, Nelson Custodian Penney, Dillan Full Time Bus Driver Pennycuff, Phillip Custodian Pyles, Samuel Substitute Teacher Riddle, Robert Substitute Custodian Ruiz, Pedro Custodian @ Bell Elementary Scalf, Kristin Pre-School Teacher @ WELC Schukert, Fred Custodian @ WCMS Shearer, Nicholas Boys’ Soccer Coach @ WCMS Smith, Austan Special Needs Assistant @ Bell Elementary Sullivan, Trent Custodian Reassigned - Simpson, Ashlee Teacher @ WCMS from Bell Elementary Resigned – Chaplin, Adam Assistant Football Coach @ WCHS Dishman, Andrew Special Needs Assistant @ Monticello Elementary Gregory, Miranda Special Needs Assistant @ Bell Elementary Jones, Debbie Chromebook Monitor @ WCMS and Bus Driver Jones, Keenan Head Football Coach @ WCMS Shelton, Dagan Assistant Football Coach @ WCMS Turner, Lane Assistant Football Coach @ WCHS On Leave – Barnett, Jessica FMLA-Intermittent (01/03/24-05/31/24) Gehring, Megan FMLA (12/4/23-3/1/24)
8.
Report on Nutrition and Physical Activity
Ms. Casey Holt, Child Nutrition Services Director, presented a report on nutrition and physical activity. A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 99.
9.
Review the 2024-2025 Draft Budget
Ms. Stephanie Neal, Finance Officer presented a review of the 2024-2025 Draft Budget. A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 100.
10.
Report on FRYSC
Due to inclement weather, and several employees not being able to attend meeting, report on FRYSC was moved to next meeting .
11.
Approval of Pay Request # 11 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the amount of
$ 872.96
Approval of Pay Request # 11 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the amount of $ 872.96
Order #96 - Motion Passed: Approval of Pay Request # 11 for the WCHS Gym Indoor Air Quality Improvement Project (BG 22-222) in the amount of
$ 872.96 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 # 101.
12.
Approval to Pay an Invoice to GRW Engineering in the amount of $ 11,255.00 for Professional Services in relation to the Walker Renovation Project (BG 23-144)
Approval to Pay an Invoice to GRW Engineering in the amount of $ 11,255.00 for Professional Services in relation to the Walker Renovation Project (BG 23-144)
Order #97 - Motion Passed: Approval to Pay an Invoice to GRW Engineering in the amount of $ 11,255.00 for Professional Services in relation to the Walker Renovation Project (BG 23-144) 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 #102.
13.
Approval of purchase of (1) Special Needs bus from Special Education Funds totaling $ 132,674.00
Approval of purchase of (1) Special Needs bus from Special Education Funds totaling $ 132,674.00
Order #98 - Motion Passed: Approval of purchase of (1) Special Needs bus from Special Education Funds totaling $ 132,674.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Joe Hancock and a second by Mr. Larry Muse.
14.
Approval of the purchase of (2) 72 passenger buses from ESSER funds totaling $ 279,694.00
Approval of the purchase of (2) 72 passenger buses from ESSER funds totaling $ 279,694.00
Order #99 - Motion Passed: Approval of the purchase of (2) 72 passenger buses from ESSER funds totaling $ 279,694.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.
15.
Approval of the purchase of (2) 72 passenger buses and (2) 78 passenger buses using KISTA financing totaling $ 645,614.00
Approval of the purchase of (2) 72 passenger buses and (2) 78 passenger buses using KISTA financing totaling $ 645,614.00
Order #100 - Motion Passed: Approval of the purchase of (2) 72 passenger buses and (2) 78 passenger buses using KISTA financing totaling $ 645,614.00 passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
16.
Approval to Declare (1) Vehicle and (6) Buses as Salvage Property
Approval to Declare (1) Vehicle and (6) Buses as Salvage Property
Order #101 - Motion Passed: Approval to Declare (1) Vehicle and (6) Buses 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 # 103.
17.
Consent Agenda
Order #102 - Motion Passed: passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.
17.A.
Approval of Educational Leave (Student Teaching) for Lane Turner January 3, 2024 till June 30, 2024
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 104.
17.B.
Approval of the Wayne County Cheerleaders to travel to Orlando, Florida for UCA National Championship Competition February 8th-12th, 2024
17.C.
Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
17.D.
Approval of Claims and Wages
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 105.
17.E.
Approval of Treasurer's Report
A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 106.
18.
Adjournment
Adjournment of the meeting
Order #103 - Motion Passed: Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.
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