Wayne County
December 19, 2024 6:00 PM
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1. Call to Order
Discussion

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Larry Muse. Also present were Don Neal, Superintendent and Gordon Germain Board Counsel.

2. Public Comments
Discussion

None

3. Recognition
Discussion

Superintendent, Don Neal presented Chairperson, Larry Muse and Vice-Chairperson, Melissa Upchurch with plaques recognizing them for 20 years of school board member service. Neither of them are returning  as school board members this term. 

4. Superintendent's Report and Instructional Issues
Don Neal
5. Approval of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan

Actions Taken

Order #40 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Comprehensive District Improvement Plan passed with a motion by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

Discussion

Assistant Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer, Brian Dishman informed the board of the CDIP. The CDIP has seven goals, one for each component of the state accountability system.  To develop the goals, the leadership team looked at data from the latest accountability cycle.   The plan also includes strategies and activities for each goal, that describe the day to day work the district is doing to reach each goal.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 63.

 


6. Approval of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for WCMS
Recommended Motion

Approval of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for WCMS

Actions Taken

Order #41 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan for WCMS passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Joe Hancock.

Discussion

Mr. Dishman also informed the board about the middle school CSIP. WCMS CSIP must also be approved by the board because the middle school remains in TSI status due to the performance of students with disabilities on state accountability testing.   

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 64.



7. Approval of a School District Calendar Committee to Review, Develop, and Recommend School Calendar Options for the 2025-2026 School Year
Recommended Motion


Approval of a School District Calendar Committee to Review, Develop, and Recommend School Calendar Options for the 2025-2026 School Year

Actions Taken

Order #42 - Motion Passed:   Approval to table approval of a School District Calendar Committee to Review, Develop, and Recommend School Calendar Options for the 2025-2026 School Year passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Benton Sloan.

Discussion

Board Member, Benton Sloan recommended to the board, he felt like the Calendar Committee Approval should be tabled till the January board meeting, due to having a new board for the 2025-2026 school year that will be in place in January. 

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 65.


8. Approval of a Capital Funds Request in the Amount of $ 197,980.40 for Property Insurance
Recommended Motion

Approval of a Capital Funds Request in the Amount of $ 197,980.40 for Property Insurance

Actions Taken

Order #43 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Capital Funds Request in the Amount of $ 197,980.40 for Property Insurance passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

9. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #44 - Motion Passed:  Approval of items on Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.

9.A. Approval of High School & Middle School Cheerleaders to Travel to Orlando, Florida on February 5th-11th 2025, for Nationals
9.B. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
9.C. Approval of Claims and Wages
Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 66.

9.D. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 67.

10. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

Adjournment of the meeting

Actions Taken

Order #45 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Muse and a second by Mrs. Melissa Upchurch.