Wayne County
January 16, 2025 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting Template
1. Call to Order
Discussion

The meeting was called to order by Benton Sloan, Chairperson. Also present were Don Neal, Superintendent and John Blevins, Board Counsel.

2. Approval to Amend the Agenda
Recommended Motion

Approval to Amend the Agenda

Actions Taken

Order #57 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Amend the Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Discussion

Chairperson, Benton Sloan made recommendation to amend the agenda for discussion of retrieving information of possibility of purchasing two tractors, one for maintenance department and one for the ag program. 

3. Recognition
Discussion

Mr. Mark Burke, Instructor for Area Technology Center recognized Wayne County High School Senior and Skill USA State Winner, Jahlie Hicks. She has been selected as Tomorrow's Technical and Continental's January's student of the month and will be featured in their publication in October. She will be featured on the Tomorrow's Tech website in an interview in the next few weeks. Mr. John Kinnett, principal of the ATC, stated that, "she is an awesome student and just a really good person. We are so happy for her."

Chairperson, Benton Sloan presented Gordon Germain, former board counsel with a plaque recognizing him for thirty-five years of service to the Wayne County Board of Education as board counsel. 

4. Public Comments
Discussion

None

5. Superintendent's Report and Instructional Issues
Don Neal
Discussion

Mr. Don Neal, Superintendent addressed the board stating school district had used several NTI days due to bad weather. 

6. Approval of the 2023-2024 Financial Audit Report as Presented by White & Associates, PSC
Recommended Motion

Approval of the 2023-2024 Financial Audit Report as Presented by White & Associates, PSC

Actions Taken

Order #58 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2023-2024 Financial Audit Report as Presented by White & Associates, PSC passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Discussion

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 # 72.

 

7. Report on Nutrition and Physical Activity
Discussion

Ms. Casey Holt, Food Service Director for the Wayne County School District, introduced herself to the new board members and thanked the board for letting her report on Nutrition and Physical Activity. She stated we are currently running five programs including National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable, Child and Adult Care, and Summer Feeding. 


She informed the board all schools/districts participating in the Federal Child Nutrition Programs are required to complete an assessment of their local wellness policy, at minimum, once every three years and how the schools are following that policy annually. The report showed additional recommendations in three areas (1) Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods (2) Physical Education & Activity (3) Promotion and Marketing on School Campus.


A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 73.



8. Review the 2025-2026 Draft Budget
Discussion

Ms. Stefanie Neal, Finance Officer reviewed with the board the 2025-2026 Draft Budget. Highlights from her information on the draft budget.

This is just the building block for the tentative and working budgets in May and September.

All funds except fund 2 (federal) and Fund 360 (Construction)Uses the current year’s SEEK revenue

This year’s working budget with a salary step increase for employees and updated debt service for the next school year.

Has a contingency of $962,350.00

Total GF Budget of $25,163,663.22

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 74.



9. 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 the School Calendar Options for the 2025-2026 School Year including recommended additions to current committee: Justin Alley, Director of Transportation, Kevin Jones, Athletic Director, Rebecca Humble, District Health Coordinator and Joe Hancock, Board Member Representative chosen by board members.

Actions Taken

Order #59 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a school District Calendar Committee to Review, Develop and Recommend the School Calendar Options for the 2025-2026 School Year including recommended additions to current committee: Justin Alley, Director of Transportation, Kevin Jones, Athletic Director, Rebecca Humble, District Health Coordinator and Joe Hancock, Board Member Representative chosen by board members. passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 75.

10. Second Reading and Approval of Proposed Amendment to Policy 01.45
Recommended Motion

Second Reading and Approval of Proposed Amendment to Policy 01.45

Actions Taken

Order #60 - Motion Passed:  Second Reading and Approval of Proposed Amendment to Policy 01.45 passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 76.

11. Consent Agenda
Actions Taken

Order #61 - Motion Passed:  Approval of items on Consent Agenda passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

11.A. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting
11.B. Approval of Claims and Wages
Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 77.

11.C. Approval of Treasurer's Report
Discussion

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 78.

12. Approval to give permission for Mr. Justin Alley, Buildings, Ground and Maintenance Director of the Wayne County School District to bring back to the board information regarding purchasing a tractor for the Wayne County School District Maintenance Department.
Recommended Motion

Approval to give permission for Mr. Justin Alley, Buildings, Ground and Maintenance Director of the Wayne County School District to bring back to the board information regarding purchasing a tractor for the Wayne County School District Maintenance Department.

Actions Taken

Order #62 - Motion Passed:  Approval to give permission for Mr. Justin Alley, Buildings, Ground and Maintenance Director of the Wayne County School District to bring back to the board information regarding purchasing a tractor for the Wayne County School District Maintenance Department. passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

13. Approval to give permission for Mr. Derek Pyles, Instructor for the Wayne County Ag Department of the Wayne County School District to bring back to the board information regarding purchasing a tractor and needed implements for the Wayne County School District Ag Department.
Recommended Motion

Approval to give permission for Mr. Derek Pyles, Instructor for the Wayne County Ag Department of the Wayne County School District to bring back to the board information regarding purchasing a tractor and needed implements for the Wayne County School District Ag Department.

Actions Taken

Order #63 - Motion Passed:  Approval to give permission for Mr. Derek Pyles, Instructor for the Wayne County Ag Department of the Wayne County School District to bring back to the board information regarding purchasing a tractor and needed implements for the Wayne County School District Ag Department. passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

14. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

Adjournment of the meeting

Actions Taken

Order #64 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.