The meeting was called to order by Mr. Brian Dishman, Superintendent. 

Order #70 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

It was moved by Mr. Richard Ramsey, second by Mr. Tony Roberts, that Benton Sloan to serve as Chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education

Order #71 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

It was moved by Mr. Richard Ramsey, second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell that Mr. Tony Roberts serve as Vise-Chairperson for the Wayne County Board of Education

Order #72 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

It was moved by Mr. Tony Roberts and second by Mr. Richard Ramsey that the Board keeps the regular meeting time as the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. except the month of February. February regular meeting is Tuesday, February 17,2026 at 6:00 p.m.

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Superintendent, Brian Dishman recognized the Board Members and thanked them for their contributions and service to our district, as January is Board recognition month. 

The Board also recognized the following Student Technology Leadership Program Students that advanced to State:

Canon Tipton, Noah Stevenson, Marlee Bertram, Anabeth Neal, Annabell Heatherly, Lily Bell, and Penelope Clark.

Approval of the 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report as Presented by Montgomery & Company, P.L.L.C

Order #73 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report as Presented by Montgomery & Company, P.L.L.C passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

Mr. Joe Montgomery with Montgomery & Company, PLLC, expressed that the Wayne County Board of Education Financials are in good standing for a district this size.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files #97

Approval of the 2026-2027 Draft Budget

Order #74 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the 2026-2027 Draft Budget passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Mrs. Stefanie Neal, Finance Officer of the Wayne County School District reviewed the 2026-2027 Draft budget with the board. Highlights from her information on the Draft Budget:

This is the first step towards building out tentative and working budgets for FY27.

This budget includes all funds except Fund 2 (Federal) and Fund 360 (construction).

Uses our current year's SEEK Revenue

The draft budget is the year's working budget with a step increase for employees and updated debt service for next fiscal year.

Has a contingency of $965,000.00

Total budget for GF $26,223,886.75

Projected Cost of the Salary step increase is $230,398.77

Approval of a Revised Finding to the District Facility Plan

Order #75 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Revised Finding to the District Facility Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 99

Approval of an Offer of Assistance from the School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) in the Amount of $34,418 in Annual Debt Service

Order #76 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 100.

Approval of Construction Documents for the Wayne County Softball Renovation Project BG26-132

Order #77 - Motion Passed:  Approval of Construction Documents for the Wayne County Softball Renovation Project BG26-132 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Mr. Allen Brown with Deco Architects reviewed the Construction documents with the Board and answered any questions.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 101.

Approval to Pay an Invoice to Interstate Environmental Services, Inc. in the Amount of $61,400.00 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation BG21-328

Order #78 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Pay an Invoice to Interstate Environmental Services, Inc. in the Amount of $61,400.00 for Professional Services in Relation to the Walker Early Learning Center Renovation BG21-328 passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 102.

Approval to Purchase 2 New Buses (1 – 52 passenger and 1 – 72 passenger) in the Amount of $296,247

Order #79 - Motion Passed:  Approval to Purchase 2 New Buses (1 – 52 passenger and 1 – 72 passenger) in the Amount of $296,247 passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Approval of a Resolution to Finance 2 New Buses using KISTA Financing

Order #80 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Resolution to Finance 2 New Buses using KISTA Financing passed with a motion by Mr. Jarrod Criswell and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 103.

Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar

Order #81 - Motion Passed:  Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 104.

Approval of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plans for Wayne County Middle School and Wayne County High School

Order #82 - Motion Passed:  Approval of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plans for Wayne County Middle School and Wayne County High School passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 105.

Approval of a Capital Outlay Funds Request in the Amount of $235,861.00 for Property Insurance

Order #83 - Motion Passed:  Approval of a Capital Outlay Funds Request in the Amount of $235,861.00 for Property Insurance passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Jarrod Criswell.

There were no bids to approve therefore no action was taken.

Order #84 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Tony Roberts and a second by Mr. Richard Ramsey.

Order #85 - Motion Passed:   passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.

Approval of the Amended Assignment of Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) and 504 Chairs for each School

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 106.

Approval to Declare 11 MakerBot 3D Printers as Surplus Property

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 107.

Approval to Declare Sharp MX-5141 Copier as Salvage Property (Located at Central Office)

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 108.

A copy may be found in the Minute Abstract Files # 109.

Adjournment of the meeting

Order #86 - Motion Passed:  Adjournment of the meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Richard Ramsey and a second by Mr. Tony Roberts.