Wayland Union Board of Education

The Wayland Union Board of Education met on Monday, July 13th, at the Administration Office for their regular meeting.

Meeting Presentation

All consent agenda items were approved.

Report from Finance/Personnel/Joint Committee Meeting

• Jeff Koon reported that the committee met on June 8. During the meeting, members received updates on the WUEA negotiations, bond finances, and the tentative bid timeline for the former administration building and the baseball/softball fields. The committee also discussed the creation of an ad hoc committee to review the Superintendent's contract.

• Jeff Koon shared that three Board members and a consultant from Williams & Company met to develop a roadmap related to the Superintendent's contract.

Report from Safety & Security Committee Meeting

• Becky Hohnke reported that the committee met on June 22. Members received an update that Matt Miller will complete Strategos training this summer and will provide refresher training for staff during the back-to-school professional development days. The committee also noted that the district's new camera system was fully installed over spring break. Additionally, members reviewed this year's graduation, with discussion centering on the success of the shuttle service. Based on its effectiveness, the committee expressed interest in continuing the shuttle service during football season while construction remains underway.

Governance Team Good News

• Tim Reeves shared that the state has approved its budget and he congratulated Erin Stepek for being appointed to the Governor's Educator Advisory Council. Becky Hohnke shared that she now has a newly permitted driver in her household. Norman Taylor announced that he filed for reelection earlier that day.

None.

Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations

• Leslie Wagner shared the year-to-date revenue and expenditure report and shared that the state budget has been approved. Her department will continue monitoring the budget and any updates that may impact the district. Mrs. Wagner reported that Food Services served approximately 7,000 meals in June and is continuing contract negotiations. She also noted that Wayland Union Middle School will host a multi-agency emergency response training on Saturday, resulting in the closure of Wildcat Drive to the public for the day. The Transportation Department is actively recruiting bus drivers and expects to receive a new bus later this month. Bond construction continues to progress on schedule, while the Maintenance Department completed 142 work orders in June. Mrs. Wagner also recognized the summer maintenance crew for their hard work on a variety of projects, including painting and fence line trimming, and expressed her appreciation for their ongoing support. She concluded by sharing with the Board that the annual Gun Lake Tribe Revenue Sharing Dinner will be held on Wednesday.

Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services

• Teresa Fulk shared that planning for the upcoming school year is well underway. Mrs. Fulk provided an update on the Wayland Academy for Virtual Education (WAVE), which she recently shared with the Curriculum and Technology Committee. She noted that the district's Virtual Summer Learning Program is currently underway and includes opportunities for occasional in-person support. The Technology Department is preparing a record number of devices this summer while also supporting ongoing bond projects, including network cabling. Mrs. Fulk added that the district has successfully hired many instructional staff members for the upcoming school year and is now focusing recruitment efforts on filling positions for the Little Wildcats Club.

Superintendent

• Tim Reeves shared his excitement about the continued progress of the district's bond construction projects, noting that another bond update video will be filmed later this week. He also shared that he and Jeff Koon recently visited the Henika District Library to learn more about its expansion project. Mr. Reeves concluded by reminding the Board about Wednesday's annual Gun Lake Tribe Revenue Sharing Dinner, where this year's presentation will highlight projects and purchases made through revenue sharing funds over the past 15 years.

Policy Provider Transition

• Tim Reeves shared that, as the district transitions from NEOLA to Thrun Policy Services, Dawn Stein has developed a timeline to guide the implementation of the district's new board policies.

Strategic Plan 2021-2026 Update

• Teresa Fulk provided Board members with a link to the final report summarizing the district's 2021-2026 Strategic Plan.

Strategic Plan 2026-2031 Presentation

• Teresa Fulk shared that the proposed strategic plan builds upon the district's 2021-2026 Strategic Plan while adding a new goal focused on increasing student enrollment. The administrative team will work together to develop measurable objectives and strategies to support this goal.

Superintendent Contract

• Jeff Koon shared that the highlighted sections of the proposed Superintendent's contract identify the changes made from last year's agreement. He also thanked Theresa Dobry and Becky Hohnke for their service on the contract committee.

Wayland Union Education Association/MEA/NEA Contract

• Tim Reeves shared that WUEA staff members are in support of this contract.

A Motion to Reference the School District's Legal Status and Proposed Organization of the Board of Education

• Approved

Designation of Depositories for School Funds (Bylaw 0154A)

• Approved

Designation of Signature Authorizations (Bylaw 0154B)

• Approved

Adoption of Schedule of Regular Board Meeting Dates/Times/Places for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (bylaw 0154C)

• Approved

Designation of Person to Assume Specified Responsibilities of the Treasurer (Bylaw 0154F)

• Approved

Designation of Person to be Electronic Transfer Officer (ETO) (Bylaw 0154G)

• Approved

Designation of Person for Posting Public Notice of Meetings

• Approved

Approval of Annual Retainer Agreements

• Approved

Designation of Person to Approve Free/Reduced Lunch Forms

• Approved

Memberships

• Approved

Middle School Field Trip Proposal to Washington, D.C. in March of 2027

• Approved

Schedule of Rates

• Approved

Auxiliary Work Scale

• Approved

Closed Session

• Approved

Board Member Comments

• None

Pete Zondervan was absent from the meeting.

The board took a 5 minute recess at 7:25pm before going into closed session.

*Please note: This is a summary of the meeting. Official board minutes will be approved at the next regular board meeting being held on August 10th at 6pm. The meeting will be held at the Administration Office.