Board of Education Meeting RECAP

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• Proposed revisions for the 2023-24 district calendar and 2023-24 preschool calendar
• Approval of donations, handbooks, contracts and personnel items
• Review of Wayne High School Construction Projects
• Announcement of Opening Ceremony for Career Technology Center (to be held August 10, 2023)
• Discussion of a variety of financial elements, provision of the monthly financial report and the review of fiscal year-end finances

• Mr. Enix presented proposed revisions for the 2023-24 district calendar and 2023-24 preschool calendar.
• For both calendars, the change of a district professional day from March 1 to April 8 was proposed due to the total solar eclipse in our region occurring during the district's dismissal time.
• The proposed change on the preschool calendar adjusted several professional development days to occur on district early release days. Both calendars will be recommended for approval in August.
• The Board approved, with appreciation, several donations from businesses and individuals in the community.
• Student and parent handbooks for 2023-24 were approved for preschool, elementary, junior high and high school.
• Several purchased service contracts were approved for specific services needed across the district.
• The Board completed a first reading of policy revisions provided by OSBA. The Policy Committee met prior to the meeting to discuss the revisions.
• The Records Commission meeting took place at 5:30 p.m., prior to the Regular Business Meeting. A review of the district records retention schedule was completed.
• The Board approved several personnel items.

• Mr. Enix provided a review of current construction projects in progress at Wayne High School, including construction of the Career Technology Center.
• The career tech addition is nearing completion and several updated pictures were shared. The project remains on time and on budget. This project is funded exclusively through federal funds received by the district (ESSER).
• HHCS will be hosting an opening ceremony for the new CTC building
• Date: Thursday, August 10
• Location: Wayne High School
• Tours begin at 4:30 p.m. and the ceremony is at 5 p.m.
• The ceremony is open to the public
• Mr. Enix and Mrs. Rucker provided a summary of the state budget bill items that impact school districts. Further information can be found in Mr. Enix’s presentation.
• Mr. Enix and Mrs. Rucker will be hosting community conversations once again, beginning later this month. The purpose of these meetings is open dialogue with families and community members. Please see the schedule in Mr. Enix’s report.

• The monthly financial report was provided. It showed revenue and expenses in alignment with projections.
• The 2023 fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. A review of the year-end district finances was provided for the Board.

• Board Work Session: 6:00 p.m., July 27, 2023 in the Studebaker ITC
• Board Meeting: 6:00 p.m., August 10, 2023 in the Studebaker Board Room