Board Meeting Recap
Wayne Local Schools - March 10, 2025
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A Quick Look
- Public Participation
- Superintendent's Report
- Proposed School Calendar for 2026-27
- Student Board of Education Update
- Consent Agenda - Treasurer
- Treasurer Items
- Consent Agenda - Superintendent
Key Item
Public Participation
Four individuals spoke about their interests in a school-sponsored Lacrosse team. A fifth participant was scheduled to speak but could not attend the board meeting.
Public Participation Policy po0169.1
After community members shared their input, Board President Darren Amburgy thanked them for their engagement and announced an informational meeting to discuss the potential for a school-sponsored lacrosse program. It is set for March 20 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the WLS Performing Arts Center on the second floor.
Superintendent's Report
School Calendar for 2026-27
The first readings of the proposed school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year and the Athletic Code of Conduct for the 2025-26 school year took place.
Proposed School Calendar 2026-27
Athletic Code of Conduct 2025-26
Superintendent's Update
Future Ready Day
Dr. Ison shared the positive outcomes of February 26, WHS's 'Future Ready' Day. He said the day was designed to equip students with essential skills and experiences for success beyond high school. Each grade level participated in activities tailored to their specific needs. Freshmen were focused on community service; sophomores rotated through career readiness stations, and juniors concentrated on their academic futures by taking the ACT. Seniors had a choice of job shadowing or taking the ASVAB to consider different career paths.
Curriculum Advisory Team
Dr. Ison also updated the Board on the progress of the district’s Curriculum Advisory Team. The team recently met to review social studies and foreign language course offerings (namely for Spanish), identifying necessary modifications based on emerging needs and changes in academic standards.
Senior Athletes Excel
Three WHS seniors were recognized for their recent regional and statewide achievements: Alex Amburgy, Garrett Lundy, and Levi Collins. Alex and Garrett were honored by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Football Foundation’s Annual Scholar-Athlete "That’s My Boy" Award, with Alex winning the overall award—the first in WLS history. Dr. Ison also highlighted Levi Collins’ impressive performance at the State Wrestling Tournament, where he secured a 6th-place finish this past weekend.
Dr. Ison concluded his report by sharing several upcoming student events, including WHS’s Supper Club, the JH/HS Band Concert, and WHS’s “Seussical,” the Spring Musical.
Student Board of Education Update
Student Board Representatives Belle Dimbath and Blake Amburgy shared school news and information, including the following:
WES dad and E9 Master Chief Petty Officer Will Davis, returning from Kuwait, surprised his children - 3rd grader Olivia and 5th grader Declan - on Monday, March 10 at school. Other topics mentioned include the Core Value this month - "Cooperation" and the successes of Right to Read Week, support for Lacrosse, and WHS Student Council’s Boot Scoot’in Hoedown (dance). The National Honor Society is organizing a service project to support students in need.
Consent Agenda - Treasurer
Treasurer Carolyn Huber opened with donations accepted by WLS in February.
Mrs. Huber said revenue and expenses are typical at this point in the school year. She shared a finance presentation and the February Financial Report.
February 2025 Financial Report
The Treasurer’s consent agenda items were approved.
Treasurer's Items
At the February 10 Board meeting, Mrs. Huber outlined the district’s five-year facility plan, providing detailed estimates for buses, a chiller, vehicles, and bleacher projects—funded through borrowing. The debt will be repaid via the Permanent Improvement (PI) fund, sourced from inside millage and increased property value revenue. Mrs. Huber explained that borrowing preserves existing funds for essential needs like Chromebook replacements and routine maintenance.
At the March 10 Board meeting, Mrs. Huber recommended five resolutions authorizing lease-purchase financing for the following:
Installation of Bleachers
Acquisition of Motor Vehicles
Acquisition of a Chiller and Related HVAC Equipment at WHS
Acquisition of School Buses (to replace buses that are nearing the end of their service life)
Financing of WLS Aggregating in Principal Amount Not to Exceed $1,400,000
The Treasurer’s items were approved.
Consent Agenda - Superintendent
Personnel - Retirements
Dr. Ison thanked Ken Lackey, WLS Business Manager, for his leadership and expertise - directing the five-year facility planning process, which will result in improvements across the district. Mr. Lackey will retire at the end of July 2025 or before. Dr. Ison also thanked WHS Teacher Douglas Vixie for his dedication to his students. Mr. Vixie will retire at the end of May.
Calendar
Minor revisions were made to the 25-26 school calendar to expand parent conference scheduling options, making it easier for parents to participate.
Second Reading of WLS Bylaws
The second reading of changes, additions, and deletions to nearly 45 bylaws was conducted. Many of these updates were necessary to align with changes in state laws. For more details, please refer to the policy information available on BoardDocs.
Recognition of Booster/PTA Groups
Dr. Ison recommended that the Waynesville Parent Association, Waynesville Athletic Boosters, and Waynesville Band Boosters be recognized as school support organizations.
The Superintendent’s consent agenda items were approved.
Upcoming Board Meeting
The Board of Education will meet on April 14, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the WLS Performing Arts Center in the Auditorium for a regularly scheduled business meeting and the bi-annual Spartan Recognition Awards Ceremony. The meeting will begin with the awards ceremony, followed by a short break, and will then proceed with the business meeting.