Wayland Union Board of Education

The Wayland Union Board of Education met on Monday, August 11th at the Administration Office for their regular meeting.

All consent agenda items were approved.

Governance Team Good News

• Erin Stepek shared that she was able to attend band camp last week. Pete Zondervan felt that the Block Party was well attended. Theresa Dobry shared that her daughter is expecting a baby in early 2026 and her son is entering his senior year at MTU.

Report from July 14th, 2025 Safety & Security Committee Meeting

• Jeff Koon shared that they received a status update on summer safety upgrades and discussed the new Emergency Operations Plan. In the future, they are hoping to review safety policies to help reduce redundant verbiage, those suggestions will be presented to the policy committee.

Early Childhood Program Report

• Teresa Fulk shared a PowerPoint that touched on basic information for our 3 and 4-year-old programs. There is still space available in both levels at Baker and Dorr Elementary.

Enrollment Report

• Tim Reeves shared the two enrollment reports we received in July. He touched on the amount of land that has the potential to be developed into residential areas and the prediction of enrollment growth for the next 10-12 years. The goal is to utilize this data for our new strategic plan.

One public comment regarding the discussion of the BOE releasing a gun safety resolution.

Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations

• Leslie Wagner rebranded her department to Operational Excellence. Mrs. Wagner shared the year to date revenues versus expenditures. The district is still waiting on the state budget to be finalized. Meals will be free through September 30th, but we encourage all families to complete the Educational Benefits Forms. Our facilities received new carpet for the transportation department, a soccer net, new signage for temporary parking at the high school. The district is also in the beginning stages of installing the crosswalk signs. Over the summer, our transportation department had 9 drivers continue their education and our bus fleet received a green light during the state police inspections. Lastly, the Business Office is working with the auditors this week and is beginning to push the electronic contracts out to our staff.

Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services

• Teresa Fulk shared that teachers come back for PD next week. The MS is finalizing their new courses for the upcoming school year. The Summer Experiential Learning program, which ran through Community Education, and the Summer Learning Program were both successful. Staff members participated in numerous PD opportunities over the summer. Technology worked on a security project at the HS with the clocks and changed our internet provider. The strategic plan will be touched on in September.

Superintendent

• Tim Reeves shared that Monday kicked off the year for the Administrative team, next Monday we welcome back teachers, and on Wednesday we welcome our students. Mr. Reeves and Leslie Wagner were able to walk the district to view all of our facilities. Lastly, the BOE decided to cancel the August work meeting, moving topics to the September agenda.

Leslie Wagner shared that the district is currently under budget on our bond projects. Nick Ballou from Triangle shared that finishes are being installed at the new Admin office, the project is on track to be wrapping up in a few weeks. Masonry walls are being installed around the perimeter of the pool. The middle school roof will be completed by the end of the week.

Schedule of Rates

• Leslie Wagner shared that the rate changes include a new la carte menu for additional add-ons when renting the FAC, updated community fitness center rates, new rates for the community room at the new Admin building, and a parochial school lunch rate increase.

Annual SBL Loan Activity Application

• Leslie Wagner shared that this document is for us to opt out of loan.

Construction Demo Bids

• Tim Reeves shared that this bid is for the demolition of the old pool, including dropping the current floor by 2.8 feet. This project is expected to take 2-4 weeks, with the goal of getting started soon to minimize disruptions during the school year.

High School Theatre and Dance out of state trip proposal to New York City, June of 2026.

• Questions included clarification on which meals were included in the price and the minimum number of students needed to make this trip possible.

MASB Delegate Assembly Representatives

• Norman Taylor volunteered, Becky Hohnke is unable to attend the conference, everyone else is checking their calendars.

Athletic Student Handbook

• Approved

Annual SBL Loan Activity Application

• Approved

School Resource Officer Agreement - Year 3

• Approved

Wayland Union Schools Official Brand Guide

• Approved

Revised Emergency Operations Plans

• Approved

2025-2026 School Year Focus

• Pushed to September work session meeting.

Board Member Comments

• Pete Zondervan thanked the Administration team and Ms. Stein on all the behind the scenes work preparing for back to school. He also proposed having a fun bonding event for the board in September.
• Jeff Koon is looking forward to the back to school breakfast on Monday.
• Becky Hohnke is excited about back to school. She also thanked Dawn Stein for providing the BOE with all the district events through the end of November.
• Erin Stepek shared that she received a lot of compliments geared towards our BOE from TowerPinkster for their work on getting the bond proposal together.
• Stephanie Tromp would like to review our school policy regarding allowing parents the opportunity to opt their child out of controversial topics.

The meeting adjourned at 7:37pm.

*Please note: This is a summary of the meeting. Official board minutes will be approved at the next regular board meeting being held on September 8th at 6pm. The meeting will be held at the Administration Office.