Wayland Union Board of Education

The Wayland Union School Board met on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Steeby Elementary for their regular meeting.

All consent agenda items were approved.

Steeby Elementary Building Report

• Principal Christina Johnson touched on positives aspects of Steeby's culture through Capturing Kids Heart with items such as the social contact and staff members attitude towards students. Johnson also mentioned that Steeby is implementing W.I.N. intervention groups (What I Need) in reading and math, to help improve students NWEA scores. Steeby is also continuing to work with the HIL Project, to help guide literacy within the district. Johnson ended her report with pictures to sum up the year so far at Steeby Elementary, highlighting creative classroom activities.

Committee Meeting Report - Joint Committee Meeting from January 9, 2023

• Dan Cassini mentioned that great conversation was had between Union leadership and the administration team. He is happy to report that behavior issues have decreased in all areas except on the bus, which is being reviewed.

Committee Meeting Report - Safety & Security Committee Meeting from January 23, 2023

• Jeff Koon discussed that 85% of staff members are trained with Strategos safety practices. He continued on to state that some safety measures are needing to be updated in the near future, such as the security car, while other safety precautions are being researched for potential use in the district, such as a hand held screener.

Student Board Members Reports

• Ava Makowski and Summer Morrison discussed the past week which was filled with Coaches vs Cancer and Snowcoming events. The community presented the American Cancer Society with a check for $20,000 at the Boys Varsity Game on Feb. 10th, the largest check in the area. Emma and Careleigh were also recognized as members of our district who are currently fighting their own battles with cancer. LOC club held a successful Snowcoming dance on Feb. 11th, featuring a Starry Night theme inspired by Van Gogh's painting. Winter sports are beginning to wrap up their seasons, all groups have had very successful seasons.

Governance Team Good News

• Tim Reeves shared that a teacher from Dorr Elementary was very impressed with Peter Zondervan and his work with their 3rd grade students. Jeff Koon also mentioned how proud he was with the turnout for the Cancer vs Coaches games and our district, for raising $20,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations

• With Pat Velie working remotely, the budget report was read only.

Assistant Superintendent of Instruction

98B Report

• Teresa Fulk discussed the format we have to follow for the 98b in order to maintain COVID relief grants. Attached was the data from the NWEA scores that was taken in early January. The high school doesn't test with NWEA, so the percent of students passing their classes is the data used for the grants. As of January, the district is hitting the goals needed to maintain the grant.

Superintendent

• Tim Reeves began by mentioning that a joint meeting has been set up with 3 City of Wayland trustees and 3 Wayland Union School Board members on May 15. In advance of that meeting, a basic agenda will be created to facilitate conversation between the two groups. Tim Reeves also discussed the launching of the Bond Proposal 2023, stating that the website was being updated and a new edition of the G&W will be available to the community to help clear up any confusion about the bond.

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Tyner Memorial Landscaping Project

• Members of student council at the MS have asked to create a memorial garden for Mr. Tyner near the 8th grade wing. The memorial would include a boulder, bench, plaque, and low maintenance flowers. All resources would be donated.

Katrina Brown Memorial Project

• Katrina Brown was very passionate about literacy which led to the idea to create a book nook. It will be a comfortable space for students to truly enjoy reading. The nook would contain a mural from a local artist, comfortable seating, organization, rugs, and a picture of Ms. Brown with a plaque of remembrance. This project would be sponsored by several groups across the country who are inspired by Katrina's story. The books will be donated from Katrina's personal collection and from local businesses.

Revised Board Operating Procedures

• Dan Cassini states that the revised board operating procedures is just a draft following the conversation at the last work session. He asked that board members review and make notes to be discussed at the next board meeting.

Request for Overnight Trip for FUTURES 2023

• Approved

Request for Middle School for Overnight Field Trip in Fall of 2023

• Approved

Closed Session - To consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute

• Approved

Janel Hott wanted to thank Principal Johnson for hosting the meeting at Steeby Elementary. She also fully supports the memorial and would love to donate her son's favorite book from when he was in Ms. Brown's class. Hott ended by wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!

Theresa Dobry would like to thank Ms. Johnson for inviting us into her school. Dobry enjoys going around to all the schools throughout the year.

Jeff Koon mentioned that the turnout for the last Bond meeting was well attended and created a lot of energy. He hopes to keep this energy up until May.

Becky Hohnke was thrilled with the outcome of the Coaches vs Cancer activities. She hopes that the students are proud of what they have accomplished. She is also very excited for the upcoming reading month because her work will be donating books to the district.

Dan Cassini was also thrilled with the work the Student Council is doing, he enjoys that the Coaches vs Cancer event continues to expand throughout the years.

Norm Taylor was very impressed with the Student Council and all that they did with Coaches vs Cancer. Mr. Taylor also mentioned that the dance team has been outstanding this season and that the recent play was fantastic.

Peter Zondervan was absent for the meeting.

The board recessed at 7:48pm ahead of the closed session.

*Please note: This is a summary of the meeting. Official board minutes will be approved at the next regular board meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Administration Office.