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Waynesboro board approves consent agenda; superintendent outlines retention bonus plan and program updates
Summary
The Waynesboro School Board approved its consent agenda and heard a superintendent budget update that included one‑time recruitment/retention bonuses for returning staff. Board members also reviewed curriculum changes, a new transportation manager and upcoming facilities work.
The Waynesboro School Board approved the consent agenda by voice vote and heard reports from district leaders on the budget, programs and operations.
A board member moved to approve the consent agenda "as presented," another member seconded, and the chair called the voice vote. The motion carried with the chair announcing, "Motion carries." (Mover: Board member, speaker 24; Second: Board member, speaker 1)
In the superintendent's report, a district official described the fiscal outlook and a one‑time recruitment and retention payment provided through the general assembly. According to the presentation, returning full‑time employees will receive $900, employees working a mid‑time band will receive $650, and employees working less than half time will receive $450; payments will be made on a regular payroll check for staff returning next year. The official said the payments are intended to aid recruitment and retention. (Speaker: Superintendent/finance presenter, speaker 10)
Instructional staff reviewed updates to the program of studies: adjustments to civics for seventh grade, moving world geography placement, reintroducing business and entrepreneurship and adding dual‑enrollment offerings in music, literature and art appreciation. The board said these changes aim to improve alignment and expand enrollment pathways.
In operations, the board welcomed Jonathan Ferrero as the new transportation manager and announced a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Thursday, May 21 at 10 a.m.; district staff outlined HVAC and remodeling projects and unit replacements planned at several buildings.
Board members closed with routine committee reports, acknowledgements of graduations and personnel actions; the meeting adjourned after a voice vote.
No formal vote to change restroom policy occurred during the business portion of the meeting; the consent agenda passed and the superintendent’s updates proceed to staff implementation and further scheduling as noted.
