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Votes at a glance: Western Wayne board approves policies, MOUs, grant‑funded positions and hires
Summary
At its Aug. 14 meeting the Western Wayne Board of School Trustees approved multiple items including a Teacher Appreciation Grant policy, SIG Next Generation grant positions, MOUs with IU East and Centerstone, adoption of a teacher evaluation model, and various hires and extracurricular assignments; most motions passed unanimously.
CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. — The Western Wayne Board of School Trustees on Aug. 14 approved a series of policy and personnel items, voting as follows.
Key outcomes
- Teacher Appreciation Grant policy (second reading): approved (motion by Sarah Pennington; second Brent Fortman). Motion carried 4‑0.
- Revised board policies (second reading): approved (motion by Sarah Pennington; second by Phil Pflum). Motion carried 4‑0.
- New positions funded by the SIG Next Generation Grant (positions end Dec. 2025): approved (motion by Brent Fortman; second by Sarah Pennington). Motion carried 4‑0. The district also approved adjunct and non‑certified hires and extracurricular assignments tied to staffing needs.
- Memoranda of Understanding with IU East and Centerstone: approved (motions by Sarah Pennington; seconds by Brent Fortman). Motions carried 4‑0.
- Administrator contracts for 2024–25: approved (motion by Phil Pflum; second by Sarah Pennington). Motion carried 3‑1 (Brent Fortman opposed).
- Action to advertise a Notice of Public Hearing and to advertise the 2025 budget, capital and bus replacement plans: approved (motion by Sarah Pennington; second by Brent Fortman). Motion carried 4‑0.
- Western Wayne Teacher Evaluation Model for 2024‑25: adopted (motion by Brent Fortman; second by Sarah Pennington). Motion carried 4‑0.
- Approvals included fundraising, donations for student sports passes, coaching recommendations, and approvals of bills for payment; most motions were unanimous or carried with a single abstention noted where specified.
Grants and finances
Business staff reported fund balances for major funds (Educational Fund current balance reported at $1,334,792.32; Local Rainy‑Day Fund reported at $1,499,907.83) and listed receipts including State Auditor grant reimbursements and bank interest. Chad Lieberman reported that the district was not selected for an EPA roof grant but had been awarded an IDOE STEM Integration Grant for $22,000 to purchase materials and support teacher training.
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
