December 13, 2021 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
Discussion:
The December board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek at 8:08 pm following the High School Christmas concert with all members present. President Vyhnalek confirmed the advance notice to the public of the meeting and agenda. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Daryl Schrunk, Principal Jake Wiese and Linda Woolsey.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
Visitor present was Matt Smith.
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4. Request for Change of Agenda
Discussion:
No request for change of agenda.
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5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Wiese presented information on the progress of formal observations of teachers this semester. The winter sports seasons have begun. The One-Act play finished sixth out of eight at the district contest. However, they had 9 actors receive outstanding acting awards. Winter MAP testing is currently being done. The activity for the Longhorn Line-Up was focused on 'responsibility' in December. The DPS staff is celebrating 12 days of Holiday Cheer to boost morale as we end the semester. Upcoming events will be Excellence Rallies for Elementary and High School and the Cohort Day at Shickley on January 4th. Classes begin with students on January 5th.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk presented information from the 2021 Legislative Preview he attended on December 8th. This included news on upcoming bills and budget proposals.
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7.2.1. > Highlights of the 2021 NASB Conference held in Omaha on November 17-19
> Highlights of the 2021 NCSA Legislative Preview held in Lincoln on December 8 |
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Review Board of Education Policies #3002, #3004-3010, and #6003.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed policies #3002-Deposits; #3004-Purchasing; #3005-School Activities Fund; #3006-Controlling Receipts; #3007-Review of Bills; #3008-Gifts, Grants, Bequests; #3009-Audit; #3010-Insurance and #6003 - Instructional Program. No changes are necessary at this time.
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8.2. Review the Exit Report from our External Visit which was on Wednesday, November 10.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed the Exit Report findings from our External Visit held on November 10th. Next steps will be developing our 5-year plan to address their findings.
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8.3. Discuss and review "Safe Return to Learn Plan" including "Continuity of Services" and "Use of Funds".
Discussion:
A discussion was held on the "Safe Return to Learn Plan" for ESSER funding. How Dorchester is using these funds was reviewed. This information is located on the school website. No public comment was received.
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8.4. Review NASB State Conference.
Discussion:
Mrs. Schweitzer and Mrs. Lehr reviewed information from sessions they attended at the NASB State Conference held November 17-19 in Omaha. Mr. Schrunk shared insights for the sessions he attended. This included additional information on legislative bills, teacher shortages, TEEOSA budgeting and tax limits, among other topics.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Final Reading/Review of Board of Education Policies #2009-Public Participation at Board Meetings, #4063-Extra duty and extended contract payments, #6004-Curriculum Development, #6013-Teaching Controversial Issues, #6020-Multicultural Education, and #4099-Early Retirement Incentive Program (E.R.I.P.).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed the final readings for policies #2009-Public Participation at Board Meetings; #4063-Extra Duty and Extended Contract Payments; #6004-Curriculum Development; #6013-Teaching Controversial Issues; #6020-Multicultural Education; and #4099-Early Retirement Incentive Program (E.R.I.P.).
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9.2. Consider Approving the 2020-2021 Audit by Mireau and Co.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed the findings from the Mireau & Co. audit conducted for the 2020-2021 school year.
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9.3. CONSIDER APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE SALINE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND DORCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER FOR 2022.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
This is an annual requirement and agreement with the Saline County Sheriff's office and DPS for our School Resource Officer.
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9.4. Consider Approving the District's 2022-2023 Negotiated Agreement with the Certificated Staff.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk presented the 2022-2023 negotiated agreement and salary schedule, which was completed between the Board negotiations committee and the teachers' group.
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9.5. Consider approving the number of early retirement applications that will be accepted for this current school year. {Reference: BOE Policy #4099-Early Retirement Incentive Program or ERIP}
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussion was held on the requirements for applications within our school.
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9.6. Consider approving surfacing of the track area and building a shed on the practice field.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk presented the bid from Midwest Tennis & Track for the surfacing of the track area. This will be paid through the General Fund. The bid for the shed was received from BZ Construction, which would be paid from the Special Building Fund.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
No committee reports at this time.
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11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
Discussion:
Closed session was not necessary at this time.
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12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Discussion:
The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m.
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13. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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