March 14, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
Discussion:
The March meeting was called to order by Vice-President Matt Hansen at 7:02 pm with 5 board members present. Vice-President Hansen 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. Steve Vyhnalek arrived at 7:15pm.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
Visitors present are Matt Smith, DPS Wrestling Coach Chris Nelson, and DPS Students-Jake Hatfield, Aylynn Schwisow, and Ariana Tellez.
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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.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk presented information on the financial report for February.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Principal Wiese presented information on the Feb. 8th Longhorn Line-Up on Random Acts of Kindness; Parent-Teacher Conference held Feb. 10th had approx. 75% turnout; Dorchester hosted the CRC quiz bowl on Feb. 16th where the JH Team received 4th place; Feb. 21st Heidi Farmer led Reading Coaching; and March 2nd was MTSS Leadership Team Day. Track season has begun. The first meet is on Thursday, March 17th. Fernando Perez has been selected to the NE Attorney General's Conference. Jacob Cerny will present at State Speech on March 18th. Upcoming events are Longhorn Line-up on 3/15 and Quarter 3 rallies for secondary students on 3/17 and elementary students on 3/18. Friday, Mar. 18th is an early out for PD. ACT practice test for Juniors on Mar. 25th with the actual test on April 5th.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Superintendent Schrunk presented information on legislative updates.
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8. Discussion Items
Discussion:
President Vyhnalek took over running the meeting at this point.
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8.1. Review Board of Education Policies #3044, 3046, 3047, 3050, 3053, 3055, 3057, & 3190.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed policies #3044-Incidental or De Minimis Use of Public Resources, #3046-Animals at School, #3047-Data Breach, #3050-Technology in the Classroom, #3053-Nondiscrimination, #3055-School Resource Officers, #3057-Title IX, and #3190-Inventory of Equipment. No changes are necessary at this time.
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8.2. Committee on American Civics
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed 79-724 Committee on American Civics. He also shared Dorchester Public School’s curriculum, which meets the requirements of the law. There was no public comment at this time.
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8.3. Review 2022-2023 Girls Wrestling Proposal.
Discussion:
Students Aylynn Schisow and Ariana Tellez presented their views on reasons to sanction a girls' wrestling team at Dorchester. Wrestling Coach Chris Nelson addressed additional insight into the rational. Matt Smith, also added his views as the director of the Little Kids Wrestling Program at Dorchester. There were several questions from the board. Further action will be taken at the April board meeting.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Consider Approving the 2022-2023 School Calendar.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed the proposed calendar. This is an effort to find time for important work that is needing to be done. This calendar is also based on a recommendation from the External Visit Team. There are 30 early Friday outs (15 each semester) for PD. The thought is to have designated times for PD but also to help in the effort of "finding time" for other important meetings (PLC, data meetings, etc.). Friday early outs would be 2:15ish instead of 1:20 so we would still get close to a full day of school in. We would possibly need to adjust regular school days from 8:05 AM to 3:35 PM (currently 8:10 AM to 3:30 PM). No decision on the start and end time was approved at this time.
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9.2. Consider approving technology purchases for 2022-23.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed the technology plans from 2017-2025 developed by Mr. Brian Rut and himself. A bid from Apple for $16,074.00 for purchases in 2022-2023 was reviewed. These purchases will be paid through REAP funds.
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9.3. Consider approval of NASB annual dues for 2022-2023.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk reviewed the NASB annual dues invoice. NASB assists our school in many areas.
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9.4. Consider approving FBLA trip.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk presented the travel information to Kearney for the FBLA State Leadership Conference. They will attend the conference from April 11-13, 2022.
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9.5. Consider approving resignation(s).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk presented Nick Ginapp's resignation letter to the board.
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9.6. Consider approving contract(s).
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Schrunk and Mr. Wiese reviewed the recommendations for K-12 Counselor and Business Teacher. Miss White's contract will be contingent upon obtaining her proper teaching certification and agreeing to teach for at least 3 years at Dorchester.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
No board reports at this time.
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11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
Discussion:
Closed session 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, April 11 at 8:00 p.m.
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13. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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