December 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by President Steve Vyhnalek. President Vyhnalek confirmed the advance notice to the public of the meeting and agenda. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
No visitors present.
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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.
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell reviewed the minutes from the regular November Board Meeting.
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6. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell presented the financial report.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Wiese reported that PD this last month included EL information & MTSS meetings. The Dorchester Volunteer Fire Department came for Fire Prevention activities on November 15th. He has attended NCSA events and the State Principal's Conference. Sessions included staff mental health, NDE digital parent academy, and a KSB session on Student Discipline Act changes. The wrestling and basketball seasons are in full swing. District Play Production was November 28th. Up coming events include the high school Christmas Concert, end of 1st semester, and the elementary excellence rally/
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell reported that he had attended the All-State Concert at the LIED Center and a luncheon at the Cornhusker honoring Mr. Wiese as Nebraska New Principal of the Year.. He attended the English Language meeting at ESU 6 to hear updates and learn more about Rule 15. December's focus includes 2024-2025 course and program planning and personnel planning.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Review Board Policies - 5062, 5065, 5067, 6001, 6002. and 6003
Discussion:
The board reviewed policy #5062, #5065, #5067, #6001, #6002, and #6003. Policy #5062 is Lice and Nits. This policy states that a student must be treated before they can return to school. Policy #5065 is Bed Bugs. The school will exclude a student if a bed bug is found on their person while at school. Policy #5067 is Student Assistance Team or Comparable Problem-Solving Team. In compliance with the Nebraska Department of Education, each school must maintain a Student Assistance Team. Policy #6001 is School Organization. This policy states how the school shall be organized. Policy #6002 is School Calendar. The superintendent will present a calendar to the Board for approval each year. Policy #6003 is Instructional Program. This policy states that our instructional program must comply with instructional hours, establish special programs for individual students, schedule NSAA activities outside the instructional day as often as possible, and the school come up with a balance between academic and extra-curricular.
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8.2. Donations
Discussion:
The school recieved a few donations from organizations and individuals.
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8.3. Gym Floor Covering
Discussion:
Another school district is interested in buying our gym floor covering from us.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Consider Approving the 2022-2023 Audit by Porter & Company
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Consider approving 2024-2025 Negotiated Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Closed Session to Discuss Superintendent Evaluation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting move into closed session for personnel and the evaluation of job performance clearly necessary for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation of an individual in compliance with the law.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
No Board Committee Reports this month.
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11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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 8 at 7:00 pm.
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13. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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