January 15, 2024 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 regular board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek at 7:00 pm with all board members present. He confirmed the advance notice to the public of the meeting date and agenda. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Also present were Principal Jake Wiese and Jen Feeken. Superintendent was present via zoom.
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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. Reorganization of the Board of Education by Nomination and Roll Call or Ballot Vote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. 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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7. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Reports
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8.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
There was no Principal's report this month.
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8.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell discussed that next month the board will need to vote on whether or not to let a new school into the Conference.
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9. Discussion Items
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9.1. 2024-2025 Calendar
Discussion:
A draft of the 24-25 school calendar was given to board members to look over.
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9.2. State Career and Technical Education Funding
Discussion:
The State with the passage of LB 814 provided each school district with additional funding for our Career and Technical Education Funding. Dorchester Public Schools received $7,500 to use towards our CTE Programs.
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9.3. 2023-2024 Annual Report
Discussion:
The board was presented with the Rule 10 District Annual Report.
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9.4. Review Board Policies - 6004, 6005, 6006, 6007, 6008 and 6009
Discussion:
This item was tabled until the next board meeting.
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9.5. Safety Visit (Rule 10)
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell shared some information from Dr. Norm Yoder's safety visit that he conducted on December 12th. He also shared pricing on wall pads for the auxiliary gym.
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9.6. 2024-2025 Board Member Election
Discussion:
Incumbents must file before February 15th and Non-incumbents must file before March 1. Shelly Lehr, Kelli Schweitzer, and Mike Hatfield are up for re-election this year.
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10. Action Items
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10.1. Appointment of Board Committees for 2024: Public Relations, Committee of American Civics/Curriculum, Buildings/Ground, Negotiations, Wellness, and Transportation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Consider retaining the following as the official designees for 2024: 1) Representative for State and Federal Programs - Superintendent, 2) School Attorneys - KSB Law, 3) Newspaper - Crete News, and 4) Depository of District Funds - First State Bank, Dorchester Branch.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.3. Consider and take action to accept board member's resignation.
Discussion:
Carol Schnell rescind her resignation. She will remain on the board.
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11. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
There were no board committee report this month.
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12. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
Discussion:
No need for closed session.
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13. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Discussion:
The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, February 5 at 7:00 pm.
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14. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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