March 11, 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 advanced notice to the public of the meeting date and agenda. The Pledge of Alligiance was recited by all.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Curt Cogswell, Principal Jake Wiese, and Jen Feeken.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
Matt Smith was 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.
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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 reported that professional development for staff included Hope Science Intro & MTSS meetings. Parent-Teacher Conferences had an approximate 70% parent turnout. During Longhorn Line-up in February, students made valentines for Saline Co. Aging Services and in March will be doing a Read Across America activity. The 8th grade class took the NAEP Assessment on the 22nd with a 100% participation rate. On February 28th Anne Hubbel with NDE did an ESSA Monitoring/Title I On-Site Visit.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell shared highlights from the month. Both the high school and junior high quiz bowl teams took third place. Dorchester will host the Reading Classic Competition on Friday, March 15th. The high school track team will have their first meet on March 14th. CRC Honor Choir and Band will be on March 18 and the school play will be on March 22nd and 23rd.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Review Legislative Priority Bills
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell talked about some priority bills being talked about in the legislature. These include LB 71 Modifies Parental Involvement Act and LB 575 Adopt the Sports and Spaces Act.
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8.2. Committee on American Civics
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell talked about schoolwide activities done to promote American Civics. This included reciting the Pledge of Allegiance daily, our Patriots Day & Veteran's Day Programs, County Government Day, and Seniors taking the Citizenship Test.
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8.3. Beef Program
Discussion:
A local farmer reached out to the school about starting a beef program. Mr. Cogswell is looking into what it would take to get it implemented.
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8.4. Discuss and review "Safe Return to Learn Plan"
Discussion:
The board reviewed the Return to Learn Plan.
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8.5. Fund Raising - Painted Parking Spots
Discussion:
A parent asked about doing a fund-raising project that would allow seniors to have their own parking space for the year at a cost. They would also be allowed to paint their spot.
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8.6. Special Education Compliance Process
Discussion:
We had our compliance meeting with the Special Education team at NDE. They gave us some corrective action items regarding IEPs that we will need to fix.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Consider Approving the 2024-2025 Calendar.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Consider approving the FBLA trip
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Consider approving resignation(s)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.4. Conisder purchase of a shot clock
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Consider approving the teacher contract return date
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
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10.1. Transportation Committee
Discussion:
Bus 24 was taken to the Truck Center for repair and for recall issues. The estimate to replace the engine on the 2012 bus would be $34,088. A decision needs to be made on what to do with the 2012 bus.
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10.2. Building and Grounds
Discussion:
The board looked around the school and inspected the facilities to come up with maintenance recommendations for the summer.
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11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
Discussion:
Closed session not needed.
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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 8th, at 8:00 pm.
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13. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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