August 12, 2024 at 8:10 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 8:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. President Vyhnalek confirmed the advance notice to the public of the meeting and agenda.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
School personnel present were Superintendent Curtis 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 also 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:
The mintues from the July Board Meeting were reviewed.
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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:
Summer Reading and Math Camps served 50 students. The summer meals program served 40-50 children daily on average. New Teacher Orientation was Aug. 9th. Professional Development plans include Hope Science Training, MTSS, and training on the new science curriculum.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell attended Administrator Days, in Kearney and EL Training in Lincoln. He talked about all the painting, organizing, and cleaning that took place over the summer. Open Sky Policy Institute asked Dorchester to come and present on September 18th regarding what we are doing with our EL education.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. School Wellness Committee/Policy
Discussion:
Policy #5052 - School Wellness Policy was reviewed.
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8.2. Student Bullying Policy
Discussion:
Policy #5054 - Student Bulleying was reviewed.
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8.3. Review the 2024-2025 Budget
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell shared with the Board projections for the 2024-2025 budget.
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8.4. Donations
Discussion:
Mr.Cogswell shared with the board some donations that were given to the school to help cover the costs of the wall mats and shot clock.
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8.5. Property Insurance
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell discussed the increase in cost of the school's insurance with the board.
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8.6. Special Session
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell briefly talked about the current legislative special session, LB9, the Governor's plan for property tax relief.
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8.7. Personnel
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell shared with the board that we had a late resignation, but were able to hire a qualified individual.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Property Tax Request Authority
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Athletic Fund
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
No Committee Reports
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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, September 9, 2024 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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