September 9, 2024 at 8:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
Discussion:
The regular September board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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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
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No request for change of agenda.
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5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s)
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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 MAP testing is almost complete with only one student needing to finish. Blue River Cohort was at Shickley this year on September 3rd. Longhorn Line-up will be on September 12th, MTSS Data Meeting Day will be September 24th, and Homecoming Week is September 23rd-28th. K-6 Grandparents' Day will be celebrated on October 4th. Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are Oct 9th 5:00-8:30 and Oct 10th 8:00-12:30. NDE has approved competency-based crediting for world languages. This is designed for students who are "heritage speakers".
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell shared that the seniors' project day consisted of painting the basketball court at the park and touching up the bleachers. The Patriot's Day program will begin at 8:15am on September 11th. The band placed 3rd at Yorkfest. He is in the process of finalizing and submitting the budget to NDE and the State Auditors.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Legislative Special Session
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell discussed the outcome of the Legislative Special Session.
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8.2. Special Education Corrective Action Plan
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell discussed with the board the special education corrective action plan that is currently being worked on.
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8.3. Option Enrollment Resolution for 2025-2026
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Cogwell discussed with the board updating our option enrollment policy and the maximum number of students allowed per grade.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Consider approving the 2024/2025 Tax Request Resolution for Saline County School District (76-0044) Dorchester Public School.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Consider approving proposed 2024/2025 General Fund Budget of Receipts and Expenditures for Saline County School District (76-0044) Dorchester Public Schools.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Consider approving the proposed 2024/2025 Budget for the following funds: Depreciation, Employee Benefits, Activities, School Lunch, Bond, Special Building and Student Fees.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
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No committee reports at the time.
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11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
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Closed session not necessary.
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12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Discussion:
The next scheduled Board Meeting is October 14th 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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