BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025 7:00 PM PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY 506 W. 9TH STREET DORCHESTER, NE 68343-0007 Notice of the time and place of the Dorchester Board of Education meeting was published in a newspaper of general circulation within the district. Newspapers of general circulation in the district include, but are not necessarily limited to, the Crete News, the Lincoln Journal Star, or the Omaha World-Herald. Notice is also posted in at least three prominent places within the school district which may include the following: Dorchester Public Schools, Farmers Coop, First State Bank, and the Village Office. Individual board members received in advance the meeting agenda and meeting materials. Pursuant to Section 84-1412 of the Nebraska Statutes, the public is hereby informed that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act is posted in the Board meeting boardroom. Matt Bolton: Present Matthew Hansen: Present Shelly Lehr: Present Carol Schnell: Present Matt Smith: Present Steve Vyhnalek: Present 1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification The board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Roll Call Also present were Principal Jake Wiese and Jen Bond. 3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment Nick Mumm and Elizabeth Mumm were present. 4. Request for Change of Agenda Action item 9.2 will be moved to the end of the meeting. 5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s) Motion to approve the reading of the last meeting minutes passed with a motion by Carol Schnell and a second by Matthew Hansen. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 6. Financial Report Motion to approve the financial report passed with a motion by Matthew Hansen and a second by Matt Smith. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 7. Reports 7.1. Principal's Report In January we had the Q2 Secondary Rally and the CRC Basketball Tournament. The girls took 3rd place. In February, there was the CRC JH Vocal Clinic. During the Longhorn Line-up we made Valentine's for the elderly. Second semester formal evaluations have begun. Parent-Teacher Conferences are on February 13th. We will likely host girls’ basketball sub-districts. 7.2. Superintendent's Report There was no Superintendent's Report. 8. Discussion Items 8.1. NRCSA Legislative Conference and Spring Conference Any board members wanting to attend need to let Dr. Cogswell know soon. 8.2. Legislative Update There was discussion on upcoming legislative bills. 8.3. Carpet Replacement The board discussed the quote to replace the carpet in rooms 114 and 118 8.4. Roof Replacement Estimates The board discussed the estimate to replace the roof. 8.5. 2025-2026 State Aid Projections Current State Aid is $592,441. Next year's is estimated at $505,449 for a decrease of $86,992. 8.6. Current School Calendar The board discussed a possible change to the calendar if the girls’ basketball team makes it to state basketball. 8.7. 2025-2026 Bond Payment The last bond payment will be next December for $290,000. The board visited about options to put funding into the building fund starting next year. 9. Action Items 9.1. Consider Approving Membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards Motion to continue membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards passed with a motion by Matthew Hansen and a second by Carol Schnell. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 9.2. Consider the contract and salary for Principal Motion to approve the contract and salary for the principal passed with a motion by Shelly Lehr and a second by Matt Smith. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 9.3. Consider adopting the 2025-2026 School Calendar as presented Motion to approve the 2025-2026 school calendar passed with a motion by Shelly Lehr and a second by Matt Smith. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 9.4. Resignation and Hires Motion to accept the resignation of Olivia McBeth passed with a motion by Carol Schnell and a second by Matt Bolton. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 10. Board Committee Report(s) There were no committee reports 11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute) Motion to move into closed session at 7:46 pm passed with a motion by Matthew Hansen and a second by Shelly Lehr. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea Motion to go back into regular session at 8:24 pm passed with a motion by Carol Schnell and a second by Shelly Lehr. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date and Time The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, March 10th at 7:00 pm 13. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 8:26 pm passed with a motion by Carol Schnell and a second by Shelly Lehr. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea Shelly Lehr, Secretary of the Board of Education CR — February 26, 2025 ZNEZ
