Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, February 9, 2026 5:45 PM Dorchester Public School Science Room 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 meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Roll Call Also present were Superintendent Nick Mumm and Jen Bond. 3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment No visitors were present. 4. Request for Change of Agenda No request for change of agenda. 5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s) Motion to approve the reading of the last meeting(s) 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 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 7. Reports 7.1. AD's Report Mr. Zoubek submitted to the board a list of upcoming school events. 7.2. Principal's Report Mr. Wagner went to a training session for administrators that helped introduce the GOLD system. He also attended meetings at the ESU. 7.3. Superintendent's Report Dr. Mumm told the board we are continuing to get bids for the loft project. Our Rule 10 safety audit was this past week, and it appeared to go well. There has been discussion with the village regarding how we can continue to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families during drop-off and pick-up in front of the school. One possible option that was discussed is adding stop signs on 9th street. 8. New Business 8.1. Mrs. Brenda Nerud will share an overview of the High Ability Learners program. This item is tabled until March. Mrs. Nerud was unable to attend. 8.2. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve the purchase of 605 9th St. and 710 West Depot, Dorchester, NE from Ziemann & Sons Construction. Motion to approve the purchase of 605 W 9th St and 710 W Depot St, Dorchester, NE from Ziemann & Sons Construction passed with a motion by Matt Smith and a second by Shelly Lehr. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 8.3. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve the 2026-2027 Spanish teacher, Ms. Ayala Garnica. Motion to approve the teaching contract for Ms. Areli Ayala Garnica passed with a motion by Matthew Hansen and a second by Matt Bolton. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 8.4. Take all necessary action to approve the resignation of Mr. Randy Klooz effective at the end of the 2025 - 2026 school year. Motion to approve the resignation of Randy Klooz effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year passed with a motion by Shelly Lehr and a second by Carol Schnell. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 8.5. Discuss Superintendent Spring evaluation in closed session. 9. Board Committee Report(s) There were no committee reports 10. Closed Session (as necessary per statute) Motion to move into closed session to discuss the superintendent's spring evaluation at 7:11pm 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 Motion to move out of closed session at 8:07 pm passed with a motion by Shelly Lehr and a second by Matthew Hansen. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 11. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s) The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30pm. 12. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 8:08pm passed with a motion by Matt Smith and a second by Matthew Hansen. 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 18, 2026 ZNEZ
