Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, January 12, 2026 5:30 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 meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Roll Call Also present were Superintendent Nick Mumm, Principal JJ Wagner, 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 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. Reorganization of the Board of Education by Nomination and Roll Call or Ballot Vote Motion to retain all board members in their current positions, President-Steve Vyhnalek, Vice-President-Matt Hansen, Treasurer-Matt Bolton, and Secretary-Shelly Lehr 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 7. Financial Report Motion to approve the financial report 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 8. Reports 8.1. Principal's Report Grandparents Day was a huge success with around 125 grandparents attending. Both Christmas concerts went really well and the kids sounded amazing. The sports season is moving quickly; HS basketball and wrestling are at the halfway point of their seasons. 8.2. Superintendent's Report The school office renovation is complete. The updates will significantly improve safety and functionality. Improvements include new carpet and lighting in the office, a new entrance door, and a dedicated space for the school nurse. Additionally, new walk-off carpet has been installed at both the front and back entrances. Elementary students completed the MAP assessment prior to break, and we are currently reviewing those results. 8.3. Athletic Director's Report Youth Sports Night is January 22nd. We will honor the youth basketball and wrestling teams at the halftime of the girls' varsity game. The CRC Basketball Tournament is January 24-30. Dorchester and McCool Junction oversee organization and supervision of the tournament. 9. New Business 9.1. Discuss and approve the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Audit Motion to approve the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Audit 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 9.2. Approve the school audit invoice. Motion to approve the invoice from Porter & Company for the school audit passed with a motion by Matt Smith and a second by Matt Bolton. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 9.3. Discuss and take any necessary action for the appointment of board committees for 2026. Current committees are: 1)Maintenance/Transportation-Hansen, Smith, Vyhnalek, 2) American Civics-Hansen, Lehr, Bolton, 3) Finance-Vyhnalek, Bolton, Smith, 4) Negotiations-Schnell, Lehr, Bolton, 5) CIP/Curriculum-Vyhnalek, Schnell, Smith, & 6) Policy-Hansen, Schnell, Lehr Motion to keep committees the same 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 9.4. Discuss and take any necessary actions to consider retaining the following as the official designees for 2026: 1) Representative for State and Federal Programs-Superintendent, 2) School Attorneys-KSB Law, 3) Newspaper-Crete News, and 4) Depository of District Funds-First State Bank, Dorchester Branch. Motion to retain the following as the official designees passed with a motion by Matt Bolton and a second by Matt Smith. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 10. Board Committee Report No committee reports 11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute) Closed session not needed at this time. 12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s) The school board retreat is Wednesday, January 28th at 5:30 pm in the school library. The Civics Committee meeting is Monday, February 9th at 5:30 pm in the Dorchester School Science Room. The next regular school board meeting is Monday, February 9th at 5:45 pm in the Dorchester School Science Room. 13. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 6:10 pm passed with a motion by Matt Bolton 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 — January 21, 2026 ZNEZ
