BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023 8:00 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. Matthew Hansen: Present Mike Hatfield: Present Shelly Lehr: Present Carol Schnell: Present Kelli Schweitzer: Present Steve Vyhnalek: Present 1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification The regular board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek at 8:00 pm with all board members present. He confirmed the advance notice to the public of the meeting date and agenda. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Roll Call Also present are Superintendent Curt Cogswell, Principal Jake Wiese and Linda Woolsey. 3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment No visitors present. 4. Request for Change of Agenda One change request was to add 9.4 to approve the hiring of a new Paraprofessional. 5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meetings Motion to approve the reading of the last meeting’s minutes passed with a motion by Kelli Schweitzer and a second by Shelly Lehr. Passed.6-0. Minutes from the Student Fees Hearing Meeting and the Regular June Board Meeting were reviewed. 6. Financial Report Motion to approve the financial report passed with a motion by Carol Schnell and a second by Matthew Hansen. Passed 6-0. Dr. Cogswell reviewed the June Financial reports. 7. Reports 7.1. Principal's Report Mr. Wiese discussed schedules have been completed for students. They will be mailed this week. Plans for next year are being made for the assessment calendar, duty schedules and other clerical items. Summer camps and weights are being well attended. The Student Handbook will be updated. NDE/NCSA Administrator Days will be held July 26-28 in Kearney. A meeting with the Saline County Attorney has been scheduled for August 9th to discuss student truancy. New teacher in-service will be held on August 11th. 7.2. Superintendent's Report Dr. Cogswell thanked several groups: Adam, Clint and Michelle for their work deep cleaning and painting the building; the kitchen staff (Amanda, Betty and Crystal) served 40-50 meals each day for children ages 1-18; the summer school staff for their work with students; and the office staff (Linda, Jen, Jessica and Jake) for helping him transition to Dorchester. The Crows Nest construction is on schedule. The siding should match the snack shack. Dr. Cogswell will be focusing on the budget and access to NDE accounts. On July 20th, Jen and Curt will be attending a New Superintendent/Bookkeeper meeting. On July 31st, a meeting is scheduled with Concordia University. 8. Discussion Items 8.1. NSAA Part Time Student Dr. Cogswell discussed the NSAA Standing Determination for Participation of Part-time Students. 8.2. Property Tax Request Dr. Cogswell lead a discussion on the Tax Asking Comparison for 2022/2023 against 2023/2024. 8.3. Certified Staff Days Dr. Cogswell discussed with the board to consider paying the paras and staff for snow day(s) for next year. 9. Action Items 9.1. Final Reading of Board of Education Policies #3001-Budget and Property Tax Request, #3003.1-Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds, #3004.1-Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds, #3033-Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools, #3036-Purchasing (Credit) Card Program, #3059-Audio and Video Recording, #4003-Drug Policy Regarding Drivers, #4045-Milk Expression, #4059-Behavioral and Mental Health Training, #5003-Admission of Part Time Students, #5004-Option Enrollment, #5035-Student Discipline, #5045-Student Fees, #5049-Firearms and Weapons, #5052-School Wellness, #5062-Lice and Nits, #5064-Supplement, Not Supplant, #6003-Instructional Program, #6004-Curriculum Development, #6025-Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices, and #6038-Artificial Intelligence. Motion to approve the final readings of policies #3001-Budget and Property Tax Request, #3003.1-Bidding for Construction, Remodeling, Repair, or Related Projects Financed with Federal Funds, #3004.1-Fiscal Management for Purchasing and Procurement Using Federal Funds, #3033-Lending Textbooks to Children Enrolled in Private Schools, #3036-Purchasing (Credit) Card Program, #3059-Audio and Video Recording, #4003-Drug Policy Regarding Drivers, #4045-Milk Expression, #4059-Behavioral and Mental Health Training, #5003-Admission of Part Time Students, #5004-Option Enrollment, #5035-Student Discipline, #5045-Student Fees, #5049-Firearms and Weapons, #5052-School Wellness, #5062-Lice and Nits, #5064-Supplement, Not Supplant, #6003-Instructional Program, #6004-Curriculum Development, #6025-Student Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices, and #6038-Artificial Intelligence Passed with a motion by Shelly Lehr and a second by Mike Hatfield. Passed 6-0. 9.2. Additional Property Tax Authority This item was tabled for more information. 9.3. NRCSA Membership Motion to approve the membership to NRCSA passed with a motion by Mike Hatfield and a second by Matthew Hansen. Passed 6-0. Dr. Cogswell reviewed the services offered with membership to the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association. 9.4. Para-Educator Motion to approve the hiring of Zaira Vazquez-Hernandez as a Paraprofessional for the 2023-2024 school year passed with a motion by Kelli Schweitzer and a second by Carol Schnell. Passed 6-0. Dr. Cogswell reviewed the interview with Zaira Vazquez-Hernandez for the open Para position. 10. Board Committee Reports No committee reports at this time. 11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute) Not necessary at this time. 12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date and Time The next scheduled board meeting is August 14th at 8:00 pm. 13. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 8:53 pm passed with a motion by Carol Schnell and a second by Matthew Hansen. Passed 6-0. Carol Schnell Secretary of the Board of Education CR — July 19, 2023 ZNEZ
