BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 6, 2023 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. 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 7:00 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 School personnel present are Superintendent Daryl Schrunk, Principal Jake Wiese and Linda Woolsey. 3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment Dr. Curtis Cogswell, 2023-24 incoming Superintendent, was present. 4. Request for Change of Agenda No request for change of agenda. 5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meetings Motion to accept the regular board minutes and the February Work Session minutes passed with a motion by Shelly Lehr and a second by Kelli Schweitzer. Passed 6-0. Mr. Schrunk presented the February board minutes 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. Mr. Schrunk reviewed February's financial information and bills paid during the month. 7. Reports 7.1. Principal's Report Principal Wiese reviewed topics discussed at Professional Development meetings held on Fridays at 2:00pm, as well as future topics. Parent-Teacher Conferences were held in February with 65% turnout. Dorchester participated in the CRC Jr. High and High School Quiz Bowl, where the JH team finished in 3rd place. The Blue River Cohort JH Science Olympaid was held on February 20th. Mr. Schrunk and Mr. Wiese met with the Saline County Attorney, D. Solheim on February 23rd. On Feb. 27th, spring track practice began. The Principal Advisory Council met on March 1st. Mr. Wiese has been working on teacher evaluations. Upcoming events include the end of the 3rd quarter on March 8th; Spring Break on March 9-10; Elementary and Secondary Excellence Rallies on March 17th; and ESU6 Needs Assessment meeting on March 28th. Mr. Wiese reported the Senior Trip to CO was canceled due to funding. 7.2. Superintendent's Report Superintendent Schrunk reviewed legislative bills. Included were LB550 and LB528 regarding option enrollment; LB811 on the Student Discipline Act; LB165 for the NE educational savings plan trust; LB523 allowing school psychologists as eligible providers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and LB178 provides that each school to display "In God We Trust" in each classroom. Mr. Schrunk will be attending the NRCSA Legislative Forum on March 7th in Lincoln. 8. Discussion Items 8.1. Review Board of Education Policies #5011, 5015, 5016, 5017, 5019, 5020, 5022, 5023, 5024, & 5025. Mr. Schrunk reviewed policies #5011-Physical Examination of Students; #5015-Protection of Pupil Rights; #5016-Student Records; #5017-Routine Directory Information; #5019-Communication with Parents; #5020-Rights of Custodial and Non-Custodial Parents; #5022-Investigations, Arrests, and Other Student Contact by Law Enforcement and HHS; #5023-Student Illness; #5024-Medication of Students; and #5025-Insurance Programs. No changes are required at this time. 8.2. Committee on American Civics Mr. Schrunk reviewed 79-724 Committee on American Civics. He also shared Dorchester Public School’s curriculum, which meets the requirements of the law. There was no public comment at this time. 9. Action Items 9.1. Consider Approving the 2023-2024 School Calendar Motion to approve the 2023-2024 school calendar passed with a motion by Carol Schnell and a second by Mike Hatfield. Passed 6-0. Mr. Schrunk presented the final draft of the 2023-2024 School Calendar. 9.2. Consider approving technology purchases for 2023-24 Motion to approve the purchase of technology for $26,447 using REAP funds passed with a motion by Mike Hatfield and a second by Matthew Hansen. Passed 6-0. Mr. Schrunk presented the technology plan for the 2023-2024 school year. This would replace 17 desk-top computers in the business lab and two MacBook Pros from Apple. As well as, three Epson projectors from Computer Hardware. 9.3. Consider approval of NASB annual dues for 2023-2024 Motion to approve the NASB annual dues for 2023-2024 passed with a motion by Kelli Schweitzer and a second by Mike Hatfield. Passed 6-0. Mr. Schrunk presented the invoice for the NASB annual dues of $3,353.87. 9.4. Consider approving FBLA trip Motion to approve the overnight FBLA SLC trip passed with a motion by Carol Schnell and a second by Shelly Lehr. Passed 6-0. Mr. Schrunk presented the agenda for the 2023 FBLA State Leadership Conference in Kearney on April 3-5. Seventeen students and 3 sponsors will be attending. 9.5. Consider approving resignations Motion to approve the resignations of Audra Corbit and Deb Burrows with the Board's regrets passed with a motion by Matthew Hansen and a second by Kelli Schweitzer. Passed 6-0. Mr. Schrunk presented the resignation letters from Audra Corbit, 1st grade teacher, and Deb Burrows, Librarian. 9.6. Consider approving contracts None at this time. 10. Board Committee Reports 10.1. Transportation Committee reviewing "Vehicle Replacement Plan" Mr. Schrunk updated the entire board for the Transportation Committee regarding the possible replacement of a school vehicle. Tyser Repair has been looking at some vehicle options for us. 10.2. Buildings and Grounds Committee review progress on Crows’ Nest President Vyhnalek reviewed a request from Zoubek Construction and the Dorchester VFD to burn the old crows' nest. This would require a permit from the State and a $300 inspection fee. The NE State Department of Roads has agreed to remove the concrete. Mr. Schrunk has written a letter seeking additional funds for the crows' nest from the Dorchester United Methodist Church Endowment Committee. A bid was obtained for a 4' chain link fence on the South side of the football field for $7,000. 11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute) Not necessary at this meeting. 12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date and Time The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m. 13. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 8:33pm passed with a motion by Kelli Schweitzer and a second by Matthew Hansen. Passed 6-0. Carol Schnell, Secretary of the Board of Education CR — March 15, 2023 ZNEZ
