BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025 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 board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 2. Roll Call In attendance 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 Matt Bolton and a second by Matthew Hansen. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 6. Financial Report Motion to approve the financial report 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 7. Reports 7.1. Principal's Report Mr. Wagner reported that summer school is going well, and he is getting to know the students. He also informed board members that Admin Days in Kearney start on July 23rd. 7.2. Superintendent's Report Dr. Mumm stated that the carpet in the 1st grade and 3rd grade classrooms has been replaced. He also said that Greg Tyser is looking for a new van for the school and the old bus that has been sitting at his shop will be towed away. 8. Action Items 8.1. Discuss and take necessary action to approve board policies Motion to approve the board policies passed with a motion by Carol Schnell and a second by Matt Smith. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 8.2. Discuss and take action to approve Title IX Policy Motion to approve the slim Title IX policy 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 8.3. Discuss and take necessary action to approve the purchase of SchoolStatus Connect, family and school engagement. Motion to approve the purchase of SchoolStatus 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 8.4. Discuss and take necessary action to approve the 2025-2026 student handbook and staff handbook. Motion to approve the student and staff handbooks for the 2025-2026 school year 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 8.5. Discuss and take necessary action to approve ALICAP or EMC Insurance for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Motion to approve ALICAP for the school's insurance 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 8.6. Discuss and take necessary action to approve the quote from Home Care Plus of $12,309.94. Motion to approve the quote from Home Care Plus for upgrades to the sound system on the stage 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 8.7. Discuss Board Retreat Items The board discussed various items. 9. Board Committee Report No committee reports 10. Closed Session Closed session not needed at this time. 11. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date and Time The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, August 11, 2025, at 7:00 pm 12. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 9:14 pm 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 Shelly Lehr, Secretary of the Board of Education CR — July 23, 2025 ZNEZ
