BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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 Elizabeth Mumm was in attendance to present to the board. 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 minutes 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 6. 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 7. Reports 7.1. Principal's Report Mr. Wagner shared with the board that the Quiz Bowl teams have had some early success. NED's Resiliency Ridge was a great program with an important message about working hard to overcome obstacles and to never give up. The kids really enjoyed it. The Veterans Day Program went well, and the guest speaker did a fantastic job. 7.2. Superintendent's Report Dr. Mumm reported that the Ford van should be completed in approximately 3–4 months. At that time, we will determine whether to trade in the 2012 van to Ford or post it for bid. The new phone system will be installed soon. The ice machines have been moved from the electrical panel room to the small maintenance room near the locker rooms. He was excited to share that a food pantry is available in the counselor's office for any family in the school or community. The head volleyball coaching position is now open. 8. New Business 8.1. Presentation — Introduction to School Status Connect Beth Mumm gave a brief demo to the board about School Status. This will be the new communication system the school will use as soon as it is ready to go. 8.2. Discuss and take necessary action to approve moving $10,000 from the General Fund to the Lunch Fund. Motion to transfer $10,000 from the general fund to the school lunch fund 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 Policy 4010 Classified Pay. Motion to approve Policy 4010 Classified Pay which will pay classified staff 5 holiday/snow days a year passed with a motion by Matt Bolton and a second by Carol Schnell. Matt Bolton: Yea, Matthew Hansen: Yea, Shelly Lehr: Yea, Carol Schnell: Yea, Matt Smith: Yea, Steve Vyhnalek: Yea 8.4. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve Policy 3031, School Branding Rules. Motion to approve Policy 3031 School Branding Rules 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 8.5. Discuss and complete the Superintendent's evaluation in closed session. Motion to go to closed session to discuss and complete the Superintendent's evaluation at 6:29 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 8.6. Discuss the results of the Superintendent's evaluation in open session. Came out of closed session at 8:14 pm 9. Board Committee Report(s) No board committee reports 10. Closed Session (as necessary per statute) 11. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s) The next scheduled board meeting is Thursday, December 11th at 5:30 pm 12. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 9:25 pm 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 Shelly Lehr, Secretary of the Board of Education CR — November 26, 2025 ZNEZ
