WORK SESSION Monday, February 27, 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 President Steve Vyhnalek called the work session meeting to order at 7:00pm with all board members present. 2. Roll Call School personnel present are Superintendent Daryl Schrunk and Principal Jake Wiese. 3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment New 2023-2024 Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Cogswell was also in attendance. 4. Request for Change of Agenda No request for change of agenda. 5. Discussion Items 5.1. Review Policy #2001 - Role of the Board of Education Mr. Schrunk reviewed Policy #2001-Role of the Board of Education with the board. The primary duties specifically discussed were to establish and maintain school facilities and to evaluate educational programs. Board policy states "The board will establish and maintain school facilities necessary to educate the students of the district" and "The board will evaluate, or cause to be evaluated, the progress and results of the educational program on a continual basis". 5.2. Tour Facilities Before the tour, Mr. Schrunk review the district’s Facility Plan and Vehicle Replacement Plan, which includes potential future projects/replacements and possible use of Special Building Fund and Depreciation Fund to cover these costs. Also, a review of the recent external Rule 10 Audit report was shared and discussed with the board. Mr. Schrunk, Mr. Wiese, board members, and Dr. Cogswell conducted a physical tour of the school facilities, noting possible areas of improvement. Changes made since the last board retreat were identified. 5.3. Discuss 2023 Board Goals Mr. Schrunk and Dr. Cogswell will compile the results of the tour to form possible goals for 2023. 6. Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 9:00pm 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 — March 08, 2023 ZNEZ
