January 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
Discussion:
The regular board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Also present were Superintendent Curt Cogswell, Principal Jake Wiese, and Jen Bond.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
Chelsea Smith, Nick Mumm, and Elizabeth Mumm were present.
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4. Request for Change of Agenda
Discussion:
No request for change of agenda.
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5. Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting(s)
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Oath of Office
Discussion:
The Oath of Office was given to and signed by the two new members, Matt Bolton and Matt Smith.
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7. Reorganization of the Board of Education by Nomination and Roll Call or Ballot Vote
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9. Reports
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9.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
In December we had Longhorn Line-up, the elementary Christmas concert, and the elementary excellence rally. This month we had health screenings and the secondary excellence rally.
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9.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Precision Signs came back over the break and made sure all the wall mats were properly secured. Bus 17 was taken to Geneva Tire and Auto to get aligned. The Blue River Cohort was held on January 6th. Argonne National Laboratory did the air quality testing over the break. We have not received the results back yet.
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10. Discussion Items
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10.1. Tax Statement Explanation
Discussion:
Dr. Cogswell explained that The School Tax Credit now reduces your property tax on your statement - you no longer have to claim it when you complete your taxes.
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10.2. 2025-2026 School Calendar
Discussion:
The calendar was given to school board members to look over.
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10.3. School District Classification
Discussion:
Dorchester is classified as a Class One District as per the State Statute 79-104
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10.4. Teach Nebraska Scholarship
Discussion:
Dr. Cogswell discussed with the board that a para would like the school to sponsor her for Teach Nebraska
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11. Action Items
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11.1. Appointment of Board Committees for 2025: Public Relations, Committee of American Civics/Curriculum, Buildings/Ground, Negotiations, Wellness, and Transportation
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.2. Consider retaining the following as the official designees for 2025: 1) Representative for State and Federal Programs - Superintendent, 2) School Attorneys - KSB Law, 3) Newspaper - Crete News, and 4) Depository of District Funds - First State Bank, Dorchester Branch.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.3. New Superintendent Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Board Committee Report(s)
Discussion:
No committee reports
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13. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
Discussion:
Close Session not needed
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14. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Discussion:
The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, Feb. 10th, at 7:00 pm.
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15. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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