October 11, 2023 at 8:10 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 at 8:00 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 by all.
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2. Roll Call
Discussion:
Also present are Superintendent Curt Cogswell, Principal Jake Wiese, and Jen Feeken
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
Discussion:
No visitors 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)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Financial Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Reports
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7.1. Principal's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Wiese reported that staff PD has included a SPED refresher with Corey Bird & Rachel Weakland leading and also required Mental Health/Suicide Training with Leanne Josoff. The Principal Advisory Council met for the first time on October 11th. Grandparents Day for grade K-6 was held on September 29th and had a great turnout. Buttercup 4-H sponsored the adopt-a-door on October 4th. Academic Support Intervention (ASI) has reduced the number of D's & F's dramatically last year, fewer kids need to report this year. Formal Teacher Evaluations started last week.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell shared with the board highlights from the month including Homecoming, See You at the Pole, Grandparents Day, Parent-Teacher Conferences, & the Financial Audit. He attended the monthly CRC meeting & NRCSA Regional Meeting. Mr. Cogswell reminded members that the negotiations committee must meet before November 1st. The October focus will be IDEA compliance and completing grant applications for ESSA & IDEA.
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8. Discussion Items
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8.1. Discuss Evaluation of Superintendent
Discussion:
Board members were given information about the superintendent's evaluation.
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8.2. Discuss Special Education Monitoring
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell talked to the board about the timeline of required activities for the Special Education Monitoring Process. The District's Data Questionnaire (Step 2) has been completed and sent to NDE.
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8.3. NDE LC-2 Budget Form
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell has completed the LC-2 form for Dorchester Public School.
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8.4. Discuss Policy #4099-Early Retirement Incentive Program
Discussion:
The board discussed the Early Retirement Incentive Program. It was decided that it is not needed at the time.
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8.5. Preschool needs
Discussion:
Mr. Cogswell talked to the board about the possible need for an extra para to help with a special-needs student.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Recognize the Dorchester Education Association as the Exclusive Bargaining Agent for the 2025-2026 School Year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Approve Option Enrollment Resolution
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Approve Additional Wrestling Coach
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Board Committee Report(s)
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10.1. 2024-2025 Negotiations
Discussion:
The Negotiation Process must begin before November 1st. Negotiations Committee Members include: Mike, Carol, and Kelli.
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11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
Discussion:
Closed session was not needed at this time.
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12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
Monday, November 13th at 7:00 p.m.
Discussion:
The next scheduled board meeting is Monday, November 13th at 7:00 pm,
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13. Adjourn
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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