October 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Announce Open Meetings Act Verification
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The board meeting was called to order by President Steve Vyhnalek. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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2. Roll Call
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In attendance were Superintendent Nick Mumm, Principal JJ Wagner, and Jen Bond.
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3. Receive Visitors and Announce Open Forum for Public Comment
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No visitors were present.
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4. Request for Change of Agenda
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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. Financial Report
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7. Reports
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7.1. Principal's Report
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Mr. Wagner shared with the board that teacher evaluations are about a third of the way completed, and he enjoyed watching them teach. The September 11th program and homecoming activities went well. Parent-teacher conferences were well attended, and parents liked the change of elementary meeting teachers in their students' classroom.
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7.2. Superintendent's Report
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Dr. Mumm reported that we currently have no issues with heating or cooling in the building. The AC company plans to complete an upgrade soon to ensure the system continues to run efficiently. We have been working diligently on the implementation of School Status, and we are nearing rollout. This will be a much-needed improvement in our ability to communicate with parents and the community.
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8. New Business
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8.1. Discuss and take necessary action to recognize the Dorchester Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the 2027-2028 school year
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8.2. Discuss and take all necessary action to add a .2 FTE nursing position.
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8.3. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve the quote from ICS for new phone system.
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8.4. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve Nitz and Son's quote to improve the safety of the front entrance.
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8.5. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve a quote from Jeremy Nerud for main office safety improvements for $3800.
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8.6. Discuss and take necessary action to approve the quote for Time Management System for $4070.00.
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8.7. Discuss and take all necessary action to approve a quote from JCO Commercial Flooring for front office carpet replacement and walk-off entrance carpet.
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8.8. Discuss and complete the Superintendent's evaluation in closed session.
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The superintendent's evaluation was tabled until November's meeting.
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8.9. Discuss the results of the Superintendent's evaluation in open session.
Discussion:
The superintendent's evaluation was tabled until November's meeting.
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9. Board Committee Report(s)
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No committee reports.
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10. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
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Closed session not needed at this time.
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11. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s): Monday, November 10th at 5:30 pm
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The next scheduled board meeting is Wednesday, November 12th at 5:30 pm.
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12. Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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