January 12, 2026 at 5:30 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 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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Also present 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 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. Reorganization of the Board of Education by Nomination and Roll Call or Ballot Vote
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7. Financial Report
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Reports
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8.1. Principal's Report
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Grandparents Day was a huge success with around 125 grandparents attending. Both Christmas concerts went really well and the kids sounded amazing. The sports season is moving quickly, HS basketball and wrestling are at the halfway point of their seasons.
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8.2. Superintendent's Report
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The school office renovation is complete. The updates will significantly improve safety and functionality. Improvements include new carpet and lighting in the office, a new entrance door, and a dedicated space for the school nurse. Additionally, new walk-off carpet has been installed at both the front and back entrances. Elementary students completed the MAP assessment prior to break, and we are currently reviewing those results.
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8.3. Athletic Director's Report
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Youth Sports Night is January 22nd. We will honor the youth basketball and wrestling teams at the halftime of the girls' varsity game. The CRC Basketball Tournament is January 24-30. Dorchester and McCool Junction are in charge of organization and supervision of the tournament.
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9. New Business
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9.1. Discuss and approve the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Audit
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Approve the school audit invoice.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Discuss and take any necessary action for the appointment of board committees for 2026. Current committees are: 1) Maintenance/Transportation-Hansen, Smith, Vyhnalek, 2) American Civics-Hansen, Lehr, Bolton, 3)Finance-Vyhnalek, Bolton, Smith, 4) Negotiations-Schnell, Lehr, Bolton, 5) CIP/Curriculum-Vyhnalek, Schnell, Smith, & 6) Policy-Hansen, Schnell, Lehr
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9.4. Discuss and take any necessary actions to consider retaining the following as the official designees for 2026: 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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10. Board Committee Report(s)
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No committee reports
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11. Closed Session (as necessary per statute)
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Closed sessions not needed at this time.
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12. Establish Future Board of Education Meeting Date(s) and Time(s)
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The school board retreat is Wednesday, January 28th at 5:30 pm in the school library. The Civics Committee meeting is Monday, February 9th at 5:30 pm in the Dorchester School Science Room. The next regular school board meeting is Monday, February 9th at 5:45 pm in the Dorchester School Science Room.
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13. Adjourn
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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