--- ## author: Jenny Feeken date: D:20260706143700Z --- ## I. Maintenance / Transportation Update The majority of summer maintenance projects are now complete. The remaining major task is the installation of new carpeting in the high school classrooms, which is currently underway. The grounds are in excellent condition, thanks to the hard work of our maintenance crew. •We expect delivery of one (1) new school bus and two (2) new vans later this month. •To accommodate the new vehicles, the district will be listing one of the older, large white vans for sale on AuctionTime. ## II. Policy and Legislative Updates A significant portion of this month's meeting will be reviewing, updating, and approving board policies to align with changes passed by the state legislature this spring. Key updates include: •Artificial Intelligence (Policy Implementation): the district will establish an AI policy detailing guidelines, boundaries, and expectations for both instructional staff and students. •Chronic Absenteeism: Policies regarding student attendance are being revised to reflect new state criteria defining excused versus unexcused absences. •Threat Assessment Team (Policy 3039): Policy 3039 is being updated to include that a school board member serve on the DPS Threat Assessment Team. •Digital Transition (Sparq): To streamline public access and archiving, all board policies, student/staff handbooks, meeting minutes, and agendas will transition to the Sparq platform as of August 2026. •Public Notices: Beginning in August, official notices for regular board meetings will no longer be published in the local newspaper; instead, they will be posted directly to the new district website. ## III. 2026–2027 School Opening and Calendar The upcoming schedule for the return of staff, students, and fall activities is outlined below: ## DateEvent / ActivityTime / Details Monday, August 10Back-to-School Night5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ## Wednesday, August 12First Day of School2:00 p.m. Early Dismissal ## Thursday, August 13Day 22:00 p.m. Early Dismissal ## Friday, August 14Day 32:00 p.m. Early Dismissal Note: The 2:00 p.m. early dismissals for the first three days of the school year are designed to facilitate a smooth transition for students and allow staff additional time to monitor and adjust new building routines. Please feel free to reach out via phone, email, or by stopping into the office if you have any questions or require further clarification on any items in this report. ## NM ## Dr. Nick Mumm ## Superintendent Dorchester Public School (402) 946-2781 - School (402)768-3311 - Cell