February 10, 2014 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve the meeting open and properly posted by advanced notice. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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2. Approval of Absent Board Members
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the absence of ___________________ for the _____________________ purpose. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3.1. Agenda
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3.2. Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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3.3. Bill Roster
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3.4. Financial Reports
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3.4.1. General Fund
Discussion:
Receipts: $841,423.51
Expenses: $243,453.89
Balance: $1,813,188.40
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3.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation Fund Receipts $0
Expenses $5970
Balance $614,243.69
Debt Service Fund Receipts $52,399.94
Expenses $450
Balance $233,272.76
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3.4.3. Lunch Fund
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3.4.4. Activities Fund
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4. Public Forum/Welcome Guests
Discussion:
Chuck Ledbetter, Mark Williams, Ann Erickson & John Burkholder PIE representatives. Deb Fellows & Linda Wells LEA Representative.
Question about dress code during activities. What is the cell phone rule during school hours? Allowed during passing periods and lunch.
How are the iPads working out? Overall we are pleased with how the students are using them, we have been making some changes due to experiences thus far.
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5. Introduction of Speakers
Discussion:
PIE: John Burkholder and Ann Erickson
FKC wrestling tournament went well.
Basketball tournament is March 1 & 2.
Planning a family fun day and Color Run for the end of the school year.
LEA: Deb Fellows, explained online curriculum for high school students. We are currently using Odyssey Ware. Helps students with credit recovery, transfer students to meet our requirements, some elective classes and special needs students. Classes are able to be modified by the teacher.
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6. Board Committee Reports
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6.1. Negotiations
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6.2. Americanism
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6.3. Policy
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6.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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6.5. Preschool Advisory
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the implementation of the Loomis Early Learning Center to begin August 2014 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Carrie & Carolyn has been talking with the community to find out the interest in a preschool at LPS. The community is very supportive and excited about it.
Partnership commitments are required for the grant application. Many have agreed to the partnership.
Budget: 50/50 grant from NDE 1st year, continuing funding for years 2 & 3. Year 4 funding is available if all criteria has been met.
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7. Administrative Reports
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7.1. Principal
Discussion:
Thank PIE and staff for the help and support of the FKC wrestling meet.
Digital Citizenship Assembly was very good for the students. State Writing Assessments are complete.
75% of students have achieved their AR (Accelerated Reading) goals for the 2nd semester.
Students missing 20 days of school must be reported to the county attorney.
Down list for January & February has been very long. 70% and below.
Parent teacher conferences were tonight. Mothers In Touch provided supper for the teachers
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7.2. Superintendent
Discussion:
Sewer line has collapsed and needs to be replaced. Plumbers are still diagnosing where the problem is, where the lines are all located and the best solution to make repairs.
Education Forum Feb. 27-28
PPACA will likely affect who we offer health insurance to, we have one more year to make a decision.
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8. Action Agenda Items
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8.1. Loomis Early Learning Center
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the implementation of the Loomis Early Learning Center to start August 2014 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.2. Music Room Carpet
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the lowest bid from Bruce Furniture and Floor Covering to replace the carpet in the Music Room Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.3. Nebraska Association of School Boards Annual Membership Dues
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the payment for the NASB Annual Membership Dues is the amount of $2,901 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.4. Recognition of LEA as the bargaining agent for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the LEA as the bargaining agent for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.5. Superintendent Salary for 2014-15 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Superintendent's salary of _____________ for the 2014-15 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
5.5% increase
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8.6. Principal's Salary for 2014-15 School Year
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Principal's salary of _____________ for the 2014-15 School Year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
5.5% increase
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8.7. New View Occupational Therapy Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Occupational Therapy Contract with Jennifer Schutz for service at New View for the 2014-15 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.8. Resignation/Retirement of Pam Hudson
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the resignation/retirement of Pam Hudson Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.9. ESU 11 and Title 1 Contracts
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the ESU 11 and Title 1 contracts for the 2014-15 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9. Closed Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to enter into executive session for the discussion of salaries Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
March 10, 2014 in the Loomis Media Center at 7:30 pm
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11. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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