June 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the Holdrege Daily Citizen, the School District's designated method for giving notice, and posting at the Loomis Public Schools, Loomis Village Office and Loomis Post Office, a copy of the Affidavit of Publication being attached to these Minutes. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education, and a copy of their Acknowledgment of Receipt of Notice is attached to these Minutes. Availability of the Agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the members of this meeting. The President publicly stated to all in attendance that a current copy of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was available for review and indicated the location of such copy in the room where the meeting was being held. All proceedings of the Board were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. |
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2. Welcome Guests
Discussion:
Haley Huhman, LEA
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3. Approval of Absent Board Members
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4. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Reviewed the bill roster. Discussed the real estate valuation notices that were recently mailed by Phelps County.
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4.1. Agenda
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4.2. Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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4.3. Bill Roster
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4.4. Financial Reports
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4.4.1. General Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $1,211,047.49, expenses $368,579.87, balance $2,175,428.59
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4.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation: Receipts $170.64, expenses $0, balance $1,071,908.23
Bond: Receipts $69,798.21, expenses $0, balance $312,158.40 |
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4.4.3. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $9,195.28, expenses $25,981.71, balance $138,360.02
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4.4.4. Nutrition Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $24,286.50, expenses $5,008.76, balance $108,204.00
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4.4.5. Building Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $15,834.28, expenses $0, balance $127,643.59
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5. Introduction of Speakers
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6. Board Committee Reports
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6.1. Negotiations
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6.1.1. October Labor Relations Conference in Lincoln
October begins negotiations |
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6.2. Americanism
Discussion:
Two meetings required per year, one must be a public meeting.
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6.3. Policy
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6.3.1. KSB Policy Review and Conference July 30th at ESU
Policy Committee will meet in June to discuss KSB policies |
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6.3.2. Reminder we need to meet 2 times during the school year, one needs to be Public Invited
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6.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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6.4.1. We are considering tabling the Restroom, Concession and Ticket Booth until discussion about School Expansion
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6.5. Preschool Advisory
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6.5.1. Reminder we meet 2 times during the school year, previously Sept, and Jan. 4th Monday
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7. Administrative Reports
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7.1. Principal
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7.1.1. Mr. Weaver Reports- 1) Teacher Check out, 2) Title IX Zoom, 3) Part-Time Position, 4) Summer Projects, 5) Staff Survey, 6) Discipline Report, 7) Bus Update
Discussion:
We will be keeping Logann Collin as a school mental health professional for 2024-25 through ESU 11. Staff survey responses were sent to the School Board members. The cell phone expense reimbursement was not included in Mr. Weaver's contract for 2024-25, we had an addendum prepared to include that. Para, Asst. Cook and Receptionist positions are still open. Discussion was held about the shot clocks and rules that apply. Mike Szekely thanked Mr. Weaver for his time as Principal.
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7.2. Superintendent
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7.2.1. Superintendent Notes, 1) PowerSchool Messaging system, 2) Resignation of Cheryl Dunn, 3) Tobin Buchannon- School Expansion @ 8:30, 4) Lunch/Breakfast Prices- suggestion to remain the same 5) Sub Rate increase from $130 to $140 per day 1/2 day $70, 6) Waiting on a bid for our Termite Extermination
Discussion:
Mike Szekely thanked Mr. Dunn for his years as Superintendent.
Held a phone call with Tobin Buchannon concerning a potential bond project. He suggested forming a community advisory group of 15-20 people, educating them about the environment and needs of the school. A wide variety of community members is suggested. If this committee finds a need for expansion then an architect would begin working on ideas, plans. An architect can help determine building needs, potential growth. The BGT committee would like to meet with the architect to get initial ideas to begin the process before the July Board Meeting. |
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8. Public Forum
Discussion:
Mr. Weaver shared a pamphlet the Rotary presented on Visit 37 and would like to find ways to have Loomis be more involved.
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9. Recess
Discussion:
None taken
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10. Action Agenda Items
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10.1. Discuss and decide on recommendation from B/G & T for renovation of the Restroom, Concession, and Ticket Booth
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
If we move forward with this project it was suggested to keep it separate from a building expansion. Discussion was had concerning how building projects can be funded. Where will girls wrestling be practicing?
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10.2. Discuss and decide on Sub Pay for 2024-25 school year. Increase from $65 per half day to $70 per half day, and increase from $130 per day, to $140 per day.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Closed Session
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12. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
The next Regular meeting will be held July 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
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12.1. July 8th at 7:30
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13. Adjournment
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