January 12, 2026 at 7:00 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. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Approval of Absent Board Members
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4. Welcome Guests
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5. 4th Grade Fluency Presentation
Discussion:
Mr. Benjamin, Ansley Schukar and Ledger Thorell discussed what they are doing in the classroom to improve fluency.
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6. New Board Member Oath of Office
Discussion:
No new members.
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7. Election of Officers
Discussion:
President Scott nominated and seconded.
Vice President: Denny nominated and seconded. Secretary: Farren Treasurer: Luke |
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8. Appoint Board Committee Members
Discussion:
Americanism: Mike, Kelly, Denny
Policy: Luke, Scott, Farren BG&T: Kelly, Luke, Denny Supt. Evaluation: Mike, Scott, Farren Pre-School: Farren, Kelly, Luke Finance: Mike, Scott, Luke Beef In Schools: Kelly, Denny, scott Negotiations: Mike, Farren, Denny |
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9. Review - Board member - Board Policies
Discussion:
Reviewed policies 2005, 2006, and 2012
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10. Annual Appointment of Title IX Coordinator - Policy 3057
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Annual appointment of Non-Discrimination Compliance Coordinator. Policy 3053
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Reviewed the Bill Roster
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12.1. Agenda
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12.2. Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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12.3. Bill Roster
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12.4. Financial Reports
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12.4.1. General Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $192,712.35, expenses $376,264.07, balance $1,353,413.23
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12.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation: Receipts $3,299.34, expenses $8725.78, balance $1,613,567.54
Bond: Receipts $1,380.50, expenses $0, balance $155,688.88 |
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12.4.3. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $16,674.65, expenses $34,000.59, balance $134,641.68 (12/31/2025)
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12.4.4. Nutrition Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $19,794.73, expenses $21,726.17, balance $12,496.02
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12.4.5. Building Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $2,466.81, expenses $0, balance $336,473.74
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13. Introduction of Speakers
Discussion:
Booster club met with the LClub, goal is to re-vamp the athletic banquet, and develop a scholarship. The youth tournament was very successful. Will now start working on grants for the track.
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14. Board Committee Reports
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14.1. Negotiations
Discussion:
Will meet Jan. 27th
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14.2. Americanism
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14.3. Policy
Discussion:
The main policy update is to Policy 3075 Overnight Travel Expenses.
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14.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
Discussion:
We did not have a BG&T meeting this month. A Musco rep came out on the 7th and met with Denny and I. As we looked at the current lights, which are circa 1966, we continued to find problems. They would set the north poles back 10 feet and the south pulls back around 6 feet from the current positions. They are a turn key outfit that will ensure the quality for 25 years. There are options after the 25 to extend the warranty.
A rep for IKIO will be here the 16th at 10:00. |
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14.5. Preschool Advisory
Discussion:
The next meeting is January 20th. The form is up on the web page to register PK students. |
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14.6. Beef In Schools
Discussion:
Met December 10th. Purchased a beef from Earsom Cattle Co.
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15. Administrative Reports
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15.1. Activity Director Report
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15.2. Principal
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15.3. Superintendent
Discussion:
Hot topics January 28th.
Legislative Issues Conference January 25th & 26th Goals & Visions: January 19th, at 6:00 pm, NASB will be in attendance. Academic Awards Night: January 29th during 1/2 times of girls & boys basketball games Candidate filing deadline: incumbents Feb 17, non-incumbents March 2nd. Give to Grow: looking for a walk in freezer Bus Update: all were inspected in December. |
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16. Public Forum
Discussion:
None
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17. Recess
Discussion:
8:22 - 8:25
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18. Action Agenda Items
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18.1. Vote to approve the revised and reviewed policies.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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18.2. Vote to approve the contract of Mrs. Hallie Snyder for the K-12 Art position for the 2026-2027 school year
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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19. Closed Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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19.1. Discussion and approval of Superintendent Contract
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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20. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
A Board Visions & Goals Meeting will be held January 19 at 6:00 at Bruning Bank, Holdrege. The next regular meeting will be held February 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the Media Center.
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21. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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