October 10, 2016 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.
Discussion:
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the Bertrand Herald, 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. 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. Welcome Guests
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4. Bond Parameters Resolution
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.1. Resolution for Redemption and Prepayment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the resolution calling for the redemption and prepayment of general obligation refunding bonds, series 2012, issued by Phelps County School District 0055 (Loomis Public School) in the State of Nebraska Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Motion to approve the resolution calling for the redemption and prepayment of general obligation refunding bonds, series 2012, issued by Phelps County School District 0055 (Loomis Public School) in the State of Nebraska
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4.2. Resolution Authorizing Bond Refunding
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the issuance by Phelps County School District 0055 (Loomis Public School) in the State of Nebraska of its general obligation refunding bonds, Series 2016, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed tow million thirty-five thousand dollars for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the district; prescribing the form and details of such bonds; authorizing certain officers to determine the final aggregate principal amount, maturities, rates, terms and other details of such bonds; imposing an ad valorem tax on all taxable property within the district to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and the interest on such bonds; designating the bonds as qualified tax-exempt obligations, authorizing the sale and delivery of the bonds to the purchaser thereof; adopting certain post-issuance tax compliance and disclosure policies and procedures with respect to the bonds; authorizing certain actions and documents; and prescribing other matters relating thereto Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing the issuance by Phelps County School District 0055 (Loomis Public School) in the State of Nebraska of its general obligation refunding bonds, Series 2016, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed tow million thirty-five thousand dollars for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the district; prescribing the form and details of such bonds; authorizing certain officers to determine the final aggregate principal amount, maturities, rates, terms and other details of such bonds; imposing an ad valorem tax on all taxable property within the district to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and the interest on such bonds; designating the bonds as qualified tax-exempt obligations, authorizing the sale and delivery of the bonds to the purchaser thereof; adopting certain post-issuance tax compliance and disclosure policies and procedures with respect to the bonds; authorizing certain actions and documents; and prescribing other matters relating thereto |
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5. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and the bills, and authorize the Board President and Treasurer to sign and validate all the checks and warrents as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.1. Agenda
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5.2. Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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5.3. Bill Roster
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5.4. Financial Reports
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5.4.1. General Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $567,604.58, expenses $267,044.20, balance $1,632,826.00
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5.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation fund: receipts $203.61, expenses $5,531.90, balance $938,839.21 Debt Service fund: receipts $46,758.57, expenses $0, balance $378,097.46 |
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5.4.3. Lunch Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $12,360.97, expenses $12,876.50, balance $$2,316.51
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5.4.4. Building Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $119,641.65, expenses $0, balance $671,966.50
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5.4.5. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $25,214.93, expenses $21,133.41, balance $84,917.16
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6. Introduction of Speakers
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7. Board Committee Reports
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7.1. Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
Review and discussion on new superintendent evaluation document. The new form will be prepared and submitted to NDE. |
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7.1.1. Superintendent Evaluation Tool
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7.2. Negotiations
Discussion:
Negotiations needs to be during October. A meeting will be set up.
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7.3. Americanism
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7.4. Policy
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7.5. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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7.5.1. Bus Fleet
Discussion:
The committee will meet to discuss the current fleet. |
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7.6. Preschool Advisory
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8. Administrative Reports
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8.1. Principal
Discussion:
Parent Teachers Conference MAP / NeSA Testing ( Jr. ACT Test) |
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8.2. Superintendent
Discussion:
Cornhusker State Industries quotes for Home Ec and Art Room Geothechnical Engineering proposal accepted from GSI Engineering |
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9. Public Forum
Discussion:
Why is crowning of royalty at homecoming after the game instead of half-time? Tax payer would like the Board to keep expenses down to help with property tax. |
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10. Recess
Discussion:
Recess taken at 9:29 pm, we returned at 9:35.
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11. Action Agenda Items
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11.1. Safety and Security Policy Updates
Discussion:
3018 - Denying Access to School Premises or Activities 3041- Threat Assessment and Response 3042- School Safety and Security 3043- Crisis Team Duties 4019- Workplace Injury Prevention and Safety Committee 5010- Immunizations 5054- Student Bullying 4061- Suicide Prevention 5067- Student Assistance Team Process |
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11.2. Wilkins Architecture Design Planning Agreement Addendum
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Agreement Addendum with Wilkins Architecture Design Planning as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Motion is tabled to get more information on the Agreement Addendum. The Board will hold a special meeting next week to make a decision.
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12. Closed Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to enter closed session to continue discussion of superintendent evaluation to review performance standards to avoid unnecessary injury and for the protection of the public interest Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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13. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
Regular Board of Education Meeting November 14, 2016 @ 7:30 pm in the Loomis Media Center. |
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14. 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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