January 14, 2019 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. New Board Member Oath of Office
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2.1. Oath, Code of Conduct
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3. Election of Officers
Discussion:
Dale Gray was elected as President
Allan Meyer was elected as Vice President Duane Schoff was elected as Secretary Scott Schukar was elected as Treasurer |
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4. Appoint Board Committee Members
Discussion:
Americanism - Duane, Allan, Dale
Policy - Gary, Scott, Dale Building & Grounds - Gary, Allan, Kelly Supt. Evaluation - Duane, Dale, Scott Preschool - Gary, Duane, Scott Negotiations - Dale, Kelly, Duane (head) Financial - Gary, Scott, Duane Beef - Dale, Allan, Kelly |
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5. Welcome Guests
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6. 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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7. 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 warrants as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.1. Agenda
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7.2. Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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7.3. Bill Roster
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7.4. Financial Reports
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7.4.1. General Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $68,332.16, expenses $275,789.68, balance $503,381.76
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7.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation: Receipts $419.96, expenses $5,022.26, balance $969,454.59
Bond Fund: Receipts $540.33, expenses $0, balance $91,492.39 |
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7.4.3. Lunch Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $16,190.42, expenses $9,486.95, balance $34,570.05
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7.4.4. Building Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $194.14, expenses $0, balance $227,972.02
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7.4.5. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $18,859.01, expenses $2,183.65, balance $122,308.78
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8. Introduction of Speakers
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9. Board Committee Reports
Discussion:
Beef Committee - seeking beef donations
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9.1. Negotiations
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9.1.1. LEA 2019-20 Agreement, will reflect a $550 increase, $1050 BC/BS Insurance Deductible, $3500 HSA, for a complete package of 3.87%
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9.2. Americanism
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9.3. Policy
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9.3.1. Policy Meeting Feb. 6th at 700 am
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9.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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9.4.1. B/G & Transportation Meeting Feb. 11 6:30 pm
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9.4.2. Bids for 10- Passenger Van, 14 Passenger Bus, or Suburban
Discussion:
10 passenger van Chevy $28,066 (w/fleet number), ford $28,500 (w/fleet number) $485 tow/haul option.
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9.4.3. Update on Letter of Purchase of Land- and Linders
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9.5. Preschool Advisory
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9.5.1. Pre-School Advisory Meeting on Jan. 21 at 6:30 Library
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10. Administrative Reports
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10.1. Principal
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10.1.1. Christmas Celebration, Storage Clean-Up, Bus Inspections, Academic Night
Discussion:
Jan. 24th Academic Night recognizing students during the basketball game.
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10.2. Superintendent
Discussion:
Received 3 bids for bleachers. Seat depth varies, spacing varies.
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10.2.1. Bertrand Herald has opted to close down the paper.
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10.2.2. Retirement letter from Eileen Anderson
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10.2.3. Special Education Law update Feb. 4th @ J-B's in Holdrege- Get a count on attendance.
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10.2.4. Update on STD, LTD insurance
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10.2.5. Mr. Billeter is applying for the Waste Grant- for 50% re-payment on the rubber mulch.
Discussion:
We are requesting $12,075 grant to pay for the mulch that was purchased last summer.
Renewed our agreement with All American Publishing to print athletic schedules. Sub-districts will be held in Minden. |
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10.3. Board Members Purchasing Insurance Coverage
Discussion:
Dale Gray has elected to purchase health insurance coverage through the district.
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11. Public Forum
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12. Recess
Discussion:
No recess taken
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13. Action Agenda Items
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13.1. Approve negotiated agreement between LEA and the Board
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the negotiated agreement between LEA and the Board of Education Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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13.2. Approve the Holdrege Citizen as official record for the School
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Holdrege Citizen as the official record for Loomis Public School Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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13.3. Approve with regret the retirement of Eileen Anderson
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the retirement of Eileen Anderson Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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14. Closed Session
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to enter into closed session at ______p.m. to discuss________________ Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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15. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
The next regular meeting will be held February 11, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
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16. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
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