July 12, 2021 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 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
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3. 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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4. 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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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 $379,627.79, expenses $388,905.11, balance $1,025,728.32
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4.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation: Receipts $824.90, expenses $10,523.39, balance $896,343.45
Bond: Receipts $19,031.87, expenses $0, balance $332,365.51 |
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4.4.3. Nutrition Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $440.30, expenses $4,667.23, balance $53,488.08
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4.4.4. Building Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $227.80, expenses $0, balance $268,121.99
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4.4.5. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $4,819.96, expenses $18,183.28, balance $143,967.85
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4.5. Board members purchasing health insurance coverage
Discussion:
Dale Gray has elected to purchase health insurance coverage through the district.
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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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6.2. Americanism
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6.3. Policy
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6.3.1. Review- Discus Policy #2005 Conflict of Interest, #3001 Budget and Property Tax, #3003 & 3003.1 Bidding for Construction, and Bidding with Federal Funds, #3004.1 Fiscal Management using Federal Dollars, #3042 & 3043 Construction Management and Design Build Contracts, #5063 Audio and Video Recording, #6036 Reading Instruction
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6.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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6.4.1. Cement Bid From James B, and T-L Sund. - West side of the building and Aprons and approaches to the white Building
Sandblast White Building- $2500, Alternate is to re-tin the building Grant will be awarded in July (20th) |
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6.5. Preschool Advisory
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7. Administrative Reports
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7.1. Principal
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7.1.1. Principal Report: 1) Clean-Up Auction Results, 2) 7-12 English Curriculum, 3) Handbooks- Staff/Students, 4) Summer School Final Attendance, 5) Bus Update
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7.2. Superintendent
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7.2.1. Gym Floors Re-Finished July 14-16 (1-Coat), And Coat over the Christmas Break
Re-Supply of Rubber Mulch for the Playground Superintendents Conference in North Platte on July 20th Budget Update |
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8. Public Forum
Discussion:
Sharon Linder, Jenny Cox, & Cheryl Orcutt
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8.1. Keith F. Discuss- Community Club
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9. Recess
Discussion:
9:06 - 5 min recess
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10. Action Agenda Items
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10.1. Approve Staff Handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2021-22 staff handbook. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.2. Approve Student Handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the student handbook for the 2021-22 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.3. Approve a transfer of $15,000 from General Fund to Athletic Fund
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a transfer of $15,000 from the general fund to the athletic fund Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.4. Approve required updates and revisions to Policies 2005,3001,3003 & 3003.1, 3004.1, 3042, 3043, 5063, and 6036
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve required updates and revisions to policies, #2005, #3001,#3003&3003.1,#3004.1,3042, #3043, #5063, and #6036 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.5. Approve Membership in Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association - $850
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve membership dues in NRCSA (Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association) of $850 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.6. Approve School Calendar Change- Spring Break Days- Changed from March 17-18 to March 10-11th to accommodate State Basketball.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve a calendar change for spring break days of March 17-18 to March 10-11th to accommodate State Basketball. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.7. Approve- Resolution not to adopt NDE Health Standards
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Resolution to NOT adopt the Nebraska Department of Education Health Standards. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.8. Approve the bid from Beisner Construction for cement work
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Approve the Bid from Beisnner Construction for cement work. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.9. Approve Bader Sandblasting to complete the job on the white building.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Bader Sandblasting to complete the job of sandblasting the white building. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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11. Closed Session
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11.1. Discuss non-certified wages, and Superintendent Evaluation
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12. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
The next meeting will be held August 9, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in the Loomis Media Center.
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13. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m.
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