January 11, 2024 at 7:00 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. Election of Officers
Discussion:
President: Duane nominated Allan, Luke was concerned with Allan moving from the District later this year and will resign from the Board at that time. Kelly nominated Duane.
Scott suggested leaving all offices the same, Mike nominated Scott for President. Kelly didn't like officers staying the same year after year for too long and there should be some change. Nominations were withdrawn and the motion was made to re-appoint the current officers. |
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3. Appoint Board Committee Members
Discussion:
Committees will remain the same with the exception of Mike replacing Kelly on negotiations and Kelly replacing Mike on preschool advisory.
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4. Welcome Guests
Discussion:
Julie Johnson, David Squiers
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5. 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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6. 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.
Discussion:
Reviewed the bill roster.
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6.1. Agenda
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6.2. Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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6.3. Bill Roster
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6.4. Financial Reports
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6.4.1. General Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $180,441.73, expenses $319,287.36, balance $695,075.63
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6.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation: Receipts $8,078.12, expenses $1,751.00, balance $1,084,515.25
Bond: Receipts $829.61, expenses $0, balance $160,704.25 |
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6.4.3. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $15,398.25, expenses $22,988.58, balance $157,021.81
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6.4.4. Nutrition Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $19,117.06, expenses $13,256.85, balance $104,515.38
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6.4.5. Building Fund
Discussion:
Balance $92,941.00
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7. Introduction of Speakers
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8. Board Committee Reports
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8.1. Negotiations
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8.1.1. Negotiations are continued.
Next meeting will be Jan. 11th @ 6:00 pm
Discussion:
Negotiations will meet again Jan. 16, 2024 at 7:00 am.
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8.2. Americanism
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8.2.1. Americanism - Next Meeting March 7th @ 7:30 am
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8.3. Policy
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8.3.1. Policy Meeting April 4th at 7:30 am
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8.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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8.4.1. B/G & T - Next Meeting Feb. 6th @ 11:30
Discussion:
Mr. Dunn emailed the Board the vision and goals. He feels that all are possible in one year. Kelly asked that Mr. Dunn to leave a list of suggestions for the Superintendent evaluation. Mr. Dunn and Scott suggested that we have NASB help with the Superintendent evaluation.
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8.5. Preschool Advisory
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8.5.1. PreSchool Advisory Meeting- Updates for Handbook, Starting Date, Ending Date, Cost. Approval of Handbook is Feb. Board Meeting
Jan. 22nd, 24 @ 6:30 pm |
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9. Administrative Reports
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9.1. Principal
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9.1.1. Principal Notes; 1) FKC Principals Meeting, 2) Academic Awards Night, 3) Curriculum, 4) New Semester Items, 5) Bus Update
Discussion:
The Library is open in the morning for students to read or study. Mr. Weaver explained the pass system for students to leave class. Searching for Math curriculum for grades 6-12. Bus 19 is being repaired. The Impala was in an accident and likely totaled, considering keeping it for running errands and driver's education but do not know the buy back amount to keep the car.
With the cold weather coming up Mr. Dunn is concerned with the diesel bus gelling up, using one on the routes currently. |
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9.2. Superintendent
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9.2.1. Superintendent Notes; 1) Depreciation payment to the Playground fund $4,932.85, 2) 2024-25 School Year Calendar, 3) Give 2 Grow Update- Donations $6,470 + Matching Funds $666.56 - 4% Processing Fee for a total of $6,877.76 4) Head count for the ESU 11-KSB Hot Topics on Wed. Jan. 31st @ JB's in Holdrege, 5) FKC Quarterly Meeting Jan. 10th, NSAA District 5 Meeting on Jan. 10th, 6) Letters of Intent Feb. 20th- Due March 1st, 7) NRCSA Conference March 21 & 22nd, 8) Update on the Superintendent Search- A. Meyer
Discussion:
We have only had one application so far for the Superintendent position and a couple of phone calls. Would like to have interviews in early February prior to the February Board meeting. Scott asked if we only get a couple of applicants should we go through NASB to help with the search, the majority of the Board didn't think it would be necessary.
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9.2.2. Activities Update- Mr. Squiers: 1) Speech, Music, Basketball & Wrestling is currently taking place, 2) Booster Club is in the process of being created. Board Memebers will be selected next week, 3) The Booster Club intends to adopt PIE and L-Club funds assuming responsibilities for those respective clubs will be falling under the Booster Club Agenda, 4) 2024-25 Activities Schedule is being finalized in the coming months. There is some minor tweaks, but no major changes, 5) Varsity Football schedule will be released in February
Discussion:
Booster club had their first meeting earlier today, selected officers and are currently reviewing by-laws. Discussed football official fees continuing to increase due to the shortage. Recently attended the District 5 meeting of NSAA. Some items NSAA is discussing are making changes to have a competition committee to evaluate schools and the classifications, dual participation where students can do two sports in one season, considering E-Sports becoming an activity, our distinct is against that, adding a shot clock for basketball is also being considered, the cost is a factor for schools in that decision.
Allan asked if we need to add a girls wrestling coach since we have adopted a girl's team. Dustin is currently coaching both and there are some meets that are separate for girls and boys. |
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10. Public Forum
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11. Recess
Discussion:
None taken
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12. Action Agenda Items
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12.1. Discuss and take appropriate action on transferring $4,932.85 from Depreciation to Playground to pay the final portion of PK playground
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the transfer of $4,932.85 from depreciation to playground for the final payment of the PK playground Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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12.2. Discus and take appropriate action on the proposed school calendar for the 2024-25 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the school calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Mr. Weaver explained the calendar.
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13. Closed Session
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14. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
The next regular meeting will be held February 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
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15. 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 8:35 p.m.
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