February 12, 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. Welcome Guests
Discussion:
Lindsey Palmer
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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.
Discussion:
Reviewed the Bill Roster.
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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 $902,988.79, expenses $344,502.32, balance $1,273,814.29
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4.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation: Receipts $167.14, expenses $7,907.85, balance $1,076,774.54
Bond: Receipts $46,868.38, expenses $0, balance $207,572.63 |
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4.4.3. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $18,461.68, expenses $23,075.49, balance $151,226.05
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4.4.4. Nutrition Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $14,987.62, expenses $4,331.12, balance $97,124.52
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4.4.5. Building Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $10,595.11, expenses $0, balance $103,536.11
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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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6.1.1. Thank you to our Negotiations Committee, and LEA for completing the negotiation process. I have attached the agreement for the Board to look over.
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6.2. Americanism
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6.2.1. Next Meeting March 7th at 7:30 am
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6.3. Policy
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6.3.1. Next Meeting April 4th 7:30 am
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6.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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6.4.1. Update from 2/6 Meeting; 1) Concrete area to the West ditch, and pad for trash bins, 2) School car, 3) Pella windows, 4) Restrooms, Concession Stand, lights, 5) Board Evaluation and Supt' Eval,
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6.5. Preschool Advisory
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6.5.1. Handbook for discussion and appropriate action
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7. Administrative Reports
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7.1. Principal
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7.1.1. Principal's Notes; 1) Principal Interview Plan, 2) MTSS/PD Days, 3) Academic Night Reflection, 4) Curriculum, 5) Bus Update
Discussion:
Applications for principal due Feb 20, 5 applications as of today. 110 students were honored at Academic Night. Did a random, student drug testing in January. FEMA Grant was turned over to Nebraska Emergency Management System. Discussion was held on the drug and alcohol policy.
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7.2. Superintendent
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7.2.1. Superintendent's Notes: 1) Wellness Policy, 2) Give 2 Grow donations $6,877.76- Beef Committee Meeting 2/21 @ 7:15 am, 3) Reminder Non- Certified wages are discussed in March, 4) Kindergarten Round-Up will be Wednesday 2-28, 5) ESU Master Service Agreement, 6) Power-School Renewal $4,845.60, 7) NASB Renewal $3,441, 8) Drivers Education Class
Discussion:
Discussed the number of potential kindergarten students for 2024-2025 and if it will be necessary to have two kindergarten classes. Donnie Miller has agreed to teach Driver's Ed again this summer.
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8. Public Forum
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9. Recess
Discussion:
None taken
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10. Action Agenda Items
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10.1. Discuss and take appropriate action on offering the SLP position
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve hiring Brooke Edgren for the position of Speech Language Pathologist Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.2. Discuss and take appropriate action on Negotiated Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Negotiated Agreement Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Duane explained the changes in the 2024-25 Negotiated Agreement.
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10.3. Discuss and take appropriate action to approve PK Handbook
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2024-25 PK Handbook Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Discussed how the option enrollment policy affects the current preschool students going onto kindergarten.
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10.4. Discuss and take appropriate action on Superintendent contract.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the contract for the superintendent Nate Weaver Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.5. Discuss and take appropriate action for executive closed session
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve moving into closed session 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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12. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
The next regular meeting will be held March 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
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12.1. March 11th @ 7:30
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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:
Getting bids for a shot clock and the policy concerning purchasing. Discussed classified staff's leave policy.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. |
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