January 12, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the Beacon-Observer, 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.

Discussion:  We would like to welcome our guests today. As friendly reminder we ask that as a guest you refrain from commenting during the discussion part of our meeting and keep note of any questions or comments that you may have about the discussion items. We will welcome all your comments during the public forum section of the meeting which will directly follow our discussion. Please note that at times it may be necessary to address a member of the audience during the discussion. If you are addressed by a Board member please feel free to answer the questions or provide the appropriate feedback. Thank you for attending.

Discussion:  Scott Thorell arrived at 5:41 p.m.

Discussion:  The election of Board officers for the 2015 calendar year was conducted. The following members were elected: President Mike Szekely, Vice Pres. Dale Gray, Secretary Carolyn Anderson, Treasurer Carrie Trompke

Discussion:  Current Committees: Negotiations- Dale, Carolyn, and Carrie Superintendent Evaluation- Mike, Gary, and Carolyn Building, Grounds, and Transportation- Mike, Gary, and Scott Americanism- Scott, Dale, and Carolyn Preschool- Carrie and Carolyn Policy- Mike, Scott, and Gary

Discussion:  Expenses $253,583.25 Revenue $141,167.16 Balance $1,722,836.04

Discussion:  Depreciation Fund Expenses $10,878.04 Depreciation Fund Revenue $507.55 Depreciation Fund Balance $850,380.10 Debt Service Fund Expense $0 Debt Service Fund Revenue $279.95 Debt Service Fund Balance $185,469.15

Discussion:  Expenses $6,813.65 Revenue $10,5561.83 Balance $6,483.47

Discussion:  Expenses $9,944.29 Receipts $14,137.36 Balance $76,054.70

Discussion:  VII.A. Negotiations Dale Gray Rationale Presentation of proposed 2015-16 Negotiated Agreement and Salary Schedule. Increase of $950 to $32,850 for 2014-15. The rate of exceeding leave will be changed to 1/183 of the base instead of 1/183 day of individual salaries. An increase of 3% to base, total package increase of __%

Discussion:  Building Project Committee met on December 19th to begin discussion on building needs. David Wilson visited the school on Thursday, Jan. 8th to look over building project ideas. Looked at the concession stand building, it could be remodeled and/or add onto to improve the concessions area, storage and restrooms. He also said the quad area could be enclosed, the drainage would be a concern.

Discussion:  Preschool Advisory Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 27 at 7:30 in the Loomis Media Center. There will be no preschool on Thursday, January 29th to allow our teachers to attend training. The tuition rate will be discussed.

Discussion:  Jan. 15th 7-12th Assembly on Drug Awareness, Staff will meet from 3:30-3:50 for Drug Awareness Jan. 19th Early Dismissal 1:50- Professional Development- MAP Testing Results, and Safari Montage AR Reading- 80% of our students were allowed to miss Dec. 19th, the last day of the semester. Paraprofessional resignation.

Discussion:  Change newspaper for printing Notices and Minutes from Overton to Bertrand. Review Policy. Is there any interest in purchasing the land that is for sale to the west of the school? Review of Bertrand/Loomis Interlocal Ag Teacher Agreement. Discussion on changing times of Board Meeting to Summer and Winter hours. David Wilson, architect, was here on Thursday, January 8th to discuss building expansion to the southwest area of the building.

Discussion:  Next Meeting: February 9, 2015 7:30 p.m. in the Loomis Media Center