July 13, 2015 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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.

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:  Receipts $322,692.09, Expense $269,189.09, Balance $2,759,736.32

Discussion:  Debt Service: Receipts $19,122.77, Expense $0, Balance $327,465.68 Depreciation Fund: Receipts $408.04, Expense $51,012.44, Balance $749,507.86

Discussion:  Receipts $28,753.63, Expenses $5,700.00, Balance $148,269.60

Discussion:  Receipts $4,585.86, Expenses $2,981.62, Balance $15,514.67

Discussion:  Receipts $1,937.78, Expenses $3,538.35, Balance $70,939.21

Discussion:  Julie Johnson- Nebraska Literacy Conference, student writing, writing workshop, Poetry of Places contest and Summer Honors.

Discussion:  The Policy Committee met on July 2 to review required and recommended policy changes. The following policies were reviewed and/or revised: 2005, 2006, 2008, 3003, 4001, 3039, 4061, 5014, 5023, 5026, 5027, 5065, 6008, 6010

Discussion:  2016 Bus- The bus is scheduled to be delivered to Coach Masters around August 1st. Sidewalk- Cory Morton started on the sidewalk repairs July 8th. Elementary Cabinets- The cabinets will be installed in the next two weeks Elementary Windows- Jack Bowen will start on the windows July 15th. Quad/Sped Windows- Bud Refior began the window replacement on June 26th. Bleachers- The bleachers will be delivered around July 15th. We need to schedule a day to assemble. Greenhouse- Will be delivered and construction will start around July 20th. Roof- Springer Roofing will begin roof repairs around July 20th. They are also enclosing the entryway section. Classrooms- The classrooms are all cleaned and painted as needed. Carpet- The new carpet in the elementary has been installed. Keyless Entry System- Protex is scheduled to install the new system late July. Shop- The shop will be painted late July. Gym Floors- Both gym floors have been refinished and will not be open for use until August 1st.

Discussion:  19 students currently enrolled

Discussion:  Para Position-Would like to find a bi-lingual para for the coming school year. Activity / Holdrege Route Bus Coach Masters brought a 2006 28 capacity GMC w/duramax for us to look at. Some of the features it has are automatic transmission, 26231 miles, seat belts, heated mirrors, a/c,front/rear heat, overhead storage, under carriage storage, class b or c license required to drive, 10-12 mpg priced at $34,500 July 30,31 Administrator Days August 13, 14 Teacher Wrk.Day August 16- Kick-Off Picnic, School Starts Aug. 17- 11:50 Dismissal

Discussion:  The August board meeting will be on August 17th, the 3rd Monday of August. Payroll will run on August 10th, the 2nd Monday of August. Resignation from Marvin Nelson.

Discussion:  Recess taken at 8:20, returned at 8:43

Discussion:  National Conference Attendance for administration. Depending on funding available staff members will also be able to attend in February. Motel- 3 Nights, approximately $220/night Airfare- Approximately $400 Registration- $660

Discussion:  Current breakfast prices are PK-12 $1.25, lunch PK-6 $2.10, 7-12 $2.30.

Discussion:  August 17th @ 7:30 pm. This is the 3rd Monday in August.