November 9, 2015 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.
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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. Public Forum
Discussion:
Sara Stauffer spoke about bullying in Loomis and elsewhere. She referenced programs and tools to assist with internet safety and social media issues. Sarah requested the opportunity to be placed on the agenda and to speak at the December Board meeting.
Mitch Hahn commented about the school lunch program and expressed dissatisfaction. He shared photos and specific items that were a concern.
Kendra & Jeff Svoboda want to option their children into Loomis and asked for further explanation as to why their option would not be approved. Policy 5004 was read to explain the limitations and factors for accepting and denying option enrollments.
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5. 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 warrents as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.1. Agenda
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5.2. Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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5.3. Bill Roster
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5.4. Financial Reports
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5.4.1. General Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $236,453.60; Expenses $247,827.62; Balance $2,079,789.14
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5.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Debt Service: Receipt $16,849.10, Expense $0, Balance $395,094.33
Depreciation Fund: Receipt $0, Expense $5,768.00, Balance $888,776.88
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5.4.3. Lunch Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $14,101.51, Expenses $11,099.29, Balance $9,298.64
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5.4.4. Building Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $14,201.81, expenses $6,465.90, balance $128,509.69
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5.4.5. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $9,165.17, expenses $7,274.75, balance $92,368.53
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6. Introduction of Speakers
Discussion:
Marcy Luth from AMGL - gave an overview of the annual audit
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7. Board Committee Reports
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7.1. Negotiations
Discussion:
Had their first meeting.
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7.2. Americanism
Discussion:
Breakfast and program on Wednesday, Nov. 11th for Veterans. Command Sergeant Major Jim Nichols will be presenting.
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7.3. Policy
Discussion:
Will continue using the original policy service which has now transferred to KSB School Law.
Work Study Program to begin January 2016.
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7.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
Discussion:
Remove and replace existing long jump runway.
-Remove and replace existing windows in 4 elementary classrooms
-Discontinue service with Benjamin's Landscaping. The school will take over lawn care beginning this spring.
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7.5. Preschool Advisory
Discussion:
ECERS-R Evaluation
Fall Preschool Advisory Meeting will be Monday, November 23rd at 6:00 pm in the Library
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7.6. Superintendent Evaluation
Discussion:
Evaluations are due by December 1st.
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8. Administrative Reports
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8.1. Principal
Discussion:
-Veterans Program update
-Honor Roll Luncheon, PIE will provide a meal for the 9-12 honor roll students.
-Ft Kearny Conference Choral Clinic- @ Loomis Nov. 17th
-State Principal Convention Dec. 2nd and 3rd in Lincoln
-Apply to College Day, students applied to colleges.
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8.2. Superintendent
Discussion:
The audit is complete and the Annual Financial Report has been submitted to the Nebraska Department of Education.
NCLB Requirements and Accountability- Parent and District Letters and 2-year improvement plan
State School Board Convention- November 18-20th
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8.3. Athletic Director
Discussion:
2016 Football update, we think we will have 18-19 boys out for football next year and has decided to stay with 8-man.
Mr. Billeter would like to sell some of the old weight lifting equipment and purchase new equipment with the proceeds.
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9. Recess
Discussion:
Recess taken at 9:45, re-convened at 9:53
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10. Public Forum
Discussion:
Following the Board Meeting Recess the members of the Board of Education reviewed the discussions from public comment. No action was taken.
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11. Action Agenda Items
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11.1. Elementary Window Replacement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of new Pella windows to replace old windows in 4 elementary classrooms using the depreciation fund Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Pella Window Bid- $27,209.00
Labor to remove old windows, construct new window frame, and install new windows Estimate- $15,076
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11.2. Long Jump Runway
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to remove and replace the existing long jump runway using the depreciation fund Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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11.3. Discontinue service with Benjamin's Landscaping
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to discontinue lawn service with Benjamin's Landscaping Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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11.4. Work Study Program
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Work Study Program to begin January 2016 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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11.5. Sale of School Property
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the sale of items listed on "exhibit 1" and any remaining items will be properly disposed of Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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11.6. Staff Gift Card Purchase
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of staff gift cards in the amount of $25 for each staff member Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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12. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
Monday, December 14, 2015 @ 7:30 pm 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.
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