September 11, 2017 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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.

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.

Dance Team

Receipts $53,300.68, expenses $251,465.29, balance $1,315,477.40

Depreciation

Receipts $288.66, expenses $0, balance $722,520.46

Debt Services

Receipts $83.92, expenses $0, balance $210,044.11

Receipts $4,217.73, expenses $13,683.48, balance $(1,228.74)

Receipts $0, expenses $108,970.95, balance $59,927.40

Receipts $6,679.72, expenses $17,541.01, balance $77,034.52

Partners in Education-Amber Larson is the new president, they will be meeting every two months.  

FFA Alumni-fundraising group to help students attend FFA events. They would like to increase participation of Loomis' parents and community.

Joslyn Blythe- Some high school girls want to start a Dance Team, Joslyn would be willing to coach a team.

White Pickup, Blue Suburban

Seeding for the South area of the new addition. Nov.-March

We have two quotes for Industrial Sized Vacuum's

     ASK Supply, Kearney $2,535.20

     Clinch, Holdrege $2,230

Decided to have the custodian look at one of the vacuums from Clinch and purchase if it meets their needs. 

Open Bids for Cabinet installation for Home Economics room in Dec., and Art room in May.

     Bennett Const.  $5,850.00 (both rooms)

     Samuelson/Lovitt Const. $8,565.00 (both rooms)

2- Building evacuation drills (Fire)- 8/26

Bus Evacuation Drill 9/6

Parking Buses on the East side of the Building

School lunch update

Ed Johnson, Ali-Cap - Safety Audit and Report

State School Board Conference In Papillion Nov. 16 & 17 

Discuss Cheerleading By-Laws- "Must not be on the down list and must remain academically eligible to cheer at games throughout the season."  STRIKE the term "Must not be on the down list"

Members of the public will be permitted to speak at Board meetings at which a public forum is on the Agenda.

The board will customarily hear public comment for a maximum of 4 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total at a meeting.

None taken

Mrs. Blythe may establish a dance team that will be supported by the school but not sponsored by the school.  No motion was needed.

The Board of Education may hold a closed session if:

Clearly necessary for protection of the public interest or for Protection of needless injury to a person’s reputation and the person has not requested a public meeting.

Next Regular Board of Education meeting will be held October 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Loomis School Media Center.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:38pm