August 10, 2020 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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
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3. Approval of Absent Board Members
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4. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Discussed 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 $57,312.01, expenses $335,565.84, balance $599,600.61
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4.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation: Receipts $108.66, expenses $2,027.28, balance $978,980.17
Bond: Receipts $1,258.85, expenses $0, balance $347,093.97 |
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4.4.3. Nutrition Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $94.54, expenses $5,575.36, balance $10,767.96
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4.4.4. Building Fund
Discussion:
Balance $281,842.83
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4.4.5. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $19,615.65, expenses $5,356.68, balance $128,695.43
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5. Introduction of Speakers
Discussion:
Samantha Thorell spoke on behalf of LEA with concerns about sick leave in the event of Covid cases.
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6. Board Committee Reports
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6.1. Negotiations
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6.1.1. LEA Presented an Addendum for the Negotiations Committee
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6.2. Americanism
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6.2.1. Americanism Meeting Sept. 10 (Thursday) @ 7:30
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6.3. Policy
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6.3.1. KSB- Required Civil Rights / Title IX Policies, need to be approved before Aug. 14.
Policy #5099- Drug Testing for Extra-Curricular Activities 7-12. The policy has changed from last year, with the most recent change being the infraction(s) are cumulative for a 2-year period. Mr. Weaver, Mr. Billeter and I will enforce that only one activity per day may be used.
Discussion:
Discussed policies on student travel and paying for meals.
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6.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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6.4.1. Bid for Carpet in the Elementary Computer Lab
Next Meeting Sept. 8 (Tuesday) @ 11:30 |
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6.5. Preschool Advisory
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6.5.1. Discussion was held in regards to Pre-School going M-F and after discussion with Mrs. Roberg, and Carolyn Anderson (Pre-School Advisory Member) it was decided that at least for the 1st semester we would continue to go M-TH. This item will be discussed at our Pre-School advisory meeting set for Sept. 28th (Monday) @ 6:30 pm
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7. Administrative Reports
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7.1. Principal
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7.1.1. Plans for the first week of school
Auction Results FKC Principals Meeting ESU Principals Meeting Drug Testing/Covid Testing Bus Driver Meeting Bus Update
Discussion:
Discussed if a coach can require the team to wear masks during the school day. How and when all students will wear masks and if they should have been required.
Water bottles will be provided if a student does not bring one. |
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7.2. Superintendent
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7.2.1. Activities Director Update- mr. Billeter will update the Board on NSAA guidelines for fall activities
Discussion:
We will have to adhere to each school's rules if our students/fans need to wear masks, limit the number fans in attendance, etc.
Concessions workers must wear gloves & masks, there will be two concessions stands, one for each team. More bathrooms will be open for guests to use during events. |
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7.2.2. Superintendent Evaluation- Staff Input- NASB 360 Evaluation
Host District Music- April 23rd (Friday)- No School for students - Staff Workday Graduation Update- approx. 180 attended COVID Update- Re-Opening Hiring an Assistant Cook, and could include a para Budget Update |
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8. Public Forum
Discussion:
Raye Johnston shared some of the things that the nursing home is doing to prevent the spread of Covid.
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9. Recess
Discussion:
recess taken at 10:36 p.m. returned at 10:51.
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10. Action Agenda Items
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10.1. Approve the Bid for carpet in the elementary computer room and offices. Byrns Flooring $5,360.45
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Approve and correct the wage for the principals salary for non-insured employ of 2.8% increase
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Closed Session
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12. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
A Special Meeting will be held on August 24th at 7:30 p.m.
The Americanism Committee will meet on September 10th at 7:30 a.m. The Budget Hearing, Tax Request Hearing and Regular Meeting will be held September 14th beginning at 7:30 p.m. |
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13. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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