February 10, 2014 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Approval of Absent Board Members
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3. Consent Agenda
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3.1. Agenda
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3.2. Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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3.3. Bill Roster
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3.4. Financial Reports
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3.4.1. General Fund
Discussion:
Receipts: $841,423.51
Expenses: $243,453.89
Balance: $1,813,188.40
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3.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation Fund Receipts $0
Expenses $5970
Balance $614,243.69
Debt Service Fund Receipts $52,399.94
Expenses $450
Balance $233,272.76
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3.4.3. Lunch Fund
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3.4.4. Activities Fund
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4. Public Forum/Welcome Guests
Discussion:
Chuck Ledbetter, Mark Williams, Ann Erickson & John Burkholder PIE representatives. Deb Fellows & Linda Wells LEA Representative.
Question about dress code during activities. What is the cell phone rule during school hours? Allowed during passing periods and lunch.
How are the iPads working out? Overall we are pleased with how the students are using them, we have been making some changes due to experiences thus far.
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5. Introduction of Speakers
Discussion:
PIE: John Burkholder and Ann Erickson
FKC wrestling tournament went well.
Basketball tournament is March 1 & 2.
Planning a family fun day and Color Run for the end of the school year.
LEA: Deb Fellows, explained online curriculum for high school students. We are currently using Odyssey Ware. Helps students with credit recovery, transfer students to meet our requirements, some elective classes and special needs students. Classes are able to be modified by the teacher.
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6. Board Committee Reports
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6.1. Negotiations
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6.2. Americanism
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6.3. Policy
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6.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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6.5. Preschool Advisory
Discussion:
Carrie & Carolyn has been talking with the community to find out the interest in a preschool at LPS. The community is very supportive and excited about it.
Partnership commitments are required for the grant application. Many have agreed to the partnership.
Budget: 50/50 grant from NDE 1st year, continuing funding for years 2 & 3. Year 4 funding is available if all criteria has been met.
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7. Administrative Reports
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7.1. Principal
Discussion:
Thank PIE and staff for the help and support of the FKC wrestling meet.
Digital Citizenship Assembly was very good for the students. State Writing Assessments are complete.
75% of students have achieved their AR (Accelerated Reading) goals for the 2nd semester.
Students missing 20 days of school must be reported to the county attorney.
Down list for January & February has been very long. 70% and below.
Parent teacher conferences were tonight. Mothers In Touch provided supper for the teachers
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7.2. Superintendent
Discussion:
Sewer line has collapsed and needs to be replaced. Plumbers are still diagnosing where the problem is, where the lines are all located and the best solution to make repairs.
Education Forum Feb. 27-28
PPACA will likely affect who we offer health insurance to, we have one more year to make a decision.
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8. Action Agenda Items
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8.1. Loomis Early Learning Center
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8.2. Music Room Carpet
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8.3. Nebraska Association of School Boards Annual Membership Dues
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8.4. Recognition of LEA as the bargaining agent for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 year.
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8.5. Superintendent Salary for 2014-15 School Year
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Discussion:
5.5% increase
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8.6. Principal's Salary for 2014-15 School Year
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Discussion:
5.5% increase
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8.7. New View Occupational Therapy Contract
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8.8. Resignation/Retirement of Pam Hudson
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8.9. ESU 11 and Title 1 Contracts
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9. Closed Session
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10. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
March 10, 2014 in the Loomis Media Center at 7:30 pm
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11. Adjournment
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