April 11, 2022 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
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Reviewed 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 $319,103.53, expenses $298,166.22, balance $888,788.17
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4.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation: Receipts $10.94, expenses $0, balance $836,106.80
Bond: Receipts $15,762.99, expenses $0, balance $270,581.86 |
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4.4.3. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $5,400.58, expenses $26,244.19, balance $144,617.43
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4.4.4. Nutrition Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $26,072.54, expenses $16,755.30, balance $69,152.17
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4.4.5. Building Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $0, expenses $13,314.00, balance $152,727.70
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4.5. Board Members Purchasing Health Insurance Coverage
Discussion:
Dale Gray has elected to purchase health insurance through the district.
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5. Introduction of Speakers
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6. Board Committee Reports
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6.1. Negotiations
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6.1.1. Final Negotiations are in: Average Base is $36,794 ($36,850), Average increase is $563 ($750)
Highest Base in our Array is $37,400, Lowest is $36,250 Highest Increase in our array is $831, Lowest is $200 Loomis Ranks 6th out of 13 in Array for Base, and 4th out of 13 for increase I have an addendum to sign for a correction on the Negotiated Agreement |
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6.2. Americanism
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6.2.1. Met on April 7th at 7:30am - Present Dale, Duane, Allan, Casey Vrbka, and Mr. Dunn
Mr. Vrbka shared how the Social Studies Department was meeting LB 399, Casey walked us through his curriculum 8th and 11th, Government, and Elementary Social Studies. We discussed the Civics test and how it was being used in the 7-12 classes. Discussion also included Veterans Day Recognition- How it has grown, finding speakers, and possibly doing a "Wall of Honor", Casey shared his experiences with the group of students he took to Washington D.C. last summer, and is planning on the next trip to be 23-24 |
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6.3. Policy
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6.3.1. Approve Policy #2009- Public Participation at Board Meetings
Mr. Weaver will present Policy # 5099 and Handbook for 1st Reading and Approval in June |
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6.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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6.4.1. Discussion on Storage Building Approaches 40 x 20 on E/W sides, Pea Gravel, White Rock, Recommendations from B/G & T of the following Action Agenda Items- 1) Purchase Fresh Aire Fans- $8,924.10 (ESSER Funds), 2) Recommendation to Hire Gabe Tiller to paint the east gym using epoxy- bid $4,500 3) Recommend Bryn's Flooring to install flooring in the J-Hi Locker Room $3,827.04, and Jeff Morton to install new light fixtures for under $1,000.
Discussed the bid for the Crows nest from Stalder Repair $12,000, Plus additional costs for windows Discussed the bid from CashWay for a Replacement salad bar. |
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6.5. Preschool Advisory
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6.5.1. We had a visit from E/F Board members and administration on March 25th. They are wanting to start a pre-school. They were very impressed with our Pre-School and our staff did an outstanding job answering questions for them.
PreSchool for 22-23 is at 20 we had 31 applications of the 11- 7 were 3yr. olds and the remaining 4 were out of the district. |
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7. Administrative Reports
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7.1. Principal
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7.1.1. Principal Notes; 1) Evaluations, 2) Teacher - In Service, 3) Room Transition, 4) Bus Update
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7.2. Superintendent
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7.2.1. Notes; 1) Update on Drivers Education Informational Parents/Student Meeting April 19th at 6:00, Classes, May 24,25,26, & 27th, Driving to be arranged 2) Update on Personnel- SpEd 7-12, Business 7-12
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8. Public Forum
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8.1. Cheerleaders- will present
Discussion:
Cheerleaders would like to increase the number on the squad.
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9. Recess
Discussion:
None taken
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10. Action Agenda Items
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10.1. Approve Policy #2009 Public Participation at Board Meetings
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.2. Approval of Resignation of Hannah Robison
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.3. Approval of hiring Paige Dryden as our First Grade Teacher
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.4. Approval of purchase and installation of Fresh Air Fans for the locker rooms, and wrestling room- $8,924
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.5. Approval to hire Gabe Tiller, Raine of Kolor to paint the East gym walls using epoxy paint for $4,500
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.6. Approval to accept the bid from Bryn's Flooring to install Vinyl flooring in the J-Hi locker rooms- $3,827.04
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:
The next regular meeting will be held May 9, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center.
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13. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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