December 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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.

Discussion:  Farren Nelson, Denny Pouk, Cheryl Orcutt, Lindsey Hays, Leilani Catlett

Discussion:  Reviewed the bill roster.

Discussion:  Receipts $322,445.43, expenses $358,383.60, balance $1,595,182.84

Discussion:  Depreciation:  Receipts $393.31, expenses $0, balance $1,026,634.69
Bond:  Receipts $2,151.87, expenses $0, balance $153,416.98 

Discussion:  Receipts $52,803.02, expenses $30,700.87, balance $145,363.05

Discussion:  Receipts $35,798.95, expenses $21,449.32, balance $79,805.16

Discussion:  Receipts $518.17, expenses $500.00, balance $140,950.35

Discussion:  No one is purchasing health insurance at this time.

Discussion:  Booster Club:  Lindsey Hays told about the money they received from Give to Grow, $18,000.  The track consultant met with the Booster Club and they discussed ways to raise funds to build a track.  He suggested hosting a community meeting to explain the ideas, plans, etc.  Many schools have to finance with a Bond. 

Discussion:  Settled with LEA.  

Discussion:  Waiting on a quote for the roof.  The boiler needs to be replaced, hoping to keep it operating until summer to begin replacing.  Working on getting bids at this time.

Discussion:  Discussion on Superintendent evaluation.  Mr. Weaver had some questions and comments about the responses.  

Discussion:  Mr. Squiers . putting together numbers for winter activities and coaches/sponsors,  managing the activity schedules, orders for  2025 supplies, schedules and officials for next school year.  We are planning to host a holiday tournament next year with jv and varsity.  

Discussion: 

1. Winter testing is underway and going well.

2. Staff books (Where to Start) have been distributed and the first section is due next week.

3. It has been a good first semester.

4. I am planning to work on obtaining my Bus License after Christmas.

5. I purchased $100 of things for WolfWay prizes: candy bars and small trinkets for Friday drawings that will last throughout the year.

6. Are there things you would like Loomis Public School to improve upon for the second semester that I can have an impact on? 
   Scott suggested that we do a better job of sharing the good things that our students are doing on social media.

Discussion:  Work session coming up and Mr. Weaver would like discussion ideas.  Legislative information meeting coming up, buses will be getting inspected this month,  still need bus drivers.  

Discussion:  None

Discussion:  None takne

Discussion:  Mr. Weaver thanked Duane Schoff and Gary Regelin for the time that they have served on the Loomis Public School Board.

The next Regular Meeting will be held January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.  Goals & Visions Meeting will be held January 20 at 5:00 at UNK.

Discussion:  The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.