December 8, 2014 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the Beacon-Observer, 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:  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. Luke Thorell, Eric Baxter, Bill Clark from Karr Tuckpointing Welcome Jack Geiger- Karr TuckPointing

Discussion:  Expenses $267,751.82, Receipts $68,382.42, Balance $1,835,252.13

Discussion:  Depreciation: Receipts $0, Expenses $0, Balance $860,750.59 Debt Service: Receipts $3,109.50, Expenses $209,157.50, Balance $185,189.20

Discussion:  Expenses $10,704.45, Receipts $12,716.46, Balance $2,735.29

Discussion:  Receipts $7,030.77, Expenses $2,316.49, Balance $71,861.63

Discussion:  Bill Clark from Karr Tuckpointing explained how they will repair the cement block walls. They will clean the walls, caulk all of the cracks, doors, windows and paint. PIE: Eric Baxter and Luke Thorell The basketball tournament will be split into two weekends this year.

Discussion:  The LEA and the Board held their second negotiations meeting on December 2nd. They will be meeting again on Dec. 9th.

Discussion:  Bus Purchase- The board has reviewed several bus quotes. Final discussion and recommendation will be made at the Board Meeting. Building project- The Building Project Committee is set to meet on Thursday, December 18th at 3:30 in the Media Center. Committee Members for this project will be: Nicole Hardwick, Sam Dunn, Gary Regelin, Scott Thorell, Mike Szekely, CJ Ganser, Cole Carraher, Jackie Johnson and Heidi Rademaker. The discussion will begin with identifying areas of need in the building and suggestions for change/improvement.

Discussion:  The Preschool Advisory Committee met on November 18th @ 7:30 pm in the Loomis Media Center. Home Visits Open House- Bring Supplies in early Timeline- Beginning and end of preschool year PreK Graduation Projected Enrollment ECERS Review Our next Preschool Advisory Meeting is set for January 27th at 7:30 pm in the Loomis Media Center. Discussion will be held on: Enrollment and enrollment priorities Tuition Changes and/or suggestions for 2015-16 Preschool Year

Discussion:  The December 2014 Superintendent Evaluation has been completed, signed and filed.

Discussion:  MAP Testing Workshop (Linda and I attended) 6th-7th-8th Assembly on Dec. 9th @ 9:30-10:20- Respect Music Christmas Concerts- K-6th Dec. 11th @ 7:00, 7-12 Dec. 16th @ 7:00 Continuing School Improvement Workshop- (Nicole and I attended) Drug Dog- Recap Honor Roll Lunch- PIE Funded Dec. 18th and 19th Christmas Party and Last day of semester.

Discussion:  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.

Discussion:  $25 Gift Card from Fritz's Meat.

Discussion:  See motion above in Building, Grounds, and Transportation section.

Discussion:  Next meeting date is January 12, 2015, 7:30 p.m. to be held in the Media Center.