August 11, 2025 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. 2025-2026 Loomis Cheer Team Presentation
Discussion:
Each member spoke about the work they do and what they enjoy about cheerleading.
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5. Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. Agenda
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5.2. Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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5.3. Bill Roster
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5.4. Financial Reports
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5.4.1. General Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $101,707.35, expenses $1,386,033.35, balance $2,055,340.49
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5.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation: Receipts $153.97, expenses $75,850.00, balance $709,688.10
Bond: Receipts $2,285.26, expenses $0, balance $333,473.69 |
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5.4.3. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $7,020.67 , Expenses $26,701.02, balance $84,439.61
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5.4.4. Nutrition Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $3.29, expenses $7,510.20, balance $47,498.50
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5.4.5. Building Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $1,575.99, expenses $267.00, balance $301,968.17
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6. Introduction of Speakers
Discussion:
Lindsey Hays spoke for the Booster Club. They are working on an activity calendar for fall activities, sponsor logos will be on programs this year. The old mats were sold. Corporate sponsor drive has gone very well.
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7. Board Committee Reports
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7.1. Negotiations
Discussion:
Our next meeting will be in October.
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7.2. Americanism
Discussion:
Our next meeting will be September 9th. We will be looking for a speaker and would appreciate any suggestions.
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7.3. Policy
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7.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
Discussion:
The phone and printer quotes are attached as well as the list of things to get finished this year.
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7.5. Preschool Advisory
Discussion:
Our next meeting will be September 23rd.
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8. Administrative Reports
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8.1. Activities Director Report
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8.2. Principal
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8.3. Superintendent
Discussion:
Admin goals Update -
Board Goals Update - Budget Work session Date - Hearing Dates - Aug. 20 workshop Bus Update - Recap on progress of the bond - |
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9. Public Forum
Discussion:
Becky Maaske spoke to keep LClub as a school sponsored activity. More discussion was held concerning a merger of LClub into the Booster Club.
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10. Recess
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11. Action Agenda Items
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11.1. Discuss and vote to approve Eakes phone services proposal.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.2. Discuss and vote to approve the 5-year lease option with Eakes for office printers.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.3. Discuss and vote to approve a transfer from the general fund to the depreciation fund.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.4. Consider, discuss and vote to approve the base growth percentage to determine property tax request authority.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.5. Discuss, and vote to approve substitute teacher pay for the 2025-2026 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.6. Discuss and vote to approve the Activities Director percentage to 16% for the extra duty schedule.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Closed Session
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13. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
Budget Workshop August 20, 2025 at 6:30 pm,
Regular Meeting September 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. |
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14. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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