October 19, 2015 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the Bertrand Herald, 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.

Discussion:  Receipts $631,193.37, Expenses $320,165.39, Balance $2,091,163.16

Discussion:  Debt Services: revenue $47,482.05, expenses $0, balance $378,245.23 Depreciation: revenue $441,79, expenses $2,550.32, balance $894,544.88

Discussion:  Revenue $8,882.95, expenses $8,278.96, balance $6,296.42

Discussion:  Revenue $40,614.60, expense $17,322.15, balance $120,773.78

Discussion:  Receipts $23,817.35, expenditures $14,770.14, balance $90,448.11

Discussion:  Partners in Education- Loomis Education Association and Staff-

Discussion:  Negotiations Timeline Considering NorthStar Salary Negotiation software. Cost is $950/year.

Discussion:  Veteran's Day program is coming up. Breakfast at 9:00, program at 10:00.

Discussion:  Architect Agreement Discussion - proposed a contract to be considered for approval. Elementary Window Replacement Quote - table Building Walk through: weight room-consider purchase Vertamax machine, PIE considering replacing the state tournament flags, venting in gyms, athletic record boards for elementary, junior high and high school, improve long jump runway lengthen and widen, table window replacement waiting for more quotes, bricks coming loose that should be looked at, new architect has came to meet with us to review our building needs.

Discussion:  Ekers evaluation was completed, results will be presented to Mrs. Hardwick on Tuesday, Oct. 20

Discussion:  Superintendent Evaluation information will be coming in November, must be completed in December.

Discussion:  *2015 NESA Results: Reading 91% 1st in FKC, Math 85% 2nd in FKC, Science 83% 4th in FKC and Writing 78% 4th in FKC. *Parent Teacher Conferences: 88% of parents came to conferences. *ESU 11 Fall Conference: a lot of interesting information was presented.

Discussion:  Richman, Inc., from Lexington will be aerating and reseeding the football field and practice fields starting this fall and continuing through the summer. PLC Training in San Diego October 13-16. Mr. Dun and two teachers will be attending another training in February. No Child Left Behind- Letters and Professional Development Plan

Discussion:  -Record Boards: $7,430 quote from Team Fitz Graphics. -New Gym: - 6 Man Football, after football season our numbers will be assessed for the next two years.

Discussion:  NA

Discussion:  Replace existing windows in 4 elementary classrooms, waiting to get more quotes.

Discussion:  Next Regular Board of Education Meeting will be Monday, November 9 at 7:30 pm in the Loomis Media Center.