August 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Doug Molczyk read the Mission Statement. 

Discussion: 

Chip Kay, Director of Finance and Human Relations, gave a brief explanation of the financial reports. He said they made a change to the M2 format to make it easier to read. He also shared a couple of outgoing payments from M4a for iPads and a payment CCS Presentation Systems for elementary gym projectors. There is also a payment to Symmetry Energy Solutions, LLC is our new provider for natural gas.

Discussion: 

Mr. Kay said the financial report M5 is showing expenditures for the last part of the month.  There will not be any checks written the next two weeks, final payments will go out from the old budget. Close out 2021-22 budget.

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Mr. Kay said that HR has started advertising differently, now people can apply once for open positions in any building. 

Discussion: 

Dr. Troy Loeffelholz, Superintendent said the travel report lists Administrator Days in Kearney, an NCA Clinic in Lincoln and NSPRA Conference in Chicago.

Discussion: 

Dr. Loeffelholz commented on the Foundation Report $33,921.55 for the month; $211,413,30 for the year to date. He noted there were some contributions to STEM on the Go activities, and the payout on scholarships.

Discussion:  Mr. Kay said nothing had changed since the first reading of this policy.

Discussion:  Teachers were introduced to the information in this policy on August 10, 2022, Mr. Kay said. Nothing has changed since the first reading of this policy. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Kay said a cap has been placed on the adult breakfast price at $2.60, it was incorrect. He is presenting this change and amended the previously approved prices. 

Discussion:  All applications are from CMS for clothing sales and concessions.

Discussion:  Surplus request for some shelving that is not usable. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Kay gave an update on the proposed 22-23 budget. The draft shows several years for comparison including the COVID years. He said he does not have property valuation information yet, it should be coming soon.

Discussion: 

Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Buildings/Sites and Technology, shared the HVAC contract from Rutt’s. He said the CPS service agreement is locked in for a 3 year with a 3% increase shown for each year. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Kwapnioski said he has changed the committee to include principals and one staff member from buildings that do not have a principal. The committee had started to get too large. The Safety and Security Committee will meet at least once a quarter. He asked to add the two board members that have been assigned to this committee. He would like to have these meetings via ZOOM for easier participation. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Kwapnioski said Discoverer Drive had been opened up and 38th Avenue will open on the 22nd. 

Discussion:  No Updates.

Discussion:  No Updates.

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Dr. Loeffelholz talked about the September 12th Board Retreat. He shared a packet that contained the PowerPoint from the August Board Retreat. He said plans need to be created for community engagement meetings, who will be invited along with protocols and steps the board wants to make.

Dr. Loeffelholz asked the board to use the Notice and Wonder process as they look through the data. This has worked well in the past. The meeting will be at the Administration Building after the Kramer tour. 

The Superintendent Advisory Committee is going to be re-established, this will include teachers from each building. Dr. Loeffelholz asked if any of the board members would like to join this committee.  Ms. Becher and Mr. Brown volunteered. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Kay has had Jay Spearman run numbers for potential bond, he will share the information on the 12th. Dr. Loeffelholz said he wants to look at accurate data.  

Discussion: 

Dr. Loeffelholz said this report was a lot more detailed than the last company that was used several years ago.  He said he would schedule to have the representative join the meeting after the board has gone through and developed questions. 

Discussion: 

Board Members all shared excitement about this time of the year and school starting. They also said they are very impressed with the work that has been accomplished over the summer to make it the very best they can. Board members said you can feel the electricity and excitement of the new school year. 

Discussion:  The Board did not go into Executive Session.

Discussion:  Adjourned at 6:30.