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September 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Public Hearing and Special Meeting

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 9/16/2024 at 6:24 PM
Amy Barth	Present
Drew Blessing	Present
Steve Gaasch	Present
Kathy Gifford	Present
Paul Hazard	Present
John Icenogle	Absent
Present: 5, Absent: 1

Minutes

Minutes

1. Annual Budget Hearing

1.A. Convene Hearing

Discussion:

Hearing convened at 5:31 PM.

1.B. Discussion and Public Input

Discussion:

Dr. Chris Loofe, Associate Superintendent and Finance Director, presented the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year: Kearney Public Schools General Fund Budget in the amount of $82,822,585; the Special Building Fund Budget in the amount of $19,361,897; the Bond Fund Budget in the amount of $17,801,474; the Depreciation Fund Budget in the amount of $525,000; the Employee Benefit Fund Budget in the amount of $42,354; the Activity Fund Budget in the amount of $4,062,641; the School Nutrition Fund Budget in the amount of $4,941,540; the Student Fee Fund Budget in the amount of $457,399; the Cooperative Fund Budget in the amount of $914,960; and the Qualifying Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund Budget in the amount of $12,564,466.
There was discussion about the changing demographics within KPS and the impact that this will have on the budget.
Clarification was requested as to where the motor vehicle tax was designated on the anticipated income slide. It is included in the local receipts category and not in property tax.
It was noted that this year's budget includes a cushion for the possibility of paying off some debts (possibly QCPUF) from cash reserves, should the Board decide to do so.
This proposed budget includes a 5 cent reduction in the levy from $1.193 for 2023-2024 to $1.14254 for 2024-2025.
A brief discussion took place regarding potential products for enhancing security measures in the buildings, along with associated costs, given for consideration to the Board as possible future expenses.
It was noted that KPS is the 7th lowest spending school district in the state per formula student.
Mr. Blessing suggested that the compensation information be broken down to show our new senator the real impact that the 3% cap will have on our community.

1.C. Close Hearing

2. Final Property Tax Request Hearing

2.A. Convene Hearing

2.B. Discussion and Public Input

Discussion:

Dr. Chris Loofe, Associate Superintendent and Finance Director, presented the property tax request proposal for the 2024-2025 school year: Kearney Public Schools General Fund be set at $43,356,559; the Bond Fund be set at $7,448,348; the Special Building Fund be set at $5,490,334 and the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund be set at $1,494,949 with the total property tax request to be set at $57,790,190.

2.C. Close Hearing

3. Routine Business

3.A. Call to Order

Discussion:

President Gaasch called the meeting to order at 6:23 PM.

3.B. Open Meetings Act Announcement

3.C. Board Meeting Decorum Expectations

3.D. Pledge of Allegiance

3.E. Roll Call

Discussion:

John Icenogle joined the meeting via zoom.

3.E.I. Excuse Absent Board Member

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to excuse absent Board member John Icenogle from the meeting. This motion, made by Kathy Gifford and seconded by Amy Barth, Passed.

John Icenogle: Absent
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Drew Blessing: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

3.F. Approval of the Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve the agenda for the meeting, as presented. This motion, made by Kathy Gifford and seconded by Drew Blessing, Passed.

John Icenogle: Absent
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Drew Blessing: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

4. Public Participation/Comment

5. Agenda

5.A. Adoption of Budgets for the Kearney Public Schools for the 2024-2025 School Year

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to adopt the Kearney Public Schools proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year as presented. This motion, made by Drew Blessing and seconded by Kathy Gifford, Passed.

John Icenogle: Absent
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Drew Blessing: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

5.B. Approval of Property Tax Requests for the 2024-2025 School Year

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to approve the proposed Resolution to set the property tax request for the 2024-2025 school year as presented. This motion, made by Kathy Gifford and seconded by Drew Blessing, Passed.

John Icenogle: Absent
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Drew Blessing: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

6. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Move to adjourn the meeting. This motion, made by Kathy Gifford and seconded by Paul Hazard, Passed.

John Icenogle: Absent
Paul Hazard: Yea
Steve Gaasch: Yea
Drew Blessing: Yea
Kathy Gifford: Yea
Amy Barth: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion:

Meeting was adjourned at 6:33 PM.

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