June 11, 2018 at 7:30 PM - Loup City Public Schools Board of Education Regular Session

Discussion:  Verified by Lewandowski and Mroczek that notice of the meeting was given in advance by publication and/or posting in accordance with the Board approved method for giving notice of meetings. Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education. The Secretary of the Board maintains a list of the news media requesting notification of meetings and advance notification to the listed media of the time and place of the meeting and the subjects to be discussed at the meeting was provided.  Availability of the agenda was communicated in the publicized notice and a current copy of the agenda was maintained as stated in the publicized notice. All proceedings of the Board of Education, except as may be hereinafter noted, were taken while the convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public.
 

Discussion:  No patrons addressed the Board at this time.

Discussion:  Mrs. Groteluschen reported on her 7-12 English classes.  

Discussion:  Vivian Hart, Abigail Badura, and Mrs. Rose presented a powerpoint of the Spanish Trip to Puerto Rico.  Highlighting the places visited and what was learned on the trip.

Discussion:  Mr. Dahlberg previewed the preliminary budget with the Board.  Changes will be made and it was suggested that the Budget Committee meet a few times this summer with Mrs. Simpson to finalize the budget before September.

Discussion:  We were contacted by the state nutrition offices and they indicated that we need to charge more because the reimbursement for breakfast is $2.23.  Our adult lunches need to be more than the reimbursement rate, therefore we are suggesting $2.25 for the adult breakfast price.

Discussion:  The list of changes is also included.

Discussion:  The elementary and high school teachers have discussed the math curriculum and this is their recommendation.  The quote that is attached will take care of any upcoming classes at this point.  There may be a need to order a few here and there down the line if we get more students in.  This quote also includes about $10,000 for trainings at all levels.

Discussion:  This policy was brought to our attention because it mentions that school groups are only allowed to use school vehicles for one camp during the summer.  The policy committee looked at it and is making a few clarifying recommendations.  The amount of summer activities for school groups may be something the Board will want to discuss in the near future.

Discussion:  Building Committee met to discuss the heat pump replacement cycle.  The committee is requesting quotes from other companies, a breakdown of the individual heat pumps, and other information before moving forward.  The building committee will also meet with Tom to get the wording for rules at the track so that signs can be posted and the track can be opened for walkers.  

Discussion:  End of the school year went very smooth.  Good turn out for the Kindergarten Graduation/Recognition.  Math curriculum updates were determined by the teachers with the help of ESU 10.  Elementary summer school update was given.  Review of the Strategic Leadership Conference that Mr. Reikofski attended at ESU 10.  Our Title I Schoolwide plan was approved and is in effect for the next three years.  Some discussion over the current staffing plan for elementary was also included.

Discussion: 

There was no requests for driver's training or transportation this year, so we did not set it up.  We have had between 8-15 students come in each day for summer school.  One 7th grader has finished their remediation and one freshman has completed a semester of their credit recovery in the first week.  Weight training numbers were provided.  The current 2018-2019 high school schedule was shared.  There might be some changes as the summer progresses.

Discussion:  The financial report was shared with the board.  Summer breakfast and lunch numbers were shared with the board.  We have served a total of 128 breakfasts and 266 lunches during the first week of the program.  The After School Program's Summer Session numbers were shared.  We have had around 15 students each day for the first week. 

Discussion:  Thanks to Mr. Dahlberg for the past four years.  Students were fantastic on both the Puerto Rico and Band Trips.