February 9, 2026 at 7:00 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. Pledge of Allegiance
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5. Presentation by student Alex Monnig on discussion for an Eagle Scout Project.
Discussion:
Alex is requesting to do a project to earn the Eagle Scout designation. He is looking for ideas and information on funding to get approved by the Scouts. We suggested a sandbox and are supportive to help Alex achieve his goal.
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6. Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1. Agenda
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6.2. Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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6.3. Bill Roster
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6.4. Financial Reports
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6.4.1. General Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $662,917.89, expenses $336,431.34, balance $1,650,958.34
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6.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation: Receipts $1,193.74, expenses $0, balance $1,614,761.28
Bond: Receipts $43,427.05, expenses $0, balance $199,115.93 |
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6.4.3. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $21,985.46, expenses $33,837.78, balance $122,789.36
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6.4.4. Nutrition Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $15,642.32, expenses $15,729.83, balance $1,775.95
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6.4.5. Building Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $25,219.57, expenses $0, balance $361,693.31
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7. Introduction of Speakers
Discussion:
Booster Club-Lindsey Hays spoke, they will purchase youth vb jerseys and possibly youth wrestling. Each student will be able to choose one book from the Book Fair that the Booster Club will pay for. They met with LClub today and are working on a 1/2 time fundraiser. They are working on purchasing a doctor dish for basketball. Upcoming fundraisers they are discussing, a pickle ball tournament, food trucks. They will offer 2 LClub scholarships and revamp the athletic banquet. They have started filling out the PCCF grant. They are also looking into a new scorers table for the west gym with an LED screen.
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8. Board Committee Reports
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8.1. Negotiations
Discussion:
The negotiated agreement is uploaded as an action agenda item. The new salary index has also been uploaded for approval.
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8.2. Americanism
Discussion:
Our next meeting is March 5th at 7:30 am.
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8.3. Policy
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8.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
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8.5. Preschool Advisory
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8.6. Beef Committee
Discussion:
We have a donation coming at the end of March, first part of April.
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8.7. Goals Discussion
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9. Administrative Reports
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9.1. A.D. Report
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9.2. Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Ellsworth asked the Board what information they would like to see to show academic achievement. The Board asked: What are the red flags for students that are falling behind? NSCAS, MAPS, etc. NSCAS is 3-8, MAPS K-10, Fastbridge is K-12.
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9.3. Superintendent
Discussion:
Goals & Visions Meeting: March 9 at 6:00
Rule 10 visit was last week. Board would like building plans before the next Bldg & Grounds meeting. |
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10. Public Forum
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11. Recess
Discussion:
Recess taken at 8:25-8:30
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12. Action Agenda Items
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12.1. Vote to accept the resignation of a certified staff member.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.2. Vote to accept the resignation of a Certified staff member.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.3. Vote to approve the ESU Master Service Agreement.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.4. Discuss and approve the bid from Musco for replacement football lights. Discuss and decide on the adder for the light controls.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Southern Power District will offer rebates after installation.
Adder, light show, 4 minutes per game. Lights can be dimmed without it. |
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12.5. Discuss and vote to accept the hire of ________ for the Industrial Technology teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.6. Discuss and vote to accept the 2026-2027 district calendar.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.7. Discuss and vote to accept the 2026-2027 PK handbook.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.8. Discuss and vote to accept the 2026-2027 Negotiated agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12.9. Discuss and vote to approve the polices being reviewed.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13. Closed Session
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13.1. Discuss Personnel matter —
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
The next regular meeting will be held March 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the Media Center
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15. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
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