March 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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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. Consent Agenda
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5.1. Agenda
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5.2. Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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5.3. Bill Roster
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5.4. Financial Reports
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5.4.1. General Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $363,247.40, expenses $378,886.97, balance $1,631,736.89
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5.4.2. Investment Fund
Discussion:
Depreciation: Receipts $1,096.83, expenses $0, balance $1,615,858.11
Bond: Receipts $12,119.09, expenses $0, balance $211,235.02 |
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5.4.3. Activities Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $34,254.36, expenses $37,670.07, balance $119,373.65
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5.4.4. Nutrition Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $22,041.91, expenses $23,320.34, balance $497.52
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5.4.5. Building Fund
Discussion:
Receipts $9,610.17, expenses $0, balance $371,303.48
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5.5. Board Members Purchasing Health Insurance
Discussion:
No one is currently participating.
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6. Introduction of Speakers
Discussion:
Booster club: Paid for the students' entry fee for sub-district girls basketball games. Dr Dish arrived. Working with LClub to revamp the Awards Banquet.
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7. Board Committee Reports
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7.1. Negotiations
Discussion:
Negotiations are settled and taken care of for this year. The final array is attached.
The information for non-certified wages is attached. |
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7.2. Americanism
Discussion:
The committee met last week. They will contact Offutt AFB to see if the band can come this coming year. Mr. Vrbka reviewed what he covers in his classes.
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7.3. Policy
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7.4. Building, Grounds, and Transportation
Discussion:
The committee met last week to discuss carpet bids, carpet cleaner and a small scrubber machine. Looking into weight room equipment that take up less floor space. Water heater for kitchen is leaking and needs replaced.
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7.5. Preschool Advisory
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7.6. Beef Committee
Discussion:
Allan and Dana Meyer will be donating a beef. We are looking to buy a freezer for beef.
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8. Administrative Reports
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8.1. A.D. Report
Discussion:
Mr. Squiers gave his report on activities.
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8.2. Principal
Discussion:
Mr. Ellsworth gave his report and announced his resignation following the end of the school year.
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8.3. Superintendent
Discussion:
Had a Zoom meeting with Sen. Lonowski concerning education bills. State of the School report is on our web page. The mini bus was delivered today, staff training has been arranged.
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9. Public Forum
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10. Recess
Discussion:
None taken
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11. Action Agenda Items
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11.1. Vote to accept the contract to hire Savannah Siebrandt for the Agriculture position for the 26-27 school year.
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11.2. Vote to accept the contract for Alex Lindsay for the Industrial Technology teacher for the 26-27 school year.
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11.3. Vote to accept the contract and hire Jordyn Lindsay for the 4th grade position for the 26–27 school year.
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11.4. Vote to accept the contract and hire Brooke Greving for the Business position for the 26–27 school year.
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11.5. Vote to approve the carpet quote for 5 classrooms from Bruce Furnature in the amount of 23,001.58.
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11.6. Vote to approve the policy changes and review for March.
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11.7. Approve Non-certified wages increase as presented.
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11.8. Vote to approve the water heater bid from Alpha Heating and Air to replace the kitchen water heater.
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11.9. Discuss and vote to accept the bid from Eakes for a Carpet Extractor and a bleacher scrubber.
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11.10. Accept and vote to approve the resignation of Mr. David Squiers from Activities Director and his PE position.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. Closed Session
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13. Next Meeting Date
Discussion:
The next regular meeting will be held April 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the Loomis Public Schools Media Center, Room 117.
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14. Adjournment
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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