April 14, 2016 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Call to order at 8:30 AM. Staff: David Ludwig, Deb Hericks, Beth Kabes, Scott Isaacson

Discussion:  NDE updates will be during the collaboration meeting.

Discussion:  Senator Adams and Wendy Boyer were available to discuss Accelerate Nebraska. Objectives for Accelerate Nebraska: Facilitate Collaboration of Stakeholders; Influence the Effective Use of Philanthropic, Private and Public Resources; Identify and Support Demonstrated Best Practices Establish; Performance and Result Indicators to Measure Success.

Discussion:  Executive Director gave the ESUCC update. He reviewed the infrastructure including the new affiliate Teaching and Learning with Technology which includes TAG, IMAT, and DEC). He also discussed Rule 84 and our participation in the ESUCC/NDE Collaboration meetings. He discussed the litigation with ESM. Executive Director has given a written statement to the Lincoln Journal Star. Governor's Education and Workforce Roundtable (the old P16 group), this group has started meeting including important stakeholders. The purpose of this group is connection, communication, collaboration and cooperation. Executive Director reviewed several other groups that ESUCC is also a member and updates of those committees. Executive Director and Technology Director gave a review of the K-12 Federation. Executive Director also gave some legislative update.

Discussion:  President reviewed discussion held in Executive Committee. Executive Director appraisal is finalized and will be on file at ESU 17 and legal office. Discussed the Executive Board opening and committee will bring a committee structure to Board in May and will approve in September.

Discussion:  Executive Director discussed the plan to move the NROC to NDE Budget so that we will be able to hire that position full time.

Discussion:  Executive Director reviewed proposal for Governmental Relations. Two year agreement with no increase in contracted amount. ESU 3 will continue to use Bromm & Associate.

Discussion:  Executive Director discussed the changes within the MSA. Remove the Late Fees policy.

Discussion:  No public comment.

Discussion:  Committee Chair received discussion in committee. Review of insurance policy is being done. Draft copy of Audit reports is available.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed the financial statements for the month of March. We continue to review and adjust the Project Summary. Committee Chair reviewed those changes.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed expenses are from period Mar 4, 2016 - April 8, 2016. The amount to be approved is $196,151.72.

Discussion:  Executive Director reviewed discussion within committee meeting.

Discussion:  BlendEd Director/Distance Education Director reviewed the process proposed by the LOR Committee. The proposal from the LOR committees is to use a multiple approach of using Learn360, ISLE, and Amazon Inspire. Single sign on access to each of the products and available in the portal. Then next step will be the storage needed and available for upload. Future, do we look at a system that encompasses the three areas of need. The LOR Committee will continue to meet to discuss future needs. Another meeting of committee with Amaon will be held the end of April.

Discussion:  Co-Chair reviewed discussion held in committee. Discussed litigation with ESM. All organizations to keep emails related to this litigation.

Discussion:  Contract has not been received back from the vendor. No action will be taken at this time.

Discussion:  PDO will meet on May 4-5, 2016. MSP will not be submitting an application for this grant. ESUCC will work with groups to create an action plan to move forward. BlendEd Pilot had began their training/planning with the schools that applied for the initiative. SDA did a needs assessment for Teacher/Principal and that report is available. Will discuss with NWEA regarding a statewide pricing for students.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed discussion held in committee.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed discussion held in committee.

Discussion:  Recess to ESUCC/NDE Collaboration at 10:12 AM.