October 7, 2020 at 12:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Meeting called to order at 12:30 PM

Staff:  Kraig Lofquist, Deb Hericks

Discussion:  Approval of minuntes

Discussion:  ESU 4 purchased a new building, hoping to move in within a year.  Discussion on supporting staff through the pandemic with fatigue, etc.  Different scenarios, fell the love/jeans day; fill you cup; lunch together in big room; touching base with each; organize flu shots onsite, etc.  

Discussion:  Kim Snyder, NDE was present to share updates from her department.  NLLN work completed and moved into theory of action.  Ryan Rickenbaw has been hired to work with schools.  Dr Downing will be working to help NDE/ESU support the development, implementation, and improvement of the newly revised Nebraska Teacher and Principal Performance Standards.  SEED (Supporting Educator Effectiveness through Development) shift in focus of work to making sure there is an instructional model and evaluation model in place.  There will not be a mandate for SEED but whatever instuctional model is being used in the schools, they will need to prove that it is equal to or more rigorous than the NE model.  Have the discussion with staff about what has been effective thoughout the pandemic.  Working with SDA affiliate to work on process and have them at the table during discussions.  Shift focus - don't focus on just the evaluation instraments, they want principals to feel they are supported.  They also want to get higher education at the table in discussions to make the process seemless. 

Russ Masco, NDE gave updates on the Rule 84 meeting tomorrow.  Discussions on the teams and the need for common goals in the work that NDE and ESUCC do collaboratively.     

Discussion:  Executive Chair shared information on the AESA Call to Action last week.  Those that attended felt that Nebraska is ahead of other states in supporting their schools through the pandemic.  Federal update were on funding of erate, mental helath, nutrition services gaps, special education and Maintenance of Effort (MOE), liability for special education because requirements of IEPs, etc.  Dan Schnoes will be running for the AESA Region position.  

Discussion:  Not present.

Discussion:  Executive Director shared that tomorrows meeting will be working on Goal 2.

Discussion:  Other discussions in committee was the Executive Director evaluation.  Executive Assistant to get the email with information out to Administrators soon.  Google form to be filled out by October 31, 2020.  Administrators are not mandated to fill out the form.  

Discussion:  Treasurer reviewed September expenses to be paid in October.  

Discussion:  Treasurer reviewed claims, financial statements and assets for the month of August. 

Discussion:  President Elect share the reason for the motion that if ESUCC can not meet during the pandemic, we authorize Executive Director to pay invoices if we are shut down during 2020-21

Discussion:  There was no public comment.  

Discussion:  Committee Chair shared discussions from committee.  Software Innovation Netowrk has four areas od work: assessment diagnostic tools, single sign on expansion (Eduroam), Canvas, and data privacy and security.  Canvas training next week at ESU 10.  Trainer has been hired for East side of the state.  Discussion for GEERS money.  Districts should be filling out the digital survey.  TLT presented the 2020-21 digital learning project.  TLT has updated their by-laws for committee review.  

Discussion:  Committee Chair shared discussions from committee.  Ruth Miller gave an update for ESPD.  Cory Epler was present to give updates on High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).  SRS updated, working with ADVISER on reporting.  TItle IX trainings available through KSB and pending trainings from NCSA and Perry Law Firm.  Discussed shared trainers across ESUS - regional or other.  Discussed about additional affiliate groups but shared affinity groups or cadres might work best.  Level 3 and Mental Health are an example of one of these such groups.  ESUs are not regulatory entities.  

Discussion:  Committee Chair shared discussions from committee.  Annual Buy was opened for vendors yesterday.  Equal Level contract will come due this next year.  Coop Director has begun discussions with the vendor about renewal.  Curt and Jason Bromm with present to discuss some legislative studies that are happening.  Discussed the general election and how it may impact us.  Discuessed potential legislation this coming session.  

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed contract with PPG Paints.

Discussion:  Discussion on SPARQ negotiation tool.  Some have committees that do the array.  They purchase the negotiation tool from Perry Law Firm.  

Discussion:  Rule 84 meeting to be held 10/08/20 at 9:00 AM via Zoom.  

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 2:17 PM.