January 11, 2022 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. ESU Coordinating Council Information
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Meeting called to order at 8:30AM.
Staff: Kraig Lofquist, Deb Hericks, Priscilla Quintana
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3. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President
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4. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
Discussion:
The President reviewed the minutes/notes for the last meeting to be approved.
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5. ESU Share Out Topics
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Discussion:
Discussion on parochial/private/home schools and services provided and contracts used.
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6. Petitions and Communications to the Board
Speaker(s):
Board President
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6.1. Learning Community Update
Speaker(s):
Bradley Ekwerekwu
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Discussion:
No report given.
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6.2. State Board of Education and Nebraska Department of Education Report
Speaker(s):
Nebraska Department of Education
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Discussion:
Micki Charf was present to give NDE updates. She announced she will be replacing Don Loeske. They are looking at doing a technical amendment to Rule 10.
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6.2.1. NDE Mental Health Team
Speaker(s):
Amber and Mariella
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Discussion:
Amber Hartsock was present to discuss Project AWARE. This grant is to increase awareness of mental health issues among school-aged children. The School Mental Health Project provides access to comprehensive mental health services for students, staff and communities. Mental Health conference will be June 1-2 at the Embassey Suites in LaVista.
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6.3. Association of Education Service Agency's Report
Speaker(s):
AESA Representative
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Discussion:
Susan Leddick passed away on December 22. Doreen Marvin and Joan Wade will be doing our Bold Step review process with us in April. There will be a Federal Advocacy meeting on January 18-19.
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7. Executive Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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7.1. Executive Director Report
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Lofquist
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Discussion:
Seim Johnson has a draft audit ready but they are awaiting the letter from legal. Tyler Dahlgreen will be present at PDO to work on an article for NCSA. SRS continues to work on the 504 plan and working to clean up the old data files.
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7.1.1. ESUCC Redesign: Update
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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7.1.1.1. ESU Standards
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
Any team lead for an external review for this year, received an email that shared the Google Folder to house the documents/resources.
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7.1.1.2. Joint Decision Making Parameters
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
No report to give.
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7.1.1.3. SIMPL Inventory & Value Add Combined
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
The committee met on December 13, to review the PDO work from September and upcoming work that will happen this week. Discussion on rates for each ESU, this should be your rates and each ESU.
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7.1.1.4. Value Proposition
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
Nothing to report.
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7.2. Executive Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Discussion:
The President shared discussions in committee. He reviewed the information from the Resolute Guard on their Continuous Improvement Plan. There will be a short survey coming out for everyone to see interest in hiring a grant writer. The Executive Committee is also working to finalize the MSA for 2022-23. Discussion regarding the committee structure and time of the committee.
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7.2.1. Approval of November/December Expenses to be paid in December/Janaury.
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Treasurer reviewed the November/December Expenses to be paid in December/January and recommended for approval.
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7.2.2. Approve Claims, Financials Statements, and Assets for Month of November
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Treasurer reviewed the claims, financials statements, and assets for month of November.
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8. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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9. Recommendations from Standing Committees and Project Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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9.1. Information Services Committee
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
The Committee Chair reviewed discussions in committee. Discussion on the GEER 1 remaining funds is still awaiting the Governor to allocate these funds sometime during January. TLT Special Project/Social Studies is in the process of identifying the teachers to work on the project this summer.
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9.2. Education Resources
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
The Committee Chair reviewed discussions in committee. Amy Rhone gave an update to the committee on disproportionality that will be going out soon. They are working on guidance documents for inclusion.
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9.3. Legal Committee
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
The Committee Chair reviewed discussions in committee. Bromm's were present to share legislative bills that are being introduced. Discussion on the upcoming Legislative Day in Lincoln. Please share any outstanding keynote speakers that you may heard/seen.
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9.3.1. Approve 2022 AEPA Contracts
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Committee Chair reviewed the 2022 AEPA contracts for approval.
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9.3.2. Approve AEPA 019 Extensions
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Committee Chair reviewed the AEPA 019 contracts for approval.
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9.3.3. Approve AEPA 020 Extensions
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Committee Chair reviewed the AEPA 020 contracts for approval.
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9.3.4. Approve AEPA 021 Extensions
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Committee Chair reviewed the AEPA 021 contracts for approval.
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9.3.5. Approve Special Buy Agreement with Swank Motion Pictures
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The Committee Chair reviewed the Swank Motion Pictures contract for approval.
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10. NEW ESU Chief Administrators
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Lofquist
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Discussion:
The new administrator at ESU 11 will be John Poppert. Discussion on open superintendent positions in NE. There was a share out on salary increases for 2022-23. Hanover Research was also discussed by the Board.
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11. Leadership and Learning
Speaker(s):
Sarah Salem
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12. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 11:28 AM.
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