February 2, 2022 at 1:45 PM - Educational Resources Committee Meeting
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                                        1. Call to Order                 
                    
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The meeting was called to order at 1:45 PM. 
                            Staff: Kraig Lofquist, Deb Hericks, Priscilla Quintana, Scott Isaacson 
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                                        2. Roll Call                 
                    
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                                        3. Agenda Item                 
                    
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                                        3.1. EHA presentation                 
                    
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Linda Kenedy     
    
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Linda Kenedy was present to share updates from EHA utilizing Headspace.       
                            
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                                        3.2. SEBL Update                 
                    
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JEM Team     
    
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The JEM team were present to share updates on Social Emotional and Behavioral Learning.       
                            
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                                        3.3. Special Populations                 
                    
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                                        3.3.1. NDE Special Education Update                 
                    
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Amy Rhone     
    
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Amy Rhone was present to give updates from NDE Special Education Department.  NE Part B and C State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report has been submitted.  Working on the annual risk analysis (NECounts Risk Anaylisis).  The equity team is working on disproportionate representation, significant disproportionality, discipline.  Created a guidance document for developing local policies and procedures that are required for the implementation of Special Education Part B regulations in Nebraska's public schools.  NASES/NDE Joint Conference will be on February 17th/18th in Lincoln, NE.  This summer they are planning an ESU SPED/Superintendent Road-Show across the state.        
                            
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                                        3.3.2. ESPD Report                 
                    
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Ruth Miller     
    
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GEraldine Erickson gave the report for ESPD. They are working with their districts disproportionally.       
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                                        3.3.3. Mental Health and Wellness                 
                    
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                                        3.3.3.1. NDE Mental Health Grant                 
                    
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Nothing to report.       
                            
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                                        3.3.4. ESSER - Preschool Program                 
                    
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Nothing to report.       
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                                        3.3.5. UNL Psychology/Counselor Grant                 
                    
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Executive Director     
    
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Beth Doll is requesting help in identifying 2-3 people who could provide an ESU perspective on the questions that will be asked and how these are phrased? Send the names of likely people to the Executive Director.       
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                                        3.3.6. SRS Staff Report                 
                    
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The Technology Director gave an update from the SRS Department. The team has been working on the development of the 504 plans into SRS. They have met with the Advisory team to go through the forms and discuss the information within the forms.  The advisory committee also discussed the MSA SRS fees for 2022-2023. They are proposing an increase of $200 in the Admin fee and also a 5% increase in the tier structure.        
                            
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                                        3.4. PDO (Professional Development Organization)                 
                    
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                                        3.4.1. High Quality Instructional Materials Support (HQ-IM)                 
                    
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Cory Epler was present to give updates on HQIM.  Discussion on the school calendar and modifying instructional time, be sure to leverage HQIM support to ensure student learning.  A team came together to plan/design the maximization of student learning and learning acceleration.  There is a statewide contract for Zearn Math and there will be some additional accounts available for next year.  The work with CSI schools are 27 of the lowest schools in the state. ESUs are also used to support this process.       
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                                        3.4.2. PDO Workgroups Rule 84 Updates                 
                    
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Mark Brady     
    
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Mark Brady was present to give an update from the Educator Effectiveness Work Group.       
                            
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                                        3.4.3. SDA Report                 
                    
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SDA Affiliate Chair     
    
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Please review the SDA report notes.       
                            
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                                        3.4.4. TLT Special Project and Social Studies Cadre                  
                    
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Hicks and McKiver     
    
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Special Project work with Social Studies is working on securing the teachers to help the work this summer.       
                            
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                                        3.4.5. PDO Meetings                 
                    
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                                        3.4.6. NDE Updates                 
                    
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Russ Masco     
    
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Talking points will be coming out soon.       
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                                        3.4.7. Monthly Talking Points                 
                    
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Executive Director     
    
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                                        4. MSA 2022-2023                  
                    
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President     
    
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                                        4.1. ESPD Affiliate 2022-2023 Budget Requests                 
                    
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                                        4.2. SDA Affiliate 2022-2023 Budget Requests                 
                    
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                                        4.3. MSA PDO Fees                 
                    
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Last year's fee was $3,653.  If nothing changes between now and next month, the fee will be $1,962.     
                            
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                                        4.4. SRS Fees/Tier Structure                 
                    
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                                        5. Next Meeting Agenda Items                 
                    
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                                        6. Adjournment                 
                    
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Meeting adjourned at 2:52 PM.     
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