July 29, 2015 at 3:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Call to order at 3:00 PM.

Discussion:  Staff: David Ludwig, Deb Hericks, Craig Peterson, Priscilla Quintana Guests: Steve Williams, Bobby Truhe

Discussion:  Joelene Palmer will be sending a letter to administrators regarding training for suicide training and we should send out to their Superintendents.

Discussion:  We will send a letter of support for Joe Crozier for a Council position on AESA.

Discussion:  President asked all Board members to review goals prior to September meeting to help with agenda for NDE Collaboration in October.

Discussion:  Executive Director reviewed the expenditures and receipts for 2015-2016. Executive Director utilized appropriate staff in creating budget for 2015-2016.

Discussion:  Executive Director reviewed the status of the i3 Collaborative Grant. Final submission is due on August 11, 2015. This initiative will work with/include systems involved students to include more real time data.

Discussion:  We have started the process of creating a procedure manual for ESUCC.

Discussion:  Executive Committee updated committee on some personnel issues. We need to continue to gather usage data. Put together a statewide plan (NROC/EdReady) to gather information. Committee to meet to discuss Instructional Delivery.

Discussion:  Executive Committee reviewed the attached MOU between NDE/ESUCC. This will develop the scope of work between NDE/ESUCC. This documents allows to move into contracts with NDE and enhance communications between the two entities. Review and approve in September.

Discussion:  Executive Committee discussed the proposal for a lobbyist for the ESUCC. Enhance the process of lobbying for the needs of all ESUs. Review and approve in September.

Discussion:  Executive Director discussed the current position of cell phone stipends for staff. Include in staff salary - one time increase.

Discussion:  Executive Director discussed that there was a 4% increase for staff with the exception of Technology Director for 2015-2016.

Discussion:  Executive Commitee discussed the Bright Bytes statewide contract for $1/license. Seventy-one percent of schools are currently using Bright Bytes. Once every three years/every other year, schools need to use a data based structure to collect data. Develop a procedure on statewide buys versus individual buys.

Discussion:  Executive Committee gave an update on the committee work for the 50th Celebration. Slow down process for video, possibility of doing internally. Contact the University to see if they are looking for projects. Logo finalized for use (see attached). Working on a brochure (see draft). Working with Janet Anderson to set up an open house at ESUs/give tours of ESUs for Senators.

Discussion:  There was no public comment.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed the budget reports with the Board.

Discussion:  Coop Director updated Board on ESM, it was discovered that individuals were still utilizing the state, please have them discontinue until we have Equal Level ready. He gave an update on Ion Wave. He gave an update on some vendors that may potentially become partners with contracts. He is also working with some municipalities on possibility of contract with those areas. Reported on Annual Buy process.

Discussion:  There was no public comment.