May 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. Call the Meeting to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
LEADERSHIP • SERVICE • SUPPORT Notice of this meeting was given in advance according to State Law 84-1411, by giving notice of the meeting to the public on ESU 7 website www.esu7.org and posted at location of meeting. Notice of this meeting was also given in advance to all members of the Board of Education of Educational Service Unit 7. Availability of the agenda and purpose of the hearing was communicated in the advance notice of the meeting and in the notice to the members of this hearing. All proceedings of the Board of Education of Educational Service Unit 7 were taken while the convened hearing was open to the attendance of the public. |
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1.1. Notification of Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
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This meeting has been preceded by reasonable advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the meeting room.
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1.2. Roll Call
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1.3. Absent Board Members
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Board member absences.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Board member absences as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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1.4. Pledge of Allegiance
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Board President or Designee
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2. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the Board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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3. Welcome Visitors
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Board President or Designee
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4. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
The Board has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside for public participation.
Citizens wishing to address the Board on a certain agenda item must complete the Request to be Heard Document prior to the start of the board meeting. Citizens wishing to present petitions to the Board may do so at this time. However, the Board will only receive the petitions and not act upon them or their contents. |
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5. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time. If any Board member wishes to discuss an item, it must be removed from the consent agenda at which time the remaining items will be acted upon. Consent Agenda Includes:
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.1. Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.2. Presentation of Bills #79696 through #79859 totaling $959,460.73
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total: $959,460.73 - Bills #79696 through #79859 General Activity Fund total: No activity.
This is a consent item.
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5.3. Reading of Article III, Section 7, G Internet Safety Policy
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.4. Reading of Article IV, Section 2, A Staff Handbooks and Job Descriptions
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.5. Reading of Article V, Section 5, C Use of Restraints and Seclusion
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.6. Reading of Article V, Section 5, D Removal of Students and Interview of Students
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.7. Reading of Article V, Section 5, E Animals at ESU 7
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.8. Reading of Article V, Section 6, A Student/Parent Handbook
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Board President or Designee
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This is a consent item.
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5.9. Reading of Article V, Section 6, B Search and Seizure
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.10. Reading of Article V, Section 6, C Anti-Bullying
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Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.11. Reading of Article V, Section 7, A Prohibition on Mandatory Medication
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Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.12. Reading of Article V, Section 7, B Dispensing Medications
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.13. Reading of Article V, Section 7, C Student Self-Management of Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Diabetes
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.14. Reading of Article V, Section 7, E Emergency Medical Aid
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.15. Reading of Article V, Section 7, F Wellness
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.16. Reading of Article V, Section 8, A Required Trainings
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Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.17. Reading of Article V, Section 9, A Procedures for Control of Infections Diseases
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Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.18. Reading of Article V, Section 9, B Emergency Closure of ESU 7 Buildings
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.19. Reading of Article V, Section 9, C Emergency Exclusion of Persons from ESU 7
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.20. Reading of Article V, Section 10, A Student Fees
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.21. Reading of Article V, Section 11, A Safe Pupil Transportation Plan
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.22. Reading of Article V, Section 11, B Safe Driving Standard for Drivers
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.23. 2025-2026 Contract for Angel Mayberry, Early Learning Connection Grant Coordinator
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.24. Excess Lodging and Meals
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Excess Lodging and Meals:
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5.25. 2025-2026 Non-Member Contract for Services
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
Board Policy requires the Board to annually approve a Non-Member School Contract for Services Agreement.
Article III, Section 1, D Requests, Cost, and Payment This is a consent item.
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6. Board Code of Ethics and Oath of Office - District 4, Clark Lehr
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Clark Lehr was appointed as the District 4 Board Member for ESU 7. The May 2025 Board Meeting is the first meeting for Clark Lehr since the appointment. It is required for all board members to recite the oath of office and sign off on it as well as the Code of Ethics annually.
I, _____________________, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Nebraska, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely and without mental reservations, or for purpose or evasions; and that I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of member of the Board of Educational Service Unit No. 7, according to law, to the best of my ability. And I do further swear that I do not advocate, nor am I a member of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or this State by force or violence; and that during such time that I am in this position I will not advocate nor become a member of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or this State by force or violence. So help me God.
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7. May 2025 Board Spotlight - Print Shop Tour
Speaker(s):
Print Shop Director
Rationale:
Print Shop Director, Marci Ostmeyer, will lead a tour of the Print Shop for the May Board Spotlight.
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8. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Review the breakdown of the Treasurer's Report.
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9. Administrator's Report General
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Administrator or Designee
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9.1. Goal Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
Goals - Attached for your Review
Goal 1: By July 2025, the ESU 7 board will have advertised for a Chief Administrator, completed the initial process, sent a contract, hired and Chief Administrator, made the announcement, and begun the onboarding process.
Goal 3: By July 2025, the ESU 7 board will attend the corresponding school district board meetings at least once every two years to report the tailored services provided by ESU 7 and the outcomes measured.
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9.2. Services Update
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Administrator or Designee
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9.3. Facilities Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
The Administrator will provide a facilities update during this item
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9.4. Personnel
Speaker(s):
Administrator or designee
Rationale:
New Hire:
- Iriana Medel, Bridges Paraprofessional. Start date April 25, 2025. Resignation: - Kassidy Hiesterman, Bridges Paraprofessional. Last day May 20, 2025. - Jade Purkerson, Learning Academy Paraprofessional. Last day May 20, 2025. |
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9.4.1. Title IC Education Program Summer Work Agreements
Speaker(s):
Administrator or designee
Rationale:
2025 Summer Program
The Title I, Part C Education Program (TIC) will have summer enrichment programs during the months of June and July. The Learning Academy, Cen7ter, and Bridges will host our students from the regional ESU 7 TIC area. Other communities where TIC staff will provide summer activities to students include: O'Neill, Ainsworth, Firth, Beatrice, Dorchester, and Nebraska City. The following 2025 summer staff are recommended for employment. ESU 7 Summer Staff: Harriet Nalumansi
Sherry Olney
Iriana Medel
Anne Baptiste
Iris Medina Gonzalez
Michael Baptiste
Maria Bonilla
Barbara Raya
Cory Waite Cindy Lorentzen
Susan Doehling
Shanda Hall
Meghan Wolfe
Lorena Miya
Nichole Flynn
Isabelle Short Gomez District Reimbursement: Twin River - Tina Reeg Madison - TBD 2 paraeducators/drivers |
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9.5. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
During this item, the Administrator will provide a Legislative Update to members of the Board.
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10. Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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10.1. Budget Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Budget Committee Chair
Rationale:
Reports of Budget Committee activities and discussion will take place during this item.
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10.2. Administrator Evaluation Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Administrator Evaluation Committee Chair
Rationale:
A report of activities from the Administrator Evaluation Committee will be given during this item.
Evaluation Timeline: - August: Evaluation Committee Chair and Administrator review Evaluation Tool and Evaluation Policy/Procedures. - March: Full Board is provided a paper copy of the evaluation questions. - April: Administrator sends digital evaluation and evaluation resources to the Evaluation Committee Chair in the first week of April. The chair then forwards on to the full Board for completion by April Board Meeting. Board will send their completed evaluation tool to the Evaluation Committee prior to the April Board Meeting. Administrator completes Evaluation Tool as self-assessment and sends it to Evaluation Chair on or before April 30th. - May: The Committee Chair will send the completed Administrator self-assessment to the full Board after May 1. Evaluation Committee compiles results of full Board completed evaluations prior to the May Board Meeting. - June: Evaluation Committee meets prior to June Board Meeting to review with the Administrator the results of evaluation. Report to full Board in June Board Meeting following Closed Session requirements with Administrator present. Committee Recommendation:
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10.3. Handbook Committee Update
Speaker(s):
Handbook Committee Chairperson
Rationale:
Staff and Student Handbook Committee to meet in May and June. Committee to make a recommendation to the board in the June Board Meeting. May meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
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11. Conference Report
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Conference Attendees
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Conference Attendees will report on their learnings.
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12. Adjournment
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Board President or Designee
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