December 21, 2015 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Call the meeting to order
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
LEADERSHIP • SERVICE • SUPPORT - ESU 7 Mission Statement
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1.1. Notification of Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
This meeting has been preceded by 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
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Roll call was taken at 5:32pm.
Staff present:
Larianne Polk, Administrator
Linda Shefcyk, Business Manager
Katy McNeil, Secretary to the Board of Directors
Cynthia Alarcon, Migrant Education Coordinator
Otis Pierce, Technology Integration Coordinator
Beth Kabes, BlendEd Coordinator
Darus Mettler, Special Education Director
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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2. Public Forum
Rationale:
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2.1. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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2.2. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison 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 notify the Educational Service Unit administrator prior to 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. Public Participation in Board Meetings Policy 1.02.02 |
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3. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the minutes as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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5.1. Board Absences
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Staff Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take action to approve the board absences.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve absent board directors Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Richard Luebbe and Wendy Rahtz were absent.
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5.2. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Treasurer's Report as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.3. Presentation of Bills
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total:$591,389.15 - Bills #62479 through #62622 Inservice bills total: $ 20 TECH Arrears: Clarkson $4,086.20, ESU 2 $246.23, Palmer $8.75, St. Edward $724.26
Recommended Motion(s):
Bills as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.4. Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Commiittee
Rationale:
The Board Negotiations Committee has reached an agreement with the Educational Service Unit Education Association (ESUEA) related to the Master Agreement language and compensation.
Recommended Motion(s):
Master Agreement for Special Education ESUEA for the 2015-2016 term Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
ESUEA and Board Negotiations Committee have not yet reached an agreement for the 16-17 term.
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5.5. First Reading of Policy 3.04 Sick Leave
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the first reading of Policy 3.04 Sick Leave as presented and advance it to the next meeting for second reading.
Recommended Motion(s):
First reading of Policy 3.04 Sick Leave and its advancement to the January 2016 meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.6. SPED Contract
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Leslie Oldham lives in Clarkson and will be providing para support to preschool children. She has had a variety of experiences with preschool and kindergarten students as well as adults with disabilities. Leslie has worked at Howells – Dodge Public School as a paraprofessional. Leslie has been a direct support associate at Mosaic providing services to adults with disabilities. Leslie also has experience as a daycare provider and continues to work on a college degree at Northeast Community College.
Recommended Motion(s):
SPED Contract for Leslie Oldham, para educator, Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.7. SPED Resignation
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the resignation of Lori Loughman, Paraeducator.
Recommended Motion(s):
Resignation of Lori Loughman, Paraeducator, Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.8. Administrator Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison
Rationale:
The annual Administrator evaluation will be summarized by Don Ellison. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the ESU 7 Administrator evaluation.
Recommended Motion(s):
ESU 7 Administrator evaluation Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Executive Session began at 5:52pm and ended at 6:39pm.
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6. Discussion Items
Rationale:
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6.1. ESU 7 Scorecard
Speaker(s):
Professional Services Team
Rationale:
Administrator Polk will report on progress made within identified areas of growth. This continuous improvement tracking tool will support ESU 7's AdvancED goals, Board goals, and Adminstrator goals.
Attachments:
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Discussion:
Administrator Polk gave an overview of the December Scorecard and the sections listed on it. Administrator Polk answered questions regarding Scorecard data.
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6.2. State Education Conference Recap
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Board members that attended the State Education Conference will give a recap of the conference and what they learned/took away from the experience.
Goals:
Discussion:
Administrator Polk and Members of the Board discussed what they learned at State Education Conference and shared their takeaways from the conference.
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6.3. NESUBA Update
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or designee
Rationale:
An update on the November NESUBA meeting held at State Education Conference will be given.
Attachments:
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Discussion:
Board Member, Bob Norvell, gave an overview of the NESUBA meeting. The next meeting for NESUBA will be on May 3rd, 2016 in Kearney, NE.
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6.4. AESA Recap
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Board members that attended the AESA (Association of Educational Service Agencies) Conference will give a recap and their thoughts on the conference and takeaways.
Goals:
Discussion:
AESA attendees shared their takeaways and what they enjoyed about the AESA Conference with other Board Members.
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6.5. Administrator's Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Facilities Update Intent to extend contract Tech Bond December Administrator Meeting ESUCC Minutes
Attachments:
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Discussion:
Facilities Update: Will begin construction on the roof in January 2016 weather-permitting.
Intent to extend contract: Administrator Polk presented this letter to the Board.
Tech Bond: Tech Bond is available to ESUs to levy outside the lid for technology needs. D.A. Davidson will answer questions during the January Board Meeting.
December Administrator Meeting: Administrator Polk gave an overview of the December 16th Meeting.
ESUCC Minutes: Administrator Polk gave an overview of the ESUCC Minutes from November 2015.
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Motion to adjourn.
Recommended Motion(s):
Adjournment of meeting at 8:05pm Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.
Minutes are respectfully submitted by the Recording Secretary, Katy McNeil. |
