October 4, 2016 at 3:00 PM - Legislative Committee Meeting
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                                        1. Call to Order                 
                    
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                                        2. Roll Call                 
                    
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                            Call to order at 3:06 PM. 
 Staff David M Ludwig and Deb Hericks  | 
    
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                                        3. Agenda Item                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Chair of Committee     
    
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                                        3.1. Tax Reform Meeting                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Committee Chair - Calvert     
    
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Executive Director reviewed meeting at NCSA with all agency stakeholders on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 regarding tax reform issues.  The meeting was facilitated by the Open Sky Policy Institute specific to needed investments in education.  A collaborative legislative plan will be developed designed to tell our story within K-12 Public Education. They will be meeting again the October 31, 2016, to come up with actionable items.  What are the common investments we need to address for every students, every day.       
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                                        3.2. Legislative Planning Update                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Executive Director Ludwig     
    
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                                        3.2.1. Legislative Goals                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Executive Director Ludwig     
    
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Executive Director reviewed the legislative goals.  Commissioner to be at November meeting to discuss biennial budget.  Core Funding is maxed in the biennial budget.  Executive Director to visit with Roy Baker regarding QCPUF.  He will meet with State Auditor on future of state audits.  Continue to have communications with Senators. 
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                                        3.2.1.1. Marketing - Individual Visits                 
                    
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Executive Director to help schedule individual visits with ESUs and Legislators.       
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                                        3.2.1.2. Marketing - Whole Group Presentation                 
                    
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                            Jason and Curt Bromm are in the process of reserving a conference room in February. Dates provided to Jason/Curt include February 7, 15 and 16 with an approximate time beginning at 10:30 am to 1:30 am. The goal of the conference room presentation is to tell our story regarding each ESU relative to statewide, regional and local support. 
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                                        3.2.1.3. ESUCC/ESU Promotional Flyer                 
                    
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                            The topic of updating the ESUCC/ESU flyer was presented during the previous committee meeting. Committee to meet to review and/or revise the flyer to more accurately tell our story.  | 
    
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                                        3.2.1.4. NE Loves Public Schools                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Committee Chair - Calvert     
    
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                            NCSA has organized ambassador's for NE Loves Public Schools. Representatives presented to ESU 3 and 5 Superintendents regarding the program. At the present time Mike Dulaney is scheduled to visit with this committee in November regarding assistance for ESUCC/ESU's.  | 
    
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                                        3.3. TIF (Tax Increment Financing)                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Committee Chair - Standish     
    
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Committee to be more informed on TIF (Tax Increment Financing).  TIF takes growing value that wouldn't otherwise grow (blighted/substandard land property).  Great tool when used correctly.       
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                                        4. Next Meetings Agenda Items                 
                    
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Chair of Committee     
    
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                                        5. Executive Session                 
                    
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                                        6. Adjournment                 
                    
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