February 2, 2017 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting

Discussion: 

Meeting called to order at 9:30 AM. 

Staff:  David Ludwig, Deb Hericks, Scott Isaacson, Beth Kabes, Rhonda Eis, Craig Petersonand Priscilla Quintana

Visitors:  Russ Masco, Jason Bromm, Curt Bromm Ann Hunter-Pirtle, Kyle McGowen, Mike Dulaney, Dan Ernst

Discussion:  Board Policies -

Discussion:  Executive Director welcomed those present to discuss legislation.  Ann Pirtle-Hunter, Executive Director for Stand for Schools, they are a non-profit to help strengthen our public schools.  They are here to stand for privatization of schools.  She discussed several bills that they are following to include the charter schools and rating our schools.  The work to educate Nebraskans about those schools.  They are also watching the Federal Legislation nomination of Education Chair.  Mike Dulaney discussed some of their views regarding current legislative bills.  He reviewed the appropriations committee views from yesterday.  NCSA has a coalition that combine seven different groups that continue to meet on a regular basis to help against the senate trying to separate those groups.  This coalition work together to continue to promote and protect public schools.  Important bills to watch LB337 and LB338.  Bromm and Associates gave their updates on the legislative session.  They encourage the Board to stay in tune with this legislative session.

Discussion:  Russ Masco, NDE was preset to give an overview of the NDE Strategic Plan.  ESUs will play an important role into helping to create the effective strategies to help carry out the strategic plan.  They are working on identifying the process to carry out the goals.  He would like the Board to think about the processes so that we can have everyone buy into the process.  Encourages the Administrators to discuss this plan with their staff.  This plan will be a big part into beginning the redesign process for ESUCC/ESUs. 

Discussion:  Executive Director reviewed the updates to the budget overview. 

Discussion:  Executive Director reviewed the presentation calendar with the committee.  This spreadsheet will include presenters, action plans, etc. 

Discussion:  President reviewed the discussion from the Executive Committee meeting yesterday.  Innovative Grant should be announced at the NDE Board meeting tomorrow.  Discussion regarding doing our own list redesign process to begin with the NDE Strategic Plan.  Discussed the two year calendar, to be approved next month.  Discussed adding two more Legislative Committee meetings - one to happen in January after bills have been announced and then again in June to help prepare upcoming session.  These meetings would be held via Zoom.  Also discussed the KSB needs assessment, this will help determine what training topics should happen next year.  Request to add Title IX to the list of training.  President and Executive Director continue to work on his evaluation.  Perry Policy Manual updates to ESUs Manuals.  Kraig Lofquist is working with Perry Law to finalize the list of needs.  These updates will be available after the legislative session.  Policies need to include those services that include student services. 

Discussion:  Executive Director reviewed the Intellectual and Property and Copyright Policy.

Discussion:  There was no public comment at this time. 

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed the FAB Committee discussions.  There will be a person from the auditors office (Deanna) at the March Business Managers to discuss budget documents for ESUs.  Please inform your business managers to attend the meeting and discussion.  We will record this meeting so that those who can't attend can go back and listen.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed financials with the committee. 

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed bills to be paid in February.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed discussion in committee.  Adviser program saw a 20% increase in January.  NOC Committee will be meeting to create by-laws.  Learn360 contract renewal is up for renewal and the first will be for 14 months so that we can get it aligned to our fiscal year.  LOR will continue those discussion along with members from TLT. 

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed discussion in committee.  The committee will continue to discuss procedure manual.  Continue to discuss lowering the admin fee for vendors. 

Discussion:  Coop Director discussed the awards for the electronics section. 

Discussion:  ESU 7 Administrator gave report from the PDO Committee.  Discussed follow-up on Ji Knight training.  Discussed May PDO, ESUCC and affilliate meeting.  They continued discussion on the NDE Strategic Plan.  Discussion regarding the PDO budget items that will be approved at next meeting. 

Discussion:  ESU 7 Administrator shared information regarding the Brightbytes contract.  Those that would participate are as follows:  MSA - Brightbytes:  1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed the discussions in committee.  Please share survey results with your staff.  ESU 1 Administrator shared their tier support process that they will be using.  Discussions with ESPD Affiliate regarding the shortage of SLPs.  Conversations between administrators and ESPD affiliate will work on a plan.  The AAP site is finished and will continue to work on SRS conversion beyond Zend.  MSA Fees were also discussed, there will be a 5% increase on the tier structure.  Executive Director will follow-up with NDE on the PEP Conference.  

Discussion:  ESU 3 Administrator gave the report from Legislative Committee.  There is a strong need for all in the education realm to give the same message when talking with Legislators.  One voice, one team so that we all have a common voice.  Discussion was held over the ESU Legislative Day, we will move forth with our plans and get invitations out to Senators. 

Discussion:  Executive Director shared that communication and awareness is more important now than ever before.  Review the bills

Discussion:  There was no public comments at this time.