September 3, 2020 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. ESU Coordinating Council Information
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Call to Order at 8:15AM.
Staff: Kraig Lofquist, Deb Hericks, Priscilla Quintana
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2. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Call to order at 8:30
Staff: Kraig Lofquist, Deb Hericks, Prsiclla Quintana Guest: Marci Ostmeyer
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3. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President
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4. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
Discussion:
Approval of minutes.
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5. ESU Share Out Topics
Speaker(s):
Board President
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6. Petitions and Communications to the Board
Speaker(s):
Board President
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6.1. State Board of Education and Nebraska Department of Education Report
Speaker(s):
Nebraska Department of Education
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Russ Masco was present to share updates from NDE. Talking Points will begin soon, please send questions to Russ. Nwe NDE staff will be announced at PDO meeting during the afternoon meeting. Information on certification process would be informational for all. Title allocations are still not up on website. NDE guidance on essential personnel.
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6.1.1. Strategic Planning Process
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
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6.2. Association of Education Service Agency's Report
Speaker(s):
AESA Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Executive Director shared that the Central Region is having a conference on October 12/13, 2020. AESA Call to Action is also virtually, please register.
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6.3. Learning Community Update
Speaker(s):
Bradley Ekwerekwu
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Discussion:
Not present. Bradley Ekwerekwu is the new Learning Community Director.
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7. Executive Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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7.1. Executive Director Report
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Lofquist
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Executive Director shared that the ESUCC website has been update. Discussed the area where the ESU's are located, we would like to add a picture of each Administrator. Continue to work with NDE on GEERS. On September 8, PDO will meet next week and will have ESUCC updates in the afternoon. No regional meetings.
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7.1.1. Concussion Awareness
Speaker(s):
Executive Director
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Executive Director shared the concussion awareness information. Possible legislative item on training. Discussion on hwo schools are currently handling the concussion training.
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7.1.2. ESUCC Redesign: Update
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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7.1.2.1. ESU Standards
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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7.1.2.2. Joint Decision Making Parameters
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Working with NDE and PDO have develped three teams for the work to be done for Rule 84. They will give updates at the September 8 PDO meeting in the afternoon session.
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7.1.2.3. SIMPL Inventory
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Shared video from Dr. Polk.
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7.1.2.4. Value-Add Metric
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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7.1.2.5. Value Proposition
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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7.2. Executive Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
President Elect shared updates from committee. Executive Director evaluation will be coming this Fall. Shared the updated 2020-2021contact lists that were shared for information items. Policies updated. Will need to write a Title IX policy. Discussion on the Rule 84 meeting in October.
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7.2.1. Approve 2020-2021 Budget
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Review of the 2020-2021 budget from hearing
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7.2.2. Approve Claims, Financials Statements, and Assets for Month of April/May/June/July
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Review of claims, financials statements, and assets for months of April/May/June/July.
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7.2.3. Approval of May/June/July/August Expenses to be paid in June/July/August.
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
Review of expenses for months of May/June/July/August.
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7.2.4. Approval of other payments prior to September 30, 2020
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
Aprrove payments that need to be paid in September.
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7.2.5. Recommend Approval of Union Bank and Trust as the official depository of the ESUCC for 2020-2021
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Approve Union Bank and Trust as financial institution.
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7.2.6. AESA Central Region Representative
Speaker(s):
Executive Director
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Discussion regarding the AESA Central Region representative. Recommend Dr. Schnoes to run for position currently and Dr. Polk next up for running for position.
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7.2.7. Recommend Approve Distance Learning Director for 2020-2021
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Action Item
Discussion:
Approval of Distance Learning Director Andrew Easton
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7.2.8. Recommend Approval of Attorney 2020-2021
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Approval of KSB School Law as recommended attorney for 2020-2021.
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7.2.9. Recommend Approve Home Base for Staff 2020-2021
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Approval of home base for staff for 2020-2021.
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8. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Discussion:
There is no public comment.
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9. Recommendations from Standing Committees and Project Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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9.1. Information Services Committee
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Committee Chair shared discussions in commiittee. The Software Innovation Network is working on four projects: 1) Assessment and diagnostic tools; 2) Single sign-on and rostering data service; 3) LMS (Canvas) implementation; 4) Data privacy and security. There is another signup to order Canvas licenses. NDE will be using Canvas for trainings so institutions will need to have an account. NDE will pay the start-up costs, entities will pay for user accounts. ESUCC has hired a contract worker, Mila Arkhiptcova, will begin work next week to assist in these and other software development areas. Discussion regarding the Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER). ESUCC is working with NDE to facilitate purchase and reimbursement of up to $12.5 million in student devices and $3 million for broadband service and projects.
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9.2. Education Resources
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
Committee Chair shared discussions in committee. SRS update released early and now working to tighten protocols/communications. Discussed adding end user type people to the SRS Advisroy Committee. PSO will be held on September 8/9 with Visible Learning on the morning. There will be an ESUCC update on September 8 at 1:15 PM.
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9.3. Legal Committee
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
Committee Chair shared discussions in committee. Discussed COOP contracts that were approved during the summer and also the updates of the terms and conditions. Discussed data reports on COOP. Discussed the limited quantities of PPE that is available through vendors. Legislative discussions on the end of the legislative session. Also, discussed what next year legislative session might look like with this being an election year.
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9.3.1. Approve Contracts/Addendums signed by Executive Director for months May-August
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Review the contracts that were approved during the summer months.
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9.3.2. Approve Annual Buy Terms and Conditions
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
Reviewed the updates on the annual buy terms and conditions.
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10. NEW ESU Chief Administrators
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Lofquist
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Discussed new conditions for DHMs for quarantine guidelines. Discussions regarding schools on election day for schools that will be a polling place. Discussion on back-up plans/alternate schedule through the holiday season/flu season. AESA Conferences will be fully virtually in December.
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11. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Meeting adjourn at 11:06 AM.
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