April 8, 2021 at 8:00 AM - Regular Meeting
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                                        1. ESU Coordinating Council Information                 
                    
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                                        2. Call to Order                 
                    
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Board President     
    
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Call to order at 8:00 AM.   
                            Staff: Kraig Lofquist, Deb Hericks, Priscilla Quintana, Craig Peterson 
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                                        3. Roll Call                 
                    
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                                        4. Approval of Minutes                 
                    
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Review of the March minutes for approval.       
                            
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                                        5. ESU Share Out Topics                 
                    
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ESU 16 shared had their external review this week, they did a blended visit and worked well.  Through ESU 16 work they will be integrating the ESU pilot standards (Bold Step 1).  School Mental Health Conference will be held virtually on June 2-3, 2021.       
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                                        6. Petitions and Communications to the Board                 
                    
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                                        6.1. State Board of Education and Nebraska Department of Education Report                 
                    
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Nebraska Department of Education     
    
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        Discussion: 
Russ Masco was present to share the April Talking Points.  NDE has moved out of their old facility and working to move into the new location.       
                            
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                                        6.2. Association of Education Service Agency's Report                 
                    
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                                        6.3. Learning Community Update                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Bradley Ekwerekwu      
    
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Nothing to report.       
                            
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                                        7. Executive Reports                 
                    
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                                        7.1. Executive Director Report                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Executive Director Lofquist     
    
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Executive Director shared that we have the Rule 84 meeting at 10:30 AM.  Discussed that Rule 10 will be broken into three areas which will be discussed during the Rule 84 meeting.  Also to be discussed is the Comprehensive Needs Assessment.       
                            
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                                        7.1.1. Covid-19 Office & Conference Protocols                  
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Executive Director Lofquist     
    
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        Discussion: 
Discussion on how ESUs are transitioning to COVID-19 office and conference protocols (masks, attendance, travel, etc.)  Health Departments suggest to maintain with original protocols set for remainder of the school year.  Discussion those that have extended the FFRCA leave.       
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                                        7.1.2. ESUCC Redesign: Update                 
                    
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                                        7.1.2.1. ESU Standards                 
                    
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ESU 16 will be using the standards for their visit.  There will be an update at the May PDO.  They are looking forward to getting feedback from external teams.       
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                                        7.1.2.2. Joint Decision Making Parameters                 
                    
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Work will continue through the Rule 84 meeting today.  The work on the Software Innovation Network is a good source of joint decision making.       
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                                        7.1.2.3. SIMPL Inventory                 
                    
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Committee Chair      
    
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Committee will meet and plan the 2021-2022 MSA work.  They also plan to present at PDO to help prioritize work to be done.  They plan to create an action plan for their work.  There has been some updates to the SIMPL website.       
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                                        7.1.2.4. Value-Add Metric                 
                    
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The committee has not met.     
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                                        7.1.2.5. Value Proposition                 
                    
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Nothing to report.       
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                                        7.2. Executive Committee Report                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Board President     
    
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President shared discussion in committee.  Next month we will approve staff salaries for 2021-2022.  The committee discussed the PowerSchool Consortium to move under the ESUCC.  Hand sanitizer donation was discussed and decided to do this via ESUs/regionally.  ESUCC Committee/Board meetings we will be hybrid - in person and via zoom.  New Board will be voted in July, will be asking for nominations for position.  We will also be looking to renew committee structure for 2021-2023.  Discussions on redistricting.     
                            
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                                        7.2.1. Approve Claims, Financials Statements, and Assets for Month of February                 
                    
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Treasurer reviewed the Approve Claims, Financials Statements, and Assets for Month of February to be approved.       
                            
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                                        7.2.2. Approval of March Expenses to be paid in April.                 
                    
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Treasurer reviewed the March expenses to be paid in April.       
                            
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                                        8. Public Comment                  
                    
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Board President     
    
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There was no public comment.     
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                                        9. Recommendations from Standing Committees and Project Reports                 
                    
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                                        9.1. Information Services Committee                 
                    
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Committee Chair      
    
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        Discussion: 
Committee Chair shared discussions in committee.  TLT Special Projects is still on hold.  He shared an updated on the GEER devices and broadband services.  Updates were given on the Innovation Network and sections under that grant.      
                            
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                                        9.2. Education Resources                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
Committee Chair shared discussions in committee.  The committee continues to discuss the High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).  SRS team are making adjustments to website and will continue to work on the 504 plans to site.       
                            
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                                        9.3. Legal Committee                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Committee Chair      
    
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Committee Chair discussions in committee.  Paper Buy was down for the year partially due to COVID.  Annual Buy will close tomorrow at the close of business.  AEPA buys are up for the year.  Bromm's were present in committee to discuss legislative bills.  Further discussion of Board on several legislative bills.       
                            
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                                        9.3.1. Approve Special Buy agreement with Securly                  
                    
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Committee Chair reviewed the Securly contract to be approved.      
                            
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                                        9.3.2. Approve Special Buy agreement with Navigate360                  
                    
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Committee Chair reviewed the Navigate360 contract to be approved.      
                            
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                                        9.3.3. Approve Special Buy agreement with Amazon Business                  
                    
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Committee Chair reviewed the Amazon Business contract to be approved.      
                            
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                                        10. NEW ESU Chief Administrators                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Executive Director Lofquist     
    
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                                        11. Leadership and Learning                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
Sarah Salem     
    
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Tabled until in person meetings resume.       
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                                        12. Recess Rule 84 Collaboration Meeting - April 8, 2021                 
                    
        Speaker(s): 
President     
    
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                                        13. Adjournment                 
                    
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Board President     
    
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        Discussion: 
Meeting adjourned at 10:06am.       
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