May 2, 2023 at 12:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. ESU Coordinating Council Information
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Meeting called to order at 12:30 PM.
Staff: Kraig Lofquist, Deb Hericks, Priscilla Quintana, Scott Isaacson
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3. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President
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4. Consent Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
President
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Board President shared consent items to be approved.
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4.1. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Item
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4.2. Coop Contracts
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Information Item
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4.2.1. Special Buy agreement with SchoolsPLP
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Consent Item
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4.2.2. Special Buy agreement with Nearpod
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.3. Approve AEPA 2021.5, 2021.75 and 2022.5 Extensions
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Consent Item
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4.2.4. Approve AEPA 2023.5 solicitation contracts
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Consent Item
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4.2.5. Addendum to Special Buy agreement with Securly
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Consent Agenda
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5. Petitions and Communications to the Board
Speaker(s):
Board President
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5.1. Learning Community Update
Speaker(s):
Bradley Ekwerekwu
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Discussion:
Not present.
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5.2. State Board of Education and Nebraska Department of Education Report
Speaker(s):
Nebraska Department of Education
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr Maher, Shirley Vargas, Kim Snyder were present for NDE Updates. Kim Snyder will be retiring from NDE.
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5.2.1. Commissioner Brian Maher
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Action Item
Discussion:
Dr Maher addressed the Board.
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5.3. Association of Education Service Agency's Report
Speaker(s):
AESA Representative
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
The Board President gave updates from AESA.
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6. Executive Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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6.1. Executive Director Report
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Lofquist
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Discussion:
The Executive Director gave his updates for the ESUCC Board.
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6.1.1. SPARQ Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Darion Miller
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Discussion:
The Executive Director discussed the SPARQ Negotiations software and an ESU proposal to join.
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6.1.2. ESUCC Redesign: Update
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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6.1.2.1. Lead
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair DeTurk/McNiff
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Discussion:
Committee chairs shared discussions in committee. Beginning to review the PDO survey that was sent out.
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6.1.2.2. Advocate
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Skretta/Harris
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Discussion:
Committee chairs shared discussions in committee.
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6.1.2.3. Influence
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Wheelock/Barrett
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Discussion:
Committee chairs shared discussions in committee.
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6.1.2.4. Invest
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Heimann/Robke
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Discussion:
Committee chairs shared discussions in committee.
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6.1.2.5. SIMPL Workgroup
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
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Discussion:
Committee chairs shared discussions in committee.
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6.2. Executive Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
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6.2.1. Approve Claims, Financials Statements, and Assets for Month of March
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Treasurer shared the claims, financial statements and assets for the month of March.
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6.2.2. Approval of April Expenses to be paid in May.
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Treasurer reviewed the April expenses to be paid in May.
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6.2.3. Recommend approval of May, June, July, August claims as approved by Executive Director
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The Board President shared the recommended approval for the Executive Director to approve claims the months of May, June, July and August.
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6.2.4. Rule 84 meeting - January 2024
Speaker(s):
Executive Director
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Discussion:
The Board president gave updates on the change of date for January 2024 Rule 84th. We will be meeting on January 8, 2050 from 11:00-3:30 for this meeting instead of January 9, 2025.
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6.2.5. ESUCC Committee Membership 2023-2025
Speaker(s):
President
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Discussion:
The Board President discussed the committee membership for 2023-2025.
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6.2.6. Discuss a timeline for reviewing the current ESU Standards
Speaker(s):
President
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Discussion:
The Board President shared the discussion on the current standards and a timeline review.
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7. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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8. Recommendations from Standing Committees and Project Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Discussion:
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8.1. Information Services Committee
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
The Committee Chair shared discussion from committee.
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8.2. Education Resources
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
The Committee Chair shared discussion from committee.
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8.3. Legal Committee
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
The Committee Chair shared discussions from committee along with legislative updates.
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8.3.1. Approve Interlocal Agreement with Lincoln Electric System for Cooperative Purchasing
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The Chair shared the interlocal agreement with Lincoln Electric System for Cooperative Purchasing to be approved.
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8.3.2. Authorize Executive Director to approve/sign contracts during the months of May, June, July, August
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Discussion:
The Chair shared the need to authorize Executive Director to approve/sign contracts during the months of May, June, July, August
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9. Hanover Research
Speaker(s):
Executive Director
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Discussion:
Discussion on having Hanover Research at PDO in September.
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10. ESU Share Out Topics
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Discussion:
Review the upcoming Threat Assessment training. Discussed the talking points with NDE and the need for us to be more active in the communications.
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11. NEW ESU Chief Administrators
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Lofquist
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12. Leadership and Learning
Speaker(s):
Sarah Salem
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13. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 3:06 PM.
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