May 5, 2015 at 8:00 AM - Executive Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Call to order at 8:00 AM. Staff: David Ludwig, Deb Hericks, Scott Isaacson, Priscilla Quintana

Discussion:  Discussion held regarding new policy for credit card use. First reading this meeting, second reading will be September.

Discussion:  NDE will be doing a needs assessment in October time frame. March will be when the new grant proposal are due. Transition from ESU 16 to ESUCC for the Science the management of the grant.

Discussion:  Executive Director continues to research the possibility of hiring an ESUCC lobbyist.

Discussion:  Discussion regarding the MOU between NDE/ESUCC. Defines scope of work and individual contracts will follow. Have ESUCC board and affiliates review and we will approve at the July meeting.

Discussion:  Ad Hoc Committee to start discussion to be held on May 12, 2015.

Discussion:  ESU tour of the state with NE Senators to start promoting ESU/ESUCC statewide. Update video of ESU movie. Celebration ad hoc committee to start reviewing and creating a timeline.

Discussion:  I3 Development Grant, the ESUCC will be partnering with NDE on grant. Executive Director helped in the writing of this grant. Develop system to enhance student learning across the state. This will be a $3,000,000 grant with $3,000,000 matching funds (Kiewit Foundation, Sherwood Foundation, etc) This grant will focus on the needs of students with systems involved student needs (Ward of Court, Foster, etc.) Grant application deadline is today. The grant will start with the 2016-2017 school year.