August 20, 2018 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Call the meeting to order
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
LEADERSHIP • SERVICE • SUPPORT
Notice of this meeting was given in advance according to State Law 84-1411, by giving notice of the meeting to the public on ESU 7 website www.esu7.org and posted at location of meeting. Notice of this meeting was also given in advance to all members of the Board of Directors. Availability of the agenda and purpose of the hearing was communicated in the advance notice of the meeting and in the notice to the members of this hearing. All proceedings of the Board of Directors were taken while the convened hearing was open to the attendance of the public. |
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1.1. Notification of Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
This meeting has been preceded by reasonable advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the meeting room.
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1.2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Roll call was taken at: 5:34pm
Staff present: Larianne Polk, Administrator Linda Shefcyk, Business Manager Katy McNeil, Secretary to the Board of Directors Marci Ostmeyer, Professional Development Director Darus Mettler, Special Education Director Dan Ellsworth, Network Operations Director |
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1.2.1. Board Absences
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Terry Fusco will be absent for personal reasons.
Recommended Motion(s):
Board Member absences as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Richard Luebbe, Terry Fusco and Dan Hoesly were absent for personal reasons.
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
All members present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. Public Forum
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2.1. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
No visitors were present.
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2.2. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The Board has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside for public participation.
Citizens wishing to address the Board on a certain agenda item must notify the Educational Service Unit Administrator prior to the board meeting. Citizens wishing to present petitions to the Board may do so at this time. However, the Board will only receive the petitions and not act upon them or their contents.
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Discussion:
No public comments provided.
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3. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the Board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time. If any Board member wishes to discuss an item, it must be removed from the consent agenda at which time the remaining items will be acted upon. Consent Agenda Includes:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Consent agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.1. Minutes
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
Goals:
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4.2. July 2019 Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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Goals:
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4.3. August 2019 Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or Designee
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4.4. July 2019 Bills: Total $928,874.38 - Bills #69370-69526
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total of $957,150.32 - Bills #69370-69526. Inservice Bills Total: $0
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4.5. August 2019 Bills # 69527 through #69681 totaling $1,091,696.80
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month Bills # 69527 through #69681 totaling $1,091,696.80. Inservice bills total: $44.85
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Goals:
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4.6. 2019-2020 Mileage Allowance
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
As per Policy 3.14 Mileage Allowance, the Board shall approve the mileage rate in the August meeting. The ESU Master Negotiated Agreement stipulates all employees covered by the agreement shall receive mileage compensation at the IRS approved reimbursable rate. Currently, all of our employees are compensated at the same rate, $.58.
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4.7. Authorized Depositories
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Board Policy 1.09, Authorized Depositories, Bonds, Disbursement of Funds requires the ESU 7 Board to annually authorize depositories for ESU 7 Funds. The checking accounts are currently at First National Bank and Trust, Columbus. The Board authorizes the Administrator and Board Treasurer to contact banks in the ESU area to invest money at the best rate. Current investments are listed in the Treasurer's Report.
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4.8. Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) Dues
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of rural schools and communities. Since 1981, NRCSA has been committed to protecting the well-being of public education and implementing its mission of providing quality education for all children. NRCSA is an Association consisting of 195 school districts and ESU's in Nebraska working together to support and promote quality educational programs for students in rural Nebraska. Through its members NRCSA serves the interests of over 75,000 children in 88 counties and 24 legislative districts.
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4.9. 2018-2019 Contracts for 3 Paraprofessionals
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Angie Beckman, Bridget Nuttleman, and Harriet Kibalya will be joining the Cen7ter Team as Paraprofessionals. All three are passionate about working with students with disabilities and helping them to develop their skills.
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4.10. 2018-2019 Contract for Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and a Teacher of the Dead and Hard of Hearing
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Cassie Krings:
Cassie will be joining our ESU 7 Team with a dual role. She will be an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She received her special education K-8 Unified Early Childhood from Drake Univeristy. Her Deaf/Hard of Hearing degree is from UNL. Cassie is driven to support students through empowering children and their families through excellent programming. |
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4.11. Contract Amendment for School Psychologist
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Jackie Ternus, a current School Psychologist, will be moved from .50 FTE to .60 FTE to meet the needs of school districts for increased time.
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4.12. 2018-2019 Grant Contract for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or Designee
Rationale:
2018-2019 Contract for Sonja Chatfield-Peetz, Autism Spectrum Disorders Grant Coordinator.
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5. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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5.1. Recognition of the ESU 7 Education Association
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or Designee
Rationale:
Recognition of the ESU 7 Education Association (ESU7EA) was requested by ESU7EA Chair, Brandy Rose. The ESU7EA requests to be recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent to non-supervisory certificated staff for the 2021-2022 contract year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Recognition of the ESU7EA as the exclusive bargaining agent for non-supervisory certificated staff for 2020-2021 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.2. Reading of Article III, Section 1 A through F, Article III, Section Section 2 A through B, Article III, Section III A through F, and Policy 3.19
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article III, Section 1 A through F, Article III, Section Section 2 A through B, Article III, Section III A through F and Policy 3.19 as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Article III, Section 1 A through F, Article III, Section Section 2 A through B, Article III, Section III A through F and Policy 3.19 as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.3. Non-Member Contract for Services
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Board Policy requires the Board to annually approve a Non-Member School Contract for Services Agreement.
Article III, Section 1, D. Requests, Cost, and Payment Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the Non-Member Contract for Services as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Non-Member Contract for Services as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.4. ESu 7 Non Certificated Job Descriptions
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or Designee
Rationale:
Board Policy 3.15 requires the ESU 7 Board to approve a written general job description and the qualification criteria for wach adopted classified position. Attached are links to the non-certificated/classified ESU 7 job descriptions. Board Policy 1.05.01 states a new job description and alterations in an existing job position must be approved by the Administrator.
Paper copies of all job descriptions can be found at the principle office of the Administrator. Available upon request. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the Non-Certificated/Classified Staff Job Descriptions as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the Non-Certificated/Classified Staff Job Descriptions as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Discussion Items
Rationale:
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6.1. ESU 7 Learning Academy Updates
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler or Designee
Rationale:
Monthly updates to the Board regarding the status of the Educational Behavioral Health Program will be provided during this item.
Discussion:
ESU 7 School Districts are aware of the progress with the program. Probable Opinion of Cost is complete and has been shared with the Budget Committee.
The Budget Committee will make recommendations regarding the Interlocal Agreement and finishing additional classrooms later in this agenda. |
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6.2. Budget Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Terry Fusco
Rationale:
The Budget Committee Chairperson will present information discussed at the August 19, 2019 Budget Committee Meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the Board Budget Committee recommendation for the EBHP Remodel Project to include finishing classrooms 102 and 108 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Recommendation to approve the Interlocal Agreement for the Special Education Building Project as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Doug Pauley gave recommendations from the Budget Committee to move forward with the fee structure and finishing classrooms 102 and 108. Clarifying questions were asked of and answered by the committee regarding each option for school district contributions to the project.
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6.3. Budget Hearing and Budget Summary are scheduled for September 16, 2019 in the Oak Room at 5:15pm
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Budget Hearing and Budget Summary are scheduled for September 13, 2017 in the Oak Room at 5:15pm
Goals:
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6.4. The Final Tax Asking Hearing has been set for September 16, 2019 at 5:25pm in the Oak Room.
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
The Final Tax Asking Hearing has been set for September 13, 2018 at 5:25pm in the Oak Room.
Goals:
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6.5. Board Member Awards of Achievement
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or Designee
Rationale:
NASB’s Annual Area Membership Meetings will begin at the end of August giving NASB the opportunity to recognize school board and ESU board members for achieving new levels of success during the recent Awards year. Board members are awarded for their participation in NASB Programs and Services as well as attendance at NASB workshops and events.
Please take a minute to review the attached report for the board member achievements from your school district/ESU for accuracy. Please register with Katy to attend an Area Membership Meeting to accept your award.
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 6:42pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Katy McNeil, Recording Secretary to the Board. |
