November 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Call the Meeting to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President 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 Education of Educational Service Unit 7. 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 Education of Educational Service Unit 7 were taken while the convened hearing was open to the attendance of the public.
Discussion:
Roll call was taken at 5:30pm
Board President conducted the meeting. Staff present: Larianne Polk, Administrator Linda Shefcyk, Business Manager Mindy Reed, Secretary to the Board of Directors Marci Ostmeyer, Professional Development Director Tami Clay, Special Education Director Dan Ellsworth, Network Operations Director |
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1.1. Notification of Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Board President 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):
Board President or Designee
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1.3. Absent Board Members
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Board Member Dan Hoesly will be absent due to personal reasons.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Board Member absences 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:
Board Members Dan Hoesly and Jennifer Miller were absent due to personal reasons and notified Administrator prior to the meeting.
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1.4. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Discussion:
All members present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Discussion:
No visitors were present.
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4. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President 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 complete the Request to be Heard Document prior to the start of 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.
Discussion:
No public comments provided.
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5. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President 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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5.1. Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.2. Reading of Article I, Section 1, E Boundaries
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.3. Reading of Article I, Section 3, A Election Districts
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.4. Reading of Article IV, Section 9, D Paid Leaves
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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5.5. Presentation of Bills #73206 through #73353 totaling $850,368.67
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total:$850,368.67 - Bills #73206 through #73353 Inservice bills total: $0
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6. Spotlight - Learning Academy
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Student Services Principal Leanne Blanchard will provide a Spotlight for the Learning Academy.
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Discussion:
Special Education Director Clay introduced the Student Services Principal Leanne Blanchard, Learning Academy Teacher Anne Baptiste, and Behavior Specialist Brandy Rose. All three members presented the attached slideshow.
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7. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Review the breakdown of the Treasurer's Report
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the Treasurer's Report 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.
Discussion:
Administrator Polk discussed the cash on hand and cash reserve lines. The goal is to have 30% cash on hand which is enough to sustain salaries and grant opportunities while we wait for payments from schools and grants.
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8. Reading of Article IV, Section 1, D Employee Benefits
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Blue text is new, recommended language.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Reading of Article IV, Section 1, D Employee Benefits as presented in rationale 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.
Discussion:
Changes to the policy are directly related to the paraeducator agenda item approved in the November Special Board Meeting.
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9. Reading of Article IV, Section 9, E Sick Leave
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Blue text is new, recommended language.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article IV, Section 9, E Sick Leave as presented in rationale 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.
Discussion:
Changes to the policy are directly related to the paraeducator agenda item approved in the November Special Board Meeting.
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10. Reading of Article IV, Section 9, G Personal Leave
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Blue text is new, recommended language.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article IV, Section 9, G Personal Leave as presented in rationale 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.
Discussion:
Changes to the policy are directly related to the paraeducator agenda item approved in the November Special Board Meeting.
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11. Reading of Article IV, Section 9, J Vacation Leave
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Blue text is new, recommended language.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article IV, Section 9, J Vacation Leave as presented in rationale 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.
Discussion:
Changes to the policy reflects current practice.
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12. Redistricting
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
At this time, the Center for Public Affairs Research has completed digitizing our 2010 boundaries and has imported our 2020 population counts. The attached map contains boundary changes meeting the requirements of redistricting.
The Center for Public Affairs Research will draft detailed descriptions of each district boundary following the approval of the attached map. Administrator Polk will provide these descriptions to the Board for approval in the December Board Meeting following her receipt of said descriptions. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the attached ESU 7 District Map.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the attached ESU 7 District Map Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Discussion:
The Center for Public Affairs Research was unable to provide a more detailed map and full descriptions by the November Board Meeting. This agenda item has been tabled to the December Board Meeting. Board Member Bob Arp moved to table the motion until the December Board Meeting and Board President Doug Pauley seconded the motion.
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13. Administrator's Report General
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
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Discussion:
Administrator Polk reviewed the goals on the attached ESU 7 Administrator Goals document.
Administrator Polk made the board aware of the attached article links. ESUCC will meet with NDE this week per Rule 84. |
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13.1. Services Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
Discussion:
Migrant Grant Coordinator, Cynthia Alarcon has offered to teach a Conversational Spanish Class for ESU 7 staff members. Nine staff indicated their interest. The classes will take place weekly over the lunch hour, starting in mid January.
SIMPL implementation is occurring in phases. All Nebraska ESUs should have all services online with descriptions by January 2022. The 2nd phase, cost savings for Professional Development, planned to be complete by the end of July 2022. |
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13.2. Facilities Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
The Administrator will provide a facilities update during this item.
Discussion:
Tarring of the parking lot will need to be advanced to the Spring. The company was unable to get it scheduled prior to the cold weather. The North Building front door project and Oak/Maple audio visual project are on hold, still waiting for parts. Blinds for the North Building's main entrance may be purchased to help with the glare in the reception area.
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13.3. Personnel
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
All Classified/Non Cert Hires and Resignations under this item. Not an action item.
Discussion:
Juila Estrada is a paraprofessional new hire for the Cen7ter. Alicia Hastreiter is a paraprofessional new hire for the Learning Academy.
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13.4. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
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Discussion:
Administrator Polk reviewed the attached 2022 Legislative Session calendar.
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14. Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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14.1. Administrator Evaluation Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Administrator Evaluation Committee Chair
Rationale:
A report of activities from the Administrator Evaluation Committee will be given during this item. Administrator Evaluation Committee: Dawn Lindsley, Donald Ellison, Marni Danhauer, and Joyce Baumert.
Administrator Polk and Administrator Evaluation Committee Chair Marni Danhauer have a scheduled meeting on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:30am. Evaluation Timeline: - August: Evaluation Committee to meet in September to go through comments and create a summary. Larianne will meet with the Evaluation Committee chair. - September: Full Board is provided a copy of the Administrator Evaluation - October: Administrator sends digital evaluation and evaluation resources to the Evaluation Committee Chair in the first week of October. The chair then forwards on to full Board for completion by October Board Meeting. Administrator completes Evaluation Tool as self-assessment and sends to Evaluation Committee on or before October 31. - November: Committee Chair will send the completed Administrator self-assessment to full Board after November 1. Evaluation Committee compiles results of full Board completed evaluations prior to the November Board Meeting. - December: Evaluation Committee meets prior to December Board Meeting to review with Administrator the results of evaluation. Report to full Board in December Board Meeting following Closed Session requirements with Administrator present. - January: Confirm Evaluation Committee members. Administrator provides Evaluation Committee with goals and shares with Board at January Board Meeting.
Discussion:
Administrator Evaluation Committee chairperson Marni Danhauer sent out the Administrator evaluation to be completed by all board members by Friday, November 19, 2021.
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14.2. Negotiations Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Committee Chair
Rationale:
The Negotiations Committee recommends a 4.5% total compensation package increase for the 2-year Negotiated Agreement 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 for the ESUEA negotiated staff. The next group to be discussed will be paraeducators, followed by the remaining staff groups. The next Negotiations Committee Meeting will be Monday, December 20, 2021 at 4:30pm. There will be a Joint Negotiations and Budget Meeting on Monday, January 17, 2022; the Negotiations Committee will meet at 4:00pm and the Budget Committee will join at 4:45pm.
Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the recommended 4.5% total compensation package increase for the 2-year Negotiated Agreement 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 for the ESUEA negotiated staff.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the recommended 4.5% total compensation package increase for the 2-year Negotiated Agreement 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 for the ESUEA negotiated staff 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:
The Negotiations Committee recommends a 4.5% total compensation package increase per year for the 2-year Negotiated Agreement 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 for the ESUEA negotiated staff. The ESUEA reviewed and approved the Negotiated Agreement.
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15. Conference Report
Speaker(s):
Conference Attendees
Rationale:
Discussion:
Administrator Polk and Director Ostmeyer attended the Educator Shortage Summit. Four different task forces were created at the summit: certification, praxis, marketing, and recruiting. Director Ostmeyer is the co-chair of the praxis task force. Administrator Polk is on the recruiting/marketing task force. Each task force has been asked to meet twice before Administrator Days 2022.
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16. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 7:12pm
Minutes respectfully submitted by Mindy Reed, Recording Secretary to the ESU 7 Board. |
