April 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM - Regular Board of Education 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 4:01pm.
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 |
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1.1. Notification of Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
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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 Marni Danhauer will not be present for the April board meeting. She notified the Administrator prior to the board meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take action to approve the 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 Marni Danhauer and Donald Graff were absent. They both notified the Administrator prior to the board 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):
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the 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. Virtual Conferencing Option
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
Nebraska Revised Statute § 84-1411 authorizes virtual meetings for educational service units if the requirements of subdivision (2)(b) are met. The board will determine if next month's board meeting should allow for a virtual conferencing option.
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the virtual conferencing option for the May board meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the virtual conferencing option for the May board meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
No virtual conferencing option was approved for the May 2024 board meeting.
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4. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Discussion:
No visitors present.
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5. 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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6. 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:
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the 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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6.1. Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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6.2. Presentation of Bills #77789 through #77918 totaling $885,380.73
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total: $885,380.73 - Bills #77789 through #77918 Inservice bills total: $0
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6.3. Reading of Article IV, Section 3, A Employment of Board Members
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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6.4. Reading of Article IV, Section 3, B Employment of Immediate Family Members
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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6.5. Reading of Article IV, Section 4, A Fitness for Duty
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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6.6. Reading of Article IV, Section 5, A Drug-Free Workplace/Campus
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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6.7. Reading of Article IV, Section 5, B Notification of Arrest, etc.
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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6.8. Resignation: Sandra Cerny-Wilson, Speech Language Pathologist
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
Sandra Cerny-Wilson, Speech Language Pathologist - Last Day will be May 17, 2024.
Consent Item
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6.9. Excess Lodging and Meals
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
Excess Lodging and Meals:
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7. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Review the breakdown of the Treasurer's Report.
Administrator 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.
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8. New Hire: Marci Haight, Grant Coordinator
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
Marci Haight, Grant Coordinator, will start on May 1, 2024.
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the contract for Marci Haight from May 1, 2024-August 31, 2024, as presented. Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the contract for Marci Haight for the 2024-2025 academic year, as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the contract for Marci Haight from May 1, 2024-August 31, 2024, as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the contract for Marci Haight for the 2024-2025 academic year, 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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9. Retirement Resolutions - Lori Simanek, Speech Language Pathologist, Amy Mazankowski, Resource Coach, and Judy Zadina, Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
BOARD RESOLUTION OF ESU 7 IN RECOGNITION AND PROFOUND APPRECIATION OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BY: LORI SIMANEK, SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST AMY MAZANKOWSKI, RESOURCE COACH JUDY ZADINA, TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN RECOGNITION AND PROFOUND APPRECIATION OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BY : LORI SIMANEK, AMY MAZANKOWSKI, AND JUDY ZADINA. WHEREAS, Lori, Amy, and Judy have always been mindful of the interests of Educational Service Unit and has worked tirelessly to advance ESU 7; WHEREAS, Lori, Amy, and Judy have provided outstanding support and guidance to ESU 7; and WHEREAS, Lori has faithfully and with honor, integrity and great distinction served as a Speech Language Pathologist for ESU 7; WHEREAS, Amy has faithfully and with honor, integrity and great distinction served as a Resource Coach; WHEREAS, Judy has faithfully and with honor, integrity and great distinction served as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired for ESU 7; RESOLVED, that the ESU 7 Board of Directors formally acknowledges and extends its profound appreciation to Lori for nearly 14 years of service to ESU 7, Amy for nearly 17 years of service to ESU 7, and Judy for nearly 29 years of service to ESU 7 and their cause of impact on education. As a token of appreciation, ESU 7 will provide Lori, Amy, and Judy with a gift recognizing their retirements; RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Board Members of ESU 7 are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary, appropriate or advisable to implement this resolution; and We, the undersigned, hereby certify that the ESU 7 Board is comprised of 12 members, of whom __, constituting a quorum, were present at a meeting duly and regularly called, noticed, convened and held this 15th day of April, 2024, and that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of __ members, and opposed by __ members, and said Resolution has been duly recorded in the Minutes and is in full force and effect. Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the Retirement Resolutions as presented for Lori Simanek, Amy Mazankowski, and Judy Zadina.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the Retirement Resolutions as presented for Lori Simanek, Amy Mazankowski, and Judy Zadina 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 read the retirement resolutions aloud.
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10. Work Session Reminders
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
There are two scheduled work sessions:
Discussion:
Administrator Polk reviewed the dates, times, and locations of the upcoming work sessions.
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11. Administrator's Report General
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
Goals:
Discussion:
Administrator Polk provided reminders for the upcoming board elections. The incumbents have been given the application paperwork to fill out and submit by the deadline listed on the application.
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11.1. Goal Update
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Administrator or Designee
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Discussion:
Special Education Director Tami Clay and Board Secretary Jennifer Miller will attend the Twin River's board meeting on May 20, 2024, at 7:30pm.
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11.2. Services Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
Discussion:
Administrator Polk provided an update on the June 17 Boardsmanship Event.
Director Ostmeyer provided an update on the Regional PD Day in 2025. |
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11.3. Facilities Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
The Administrator will provide a facilities update during this item.
Discussion:
The North Building HVAC project has encountered a supply chain issue. The project was originally planned to start in April and be completed by the summer. Due to supply chain issues, the project is set to start late August 2024 and be done by late October 2024. Meetings and events scheduled in the North Building will be rescheduled to the South Building or off campus during this period of time.
The South Building remodel will also experience supply chain issues. Administrator Polk signed an agreement with RVW which will allow RVW to start on the planning work for the remodel. |
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11.4. Personnel
Speaker(s):
Administrator or designee
Rationale:
Resignation:
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11.5. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
During this item, the Administrator will provide a Legislative Update to members of the Board.
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Discussion:
Administrator Polk reviewed the attached Legislative Update to the ESU 7 Board.
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12. Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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12.1. Buildings and Grounds Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Buildings and Grounds Committee Chair
Rationale:
The Buildings and Grounds Committee needs to schedule a meeting in May. Possible dates include:
Discussion:
The Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 2:00pm. Mike Kennedy from RVW will also be invited.
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12.2. Handbook Committee Update
Speaker(s):
Handbook Committee Chairperson
Rationale:
Staff and Student Handbook Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024 at 9:00am.
Committee Recommendation: |
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13. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 4:42pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Mindy Reed, Recording Secretary to the ESU 7 Board. |
