June 9, 2020 at 12:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING

Discussion:  The regular business meeting of ESU 15 was called to order at 12:00 P.M. on June 09, 2020, at ESU 15 McCook Office and Zoom.

Discussion:  Pledge of Allegiance was cited.

Discussion:  President Repass advised every one of the open meetings act being posted and available.

Discussion:  President Repass verified that the ESU 15 Board meeting was advertised according to policy.

Discussion:  Present were: Cheri Burke, Dennis Chipman, Marty Conroy, Dave Jibben, Don Remington, Kate Repass and Allison Sandman.

Discussion:  Excuse Absent Board Members: Loop, Metzger and Stevens.
Metzger joined meeting

Discussion:  John Hanson was present.

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert updated the board on the UNL and ethanol plant to mass produce hand sanitizer for school. We will be distributing to all schools in our district. ESU 's will by the main source for COOP PPE equipment and then distribute to all school in the ESU's districts. 

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert updated the board on the progress of the ESU to help protect the staff and offices as we open back up. Schools are starting to work on the graduation plans for in person graduation ceremonies. We are looking at a more normal opening for schools at this point.  UNL is opening up a week early, no fall break and a longer Thanksgiving/Christmas break.  Lincoln public schools is talking about virtual for High School/ Middle Schools and bringing in the Elementary students. Breaking up classes into smaller groups may be a option the schools look at. Testing may be different this next year as well.

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert updated the board on the legislative session that is set to start up in July for 17 days. Core services dollars are estimated to increase $36,000 for next year.  The Cares Act has provided the schools with some extra funding. The State of NE will be buying CANVAS, for all schools to use the same platform. Canvas is very user friendly.

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert updated the board on the financial status and we are looking fine at this point for the future. 

John Hanson updated the board on school/ESU SPED staff and how they are handling the needs for students. Our district have put out learning opportunities for all students, 5-6 hours a week of work for each students. All sped students have a IEP plan and so they had the same percentage of work for special ed services. Teacher and Speech Paths have been doing zoom meetings with students to help meet the needs of students. Teacher are doing very well on providing students with educational opportunities. 

Discussion:  Next board meeting will be August 11, 2020 at noon in the McCook Office. Meeting was adjourned at 12:36 pm.