September 12, 2019 at 7:30 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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                                        Opening Procedures                 
                    
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                                        Call to Order                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
The regular business meeting of ESU 15 was called to order at 7:30 P.M. on  September 12, 2019, at ESU 15 Trenton Office.     
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                                        Pledge of Allegiance                 
                    
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Pledge of Allegiance was cited.     
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                                        Open Meetings Act                 
                    
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President Repass advised every one of the open meetings act being posted and available.     
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                                        Verification of Publication and Notification                 
                    
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President Repass verified that the ESU 15 Board meeting was advertised according to policy.     
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                                        Roll Call                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
Present were: Dennis Chipman, Marty Conroy, Jason Loop, John Metzger, Don Remington, Kate Repass, Allison Sandman and Jesse Stevens.     
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                                        Excuse Absent Board Members                 
                    
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Absent board members: Burke, Jibben     
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                                        Comments from Guests                 
                    
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                                        Staff Presentations                 
                    
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                                        Consent Agenda                 
                    
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                                        Approve Minutes of August Meeting                 
                    
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                                        Approve September Bills                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
September Payables: $265,150.21 and Payroll: $78,676.99.      
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                                        Approve the August Treasurer's report                 
                    
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                                        Approve September Agenda                 
                    
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                                        Approve Additional 1.0% Allowable Growth                 
                    
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                                        Approve Resolution LB 103                 
                    
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                                        Approve 2019-20 Budget of Expenditures                 
                    
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                                        Approve Resolution to set Final Property Tax Request                 
                    
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                                        Approve 2019 AESA National Conference attendance in Phoenix                 
                    
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                                        Approve Paul Calvert as ESU 15 Fiscal Agent Representative for State and Federal Funds                 
                    
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                                        Approve Teaching Assignments for 2019-20 School Year                 
                    
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                                        Approve 2019-2020 Odysseyware Payment                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
Annual payment for Alternative Ed, Summer School and Credit Recovery for students in our district schools.     
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                                        Approve Alicap Premium Renewal                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
2019-20 ALICAP Insurance premium renewal. Alicap is now including a new  Cyber Insurance in our coverage.     
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                                        Approve John Baylor ACT Test Prep Payment                 
                    
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                                        Discussion Items                 
                    
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                                        National Convention Update                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
Mr. Calvert updated the board on the National Convention which will be held in Phoenix, AZ.  Mr. Calvert also updated the board on the upcoming State Convention in Omaha, NE.     
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                                        Discuss Legislative Hearing LR 63                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
Mr. Calvert updated the board on a Legislative Hearing- LR 63 on October 4th, 2019.     
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                                        Discuss Roof Replacement and or Repair                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
Mr. Calvert informed the board on damage on the roof of the Trenton building after a bad storm on August 13th, 2019.  An Alicap insurance adjuster will be assessing the roof for damage.      
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                                        Steering Committee Meeting October 17th                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
Mr. Calvert informed the board on a Steering Committee meeting to be held on Oct 17th, 2019 at noon in the McCook Office.      
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                                        Discuss Migrant Program Funding                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
Mr. Calvert updated the board on the Migrant Program Funding as it was cut 34%. Jamie Garner, Migrant Director and Mr. Calvert will be meeting with NDE to discuss the program's funding.     
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                                        Reports                 
                    
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                                        Administrator                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
Mr. Calvert updated the board on the Tech position that is still vacant and the possible purchase of a Tier of Tech support from ESU 10. 
            Mr. Calvert discussed the December Meeting and the board has decided December 11th, 2019 at 6pm in McCook for the December meeting. Superintendents meeting and a NRCSA meeting in Trenton on Sept 23, 2019. ESUCC Coop numbers are in and it has saved almost $100,000 for the schools in our district.  | 
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                                        Board                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
Members Sandman, Metzger and Chipman  attended the Area Membership meeting in North Platte, NE.  They reported that it was a good meeting, LB63 was discussed, accidents and safety along with Cyber safety were discussed.      
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                                        Executive Session:                  
                    
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                                        Adjournment                 
                    
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        Discussion: 
Adjourned at 8:00 pm. Next Board Meeting is October 8, 2019 via DL.      
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