February 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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Opening Procedures
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Call to Order
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President Repass called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm CT.
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
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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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Present were: Cheri Burke, Mary Dueland, Larry Gossen, Mike Harris, Kate Repass, Jason Loop, and Jesse Stevens.
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Absent board members:Behlke and Sandman,
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Comments from Guests
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Staff Presentations
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Action Items
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Appoint Board Members for Districts 5 and 9
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President Repass appointed Mike Harrris to District 5 and Marty Conroy to District 9.
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Oath of Office
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President Repass swore Mike Harris into office.
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Consent Agenda
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Approve Minutes of January Meeting
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Approve February Bills
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Discussion:
February Payables $132,680.22 and Payroll $76,199.33.
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Approve the January Treasurer's report
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Approve February Agenda
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Approve NASB Membership Dues
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Approve 2023-24 Consortium Agreement with ESU 16
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Approve Contract Addendum for Jessica Werkmeister, School Psychologist
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Discussion Items
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2022-23 Financial Status
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Discussion:
Mr. Calvert updated the board on the financial status for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
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Legislative Update
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Mr. Calvert updated the board on legislative issues affecting education. There is a bill on tax credits that would cut educational funding. Mr. Calvert attended the Senator's Day in Lincoln and the turn out was higher than normal. There is a bill being introduced that could increase SPED reimbursements up to eighty percent. At this time, over half of Nebraska school districts receive no state funding.
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Board Workshop Review
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Mr. Calvert updated the board on the board workshop held with ESU 16 in North Platte, NE. They had eighty-five registered to attend. The workshop was enjoyed by all who attended and had all positive reviews.
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Special Education Contracts for 2023-24
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Mr. Calvert updated the board on the SPED Contracts Intentions for the 2023-24 school year . Early Childhood Speech services needed to be increased. An interview was conducted for an early childhood speech position for two days a week. A new company is starting to do training for school counselors to upgrade to a school psychologist. They are accepting up to ten individuals. Three individuals from our service unit have applied for the advanced training.
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Reports
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Administrator
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Mr. Calvert updated the board on the day set to do a meet and greet with the newly hired administrator, March 21st, 2023, from 4:30-6pm. Pizza and snacks will be provided in Trenton, NE.
There will be a Superintendents' meeting set for February 22nd, in Trenton. |
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Board
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Executive Session:
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Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 12:30 pm. The next Board Meeting is on March 14, 2023 via zoom- 12pm in McCook.
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