Public Meeting Minutes: February 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM - ESU #1 Board Meeting

A. Notification of Open Meetings Law

Discussion: At the beginning of this meeting, President AJ Johnson announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is available at the meeting site and a digital copy is part of the agenda.

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B. Roll Call*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Traci Haglund, to excuse the absence of member(s): Ben Schultz. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schultz: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Thompson: For
Torpin: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

C. Approve Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Grant Torpin, seconded by Helen Sorensen, to approve the February 9, 2021 agenda as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schultz: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Thompson: For
Torpin: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

D. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Shannon Johnson, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided. Items include: January 12 Minutes; January Financial Reports (Treasurer, Revenue & Expense); February bills of $879,997.12; and Administrator's Report. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schultz: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Thompson: For
Torpin: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

D.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)

D.2. Financial Reports*

D.2.a. Revenue Report/Treasurer's Report

D.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report

D.3. Bills for February

D.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

D.4.a. ESU #1 All-Staff Day

D.4.b. ESU #1 Quarterly Superintendent and Principal Meeting

D.4.c. COVID-19 Report

E. Public Comment

Discussion: Creighton school board member Matt Fritz addressed the Board.

F. ESU #1 Board Committee Assignments

Discussion: Building & Grounds: Robby Thompson, Grant Torpin & Tucker Hight
Finance & Personnel: Sally Reinert, AJ Johnson, Traci Haglund & Shannon Johnson
Policy & Legislature: Lana Oswald, Ben Schultz, Helen Sorensen & Susan Strahm
Government Relations Network Representative: Lana Oswald

G. ESU #1 Fiscal Year 2019-20 Audit

Discussion: The 2019-20 Audit will be sent to the Board for review and action to be taken at the March 9, meeting.

H. Legislative Update

I. ESU #1 Employee of the Year

Discussion: The Board congratulates ESU# 1 Employee of the Year, Arianne Conley.

J. Nebraska Association of School Boards Membership

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tucker Hight, seconded by Robby Thompson, to renew the annual NASB membership at a discounted rate of $735. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schultz: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Thompson: For
Torpin: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

K. Personnel*

K.1. Compensation for 2021-22 Contract Year

K.2. Consider, discuss, and take necessary action on employee contracts and personnel changes.

K.2.a. Resignation(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Sally Reinert, Motion to approve resignation of Kelsey Lunneborg at the end of the 2020-2021 contract and the intent to retire by Rebecca Ridgway, after her contract completion on June 22, 2021. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schultz: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Thompson: For
Torpin: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

K.2.b. New Hire(s)

K.2.c. Contract Change(s)

K.2.d. Termination(s)

L. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional agenda items, President Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

February 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM - ESU #1 Board Meeting

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