Public Meeting Minutes: October 12, 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.

B. Roll Call*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Helen Sorensen, to excuse the absence of members: Shannon Johnson, Josh Weber, Traci Haglund and Susan Strahm. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Haglund: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Strahm: Absent
Weber: Absent
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Schultz: For
Sorensen: 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 October 12, 2021 agenda as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Haglund: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Strahm: Absent
Weber: Absent
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Schultz: For
Sorensen: 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 Tucker Hight, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (September 14, Minutes, Financial Reports, October 15 bills totaling $902,487.48, and Administrator's Monthly Report). After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Haglund: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Strahm: Absent
Weber: Absent
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Oswald: For
Reinert: For
Schultz: For
Sorensen: 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 October

D.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

E. Public Comment

F. ESU #1 Continuous Improvement Process and External Team Visit

Discussion: ESU #1 Teaching and Learning Team comprised of Kellen Conroy, Chris Good, Rhonda Jindra and Amy Mundil presented an overview of the upcoming external accreditation team visit taking place October 21-22. In addition, they summarized the ESU #1 Continuous Improvement Process.

G. ESU #1 Election Districts

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided additional information and resources related to the redistricting process.

H. ESU #1 Education Association Recognition as Bargaining Agent for Certified Staff*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Helen Sorensen, seconded by Sally Reinert, to approve the recognition of the Educational Service Unit #1 Education Association as the bargaining agent for certificated staff for the 2022-23 contract year. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

I. ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing Program

Discussion: The use and cost savings of the ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing Program to area school districts and statewide was shared with the Board.

J. Nebraska Association of School Boards State Conference

Discussion: The State Education Conference will be held on November 17-19 in Omaha. Board members were encouraged to notify Administrator Heimann if they plan to attend.

K. ESU #1 Authorized Account Signature*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Helen Sorensen, to authorize Brittney Hampl to represent ESU#1, effective October 18, for BankFirst accounts, including authorization to transfer funds between ESU#1 accounts and BankFirst. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

L. ESU #1 Annual Report*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Grant Torpin, seconded by Lana Oswald, to approve the 2020-21 Annual Report as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

M. Personnel*

M.1. Consider, discuss, and take necessary action on employee contracts and personnel changes.

M.1.a. Resignation(s)

M.1.b. New Hire(s)

M.1.c. Contract Change(s)

M.1.d. Termination(s)

N. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional agenda items, President AJ Johnson declared the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

October 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM - ESU #1 Board Meeting

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