Public Meeting Minutes: January 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

A. Notification of Open Meetings Law

Discussion: As the beginning of the 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 included electronically in the E-Meeting agenda.

B. Roll Call*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Duane Krusemark, to excuse the absence of Jim Gunsolley. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

C. Board Re-Organization

Action(s):

Motion 1 Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Traci Haglund, to nominate AJ Johnson as Board President. As there were no additional nominations, the motion was approved by acclamation. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

Motion 2 Carried:

Motion by AJ Johnson, seconded by Tucker Hight, to nominate Sally Reinert as Board Vice-President. As there were no additional nominations, the motion was approved by acclamation. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

Motion 3 Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Tucker Hight, to nominate Susan Strahm as Board Secretary. As there were no additional nominations, the motion was approved by acclamation. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

D. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (December 13 Minutes, December Financial Reports, January bills of $991,345.83, and the Administrator's Report). After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: 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 January

D.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

D.4.a. Central Office Remodel Project

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update on the facility improvement project.

D.4.b. Legislative Update

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided a legislative update.

E. Public Comment

F. Board Member Code of Ethics*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Duane Krusemark, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to reaffirm the ESU #1 Board member Code of Ethics. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

G. ESU #1 Committees*

Discussion: The ESU #1 board committee structure for 2023 did not change from the prior year. The three committees are: Building & Grounds, Finance/Personnel, and Policy/Legislative.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Tucker Hight, to approve the 2023 board committees as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

H. Position Appointments*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Tucker Hight, to approve Stuart Clark as Treasurer and compensated $1 annually, Brittney Hampl or designee as Recording Secretary at $75 per meeting, Attorney of Record Perry, Guthery, Haase, Gessford Law Firm, and designate BankFirst of Wakefield as primary depositor, and Security Bank in Allen and State Nebraska Bank and Trust in Wayne as designated banks. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

I. Designate Newspapers of Record*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Josiah Boneschans, seconded by Sally Reinert, to designate the following newspapers of record for ESU #1: Nebraska Journal Leader, Wayne Herald, Cedar County News, Dakota County Star, Pender Times, Knox County News, and the Wakefield Republican. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

J. ESU1 Mileage Rate for 2023*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Duane Krusemark, seconded by Traci Haglund, to approve the ESU #1 mileage reimbursement rate for 2023 to be the same as the federal IRS mileage rate. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

K. Virtual Board Meeting*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to conduct virtual board meetings in February and March 2023. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

L. ESU#1 2021-22 Financial Audit*

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update on the status of ESU #1's 2021-22 audit.

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)*

Discussion:

Brianna Pfund, Communications Teacher (92 days), effective January 9, 2023.
Elba Olvera, Migrant Ed Service Provider, effective January 4, 2023.
Meagan Rodriguez, ECMTSS Implementation Facilitator, effective January 9, 2023.
Shani Ramirez, Business Office Assistant, effective January 10, 2023.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to approve the new hire Brianna Pfund (93 days), effective for the 2022-23 academic year. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

M.1.c. Contract Change(s)

M.1.d. Termination(s)

N. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 5:59 pm.

January 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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