Public Meeting Minutes: August 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM - August Regular Meeting

A. Public Hearing: Student Fees Policy

Discussion: President AJ Johnson opened the ESU 1 Student Fee Public Hearing at 5:26 p.m. No members of the public were present. The Hearing closed at 5:29 p.m.

B. Notification of Open Meetings Law

Discussion:

At 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.

C. Roll Call*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Traci Haglund, to excuse the absence of Julie Schamp. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

D. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tabitha Gilsdorf, seconded by Shannon Johnson, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (June 11 Minutes, June and July Financial Reports, July bills of $1,083,768.05, August bills of $1,039,709.79 and the Administrator's report. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Snyder: 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 August

D.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

D.4.a. ESU1 Network Cabling

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided and updated on the network cabling installed during the remodel.

D.4.b. NDE Commissioner Advisory Committee

Discussion: Administrator Heimann has been invited to participate in the NDE Commissioner Advisory Committee.

D.4.c. Nebraska SMART program

Discussion: ESU 1 is partnering with NE State College System to provide online tutoring for students.

D.4.d. Start of the School Year

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided a summary of ESU 1 New Staff Orientaiton and All Staff Days.

E. Public Comment

F. Energy Services Company Process for Facility Upgrades*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Traci Haglund, To authorize Administrator Heimann to advertise a request for service by Energy Service Companies. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

G. Early Childhood Program Presentation

Discussion: Northern Early Learning Connections Coordinator Erika Fink, along with Kary Pfeil and Sara Ortiz provided a summary of the Reggio Emilia training they attended last spring.

H. Educators Health Alliance Insurance for Board Members

Discussion: Administrator Heimann informed the Board of this opportunity for them.

I. Student Fee Policy*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Josiah Boneschans, seconded by Traci Haglund, to approve the Student Fee Policy as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

J. Anti-Bullying Policy*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Shannon Johnson, to approve the Anti-Bullying policy as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

K. ESU1 Policy - Article 5 Equity and Legal Compliance*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to approve ESU1 policy, Article 5, including Title IX complaint procedures, as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

L. Additional August Expenditures*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Shannon Johnson, to authorize Administrator Heimann to expend General Fund and Grant Funds on or before August 31 in an amount not to exceed $150,000. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

M. Hot Lunch Program Appointment*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, appoint Niki Haglund as manager for the Tower School Hot Lunch program and Stuart Clark as the hearing officer. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

N. Special Legislative Session

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided a legislative update.

O. Personnel*

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

O.1.a. Resignation(s)*

Discussion:

Cecilia Alvarez, Migrant Education Service Provider, effective August 2, 2024

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Josiah Boneschans, approve the resignation of Alicia Tech effective July 31, 2024. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

O.1.b. New Hire(s)*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Josiah Boneschans, seconded by Jim Gunsolley, to approve employment contracts for Rebecca Lefdal (133 days), Emily Fletcher (185 days), and Mattaya Addison (220 days) for 2024-25. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

O.1.c. Contract Change(s)*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to amend Meagan Rodriguez 2024-25 contract to 185 days and re-assign her as the Early Learning Connection Coach Consultant; to approve a 2024-25 contract (100 days) with Kary Pfeil as a PreK-2 Professional Development Specialist After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

O.1.d. Termination(s)

P. Adjournment

Discussion:

As there were no other topics of discussion on the agenda, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m.

August 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM - August Regular Meeting

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