October 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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A. 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.
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B. Roll Call*
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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C. Consent Agenda*
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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C.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)
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C.2. Financial Reports*
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C.2.a. Revenue Report/Treasurer's Report
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C.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report
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C.3. Bills for October
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C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report
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C.4.a. NDE Fiscal Audit
Discussion:
The Nebraska Department of Education is conducting a 2023-2024 fiscal compliance review of ESU 1. All required documentation has been submitted, and NDE will follow up with any questions before issuing an exit letter.
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C.4.b. AESA Central Region Symposium
Discussion:
The AESA Central Region Symposium was held October 7-9, 2025, in Dubuque, Iowa. This event, for CEOs from the six-state Midwest region (NE, MN, IA, IL, ND, WI), offered opportunities to network with peers and engage in shared learning through dialogue and experience. |
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D. Public Comment
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E. Early Learning Presentation
Discussion:
Presentation postponed until next month.
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F. ESU #1 Education Association Recognition as Bargaining Agent for Certified Staff*
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G. Virtual Board Meetings
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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H. Education Assistance Program
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I. ESU1 Annual Report
Discussion:
ESU1’s annual report, required by Rule 84, summarizes activities from the previous fiscal year and reflects the updated ESU1 logo. The report will be submitted to NDE and shared with school districts and ESU1 staff.
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J. ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing Program
Discussion:
The Nebraska ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing program provides cost-saving, compliant purchasing for schools and public agencies statewide. In 2024-25, ESU #1 districts saved $628,856—led by Laurel-Coleridge-Concord—with the Food Purchase Program generating the highest savings. Statewide, ESUCC sales exceeded $20 million, producing significant savings.
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K. Nebraska Association of School Boards State Conference
Discussion:
Susan Strahm, Jean Dorcey, A.J. Johnson, and Bill Heimann are registered to attend the NASB State Conference in Omaha this November.
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L. Personnel*
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L.1. Consider, discuss, and take necessary action on employee contracts and personnel changes.
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L.1.a. Resignation(s)
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L.1.b. New Hire(s)
Discussion:
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L.1.c. Contract Change(s)
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L.1.d. Termination(s)
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M. Adjournment
Discussion:
As there were no additonal Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 5:56 p.m.
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