Public Meeting Minutes: March 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular

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.

B. Roll Call*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Amy Brand, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to excuse the absence of members Kimberly Snyder and Robert Hayes. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Hayes: Absent
Snyder: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Johnson: For
Strahm: For

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

C. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jean Dorcey, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (February 10 Minutes, February Financial Reports, March bills of $1,299,181.27 and the Administrator's Report). After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Hayes: Absent
Snyder: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Johnson: For
Strahm: For

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

C.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)

C.2. Financial Reports

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

C.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report

C.3. Bills for March

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. ESU #1 Annual Survey

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update on the ESU1 Annual Survey that was sent to districts.

C.4.b. All Staff Day February 2026 Survey Summary

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared the survey results from All Staff Day held in February.

D. Public Comment

E. Property/Liability Insurance

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Amy Brand, seconded by Jim Gunsolley, approve payment of the property/liability insurance premium to EMC as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Hayes: Absent
Snyder: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Johnson: For
Strahm: For

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

F. Nebraska Literacy Act

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update on state literacy initiatives and ESU1’s continued support of districts in strengthening early reading instruction and meeting state requirements.

G. Legislative Update

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided a legislative update.

H. Personnel*

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

H.1.a. Resignation(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Josiah Boneschans, seconded by Jean Dorcey, to accept the resignation of Gracie Hansen, school psychologist, effective at the end of the 2025-26 contract year. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Hayes: Absent
Snyder: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Johnson: For
Strahm: For

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

H.1.b. New Hire(s)

H.1.c. Contract Change(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to approve the contract change for Jenna McAfee, School Psychologist, as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Hayes: Absent
Snyder: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Johnson: For
Strahm: For

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

H.1.d. Termination(s)

I. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:10pm.

March 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular

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