Public Meeting Minutes: June 9, 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 Jean Dorcey, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to excuse the absence of members Josiah Boneschans and Jim Gunsolley. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

C. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Mrs Susan Strahm, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (May 12 Minutes, May Financial Reports, June bills of $1,348,027.40 and the Administrator's monthly report). After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. Accounting Software

Discussion: Administrator Heimann informed the board that ESU 1 will transition from AptaFund to Software Unlimited on August 1, 2026.

C.4.b. Certification by Nebraska Department of Education

Discussion: NDE approved ESU1's accreditation for 2026-27.

D. Public Comment

E. ESU1 Technology Department Presentation

Discussion: Director of Network and Information Systems, Andrew Contreras provided an overview of technology services provided by ESU1.

F. 2026-27 Budget Parameters/1% Approval*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Amy Brand, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to approve the additional 1% budget authority as allowed by statute. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

G. Appoint Board Treasurer

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tabitha Gilsdorf, seconded by Robert Hayes, to appoint Kellen Conroy as Treasurer of the Board, replacing Stuart Clark effective immediately. Furthermore, to authorize Kellen Conroy and appropriate officers to take all necessary actions related to this appointment. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

H. Authorize Payment of Grant Fund Expenditures and July Expenditures*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Amy Brand, seconded by Jean Dorcey, to authorize Administrator Heimann to expend Carl Perkins and PEAK grant funds, and to expend July general fund expenditures and to provide a report at the August board meeting. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

I. ESUCC Master Service Agreement

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Kimberly Snyder, seconded by Robert Hayes, to approve the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council master services agreement for 2026-27 as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

J. ESU1 Financial Audit Agreement

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Robert Hayes, seconded by Jean Dorcey, to accept the Dana F. Cole proposal to conduct an external financial audit for the 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 fiscal years. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

K. Board Policy Changes

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Amy Brand, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to approve board policy changes for Articles 2 and 3 as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

L. Personnel*

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

L.1.a. Resignation(s)

L.1.b. New Hire(s)

L.1.c. Contract Change(s)

L.1.d. Termination(s)

M. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:03 pm.

June 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular

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