September 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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A. Call to Order
Discussion:
President Sinner informed the Board that he received a letter from Bill Knapper, ESU 13 Board Member, dated September 19, 2023, that as of September 12th, he no longer holds residency within ESU 13 Election District 7, therefore, he is no longer eligible to occupy the Board seat associated with District 7 and has vacated the office.
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A.1. Meeting is governed by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act as posted.
Discussion:
President Sinner referenced the Nebraska Open Meetings Act as posted and noted that the Board reserves the right to rearrange the order of the agenda and to convene an executive session in accordance with § 84-1410.
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A.2. The ESU 13 Board reserves the right to rearrange the order of the agenda.
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A.3. The ESU 13 Board reserves the right to convene an executive session in accordance with § 84-1410.
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B. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
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C. Approval of Agenda
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C.1. Consent Action Items
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C.1.a. Minutes of meeting (August regular meeting)
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C.1.b. Treasurer’s Report
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C.1.c. Fund Balance
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C.1.d. Budget Report
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C.1.e. Claims for Disbursement
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D. Calendar
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E. Public Forum:
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No Public Forum
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F. Reports
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F.1. Stacie Higgins - NASB Board Leadership Team
Discussion:
Stacie Higgins, NASB Board Leadership Team Member, is visiting ESU Boards in Nebraska to let them know that the Association is here to help with ESU advocacy by telling their stories to senators and other legislative leaders.
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F.2. Strategic Priority #1
Discussion:
Deirdre Amundsen, Jessica Broderick, and Dr. Katie Carrizales presented the work being done on Strategic Priority #1: ESU 13 will align our systems and services for the purpose of prioritizing intentional support for all stakeholders.
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F.3. NASB Area Membership Meeting - August 23rd (Coon, Diemoz, Horn, Jones, Marx, Sinner, Winchester)
Discussion:
Board members Coon, Diemoz, Horn, Jones, Marx, Sinner, and Winchester attended the NASB Area Membership Meeting that was held on August 23rd in Gering. The members shared and discussed sessions they attended. Several members received Level awards from NASB for their effort and leadership as ESU 13 Board members.
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F.4. Head Start Director's Report, Policy Council Activity Report, and Financial Reports
Discussion:
Krystie Hohnstein, Director of the Head Start Program, informed the Board that she received notice that our Federal review will be held the week of Oct 30th. She will have more information regarding the visit next month. Head Start received a letter that they will receive full funding for the grant year.
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F.5. Administrator's Report
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F.5.a. Audit Scheduled
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Administrator's Report:
Dr. Barrett informed the Board that the ESU 13 audit will be held November 6th-10th. |
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F.5.b. 2022-2023 COOP Sales and Savings Reports
Discussion:
The annual COOP Purchasing Sales Savings which included Savings by Vendor, by Program, and by School were discussed. Public Health Districts and non-public schools are now included in the purchasing benefit.
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F.5.c. Administrator Professional Development
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F.5.d. Legislative Update
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F.6. Board Committee Reports
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F.7. Board Member Comments
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Board Member Comments:
Diemoz suggested presenting Mr. Knapper a gift for his service on the ESU 13 Board. Millette appreciated that Senators were present at the NASB Area Membership meeting. Jones discussed the National Merit Scholarship. |
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G. Business
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G.1. Proposed 2023-2024 Budget for ESU 13.
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G.2. Resolution Setting the 2023-2024 Final Tax Request.
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G.3. Proposed Board Policy Updates - Final Reading
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G.4. Proposed Amendments to Article 2 - First Reading
Discussion:
The Policy/Legislative Committee presented amendments to Board Policy Article 2, Section 2, Section 4 and Section 9 as a first reading.
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G.5. Vehicle Purchases
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H. Adjournment
Discussion:
President Sinner called the meeting adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on October 17, 2023 at the ESU 13 Main Office, 4215 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE at 7:00 PM.
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