August 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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A. Call to Order
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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 (June 17th regular meeting)
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C.1.b. Treasurer’s Report (June 30, 2025, and July 31, 2025)
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C.1.c. Fund Balance (June 30, 2025, and July 31, 2025)
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C.1.d. Budget Report (June 30, 2025, July 31, 2025, and August 19, 2025)
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C.1.e. Claims for Disbursement (July 15, 2025, and August 19, 2025)
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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. Eric Packer - Board Member Candidate for Election District 11 - Question and Answer Session
Discussion:
Eric Packer, a candidate for the vacant Election District 11 seat, presented to the Board, sharing his personal background and expressing his desire to serve on the ESU 13 Board of Education. Following his presentation, a question and answer session was held.
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G. Appointment of Board Member - Election District 11
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H. Reports
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H.1. 2025 NASB Leadership Workshop - July 28th (Richards)
Discussion:
Mr. Richards gave a review of the 2025 NASB Leadership meeting that he attended on July 28th in Gering.
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H.2. Head Start Director's Report, Policy Council, and Financial Reports (June and July)
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Head Start Director's Report, Policy Council, and Financial Reports - no discussion.
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H.3. Administrator's Report
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H.4. Board Committee Reports
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Board Committee Reports:
The Building/Grounds Committee met prior to this meeting to review the agreement with JEO Architecture, Inc. for the Meridian Addition & Renovation project. |
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H.5. Board Member Comments
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Board Member Comments:
Dr. Winchester attended the ESU 13 all staff in-service on August 12th. She commended Dr. Barrett and her leadership team and appreciated the energy that was brought to the meeting and break-out sessions. |
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I. Business
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I.1. Proposed New Board Policy on Electronic Communication Devices and Cell Phones
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I.2. Proposed Amendments to Board Policy Article 3, Sections 4(I) & 5(L), Article 5, Section 1(D), and Article 6, Sections 4(E), 5(H), & 7(A).
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I.3. Resolution to Increase Restricted Funds Authority by an Additional 1%
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I.4. Valley Alternative Learning Transitioning School (VALTS) Amendments to Bylaws and Interlocal Agreement
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I.5. Approval of Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Meridian Addition and Renovation Project
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I.6. Head Start One-Time Funds Grant Submission
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J. Adjournment
Discussion:
President Sinner adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm. The next meeting of the Board of Education will be the Tax Hearing, followed by the Budget Hearing, and then the regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the ESU 13 Main Office, 4215 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE at 7:00 PM.
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