October 21, 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.
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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 Budget Hearing, Tax Request Hearing, and regular September 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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C.1.f. TNTP Services Agreement
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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. Head Start Director's Report, Policy Council, and Financial Reports
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Head Start Director's Report, Policy Council Minutes, and Financial Reports: Krystie Hohnstein, Head Start Director, informed the Board that despite the current federal government shutdown, Head Start services will continue uninterrupted. She reported that funding is secured through March 31, 2026. Additionally, a letter has been sent to all Head Start parents to communicate this information.
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F.2. Administrator's Report
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F.3. Board Committee Reports
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Board Committee Reports: none.
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F.4. Board Member Comments
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Board Member Comments: Diane Coon commended all those involved in organizing the ESU 13 Inservice held on October 17th. She shared her positive experience attending the breakout session on Strengths and suggested that the Board consider participating in the CliftonStrengths assessment tool. Dr. Barrett will contact NASB to explore the possibility of arranging a group session for the Board.
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G. Business
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G.1. ESU 13 Emergency Operations Plan
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H. Adjournment
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President Sinner declared the meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM. The next regular meeting of the ESU 13 Board of Education will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the ESU 13 Main Office, 4215 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361.
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