August 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM - ESU 3 Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Discussion:
Pursuant to Section 84-1411 of the Nebraska Statutes, notice of future meetings was be given by advertisement in the Omaha World Herald on 8/14/25.
In addition the meeting was posted on the following locations: the ESU #3 Website, the ESU #3 Headquarters front door, and the Sparq Meetings host site. |
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1.1. Excused Board Members, if Applicable
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2. Nebraska Open Meetings Act Notice; Location of Posted Information
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
No visitors present.
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4. Public Comments
Discussion:
No public comments.
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5. Approval of Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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5.2. Personnel Report
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5.2.1. Hired
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5.2.2. Resigned/Terminated
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5.3. Contract Report
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5.4. Approval of National Travel and/or Lodging Expenses Exceeding the Applicable Federal Rate Report
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5.5. Items for Disposal, Asset Change, or For Sale
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5.6. Board Member Insurance Coverage
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5.7. Head Start Leadership Reports, Policy Council Updates, Contracts, Etc.
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6. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Treasurer's Report noting receipts totaled $2,601,349.75 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,365,389.71. |
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7. Approval of Bills
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Bills were presented in the amount of $2,942,381.58. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: CLSD Grant award, Gifford Farm Pond Project, NCSA Chair news, Distance Learning Teachers Program with ESU #5, Kordica contract for Communications Specialist, NASB Area Membership meeting, UNO Fall Leadership Dinner, and the 2026 Board Calendar.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Set September Date and Times for the 2025-26 Public Budget Hearings and the Regular Board Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Review the Proposed 2025-26 Budget
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes and Lori Meays reviewed the proposed 2025-26 Budget with the board. The team will have the final version of the the budget ready for the September Hearings and approval at the regular board meeting.
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9.3. Authorization to Sign ESU #3 Service Contracts for 2025-26
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.4. Review Board Policies for Approval
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Professional Development Planning and the Executive in Residence Program Review
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes and Dr. Blum reviewed the progress made on Dr. Blum's professional development plan and completion of the Executives in Residence Program with AESA. There was a consensus of the board to continue to move forward with the board's succession plan for Dr. Schnoes.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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