July 21, 2026 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 7/16/26.
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
Discussion:
All present.
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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 noted receipts totaled $2,491,281.79 for the month and disbursements totaled $3,116,253.82. |
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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 $3,273,555.91. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: facilities updates including Business Services remodel, AESA news including Dr. Blum and Dr. Wilken's presentation at the Summer Leadership conference, 2026-27 Services from Superintendents received 100% approval, and the NASB Area Membership Meeting on September 1, 2026.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Review and Approve Posting and Timelines for CEO Position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Jeremy Kovash, AESA Consultant, joined the meeting via Zoom to review the document and gather final suggestions.
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9.2. Board Presentation: Business Services
Discussion:
The Business Services Department provides support to all departments of ESU #3. Chief Financial Officer, Lori Meays, provided a brief review of her department's projects and staffing.
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9.3. General Fund Budget Additional Growth Rate of 1%
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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