March 21, 2016 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Call the meeting to order
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
LEADERSHIP • SERVICE • SUPPORT - ESU 7 Mission Statement
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 5:29pm
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1.1. Notification of Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the meeting room.
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1.2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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2. Public Forum
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2.1. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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2.2. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The board has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside for public participation.
Citizens wishing to address the board on a certain agenda item must notify the Educational Service Unit administrator prior to the board meeting. Citizens wishing to present petitions to the board may do so at this time. However, the board will only receive the petitions and not act upon them or their contents. Public Participation in Board Meetings Policy 1.02.02 |
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3. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the minutes as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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5.1. Board Absences
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Staff Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take action to approve the board absences.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve absent Board directors Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Don Ellison and Jennifer Miller were absent.
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5.2. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Treasurer's Report as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.3. Presentation of Bills
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total:$685,359.29 - Bills #62913 through #63099 Inservice bills total: $ 0 TECH Arrears: Clarkson $326.22, Cross Co. $619.25, David City $121.25, High Plains $450.75, Humphrey $12.50, Lakeview $83.50, Leigh $370.76, Osceola $8.75, Schuyler $17.50, St. Ed $1,752.02, St. Isidore $25.00, St. John Lutheran $962.50, St. Michael $12.50, Twin River $535.39
Recommended Motion(s):
Bills as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.4. Professional Development Coordinator Contract
Speaker(s):
Marci Ostmeyer
Rationale:
Laura Plas joins the ESU 7 Professional Development team from York Public Schools where she teaches high school science and serves as School Improvement Coordinator for the district. Laura’s duties as School Improvement Coordinator include: analyzing data and presenting to staff, facilitating curriculum development, and leading professional development. Laura also serves as the District Assessment Coordinator connection with the Nebraska Department of Education. As this liaison, Laura remains up to date on current changes in the Nebraska standards for all content areas. Additionally, Laura serves as a Teacher Trainer for NeSA Test administration. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the Professional Development Coordinator Contract for Laura Plas.
Recommended Motion(s):
Contract for Laura Plas, Professional Development Coordinator, Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.5. Professional Employment Contracts
Rationale:
Recommendation: Offer employment contracts for 2016-2017 to the following: Dan Ellsworth 245 Days, Marci Ostmeyer 245 Days, Otis Pierce 245 Days, Darus Mettler 245 Days for Educational Service Unit 7 employment.
Recommended Motion(s):
Employment Contracts for 2016-2017 as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.6. School Psychologist Resignation
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to accept the resignation of Mary Fattig, School Psychologist.
Recommended Motion(s):
Resignation of Mary Fattig, School Psychologist Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.7. Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Comiittee
Rationale:
The Board Negotiations Committee has proposed the salary amount for the ESU 7 Administrator for the 2016-2017 term. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the 2016-2017 total compensation package of 10.44% increase for ESU 7 Administrator.
Recommended Motion(s):
2016-2017 total compensation package of 10.44% increase for ESU 7 Administrator Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.8. ESU 7 Administrator Contract Amendment
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the amended ESU 7 Administrator Contract.
Recommended Motion(s):
ESU 7 Amended Administrator Contract Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.9. Coordinating Agency for ESU 7 Special Ed Cooperative
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
ESU 7 continues to serve as the coordinating agency for the ESU 7 Special Education Cooperative for 2016-2017. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take amy necessary action to approve the continuation of ESU 7 as the coordinating agency for the ESU 7 Special Education Cooperative for 2016-2017.
Recommended Motion(s):
Continuation of ESU 7 as the coordinating agency for the ESU 7 Special Education Cooperative for 2016-2017 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.10. First Reading of Policy 1.15 Change of Board Policies
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the first reading of Policy 1.15 Change of Board Policies as presented and advance it to the next meeting for second reading.
Recommended Motion(s):
First reading of Policy 1.15 Change of Board Policies and its advancement to the April 2016 Board meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Discussion Items
Rationale:
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6.1. Administrator's Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Facilities Update ESUCC Minutes: Attached for your review. Scorecard: Attached Monthly for your review. Board Recognition Dinner Invitation Notify Board Members of Expiring Terms (See attached application and overview) Don Ellison, District 12 Wendy Rahtz, District 2 Richard Luebbe, District 4 Doug Kluth, District 6 Doug Pauley, District 8 Bob Norvell, District 10
Attachments:
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Discussion:
Facilities: Drawings for skylight area have been approved by the building inspector and work will begin next week. Administrator Polk gave an overview of future planning for ESU 7 buildings and grounds.
Statewide Update: Administrator Polk gave a brief overview of the February and March ESUCC minutes.
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Motion to adjourn.
Recommended Motion(s):
Adjournment of meeting at 6:40pm Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Minutes are respectfully submitted by the Recording Secretary, Katy McNeil.
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