June 20, 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
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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
Discussion:
Roll call was taken at 5:31pm.
Staff present: Larianne Polk, Administrator
Linda Shefcyk, Business Manager
Katy McNeil, Secretary to the Board of Directors
Marci Ostmeyer, Professional Development Director
Darus Mettler, SPED Director
Dan Ellsworth, Network Operations Coordinator
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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2. Public Forum
Rationale:
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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:
Jennifer Miller will be absent due to work-related travel. Joyce Baumert will be absent due to family travel. 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:
Bob Norvell was absent due to visiting family.
Richard Luebbe was absent due to a conflicting meeting.
Joyce Baumert was absent due to family travel.
Jennifer Miller was absent due to work-related travel.
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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:$829,795.93 - Bills #63421 through #63633 Inservice bills total: $ 1004.75 TECH Arrears: David City $17.50, Howells-Dodge $39.00, Osceola $25.00, St. Bons.$100 Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve bills as presented.
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. Reading of Policy 1.12.01 Administrator Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Policy 1.12.01 Administrator Evaluation as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Policy Policy 1.12.01 Administrator Evaluation as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.5. Intent to Participate in Nebraska Technology Cooperative
Speaker(s):
Dan Ellsworth or Designee
Rationale:
Intent of ESU 7 to participate in the Nebraska Technology Cooperative with other governmental units in a joint project to be financed with bonding and operated by at least two or more qualified public agencies for the purchase and use of any item of hardware or software used in providing for the delivery of information, including the purchasing of upgrades or related improvements to information technology for the operation of school districts, educational service units, and community colleges under and pursuant to Public Facilities Construction and Finance Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 72-2301 to 72-2308), and other laws, which joint project 1. Bond counsel, Kutak Rock, LLP, of Omaha, Nebraska, to draft the necessary documents for creation of the cooperative and the issuance of such bonds as soon as practicable to allow final consideration of such bond issuance and the terms thereof at an upcoming meeting. 2. Underwriter, D.A. Davidson & Co., of Omaha, Nebraska, to solicit purchasers for such bonds as soon as practicable to allow final consideration of such bond issuance and the terms thereof at an upcoming meeting. 3. General counsel Perry, Guthery, Haase & Gessford, P.C., L.L.O., of Lincoln, Nebraska to develop the origination and operation of the Nebraska Technology Cooperative Program, and provide advice, direction, and assistance to school district administration, bond counsel, and underwriter to allow final consideration of such bond issuance and the terms thereof at an upcoming meeting. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the Intent to Participate in Nebraska Technology Cooperative Technology Bond as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Intent to Participate in Nebraska Technology Cooperative Technology Bond as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Paul Grieger presented the Intent to Participate in the Technology Bond and answered questions regarding the opportunity.
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5.6. SPED Contract
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Patricia Sparling joins the Cen7ter team as a Cen7ter teacher. Patricia has been a classroom teacher at Immanuel Lutheran over the past 5 years. Prior to working at Immanuel Lutheran she had worked for ESU7 in the Cen7ter for 2 years. She has had multiple experiences with special needs children at many ages. She is excited about this new position. She has missed working with students with special needs. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the contracts for Patricia Sparling, Cen7ter Teacher.
Recommended Motion(s):
Contracts for Patricia Sparling, Cen7ter Teacher Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.7. SPED Contract
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Kaise has a B.A. in Human Relations from Doane College. She is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) from Salus University. She will be joining our vision team for the 2016-2017 school year. She was able to job shadow with the vision team and she said it has reinforced her desire to be a part of the ESU7 team. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the contract for Kaise Recek, Orientation and Mobility Assistant.
Recommended Motion(s):
Contract for Kaise Recek, Orientation and Mobility Assistant 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. Classified/Non-Certificated Contracts 2016-2017
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take action to approve classified contracts for 2016-2017 for Debbie Adams, Chris Chvala, Janet Ciboron, Travis Kassing, Joan Hassebrook, Kerri Jo Krivohlavek, Katy McNeil, Nathan Pfeifer, Michele Sells, Linda Shefcyk, Nancy Smith, Cindy Wieser, Paulette Wieser, Angie Arndt, Mary Brakenhoff, Tiffany Egger, Kris Johnson, Megan Kassing, Brock Hoover, Leslie Oldham, Julianne Wilke, Macy Lenihan, Becky Luchsinger, Sarah Sorenson, Traci Weverka, Cen7ter Tech (x3).
Recommended Motion(s):
Classified contracts for 2016-2017 for Debbie Adams, Chris Chvala, Janet Ciboron, Travis Kassing, Joan Hassebrook, Kerri Jo Krivohlavek, Katy McNeil, Nathan Pfeifer, Michele Sells, Linda Shefcyk, Nancy Smith, Cindy Wieser, Paulette Wieser, Angie Arndt, Mary Brakenhoff, Tiffany Egger, Kris Johnson, Megan Kassing, Brock Hoover, Leslie Oldham, Julianne Wilke, Macy Lenihan, Becky Luchsinger, Sarah Sorenson, Traci Weverka, Cen7ter Tech (x3) 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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5.9. Budgeting for additional 1%
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or designee
Rationale:
Nebraska Statute allows an additional 1% in budgeted property tax asking requiring an affirmative vote of 75% of the governing body for approval. These additional budget authority dollars remain critical as we continue to operate with the one and a half cent levy, no state aid funding for 2016-2017, and spending restrictions for the upcoming years. In the event valuations change or additional funding becomes available, this action will allow ESU 7 additional budget authority to access those dollars. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the additional 1% in budgeted tax asking.
Recommended Motion(s):
Budgeting for additional 1% Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Discussion:
This item was tabled until the July, 2016 Board Meeting.
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5.10. Final Tax Request Hearing
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to set the 2016-2017 ESU 7 Final Tax Request Hearing on September 19th, 5:25 p.m. ESU 7 Oak Conference Room.
Recommended Motion(s):
2016-2017 ESU 7 Final Tax Request Hearing on September 19th, 5:25 p.m. ESU 7 Oak Conference Room 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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5.11. Budget Hearing and Budget Summary
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the date for the 2016-2017 ESU 7 Budget Hearing and Budget Summary on September 19th, 5:15 p.m. ESU 7 Oak Conference Room.
Recommended Motion(s):
2016-2017 ESU 7 Budget Hearing and Budget Summary on September 19th, 5:15 p.m. ESU 7 Oak Conference Room 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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5.12. 2016-2019 NNNC Interlocal Agreement
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or designee
Rationale:
This agreement is for 2016-2019. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the NNNC Agreement as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
2016-2019 NNNC Agreement as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.13. NNNC Budget
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the 2016-2017 NNNC Operating Budget as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
2016-2017 NNNC Operating Budget as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.14. Authorization of Administrator to Sign for Federal/State Funds
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to authorize ESU 7 Administrator, Larianne Polk as the official signature for all federal and state program funds from July 15, 2016-July 31, 2017.
Recommended Motion(s):
Authorization of Administrator to Sign for Federal/State Funds 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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6. Discussion Items
Rationale:
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6.1. Administrator's Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Facilities Update Scorecard - Attached for review. AESA Student Loan Forgiveness Update: "I highlighted the key areas in the report that should be mentioned as the dramatic reduction available to your employees. Despite the fact there’s only three participants thus far, we can leverage our future messages to highlight the limited success and the impact this program can have throughout the ESU." - Patrick Connelly NASB Candidate Forum: The Candidate Forums are designed to inform individuals who have filed for board member candidacy of their role on the board. This forum is free, and we highly encourage candidates in your district to attend. The forum will run from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, on the following dates: July 7 in Norfolk, July 12 in Gering, July 14 in Kearney,and July 19 in La Vista. July Meeting: Administrator Polk will be absent from the July 2016 Board Meeting.
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Discussion:
Facilities: Going to start work on dropping the ceilings and adding some lights. Also will start work on the carpets in the next fiscal year.
ESUCC Governmental Relations: Goals for upcoming legislative session include: ESU finance and continued efforts to educate new Senators.
AESA: Administrator Polk gave an overview of the AESA Student Loan Forgiveness Program and participant progress to date.
Budget Committee Report: Administrator Polk presented details of general fund budget. The committee will continue this work in July. So far, on track to meet cash reserve goals.
Other: Next month, we will begin planning for AESA in Savannah, GA
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 7:00pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by the Recording Secretary to the Board, Katy McNeil. |
