January 19, 2017 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:
President Don Ellison conducted the meeting.
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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. Oath of Office
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or designee
Rationale:
Don Ellison (12), Gary Wieseler (2), Richard Luebbe (4), Doug Kluth (6), Doug Pauley (8), Marni Danhauer (10) will recite the Oath of Office as elected Board Members. Board Member Oath of Office “I, (state name), do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Nebraska, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear truth faith and allegiance to the same, that I take this obligation freely and without mental reservation or for purpose of evasion; and that I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of the Educational Service Unit 7 Board of Education according to law, and to the best of my ability. And I do further swear that I do not advocate, nor am I a member of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this state by force or violence; and that during such time as I am in this position I will not become a member of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this state by force or violence. So help me God.”
Discussion:
Elected members of the Board participated in reciting the Oath of Office.
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1.3. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Roll call was taken at 7:03pm.
Staff present: Larianne Polk, Administrator Linda Shefcyk, Business Manager Katy McNeil, Secretary to the Board of Directors Darus Mettler, Special Education Director Marci Ostmeyer, Professional Development Director |
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1.4. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
All members present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. Public Forum
Rationale:
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2.1. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
No visitors were present.
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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
Discussion:
No public comments provided.
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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:
Richard Stephens will be absent due to family commitments. 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:
Jennifer Miller was absent due to work travel. Joyce Baumert was absent due to personal travel. |
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5.2. Election of the ESU 7 Board President
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to elect as President of the ESU 7 Board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Election of as President of the ESU 7 Board 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:
Donald Ellison was re-elected as Board President.
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5.3. Election of Vice President of the ESU 7 Board
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to elect as Vice President of the ESU 7 Board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Election of as Vice President of the ESU 7 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:
Terry Fusco was elected Vice President of the ESU 7 Board.
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5.4. Election of Secretary of Board of Directors
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to elect as Secretary of the ESU 7 Board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Election of as Secretary of the ESU 7 Board 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:
Doug Kluth was elected Secretary of the Board.
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5.5. Appointment of Secretary to the ESU 7 Board
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Appointment of as Secretary to the ESU 7 Board 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:
Katy McNeil was appointed Secretary to the Board.
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5.6. Appointment of Treasurer to the ESU 7 Board
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Appointment of as Treasurer to the ESU 7 Board 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:
Linda Shefcyk was appointed Treasurer to the Board.
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5.7. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Treasurer's Report as presented.
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.
Discussion:
Administrator Polk gave an overview of the Treasurer's Report to the Board.
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5.8. Presentation of Bills
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total:$556,584.57 - Bills #64566 through #64718 Inservice bills total: $ 0 TECH Arrears: Clarkson $1,062.50, Lakeview $1,531.64, St. Edward $836.69 Excess Lodging: $1,894.58
Excess Lodging:
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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5.9. Migrant Resignation
Speaker(s):
Cynthia Alarcon
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the resignation of Gricelda Brabec, Migrant Recruiter, as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Resignation of Gricelda Brabec, Migrant Recruiter, 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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5.10. SPED Resignation
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the resignation of Todd Moon, Life Skills Tech as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Resignation of Todd Moon, Life Skills Tech 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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5.11. SPED Contract Amendment
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the amendment to Barbara Olson's, Speech Language Pathologist, contract as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Amendment to Barbara Olson's, Speech Language Pathologist, ?contract 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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5.12. ESU 7 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 General Calendars
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, Consider and take any necessary action to approve the ESU 7 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 General Calendars as presented
Recommended Motion(s):
ESU 7 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 General Calendars 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. Reading of Policy 1.02.02 Public Participation in Board Meetings
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Policy 1.02.02 Public Participation in Board Meetings as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Policy 1.02.02 Public Participation in Board Meetings 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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5.14. Reading of Policy 2.02 Use of Facilities and Equipment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Policy 2.02 Use of Facilities and Equipment as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Policy 2.02 Use of Facilities and Equipment 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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6. Discussion Items
Rationale:
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6.1. Accountability and Disclosure
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or designee
Rationale:
Policy 1.20, Conflict of Interest states: Members of the Board of Educational Service Unit 7 shall abstain from voting on matters on which they may have a conflict of interest. Any Board member who would be required to take any action or make any decision in the discharge of his or her duties that may cause financial benefit or detriment to him or her, a member of his or her immediate family, or a business with which he or she is
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6.2. Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Commiittee
Rationale:
The Board Negotiations Committee will report on activity to date thus far.
Discussion:
Chairman Kluth gave an overview of the Negotiations Team discussions to date regarding the Professional Services Team.
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6.3. SPED Updates
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Special Education Director, Mettler, will update the Board on staffing and Early Childhood Training Opportunities.
Discussion:
Special Education Director, Mettler, gave an overview of upcoming staffing changes affecting the Special Education. Speech Language and School Psych positions will be advertised soon. Director Mettler described an Early Childhood (EC) Training Pilot the EC Staff will be participating in. |
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6.4. Administrator's Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Facilities Update Legislative Update Scorecard School Messenger App
Upcoming Events
Santa Visits Administrator's Goals - Updated and Attached for your Review
Attachments:
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Discussion:
Facilities: The The carpet project is ongoing with estimated completion in early February 2017. Administrator Polk gave an overview of her revised goals, highlighting enhanced communication across departments and committees. Scorecard: Will report on next month and provide as an attachment School Messenger App: Emergency Notification System was deployed. Board Visits: Columbus Public School (CPS) visit has been scheduled for February 20, 2017. Prior visit to CPS was on March 16, 2015. Santa Visits: Administrator Polk gave an overview of the 2016 Santa Visits and shared anecdotal comments from school districts receiving the service. |
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 7:04pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by the Recording Secretary to the Board, Katy McNeil. |
