September 15, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Notification of Open Meetings Law
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2. Roll Call
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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4. Recognition of Visitors
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5. Board Absences
Rationale:
Staff Recommendation: That the board approve/disapprove absent board member(s).
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to excuse absent board directors 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. Public Comment
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7. Minutes
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve minutes as presented 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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8. Treasurers Report
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve treasurers report as presented 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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9. Adoption of the 2014-2015 Budget
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
The board takes action to set the 2014-2015 budget at $2,251,637.00.
Recommended Motion(s):
The 2014-2015 budget set at $10,958,383.00 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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10. Resolution for Tax Asking and Final Levy
Rationale:
The board takes action to adopt the resolution setting the ESU 7 tax asking levy for 2014-2015 at .015.
Recommended Motion(s):
The resolution to adopt the ESU 7 tax asking levy for 2014-2015 at .015 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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11. Presentation of Bills
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Bills as presented 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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12. Inservice Account
Rationale:
No Activity
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the expenditures as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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13. Student Services Billing
Rationale:
There is one school in arrears: Twin River SRS $1926.00 and final $10,547.39.
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14. AdvancED Update
Speaker(s):
Professional Staff
Rationale:
Professional Services Staff will report on progress of the Goals as identified from AdvancED recommendations and Strategic Planning. Staff Recommendation: Information only, no action required.
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15. Migrant Resignation
Speaker(s):
Dee Condon
Rationale:
Diane Garcia, Migrant Recruiter, has submitted her resignation, effective September 24, 2014. A letter of resignation is attached.
Recommended Motion(s):
Diana Garcia's resignation was 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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16. Migrant Re-assignment
Speaker(s):
Dee Condon
Rationale:
Nebraska Department of Education has made changes in the distribution of ID&R areas in Nebraska, specifically the area assigned to ESU 7. The Central areas are being re-assigned to the Hastings Head Start Project. This means as of October 1, two of the current recruiters will no longer be under contract with ESU 7 and will begin working for the Hastings Head Start Project. This start date corresponds with the Migrant Education grant year. An explanation from Sue Henry, NDE, is attached.
Recommended Motion(s):
Resignations for Aida Olivas and Lilia Coronado 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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17. Policy Update First Reading
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
The first reading of board policy 2.01 will be conducted.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of first reading of Policy 2.01 and forward to October 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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18. Budget Review Process
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Once again we are at the end of another budget preparation cycle. I would like to review the process and look for any suggestions to improve the process.
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19. Negotiations Review
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
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20. Negotiations Committee
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
The timeline for negotiations/collective bargaining will be reviewed. First meeting to be held by November 1, 2014.
Recommended Motion(s):
Committee of Board members _______________ 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.
Discussion:
Committee will be Gene Burton (through Dec. 2014), Doug Kluth, Dick Stephens, and Dick Luebbe.
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21. Board Visits
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
The last visitation to local boards regarding ESU 7 services was done in 2011. A visitation team consisting of an ESU Board Member and staff member would make the visit.
Recommended Motion(s):
School visits beginning in October 2014 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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22. Administrator Report/Other Business
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Facilities update, PST Retreat Update, Upcoming Board Conferences
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Discussion:
facility grounds, retreat with staff, e-meetings discussion, upcoming board conferences, regional meetings,
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23. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Adjourned at 9:06 pm.
Minutes are respectfully submitted by the Recording Secretary, Mary Lou Hilger.
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