February 16, 2015 at 7:00 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
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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. Sequence of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board.
Order of Business, Regular Meetings Policy 1.02.01
Goals:
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4. Action Items
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4.1. 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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4.2. 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.
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4.3. Presentation of Bills
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total: $592,857.24 - Bills #60765 through #60916.
Inservice bills: None Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve bills as presented. SPED Arrears: ESU 6 Sept-Dec $3022.56, Elk Horn Valley $230.85, Grand Island $504.49, O’Neill Nov $108.21, Palmer Nov $122.85 and West Boyd Sept-Oct $386.35 TECH Arrears: Clarkson $105.00, Immanuel Lutheran $12.50, Twin River $3,910.42, Boone Central $502.50, East Butler $8.75, Humphrey $25.00, Schuyler $342.50
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.
Discussion:
The summary of bills for the current month total: $592,857.24 - Bills #60765 through #60916.
Inservice bills: None
SPED Arrears: ESU 6 Sept-Dec $3022.56, Elk Horn Valley $230.85, Grand Island $504.49, O’Neill Nov $108.21, Palmer Nov $122.85 and West Boyd Sept-Oct $386.35
TECH Arrears: Clarkson $105.00, Immanuel Lutheran $12.50, Twin River $3,910.42, Boone Central $502.50, East Butler $8.75, Humphrey $25.00, Schuyler $342.50
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4.4. Professional Development Coordinator Resignation
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Dave Perkins has submitted his letter of resignation effective at the conclusion of his contract July 31, 2015.
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve Dave Perkins resignation. Timeline for applicants
Recommended Motion(s):
Dave Perkins resignation, 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:
Dave Perkins resignation, received with regrets.
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4.5. Speech Language/ILCD Coordinator Resignation
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Jan Curry has submitted her letter of resignation effective at the conclusion of her contract.
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve Jan Curry's resignation.
Recommended Motion(s):
Jan Curry's resignation 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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4.6. Migrant Work Agreements
Speaker(s):
Dee Condon
Rationale:
Work agreements for Stephanie Manzano, ELL Para and Yolanda Pintado, Migrant Para.
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the paras as listed above.
Recommended Motion(s):
Work agreements for Stephanie Manzano, ELL Para and Yolanda Pintado, Migrant Para 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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4.7. Second Reading of Policy 1.02 Regular Meetings
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the second reading of Policy 1.02 Regular Meetings as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
After second reading, Policy 1.02 Regular Meetings 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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4.8. Second Reading of Policy 1.02.01 Order of Business, Regular Meetings
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designiee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the second reading of Policy 1.02.01 Order of Business, Regular Meetings as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
After Second Reading of Policy 1.02.01 Order of Business, Regular Meetings 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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4.9. First Reading of Policy 2.03 Payment for Supplies and Bidding
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the first reading of Policy as presented and advance it to the March meeting for second reading.
Recommended Motion(s):
First reading of Policy 2.03 Payment for Supplies and Bidding and its advancement to the March meeting 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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4.10. Approval of ESU 7 2015-2016 Calendar
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve ESU 7 2015-2016 Calendar as presented.
ESU 7 2015-2016 Calendar including board meetings changes of September 17, 2015 @7:00 and December 21 @5:00 to be presented
Recommended Motion(s):
ESU 7 2015-2016 Calendar including board meeting changes of September 17,2015 @7:00 and December 21 @5:00 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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4.11. ESU 7 Services Plan 2015-2016
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk/Advisory Representative
Rationale:
The ESU 7 Advisory Committee members attending will make a summary report to the board on the plan for the Levy and Core Services for 2015-2016. After board approval, the 2015-2016 Services Plan Document will be forwarded to member schools for their final approval.
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve 2015-2016 Services Plan.
Recommended Motion(s):
ESU 7 Services Plan for 2015-2016 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. NASB Membership Dues
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Annual Membership Dues for NASB Fiscal Year 4/1/15 to 3/31/16 are $750.00
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve payment of annual NASB Membership Dues for 2015-2016.
Recommended Motion(s):
Payment of Annual NASB Membership Dues for 2015-2016 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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6. Discussion Items
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6.1. Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Commiittee
Rationale:
The Board Negotiations Committee met today to discuss compensation for the following staff groups: classified staff, Professional Services Team, Directors, and Administrator. A summary of this discussion will be provided.
Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. AdvancED Update
Speaker(s):
Professional Services Team
Rationale:
Professional Services Team will report on progress of the goals as identified from AdvancED recommendations and Strategic Planning.
Discussion:
Beth Kabes discussed Goal A: Shared plans for implementing Pre-workshop template, common process on how to present. Working on File Maker Pro Database.
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6.3. Spotlight School
Speaker(s):
Professional Services Team
Rationale:
The board will be updated as to the Leadership, Services, and Support provided to Osceola Public School.
Discussion:
Beth Kabes gave a highlight of Osceola Public School and shared leadership, services and support provided to Osceola.
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6.4. Special Education Program Update
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
ESU 7 is advertising for Early Childhood Speech Language Pathologist, Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation & Mobility Specialist, school age Speech Language Pathologist, Speech Language Pathology/ILCD Coordinator. Central City will be joining our ESU 7 Special Education cooperative for the 2015-2016 school year.
Goals:
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6.5. Administrator's Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Facilities update
Attachments:
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Goals:
Discussion:
Will begin replacing tile and toilets in North Building restrooms as soon as we get second quote. Painting lobby and south wall will begin in March.
Schedule of Board visits was distributed with little discussion.
LB478 was reviewed with the Board.
Budget committee reported. They are just beginning discussions for 2015-2016 Fiscal year.
Recognition dinner will be at Elks Club April 20th @5:00, Board meeting will begin @4:00.
Procedure for snow days was discussed and it changed allowing Administrator Polk to make the decision.
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Motion to adjourn.
Recommended Motion(s):
Adjournment of meeting at pm 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, Mary Lou Hilger.
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