September 17, 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. 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.
Order of Business, Regular Meetings Policy 1.02.01 Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve agenda.
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):
Board absences 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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5.2. 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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5.3. Adoption of 2015-2016 Budget
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk and Budget Committee Chair
Rationale:
Budget Committee Chair, Terry Fusco, will review any proposed changes since the August meeting. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the 2015-2016 Budget as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
2015-2015 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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5.4. Resolution for Tax Asking and Final Levy
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the Tax Asking and Final Levy Resolutions as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Tax Asking and Final Levy Resolutions 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. Presentation of Bills
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total: Tech Arrears: Humphrey $3,265.00; Lakeview $81.25; Leigh $8.50 SPED Arrears: None Inservice bills total: $151.96
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:
Check Numbers 00061973 to 00062165 totaling $715,569.41
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5.6. SPED Contract
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Lori will join Cen7ter as a .75 FTE job coach. Lori will assist students during their non-paid work experiences out in the community. Lori will bring several years of experience in working with students of all ages and abilities. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the contract for Lori Loughiman as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
SPED Contract for Lori Loughiman as presented 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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5.7. SPED Resignation
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Reccomendation: To discuss, consider and take any necessary action to accept the resignation of Melissa Olson as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Resignation of Melissa Olson as presented was 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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5.8. Second Reading of Policy 1.05.01 Administrative Procedure
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the second reading of Policy 1.05.01 Administrative Procedure as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
After second reading, Policy 1.05.01 Administrative Procedure 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. First Reading of Policy 3.11 Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the first reading of Policy 3.11 Negotiations as presented and advance it to the next meeting for second reading.
Recommended Motion(s):
First reading of Policy 3.11 Negotiations and its advancement to the October 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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6. Discussion Items
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6.1. Finalize Board Goal 2
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
After the board retreat on June 18th, final steps to complete goal 2 is: 1. Develop criteria, timeline, and objectives. 2. Completion date: September Board Meeting.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Discussion:
Administrator Polk discussed Board Goal 2 in relation to the Scorecard.
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6.2. ESU 7 Scorecard
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Administrator Polk will report on progress made within identified areas of growth. This continuous improvement tracking tool will support ESU 7's AdvancED goals.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Discussion:
Administrator Polk provided a comprehensive overview of the Scorecard to measure progress toward the Board goals created at the Board retreat in June. Questions from the board were answered on progress with regard to data collection.
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6.3. Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Commiittee
Rationale:
The Board Negotiations Committee has a meeting scheduled with the Educational Service Unit Education Association (ESUEA) on Monday, September 21st, 2015 in the Walnut Room from 4:30pm-6pm. The timeline for negotiations/collective bargaining will be reviewed. First meeting to be held by November 1, 2015. Committee of Board members Doug Kluth, Chair; Richard Luebbe; Richard Stephens.
Goals:
Discussion:
The Board Negotiations Committee has a meeting scheduled with the Educational Service Unit Education Association (ESUEA) on Monday, September 21st, 2015 in the Walnut Room from 4:30pm-6pm.
The timeline for negotiations/collective bargaining will be reviewed. First meeting to be held by November 1, 2015.
Committee of Board members Doug Kluth, Chair; Richard Luebbe; Richard Stephens.
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6.4. Spotlight School
Speaker(s):
Professional Services Team
Rationale:
The board will be updated as to the Leadership, Services, and Support provided to David City.
Attachments:
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Discussion:
Marci Ostmeyer delivered the spotlight school report on David City.
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6.5. Administrator's Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Facilities Update: Carpet, roof, rocks 670 Transfers Public Records Request Board visits Technology Pledge Upcoming conferences
Discussion:
The carpet project is continuing. Local vendors will provide quotes for consideration. Carpeting will be completed in small increments in order to stay within our budget.
Landscaping improvements continue.
670 Transfers: Business Office and Administration will manage any transfers in and out of travel (670) moving forward.
Administrator Polk informed the Board of a public records request for vendor information.
Board visit discussion is tabled until next month.
October 19th Board meeting will begin at 6:00pm in the Oak Room to allow for attendance at the Robotics Scrimmage located at Central Community College.
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to adjourn.
Recommended Motion(s):
Adjournment of meeting at 8:28pm 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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