February 8, 2024 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting
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1. ESU Coordinating Council Information
Speaker(s):
Board President
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2. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
Meeting called to order at 8:30 AM.
Staff: Kraig Lofquist, Deb Hetricks, Priscilla Quintana, Scott Isaacson
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3. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Board President
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4. Consent Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
President
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Action Item
Discussion:
Reviewed the consent agenda items to be approved.
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4.1. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Consent Item
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4.2. Coop Contracts
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Information Item
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4.2.1. Special Buy Agreement with Interplay Learning
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Consent Item
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4.2.2. AEPA 021 Extensions
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.3. AEPA 022 Extensions
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.4. AEPA 023 Extensions
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Consent Item
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4.2.5. AEPA 024 Awards
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Consent Item
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4.2.6. Annual Buy Awards
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Consent Item
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4.2.7. Special Buy Agreement with Class Intercom LLC
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.8. Special Buy Agreement with Innovative Office Solutions
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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4.2.9. Approve Extension to 2021 Food Buy agreement with Sysco
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
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5. Petitions and Communications to the Board
Speaker(s):
Board President
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5.1. Senator Walz Legislation
Speaker(s):
Mitchell Clark, First Five
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Discussion:
Mitchell Clark, First Five was present to discuss LB 1054 legislation with Senator Walz.
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5.2. Franklin Covey Presentation
Speaker(s):
Sam Stecher
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Discussion:
Sam Stecher was present to discuss a NCRSA pre-conference session with Franklin Covey on March 13.
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5.3. Nebraska State Chamber of Commerce Presentation
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jim Sutfin/Bryan Slone
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Discussion:
Not present.
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5.4. Learning Community Update
Speaker(s):
Gerald Kuhn
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Discussion:
Gerald Kuhn, Interim CEO Douglas/Sarpy Learning Community was present to share updates from the Learning Community.
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5.5. State Board of Education and Nebraska Department of Education Report
Speaker(s):
Nebraska Department of Education
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Shirley VArgas, NDE was present to give updates for NDE. Derek Ipperson, NDE was present at the Ed Resources Committee to give updates on State Accountability. Assessment RFI shared by Shirley.
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5.6. Association of Education Service Agency's Report
Speaker(s):
AESA Representative
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Discussion:
AESA updates were given. The Federal Advocacy group met to discuss some policies to be used during Call to Action this Fall.
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6. Executive Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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6.1. Executive Director Report
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Lofquist
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Discussion:
The Executive Director gave his updates to the ESUCC Board.
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6.1.1. SPARQ Data Discussions
Speaker(s):
Executive Director
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Discussion:
Discussion on SPARQ Negotiations.
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6.1.2. ESUCC Redesign: Update
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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6.1.2.1. Lead
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair DeTurk/McNiff
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Discussion:
The LEAD Co-chairs gave updates on their process. The committee has not met.
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6.1.2.2. Advocate
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Skretta/Harris
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Discussion:
The LEAD Co-chairs gave updates on their process. The committee has not met.
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6.1.2.3. Influence
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Wheelock/Barrett
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Discussion:
The Influence and Invest Co-chairs gave updates on their process.
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6.1.2.4. Invest
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair Heimann/Robke
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6.1.2.5. Approve Invest and Influence on merging two Bold Steps
Speaker(s):
Committee Chairs
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Discussion:
Discussion on merging Invest and Influence Bold Steps.
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6.1.2.6. SIMPL Workgroup
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
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Discussion:
SIMPL Committee meeting was postponed and will be rescheduled.
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6.2. Executive Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Discussion:
The Past President shared discussions from the committee meeting.
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6.2.1. Approve Claims, Financials Statements, and Assets for Month of October, November and December
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Board Treasurer reviewed the claims, financial statements, and assets for the months of October, November December.
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6.2.2. Approval of November-January Expenses paid in December-February.
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Action Item
Discussion:
The Board Treasurer reviewed the November-Janaury paid in December/February.
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6.2.3. Accept Audit FY23
Speaker(s):
President
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Action Item
Discussion:
Darren Osten, Eide Bailey presented the audit to the Board. Review and accept Audit FY 23.
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6.2.4. Approve to review, discuss, and take all action necessary to pay bills and sign contracts in March and April in the absence or delay of a meeting
Speaker(s):
President
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Action Item
Discussion:
Discussion on paying bills and signing contracts when there is a delay of meeting and approval.
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6.2.5. MSA 2024-2025
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Action Item
Discussion:
Review the MSA 2024-2025.
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6.2.6. ESUCC PDO Calendar 2024-2026
Speaker(s):
President
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Discussion:
Review and discuss the PDO two-year calendar 2024-2026.
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6.2.7. Executive Director Salary Increase for 2024-2025
Speaker(s):
President
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Action Item
Discussion:
Review and discuss the Executive Director's salary increase for 2024-2025.
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6.2.8. ESUCC Staff Salary Increase for 2024-2025
Speaker(s):
President
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Action Item
Discussion:
Review and discuss ESUCC staff salary increases for 2024-2025.
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7. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Discussion:
There was no public comment.
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8. Recommendations from Standing Committees and Project Reports
Speaker(s):
Board President
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8.1. Information Services Committee
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
The committee chair shared discussions from the committee meeting.
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8.2. Education Resources
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
The committee chair shared discussions from the committee meeting.
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8.3. Legal Committee
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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Discussion:
The committee chair shared discussions from the committee meeting.
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9. Hanover Research
Speaker(s):
Executive Director
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Discussion:
Nothing new to share.
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10. ESU Share Out Topics
Speaker(s):
Board President
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Discussion:
ESU 3 shared that the state accreditation is working on updating instructional units. ESU 2 shared they had a Zoom with KSB on copyright and intellectual property, encouraging you to share with everyone's staff. ESU 13 did a poverty simulation with staff. ESU 17 shared SAT is changing their testing format. ESU 8 shared that ESU Molly Aschoff will be the next superintendent for Summerland Schools.
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11. NEW ESU Chief Administrators
Speaker(s):
Executive Director Lofquist
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Nothing to report.
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12. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 11:27 AM.
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