September 14, 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. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Roll call was taken at 5:30pm Staff present: Larianne Polk, Administrator Linda Shefcyk, Business Manager Katy McNeil, Secretary to the Board of Directors Marci Ostmeyer, Professional Development Director Darus Mettler, Special Education Director |
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1.2.1. Board Absences
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Joyce Baumert will be absent due to personal. Richard Luebbe will be absent due to personal travel. Staff Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take action to approve the Board member absences.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take action to approve the Board member absences 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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1.3. 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
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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.
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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.
Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time. If any Board member wishes to discuss an item, it must be removed from the consent agenda at which time the remaining items will be acted upon. Consent Agenda Includes:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the consent 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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4.1. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.2. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Attachments:
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Goals:
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4.3. Presentation of Bills for the current month total:$782,589.14 - Bills # 65927 through #66036
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total:$782,589.14 - Bills # 65927 through #66036 Inservice bills total: $ 0 TECH Arrears: 0
Recommended Motion(s):
Bills as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.4. Three Classified Paraprofessional Special Education Contracts
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler or Designee
Rationale:
Dan Prososki will be joining our Cen7ter staff as a Paraprofessional. He has job experiences with at Catholic Charities in Columbus and Epworth Village in York. He was able to support students and adults with disabilities in each position. Dan is CPR and First Aid trained. He has been trained in the de-escalation cycle. Sue Hast will be joining our ESU7 Team as a Paraprofessional in Cen7ter. She has been employed with food services at Columbus Public and worked at Good Will in the past. Sue was able to work with some of our students at their Good Will job site. She shared her experiences and showed her enthusiasm in working with students with special needs.
Jayne Abegglen will be joining our ESU7 Team as a Paraprofessional in Cen7ter. Jayne is a graduate of Columbus High School. She has complete college course work at CCC and NECC. Jayne has worked in customer service for over 12 years. She is ready for a new adventure and is excited to work with our students. |
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5. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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5.1. Adoption of the 2017-2018 Budget
Speaker(s):
Budget Committee, Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the 2017-2018 Budget as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Adoption of the 2017-2018 Budget 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.
Discussion:
Board Member Fusco discussed the process of budgeting. |
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5.2. 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 Resolution as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Tax Asking and Final Levy Resolution 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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5.3. Reading of Policy 1.01.01 Role and Mission
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Policy 1.01.01 Role and Mission as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Acceptance of changes to Policy 1.01.01 Role and Mission 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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6. Discussion Items
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6.1. Negotiations Committee Update
Speaker(s):
Chairman, Doug Kluth
Rationale:
Chairman Kluth will give an overview of the Negotiations Team Meeting preceding the September 14 Board Meeting.
Goals:
Discussion:
Chairman Kluth gave an overview of the first meeting with the ESUEA for this Negotiations season. The timeline for Negotiations and a review of the process from the previous year were discussed. The next meeting date of Negotiations is on October 16 at 4:30pm. |
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6.2. Conference Attendance Reports
Speaker(s):
Attendees
Rationale:
Richard Stephens - Labor Relations Terry Fusco and Don Ellison - York Area Membership Meeting
Discussion:
Richard Stephens gave an overview of discussions from the NCSA Labor Relations Conference. Terry Fusco and Don Ellison gave an overview of the York Area Membership Meeting and items discussed. |
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6.3. Administrator's Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
ESUCC Coop Purchasing Report - Attached for your Review Quarterly Report - Attached for your Review Upcoming Events: NASB Area Membership Meetings
AESA, San Antonio:
State Education Conference -
ESU 7 Board Member Retreat
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Discussion:
Coop Purchasing: Administrator Polk discussed the benefits of cooperative pricing through the ESUCC Coop purchasing program. Nebraska Schools experienced a $4 million savings in 2016-2017 through cooperative purchasing. Quarterly Report: Administrator Polk described the Administrator Evaluation Process and timeline with use of the Quarterly Report as a reference tool. Upcoming Events: Administrator Polk gave an overview of upcoming events for Board Member participation. Board Retreat: Administrator Polk reminded the Board of the Board Retreat on September 28 from 12:30pm-4:30pm at Dusters. Administrator Polk thanked the Budget Committee for their time through the budgeting process. |
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Meeting Adjourned at 6:13pm. |
