February 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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Opening Procedures
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Call to Order
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President Repass called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm.
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Pledge of Allegiance was cited.
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Open Meetings Act
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Verification of Publication and Notification
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President Repass confirmed the meeting was advertised according to policy.
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Roll Call
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Present were: Nathan Behlke, Marty Conroy, Mary Dueland, Larry Gossen, Mike Harris, John Lechtenberg, Kate Repass and Jesse Stevens.
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Absent: Loop and Sandman
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Comments from Guests
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Mel McNay is a former ESU 16 board member and former CEO of North Platte Hospital. The Republican Party asked for some education on what ESU's do.
Bill Hoyt, 25-year criminal investigator, EMT, former member of the Middle NRD and Nebraska Public Power district and now farmer, was in attendance. Medical and education both have an abundance of regulations that drive up the costs. There are some common areas for hospitals and ESU's to work together with services. |
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Staff Presentation
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Action Items
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Consent Agenda
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Approve Minutes of January Meeting
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Approve February Bills
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Discussion:
February Liabilities of $153,216.99 and Payroll of $86,103.89.
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Approve the January Treasurer's report
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Approve February Agenda
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Approve contract of Phillip Picquet, ESU 15 Administrator.
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Approve Policy Updates.
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Discussion Items
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Facility Study and Set Building Committee Meeting
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Mr. Picquet updated the board on the upcoming Building Committee Meeting. He is looking into doing a facility study on the buildings. He contacted April Hock with W Design for a quote. The first meeting will be March 4th, at the McCook office and via zoom.
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Legislative Update
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Mr. Picquet updated the board on the legislative session. Several bills are being watched closely. Senators will meet with Superintendents and anyone in the communities or any issue.
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Reassignment and contract addendum of Angie Dickey to Regional Literacy Coach starting February 2025.
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Mr. Picquet updated the board on the grant for the regional literacy reading program. He will look at updating Angie Dickkey's contract to help receive those funds. ESU 15 has qualified for the first and second years of funding. The process is to help with reading strategies, not curriculum.
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Reports
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Administrator
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Mr. Picquet updated the board on the NRSCA registration is open.
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Board
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Executive Session:
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Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 12:41 pm and the next board meeting is March 11, 2025, via video conference @ 12 pm.
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