May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

It was moved by Gary Arehart and seconded by Wende Heckert to declare the meeting open and properly advertised by advance notice through publication in the "Antelope County News" as shown by the certificate attached to the official minutes of the meeting. Notice of the meeting was simultaneously given to the president and all the Board members prior to the meeting. Availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance notice and in the notice to the president and members of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while this convened meeting was open to the attendance of the public. It was announced that the Nebraska Open Meetings Act was posted in the meeting room and agendas were available for interested persons. The motion Carried.

It was moved by Troy Berryman and seconded by Craig Brewster to to excuse absent members for personal reasons. The motion Carried.

It was moved by Wende Heckert and seconded by Beth Gentrup to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held in April as presented. The motion Carried.

It was moved by Craig Brewster and seconded by Gary Arehart to approve the treasurer's reports as presented. The motion Carried.

It was moved by Beth Gentrup and seconded by Troy Berryman to approve the bills as presented. The motion Carried.

It was moved by Wende Heckert and seconded by Troy Berryman to approve placing $250,000.00 into a Certificate of Deposit with Brunswick State Bank and $1,750,000.00 into a Certificate of Deposit with Cornerstone Bank. The motion Carried.

It was moved by Gary Arehart and seconded by Beth Gentrup to approve the ESUCC Master Service Agreement for 2026 as presented. The motion Carried.

It was moved by Wende Heckert and seconded by Troy Berryman to adopt the policy updates as presented. The motion Carried.

It was moved by Troy Berryman and seconded by Beth Gentrup to approve the triennial assessment report of the ESU 8 wellness policy as presented. The motion Carried.

It was moved by Craig Brewster and seconded by Troy Berryman to approve the 2026-2027 calendar as presented. The motion Carried.

It was moved by Gary Arehart and seconded by Beth Gentrup to approve the purchase of 87 staff laptops from Apple and HP in the amount of $128,703.20, utilizing designated depreciation funds. The motion Carried.

It was moved by Wende Heckert and seconded by Gary Arehart to to adjourn at 6:39 pm. The motion Carried.