Public Meeting Minutes: December 13, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular

A. Notification of Open Meetings Law

Discussion: At the beginning of the meeting, President AJ Johnson announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is available at the meeting site and included electronically in the E-Meeting agenda.

B. Roll Call*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Mrs Susan Strahm, seconded by Shannon Johnson, to excuse the absence of Traci Haglund. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Haglund: Absent
Gunsolley: For
Hans: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

C. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Duane Krusemark, seconded by Sally Reinert, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (November 8 Minutes, November Financial Reports, December bills of $1,004,430.86) and the Administrator's report. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Haglund: Absent
Gunsolley: For
Hans: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

C.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)

C.2. Financial Reports*

C.2.a. Revenue Report/Treasurer's Report

C.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report

C.3. Bills for December

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. Facility Projects

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update on the progress of the facility improvements.

C.4.b. Recognition at Nebraska Association of School Board's Conference

Discussion: Administration Heimann shared that Dr. Mark Lenihan from Wayne Community Schools, was selected as Nebraska's Superintendent of the Year and Marcia Mahon, from South Sioux City, was awarded the Ann Mactier school board member of the year.

C.4.c. ESUCC Update

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update from the ESU Coordinating Council.

C.4.d. AESA National Conference

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided a summary of the AESA National Conference he attended.

D. Public Comment

E. Appoint ESU1 Board Member to District 8*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tucker Hight, seconded by Helen Sorensen, to appoint AJ Johnson as the ESU #1 District 8 board representative, effective January 1, 2023. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Haglund: Absent
Gunsolley: For
Hans: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

F. Nebraska School Board Association State Conference

Discussion: Board Members who attended the Nebraska School Board Association State Conference shared their thoughts.

G. AQUESTT School Classifications

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared an update about the school district student achievement results from the 2021-22 school year.

H. Virtual Board Meeting*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Helen Sorensen, seconded by Duane Krusemark, to conduct virtual board meeting in January 2023. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Haglund: Absent
Gunsolley: For
Hans: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

I. Interlocal agreement for Cyber Security*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Tucker Hight, to approve an interlocal agreement as presented for ESU #1 to participate in the Nebraska Cybersecurity Network. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Haglund: Absent
Gunsolley: For
Hans: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

J. ESU1 Bank Depository Accounts*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by AJ Johnson, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to authorize ESU #1 administrator to withdraw certificate of deposits to maximize interest bearing accounts. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Haglund: Absent
Gunsolley: For
Hans: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

K. Administrator Evaluation Process

Discussion: President AJ Johnson provided a summary on the results of Administrator Heimann's evaluation.

L. Board Member Recognition

Discussion: President AJ Johnson thanked the exiting Board Members for their service to ESU #1.

M. Personnel*

M.1. Consider, discuss, and take necessary action on employee contracts and personnel changes.

M.1.a. Resignation(s)*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Shannon Johnson, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to approve the resignation of Toni Peters, EC MTSS Implementation Facilitator, effective November 25, 2022. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Haglund: Absent
Gunsolley: For
Hans: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

M.1.b. New Hire(s)

M.1.c. Contract Change(s)

M.1.d. Termination(s)

N. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m.

December 13, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular

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