Public Meeting Minutes: November 14, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular (Virtual)

A. Notification of Open Meetings Law

Discussion: At the beginning of the meeting, Vice President Sally Reinert 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 Susan Strahm, seconded by Traci Haglund, to excuse the absence of members AJ Johnson & Julie Schamp. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Johnson: Absent
Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

C. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to approve all the items on the consent agenda as provided: October 10 Minutes, October Financial Reports, November bills of $1,330,782.31, and the Administrator's report. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Johnson: Absent
Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: 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 November

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. EMC Insurance Dividend

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared information on the worker's compensation dividend received.

C.4.b. Facility Projects

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared an update on the Central Office remodel project.

C.4.c. Clifton Strengths for ESU 1 Employees

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared a summary of the Gallup training provided to new employees on November 10.

C.4.d. AESA Conference

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

C.4.e. Lincoln Public Schools Accreditation Team Review

Discussion: Administrator Heimann reported on his participation for the Lincoln Public Schools and ESU18 Accreditation Review Team.

C.4.f. ESUCC Meeting Report

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared a legislative update.

D. Public Comment

E. Educator Health Alliance Insurance Rates 2024-25

Discussion: Administrator Heimann reported the 2024-25 employee health insurance rates will increase 1.99%.

F. Employee Negotiations Process

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared information regarding the upcoming 2024 - 2025 Certified Employee Negotiations.

G. Administrator Evaluation Process

Discussion: Evaluations of Administrator Heimann are due to President AJ Johnson by December 1.

H. Personnel*

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

H.1.a. Resignation(s)

H.1.b. New Hire(s)*

Discussion: New Hires:
Blanca Nuno, MEP Service Provider, effective October 23, 2023
Kimberly Endicott, Office Associate, effective November 27, 2023

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Mr. Tucker Hight, seconded by Josiah Boneschans, to approve the contract for Allie Rosener, School Psycholoy Intern, effective for 2024-25; & Allie Knobbe, Speech-Language Pathologist, effective November 20, 2023. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Johnson: Absent
Schamp: Absent
Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

H.1.c. Contract Change(s)

H.1.d. Termination(s)

I. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items to discuss, Vice President Sally Reinert declared the meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

November 14, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular (Virtual)

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