Public Meeting Minutes: March 12, 2024 at 5:30 PM - March Meeting (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 Traci Haglund, seconded by Tucker Hight, to excuse the absences 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*

C.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)

C.2. Financial Reports

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tabitha Gilsdorf, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided: (February 13 Minutes, February Financial Reports, March bills of $1,112,458.40, 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.2.a. Revenue Report/Treasurer's Report

C.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report

C.3. Bills for March

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. ESU #1 Annual Survey

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared an update on the ESU 1 Annual Survey sent to schools.

C.4.b. NDE Program Review

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update on upcoming Grant reviews.

C.4.c. ESUCC

Discussion: Administrator Heimann informed the board of personnel changes withing the ESUCC.

D. Public Comment

E. Board Member Election Filing Timeline

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared term end dates for each Board Member and filing deadline for incumbents.

F. Legislation

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared a legislative update.

G. Nebraska Liquid Asset Fund

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided information on NLAF as a way to maximize interest.

H. 2024-25 Calendar

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Jim Gunsolley, approve the 2024-25 central office calendar. 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.

I. Director of Teaching and Learning Job Description

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Josiah Boneschans, seconded by Shannon Johnson, to approve the job description for Director of Teaching and Learning as presented. 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.

J. Personal Leave for Specialty, Intermediate, Licensed, Professional, Administrative Staff

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Tucker Hight, to approve three (3) paid personal leave days for Specialty, Intermediate, Licensed, Professional, Administrative Staff effective with the 2024-25 contract year. 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.

K. Director of Teaching and Learning Team Contract

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Josiah Boneschans, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, approve Kellen Conroy as the Director of the Teaching and Learning team, and amend his 2024-25 contract to 245 days with salary and benefits as presented. 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.

L. ESU #1 Teaching and Learning Team Compensation for 2024-25

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tucker Hight, seconded by Traci Haglund, approve the 2024-25 compensation for Amy Mundil and Derek Lahm as presented. 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.

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 Josiah Boneschans, seconded by Traci Haglund, to accept the resignations of Caitlin Smith and Tyler Prauner, (Speech) effective at the end of the 2023-24 contract year. 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.

M.1.b. New Hire(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Tucker Hight, to approve the contract for Todd Velianski, School Psych Intern (190 days) and Meghan Brandow, ECSE Teacher (185 days), effective for the 2024-25 academic year. 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.

M.1.c. Contract Change(s)

M.1.d. Termination(s)

Discussion: Sheri Fillipi, Teaching and Learning Specialist, effective March 11, 2024

N. Adjournment

Discussion:

As there were no additional Agenda items, Vice President Sally Reinert adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m.

March 12, 2024 at 5:30 PM - March Meeting (Virtual)

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