December 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM - December Meeting
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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. |
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B. Roll Call*
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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C. Consent Agenda*
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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C.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)
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C.2. Financial Reports*
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C.2.a. Revenue Report/Treasurer's Report
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C.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report
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C.3. Bills for December
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C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report
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C.4.a. NDE Literacy Grant
Discussion:
The $55 million literacy grant awarded to NDE includes funding for ESUs to support literacy coaches. This presents an opportunity for ESU 1 to add a language arts specialist to the Teaching and Learning team in the 25-26 school year.
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C.4.b. Technology Support
Discussion:
ESU 1 is seeking additional technology staff to expand services and meet increasing contract demands for network and systems support in schools. |
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C.4.c. Local Election Results
Discussion:
Administrator Heimann updated the board on the official 2024 election results.
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C.4.d. AESA Conference
Discussion:
Administrator Heimann attended the AESA annual conference, which focused on the current and potential use of AI in education and featured sessions showcasing how agencies nationwide support schools.
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D. Public Comment
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E. Recognition of board service
Discussion:
Thank you to Sally, Traci, Julie and Shannon for serving ESU 1 over the years.
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F. Tower School Facility Project
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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G. Administrator Evaluation Process
Discussion:
President AJ Johnson shared an update on Administrator Heimann's evaluation.
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H. NASB State Education Conference
Discussion:
Susan Strahm, AJ Johnson & Julie Schamp shared an update from the NASB State Education Conference.
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I. AQUESTT School Classifications
Discussion:
Administrator Heimann reported that the Nebraska Department of Education has released student achievement results for the 2023-24 school year.
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J. ESU1 Website Vendor
Discussion:
Administrator Heimann explained the process for updating the ESU 1 website to enhance features, usability, mobile access, and ADA compliance.
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K. Personnel*
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K.1. Consider, discuss, and take necessary action on employee contracts and personnel changes.
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K.1.a. Resignation(s)
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K.1.b. New Hire(s)
Discussion:
Alison Bird, Tower Paraeducator, effective December 10
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K.1.c. Contract Change(s)
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K.1.d. Termination(s)
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L. Adjournment
Discussion:
As there were no other topics for discussion on the agenda, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:17 p.m. |