November 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM - ESU 3 Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Discussion:
Pursuant to Section 84-1411 of the Nebraska Statutes, notice of future meetings was be given by advertisement in the Omaha World Herald on 11/16/23.
In addition the meeting was posted on the following locations: the ESU #3 Website, the ESU #3 Headquarters front door, and the Sparq Meetings host site. |
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1.1. Excused Board Members, if Applicable
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Nebraska Open Meetings Act Notice; Location of Posted Information
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
Kerry Gustafsson was in attendance to present the 22-23 Audit Report. Curt and Jason Bromm attended the meeting to provide insights on the 2024 Legislative Session.
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4. Public Comments
Discussion:
No public comments.
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5. Approval of Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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5.2. Personnel Report
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5.2.1. Hired
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5.2.2. Resigned/Terminated
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5.3. Contract Report
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5.4. Approval of National Travel and/or Lodging Expenses Exceeding the Applicable Federal Rate Report
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5.5. Items for Disposal, Asset Change, or For Sale
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5.6. Board Member Insurance Coverage
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5.7. Head Start Leadership Reports, Policy Council Updates, Contracts, Etc.
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6. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Treasurer's Report noting receipts totaled $1,462,808.93 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,701,452.65. |
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7. Approval of Bills
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Bills were presented in the amount of $2,993,277.81. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: 23-24 Budget, EHA rates increase, 2024 Elections, 2024 Board Meeting calendar, and AESA National Conference.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Review and Approve the 2022-23 Fiscal Year Audit
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
For the fiscal year 2022-23, Kerry Gustafsson from Dana F. Cole & Company reviewed the Audit Report with the Board.
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9.2. 2024 Legislative Review
Discussion:
Curt Bromm and Jason Bromm shared information on the upcoming 2024 legislative session with the Board.
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9.3. Sarpy Chamber of Commerce
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.4. Approve Updated Board Policies
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Approve District Service Plans for 2023-2024
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared out the District Service Plans which highlighted the use of each district's personalized services received from ESU #3.
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9.6. Set Date and Location for December Board Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.7. Review of ESU #3 Administrator Evaluation Process
Discussion:
Most of the board members completed the evaluation forms for Dr. Schnoes. Several members will send their copies to Ron Pearson.
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9.8. Executive Session
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9.8.1. Reconvene to Regular Session
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Next Board meeting will be held on December 19th off site.
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