November 19, 2024 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 11/14/2024.
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
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2. Nebraska Open Meetings Act Notice; Location of Posted Information
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
There were four visitors present to include; Kerry Gustafsson (Dana F. Cole), Kurt Bromm (Bromm & Associates), Liz Tompkins (Upcoming ESU #3 Board Member), Larianne Polk (ESUCC)
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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 $1,921,558.20 for the month and disbursements totaled $3,032,162.77. |
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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 $2,317,157.08. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: Current budget and EHA news, Gifford Farm contract, AESA National Conference planning, Dr. Blum and EIR program, and Board elections and welcome to Liz T.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Review and Accept the 2023-24 Fiscal Year Audit
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The financial adult was completed with no findings of any issues.
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9.2. ESU Coordinating Council Presentation
Discussion:
Dr. Larianne Polk shared information regarding the ESUCC and future statewide initiatives.
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9.3. 2024 Election Review and 2025 Legislative Outlook
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9.4. Approve District Service Plans for 2024-2025
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Approve Incentive Request for the Sarpy County / ESU #3 Head Start and Early Head Start Programs
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.6. Approve Conference Center Furniture Purchase
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.7. Set Date and Location for December Board Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.8. Review of ESU #3 Administrator Evaluation Process
Discussion:
The board members complete the necessary paperwork of Dr. Schnoes' evaluation. All forms were given to Ron Pearson.
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9.9. Executive Session
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9.9.1. Reconvene to Regular Session
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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