January 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM - ESU 3 Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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2. Nebraska Open Meetings Act Notice; Location of Posted Information
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3. Organization of Educational Service Unit #3 Board for 2025
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members nominated Ron Pearson as President, Brenda Sherman as VP, and Mary Scarborough as Secretary. All were handled through voice nominations. Each office had one nomination. All were approved unanimously through a voice vote.
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4. Excused Board Members, if Applicable
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
Visitors Darren Tompkins (spouse of newly elected ESU #3 Board Member, Liz Tompkins) and District 3 Senator Victor Rountree were in attendance.
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6. Public Comments
Discussion:
There were no public comments.
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7. Approval of Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7.1. Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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7.2. Personnel Report
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7.2.1. Hired
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7.2.2. Resigned/Terminated
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7.3. Contract Report
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7.4. Approval of National Travel and/or Lodging Expenses Exceeding the Applicable Federal Rate Report
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7.5. Items for Disposal, Asset Change, or For Sale
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7.6. Board Member Insurance Coverage
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7.7. Head Start Leadership Reports, Policy Council Updates, Contracts, Etc.
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8. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Treasurer's Report noting receipts totaled $2,871,315.57 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,115,441.15. |
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9. Approval of Bills
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Bills were presented in the amount of $2,098,450.83. |
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10. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: Budget update, Board years of service, Legislative Bills, School Mental Health Grant from US DOE, Future conferences, and Dr. Blum's EIR program update.
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11. New Business Agenda Items
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11.1. Review and Sign Code of Ethics for ESU #3 Board Members
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes reviewed the Code of Ethics with the board. The seven members present signed the document.
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11.2. Review 2025 Board Calendar and 2025 Board Agenda Items
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared the 2025 Board Calendar and the monthly Board Agenda items.
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11.3. Recognition for Nebraska School Board Member Week
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared that the Head Start kids made posters and signs for the Board in recognition of their dedication to the board. These were present in the Board Room on display.
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11.4. ESU #3 Strategic Plan Annual Review and Board Governance Goal
Discussion:
Dr. Blum presented a review of the ESU #3 Strategic Plan and the work completed this past year by the ESU #3 Continuous Improvement Committee.
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11.5. AESA Conference Follow up
Discussion:
All board members shared comments from the AESA Conference and expressed the value of attending this event for their own professional development.
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11.6. Approve Board Policy updates
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11.7. Review ESU #3 Administrative Contract Procedures
Discussion:
Effective on January 16, 2025, the contract for Dr. Schnoes was automatically extended for one additional year (through June 2028).
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12. Adjournment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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