October 20, 2026 at 6:00 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 given by advertisement in the Omaha World Herald on 10/15/2026.
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:
Jeremy Kovash, AESA Search Consultant was in attendance.
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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 noted receipts totaled $2,243,200.47 for the month and disbursements totaled $3,361,519.27. |
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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 $2,987,387.94. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: 2027 Board Meeting Calendar, Emergency operations plan, AESA Council Meeting along with Washington DC visits, AESA Annual Report, and upcoming Board attendance at conferences.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Audit Reporting Process
Discussion:
The board in their discussion would like us to invite Kerry Gustafsson to review the 2025-26 budget.
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9.2. Selection of NASB Delegate Assembly Representative for ESU #3
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. 2025-26 Annual Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes reviewed the 2025-26 Annual Report with the Board, highlighting the work completed in each department.
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9.4. Review ESU 3 Facility Planning for 2026-27
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes reviewed the current facility plans and will bring items for approval and/or further discussion back to the Board in November.
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9.5. Executive Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5.1. Reconvene to Regular Session
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.6. Approve the List of Finalists selected for Interviews for the ESU 3 CEO position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.7. Set the Date and Time for the ESU 3 Special Board Meetings
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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