February 7, 2019 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Call to order at 8:30 AM.  

Staff:  David M Ludwig, Deb Hericks, Priscilla Quintana, Craig Peterson, Wade Fruhling, Beth Kabes

Guest:  David Patten, Steve Williams, Russ Masco

Discussion:  ESU 8 had their winter school sessions biggest session they had yet.  ESU 15 and ESU 16 had a joint session with Board at North Platte.  ESU 8 is working on the punch list, first even will be the beginning of March.  ESU 3 hosted one of the CCSI work session with schools.  ESU 10 had their CCSI work session this week too.  Very impressed with the work being done with schools with NDE and ESU support.  ESU 11 hosted legal for the administrators/Boards.  

Discussion:  Fiducius presentation by Patrick Connelly was present to discuss student loan financial planning.  Employers trust Fiducius to deliver student loan benefits that support business objectives and improve financial wellness for an engaged, happy workforce. Our years of benefits administration experience ensures ease of implementation and maximum participation.  First they attempt to put them into federal loan forgiveness, loan refinancing loan consolidation are the areas they work with students.  Fiducius shared some sample cases with Board.  PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Program established in 2007.  Must work for a non-profit.  Average reduction is 83%.  Less than 4% of eligible borrowers are aligned to PSLF.  Engagement Process:  Kick-off Campaign, Impact Review, Onsite Engagement, Fiducious Contribution, Targeted Recruiting. 
Patrick Connelly,
Business Development Manager
Phone:  419-450-2754  
Patrick.connelly@getfiducious.com
www.getfiducious.com

Discussion:  BlendEd/Distance Education Director shared the process of getting the PDO website calendar put into your work calendar.  

Discussion:  SRS Director gave an demo of the SRS Website that will be rolling out over the next few months.  

Discussion:  Covered through committee reports.  

Discussion:  AESA Report - Dr West did not attend the advocacy meeting in Washington DC.  Executive Director shared he went and they had good conversations.  Will send out report once approved at the national level.  

Discussion:  Dr West took over the conversation from Board President.  Discuss, consider, and take action regarding the appointment and/or employment of an Executive Director which may include, but is not necessarily limited to: Making arrangements for an interim Executive Director; Defining the search process; Deciding whether to use a search firm; Identifying the skills, experience, and other job qualifications needed for the position; Developing or amending a written job description; Approving an employment contract for the position of Executive Director; Hiring or offering employment to an Executive Director; Directing the current Executive Director and/or the Executive Committee to solicit applications and related materials for the position of Executive Director through a job posting or other appropriate solicitation.  Dr Schnoes shared that this is an Open Meeting so they can stay in the room but applicants can leave if they would like.  Dr Schnoes thanked everyone for being part of the interview process.  Dr Schnoes continues to collect information, references, etc. Would like to offer position to Kraig Lofquist pending contract negotiations.  References checks were positive results.  Steve has changes needed to appointment and contracts to be discussed by this group.  Dr West thanks both candidates for applying for the position.  Came out of Executive Session 12:14 PM.  

Discussion:  Executive Director shared updates for bold steps committees.  

Discussion:  Standards Committee met last week and decided to postpone for time being.  

Discussion:  Joint Decisions Making committee had a meeting.  Russ Masco joined the committee from NDE.  Development of core values and core beliefs.  Brad Dirksen could possible help a problem solving directive.  

Discussion:  SIMPL inventory has been added into SIMPL.  This work was completed during January PDO.  COmmittee has not formally met since PDO.  

Discussion:  Value Add Metric shared they made a video.  Nate will help roll the project out by March to be demoed at Board meetings.  

Discussion:  Value Proposition Committee has nothing new to report.  

Discussion:  President shared discussion in Committee.  Discussed Brad Portin gave an overview of the CCSI/ELLC/NLLN process.  Russ Masco shared the expectations of the development and scale up of the model.  Brad Portin will work with Kim Snyder to continue discussion.  There will be a special edition of the talking points going out the end of next week.  NLLN is in the process of hiring a director from this process.  They will facilitate work with a selected group of principles to design the process.  They will develop a principal development process especially for those that have identified schools through CCSI process.  Need to stay on top of the process so when schools come in and out of process, ESUs we are aware of process.  There is not a requirement for schools to participate, however, schools are strongly encouraged. It was noted that most of the schools identified are in the Metro area. Brand and Steve will be working to identify individuals that will be included on the design team. New director for NLLN will be made public on 02/08/2019.

Executive Director discussed the possible use of Smart Sheets to track, share and communicate projects. A presentation will be shared at the next meeting.

Zoom connection

Discussion:  There was no public comment.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reported discussions in committee.  Lengthy discussion on single sign on.  There was a presentation for Learn360.  Dean Folkers was present to discuss the tech survey, please get your in.  Looking for volunteers to pilot.  LR 264 - would like ESUCC to support.  Innovative Grant will have policies draft later the summer.  Security Audit will be done by Homeland Security.  Discussion on the BlendEd amendment to Special Project.  Recommend approval with no cost increase.  

Discussion:  Coop Chair shared discussion in committee.  Paper bid went out on February 1, 2019.  The bid is all inclusive of one company.  Ongoing discussions of bringing on other states.  

Discussion:  Committee Chair shared discussion in committee.  Refer back to committee notes including the budget of PDO budget requests to be voted on next month.  

Discussion:  Committee Chair discussions in committee.  NDE and NESOC were not present for meeting but reviewed reports.  SRS is looking for BETA tester for the SRS to begin in March.  ADD WADE CONTACT INFO and link to draft timeline  Project Para will be a continued discussion on the involvement needed by ESUCC.  MIPS/MAPS money - the Fairbanks group that does the funding.  NASES will be meeting with Fairbanks at NASES for a roundtable discussion with Fairbanks.  

Discussion:  Legislative Committee met yesterday to discuss current legislation.  The optimism of the Govenernor State of the State address may be short lived with the Forecast Board.  Spending cap for 3%, might need to send letters of oposition.  Some committeee are requireing a 24 hour notice before hearing and that you want it to become part of record, needs to be requested.  Discussion on cash reserves will be brought up again this year.  Senator luncheon will be next Wednesday, February 13 at the Bromm's office from 7:30-2:00pm.  

Discussion:  Questions regarding redistricting, what time do you start the process.  Can not be done until after the census in 2020?  Will become effective 2022.  Talk to your election commissioner.  Pla for updating vehicle fleet, in the past have went through the government bid.  Can we do locally? Can do an RFP process of your local area of service area.  Vans vs cars - mixed bag across the state.  

Discussion:  Motion to adjourn meeting at 12:16 PM.