October 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM - Educational Resources Committee Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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Committee Chair(s)
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Procedural Item
Discussion:
The Educational Resources Committee Meeting was called to order at 12:30pm.
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1.1. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair(s)
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2. ESU Professional Development Organization (PDO) and Affiliate Reports
Speaker(s):
Affiliate Chairs
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2.1. Staff Development Affiliate (SDA) Report
Speaker(s):
Dianah Steinbrink, Chair and Brooke Kavan, Recorder
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Discussion:
SDA Recorder Brooke Kavan reviewed the linked SDA Report 25-26.
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2.2. ESU Special Education Director (ESPD) Affiliate Report
Speaker(s):
Tami Clay
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Discussion:
ESPD Chair Tami Clay and Co-Chair Joe Haney attended to take any questions the committee may have.
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2.3. Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Affiliate
Speaker(s):
Jaci Palmer and/or Laurie Kerr
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Discussion:
TLT Co-Chairs, Laurie Kerr and Jaci Palmer reviewed the linked 2025 Ed Resources Meeting Share-Outs document.
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3. Nebraska Early Literacy Workshop
Speaker(s):
Dr. Jennifer Lemke and Dee Hoge, UNO
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Discussion:
Dr. Lemke reviewed the attached ESUCC Presentation.
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4. Grow Your Own Teacher Program
Speaker(s):
Drew Harris, Katie Soto, and Lynne Herr
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Discussion:
Katie Soto, ESU 9 Synergy Specialist, Data Steward & Instructional Coach, reviewed the attached ESUCC Ed Resources 2025 presentation.
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5. PDO Reimagined Update
Speaker(s):
CEO Polk and CLO Easton
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Discussion:
ESUCC CEO Dr. Polk reviewed the attached ESUPO Reimagined Proposal 3.1 document with the committee, emphasizing the yellow sections.
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6. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Report
Speaker(s):
CEO Polk
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6.1. Tech Support (SRS and Project Para) Update
Speaker(s):
Scott Isaacson
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Discussion:
CIO Scott Isaacson submitted the attached report for the committee to reference.
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6.2. Distance Learning, Training Support, and Instructional Materials
Speaker(s):
Andrew Easton
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Discussion:
CLO Andrew Easton submitted the attached report for the committee to reference.
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6.3. SMART
Speaker(s):
CEO Polk
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7. Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Updates
Speaker(s):
NDE
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Discussion:
Amy Rhone — NDE Office of Special Education Administrator/State Director, Dr. Shirley Vargas — NDE School Transformation Officer & Office Administrator, Jamie Cook — NDE Literacy Officer, reviewed the linked ESUCC Ed Resources Committee: NDE Updates 2025-26 document.
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8. Next Meeting Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair(s)
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Discussion:
Dr. McNiff and Dr. Barrett discussed having RLCs, IPGs, and items related to rolling everything out on the November 2025 agenda.
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9. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair(s)
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
The Educational Resources Committee Meeting adjourned at 1:44pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by the ESUCC Executive Secretary to the CEO, Mindy Reed. |
