September 10, 2015 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Call to order at 8:30 AM Staff: David Ludwig, Deb Hericks, Scott Isaacson, Craig Peterson, Beth Kabes, Priscilla Quintana Legal: Steve Williams, Tom Maxey

Discussion:  October 15 is the joint NDE Collaboration meeting, NDE may have some conflicts. Omaha World Herald did an article on drones with ESU. If any ESUs/schools have drones or 3D printers interested contact Executive Director.

Discussion:  Executive Director introduced Tom Maxey from AESA. Maxey gave his financial presentation. He discussed property casualty and risk mitigation tools. Pooling resources to help reduce costs.

Discussion:  Brian Gegg reported out the Exec Committee discussions.

Discussion:  Executive Director reviewed the MOU with NDE with the Exec Committee. Contracts with NDE will follow the signing of the MOU by both parties.

Discussion:  Executive Director reviewed the discussion regarding a lobbyist for the ESUCC. We need to get our voice heard so that more cuts are not made. We need to have an equal voice/support for the lobbyist.

Discussion:  Review of current goal and possibility of updating the goals. We need to align the three state initiatives and also six AQuESTT tenets. Career/Technical was the fourth goal but we have incorporated that within the initiatives and AQuESTT. Review of State Statute that defined the ESUCC. Kraig Lofquist and Marge Beatty will work with David Ludwig to come up with plan for review.

Discussion:  Executive Director reviewed the NROC 3 year agreement. Need to move up in scale/usage over next 3 years. There are special terms of discontinuing contract if funds are not available to support. Executive Director will look into Carl Perkins money if available.

Discussion:  Reviewed the home base for staff.

Discussion:  Executive Committee discussed the possibility of eliminating some of the attendance of legal at meeting. Discretion of the Executive Director as to when/where for legal to attend.

Discussion:  None at this time

Discussion:  Reconvene to regular board meeting at 9:47 AM.

Discussion:  Committee chair reviewed the financial reports and discussed the project summary for August 2015.

Discussion:  Technology chair reviewed the notes from committee meeting

Discussion:  An IMat Vision is attached for everyone's perusal.

Discussion:  Revision and goals will remain the same. Coop Director gave an update on Equal Level. Comparison of last day ESM (5 catalogs after 3 year period) and Equal Level have 8-10 live. They will train schools (beginning November)on how to use, very simple process. Paper Buy looking at possibility of adding delivery to inside the building instead of FOB (delivery to back of truck.) Communications has been key to success. Committee chair reviewed the other discussions held in committee.

Discussion:  September PDO will be September 15-17. Please review the email from Russ Masco prior to PDO Event (activate the code for your ESU.) BlendEd pilot (Educator Effectiveness) information on Committee Meeting. Early Adopter Program (EAP) that will be starting this year (30 schools this year, 100 schools in 2016-2017, the rest of schools in 2017-2018.)

Discussion:  Discussion was held regarding the NWEA contract and the changes proposed. Reviewed the amendment created by legal.

Discussion:  Committee Chair reviewed the discussion held in Committee. SRS work with Soliant will be coming to end over the next year as we transition everything over to System Analyst. ILCD grant will not be available in 2016-2017, the funds will be moved over to competitive grants. ESUCC will look into possibility of applying for a competitive grant for ESU work/support. Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) looking to move that program under the ESUCC as it is a statewide grant. Discussion around the MIPS funding and changes forthcoming. Para Conference will be held in Kearney on October 27. Director will discuss with Board to see if we can make that conference more regional.

Discussion:  Chair reviewed the SRS Mission/Vision/Beliefs. Advisory Committee to create a timeline for completion. SRS Director to report at each ESUCC meeting on progress.

Discussion:  Committee chair reviewed current legislative action plan and decided they need to update. Top actions: Core funding including property taxes, facilities funding, distance education funding, and mental health. Senators are reviewing past audits and how we can improve that process (extend state audit 3-5 years and do private audit in between; funding sources, etc.)

Discussion:  Discussed the 50th Celebration flyer. We will finalize the brochure and send out for print to be used. Send any changes to Larianne Polk (lpolk@esu7.org) Banners information is available on the PD Committee meeting. Some options of print is from ESU 6 and ESU 7. We will get a copyright from ESU 2 so everyone can use image as needed. Use these documents as a tool for discussion with Senators, have them come to your facilities.

Discussion:  None at this time.