November 21, 2016 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board of Directors Meeting
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1. Call the meeting to order
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
LEADERSHIP • SERVICE • SUPPORT - ESU 7 Mission Statement
Discussion:
President Don Ellison conducted the meeting.
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1.1. Notification of Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
This meeting has been preceded by advance notice and is hereby declared to be in open session. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the meeting room.
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1.2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Roll call was taken at 5:30pm. Brooke Kavan, Professional Development Coordinator Mark Brady, Professional Development Coordinator Laura Plas, Professional Development Coordinator Otis Pierce, Professional Development Coordinator |
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1.3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
All members present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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2. Public Forum
Rationale:
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2.1. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
No visitors were present.
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2.2. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The Board has the discretion to limit the amount of time set aside for public participation.
Citizens wishing to address the Board on a certain agenda item must notify the Educational Service Unit Administrator prior to the board meeting. Citizens wishing to present petitions to the Board may do so at this time. However, the Board will only receive the petitions and not act upon them or their contents. Public Participation in Board Meetings Policy 1.02.02
Discussion:
No public comments provided.
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3. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the Board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the minutes as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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5.1. Board Absences
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Staff Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take action to approve the Board absences.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve absent Board directors Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Wendy Rahtz was absent due to work commitments. Jack Young was absent due to a family emergency. |
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5.2. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Treasurer's Report as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Treasurer's Report as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.3. Presentation of Bills
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total:$693,180.98 - Bills #64260 through #64415 Inservice bills total: $ 0 TECH Arrears: Central Community College $12.50, Clarkson $87.50, Shelby/Rising City $912.50, St. John Lutheran $140.00, Howells/Dodge $337.50, Leigh $100, Twin River $62.50
Recommended Motion(s):
Bills as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.4. Disposition of Inventory
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
AT4ALL Items to take off Inventory: Production: GBC U65-1 25” Laminator - ZA00330G - broken Misc. No longer Used: 3 File Cabinets 4 shelving Units 1 computer 2 Game Consoles Board must approve disposal of inventory per Policy 2.14 Disposition of Materials and Equipment (attached).
Recommended Motion(s):
Removal of items presented from inventory Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Discussion Items
Rationale:
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6.1. Negotiations Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Commiittee
Rationale:
The Board Negotiations Committee met on November 21, 2016. Chariman Kluth will provide a summary of Negotiation Committee Discussions to date. The next meeting will be scheduled in December prior to the December 19 Board Meeting.
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6.1.1. Recommendation for Policies 3.04 Sick Leave, 3.05 Personal Leave and 3.27 Bereavement Leave
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve recommendations for policies 3.04 Sick Leave, 3.05 Personal Leave and 3.27 Bereavement Leave as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Recommendations for policies 3.04 Sick Leave, 3.05 Personal Leave and 3.27 Bereavement Leave as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.2. Production Utilization Report
Speaker(s):
Otis Pierce
Rationale:
An update on the Production Department utilization will be given.
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Discussion:
Otis gave an overview of the Production use by district while also discussing copyright challenges over the past year.
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6.3. Administrator's Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Facilities Update Administrator Leave Report - Attached for your review ESU 7 Annual Report Tax Symposium Report AESA Update and Packets
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Discussion:
Facilities Update - ESU 7 will be closed at 2:30pm on November 23. The carpet project has been delayed until January. ESUCC Update - Administrator Polk gave an overview of ESUCC statewide projects. ESUCC applied for an Innovation Grant and was selected to move on to the next step. This grant would help to fund the SIMPL (Service Implementation Matrix Process and Log). Administrator Polk has been in contact with a variety of external funding possibilities. Administrator Leave Report - Administrator Polk provided her leave report to date to the Board. ESU 7 Annual Report - Administrator Polk provided each member of the Board with the 15-16 Annual Report and answered questions regarding the document. Tax Symposium Report - Administrator Polk gave an overview of the Presentation provided by Open Sky Policy Institute. These discussions have been happening throughout the state and are highlighting the budget deficits facing our state. She discussed the need for communicating with the new Senators to explain the needs in schools and make sure they understand the impact of funding. |
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Meeting Adjourned at 6:43pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by the Recording Secretary to the Board, Katy McNeil. |