November 20, 2017 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:
Notice of this meeting was given in advance according to State Law 84-1411, by giving notice of the meeting to the public on ESU 7 website www.esu7.org and posted at location of meeting. Notice of this meeting was also given in advance to all members of the Board of Directors. Availability of the agenda and purpose of the hearing was communicated in the advance notice of the meeting and in the notice to the members of this hearing. All proceedings of the Board of Directors were taken while the convened hearing was open to the attendance of the public.
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 5:31pm. Staff present: Larianne Polk, Administrator Linda Shefcyk, Business Manager Katy McNeil, Secretary to the Board of Directors Marci Ostmeyer, Professional Development Director Darus Mettler, Special Education Director Otis Pierce, Professional Development Coordinator |
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1.2.1. Board Absences
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take action to approve the Board member absences.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take action to approve the Board member absences Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Richard Stephens was absent for medical reasons. |
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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
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2.1. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Visitors included students, staff and families of the Migrant Education Department as well as a Staff Reporter from the Columbus Telegram and Vietnam Veteran John F. Olson. |
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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.
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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.
Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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3.1. Migrant Education Presentation: Quilt of Valor
Speaker(s):
Cynthia Alarcon or Designee
Rationale:
Students from the Migrant Education Program will present a quilt of honor they have made for a Vietnam Veteran, Mr. John F. Olson.
Discussion:
Staff and Students of the Migrant Education Department presented the Quilt of Valor to Vietnam Veteran, Mr. John F. Olson. The students from the Migrant Education Program shared their appreciation and respect for Mr. Olson's sacrifices and service to our country. Mr. Olson gave brief remarks and expressed his gratitude to students of the Migrant Program for their work and dedication to creating the quilt. |
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4. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time. If any Board member wishes to discuss an item, it must be removed from the consent agenda at which time the remaining items will be acted upon. Consent Agenda Includes:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the consent 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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4.1. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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4.2. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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4.3. Presentation of Bills #66254 through #66422 totaling $707,297.88
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total:$707,297.88 - Bills #66254 through #66422 Inservice bills total: $ 18 TECH Arrears: High Plains $62.50, St. Edward $25.00
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4.4. Classified Staff Hires: Two Migrant Service Providers
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or Designee
Rationale:
The Migrant Education Program has two new Service Providers. Nathalie Vargas started with the Migrant Team on November 6th. Before working at ESU7, she worked at Columbus Public Schools as an ELL Para for several years. Nathalie will provide supplemental support and instructional services to migrant students in Boone, Butler, Colfax, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Greeley, Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders, Washington, and York counties.
Lupe Soto started with the Migrant Team on October 19th. Prior to working at ESU7, she was a full-time student at University of Nebraska Kearney. Lupe is set to graduate from University of Nebraska Kearney this December! She will provide supplemental support and instructional services to migrant students in Cass, Fillmore, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Saline, Saunders, Seward, Thayler, and York counties.
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4.5. Special Education Resignations: Two Life Skills Techs
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or Designee
Rationale:
Resignations for Christine Barber, Cen7ter Life Skills Tech and Daniel Prososki, Cen7ter Life Skills Tech.
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5. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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5.1. Recognition of the ESU 7 Education Association
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the ESU 7 Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the non-supervisory certificated staff for the 2019-2020 contract year.
Recommended Motion(s):
ESU 7 Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the non-supervisory certificated staff for the 2019-2020 contract year 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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5.2. Adoption of Policy Manual Article I, Unit Organization, Section 1: ESU Name, Mission and Duties
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Administrator Polk will present the proposed policy review schedule to members of the Board along with a couple of options for moving forward with the review process. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to adopt Policy Manual Article I, Unit Organization, Section 1: ESU Name, Mission and Duties as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Adoption of Policy Manual Article I, Unit Organization, Section 1: ESU Name, Mission and Duties 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.
Discussion:
Administrator Polk gave an overview of the policy book reformatting and review process. She explained the new structure and where policies would be housed in the interim. The Board will continue to review policies according to the schedule provided by the Administrator with understanding the timeline for review may be adjusted as needed. |
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6. Discussion Items
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6.1. Negotiations Committee Update
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Committee Chair
Rationale:
The Board Negotiations Committee met on November 20, 2017 with members of the Board Negotiations and ESUEA Committees. Chairman Kluth will give an overview of that meeting.
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Discussion:
Negotiation Committee Chair, Doug Kluth, gave an overview of discussions with the ESU 7 Education Association during today's Negotiations Team meeting. Conversations have been positive in nature. |
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6.2. Board Visit Reports
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison and Gary Wieseler
Rationale:
Don Ellison and Gary Wieseler will give a report of their Board Visits to East Butler Public Schools and Howells-Dodge Consolidated Schools.
Discussion:
Don Ellison gave an overview of his visit with Administrator Polk to East Butler. In addition to services offered, questions regarding potential for a Educational Behavioral Health Program were answered. It was a very positive experience.
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6.3. Disposition of Inventory
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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.
Discussion:
Items were approved for removal. |
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6.4. Review of Goals
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or Designee
Rationale:
Administrator Polk will give the Board an overview of the current goals for ESU 7 to include: Administrator Goals, Board Goals, Strategic Planning Goals, Leadership Team Goals, Departmental Goals and Operational Priorities.
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Discussion:
Administrator Polk gave an overview of the goals for ESU 7 including strategic planning, Board Goals, Staff Department Goals and Leadership Goals. |
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6.5. State Education Conference Report
Speaker(s):
Attendees
Rationale:
Members of the ESU 7 Board who attended the State Education Conference will report on their learning from the conference.
Discussion:
Attendees Danhauer, Fusco, Pauley, Baumert, Pierce, and Ellison gave an overview of their experiences at the State Education Conference. Specific comments were made regarding session topics. Don Ellison was nominated and approved as the Treasurer/Secretary of NESUBA. |
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6.6. Production Utilization Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk or Designee
Rationale:
An update on the Production Department utilization will be given.
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Discussion:
Production Supervisor, Otis Pierce gave an overview of production utilization from ESU 7 schools. He discussed trends in the data and addressed changes over time. |
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6.7. Administrator's Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Facilities Update - Digital Signage Administrator Leave Report - Attached for your review. 2016-2017 Annual Report is published. Department Continuous Improvement Goals - Powerpoint attached for your review AESA Conference Folders - Jack, Dan, Don see Katy After the Meeting. ISLoanSolutions Report on Loan Forgiveness SIMPL Overview
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Discussion:
Administrator Polk gave an overview of progress in discussing the EBHP with the Superintendents group in October. She reviewed the questions and answers from the Superintendents as well as those asked by Board members. Each Board member was provided the 2016-2017 Annual Report. Administrator Polk provided the Board with her leave report, update on digital signage, and ISLoan Solutions. SIMPL Overview was tabled until December 2017 meeting.
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 7:12pm. |
