December 15, 2014 at 7:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Notification of Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
LEADERSHIP • SERVICE • SUPPORT - ESU 7 Mission Statement 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:
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.
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2. Roll Call
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Staff present: Larianne Polk, Linda Shefcyk, Mary Lou Hilger, Dee Condon, Dave Perkins
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
All members present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4. Recognition of Visitors
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Goals:
Discussion:
No visitors were present.
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5. 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 excuse absent board directors 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:
Wendy Rahtz, Richard Stephens, Eric Stewart and Dan Hoesly were absent.
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6. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
No public was present for comment.
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7. Minutes
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve corrected minutes Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8. Treasurers Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Treasurers report as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Administrator, Larianne Polk explained details of the Treasurer Report Summary.
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9. Excess Lodging
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Lenette Sprunk - Partnership/Professional Development Conference - $285.81
Sonja Chatfield-Peetz - Partnership/Professional Development Conferece - $15.47 Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve the excess lodging expenses.
Recommended Motion(s):
Excess lodging claims for Lenette Sprunk and Sonja Chatfield-Peetz for $301.28 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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10. Presentation of Bills
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
The summary of bills for December totaling $717,852.48.
Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve the December bills.
Recommended Motion(s):
Bills in the amount of $717,852.48. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11. Services Billing
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler/Dan Ellsworth
Rationale:
Goals:
Discussion:
School districts whose payments are in the arrears were reported by Administrator, Larianne Polk.
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12. AdvancED Update
Speaker(s):
Professional Staff
Rationale:
Professional Services Staff will report on progress of the Goals as identified from AdvancED recommendations and Strategic Planning.
Goals:
Discussion:
Goal B:
We will improve our internal and external communication capacity and expand the marketing of our programs and services.
Dave Perkins and Dee Condon reported for the committee. Efforts have been made to expand communication by emailing short news items to employees and board members. People are checking the website and providing feedback to its contents. Two committee members attended a Chamber sponsored marketing presentation. Surveys for employees and administrators regarding communication for our services and grants have been deployed. One committee member met with Central Community College Entrepreneurial Club to assist us with a strategic marketing plan. The Americorps project has not yet been confirmed.
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13. Spotlight School District - Humphrey Public Schools
Speaker(s):
Beth Kabes
Rationale:
The Board will be updated as to the Leadership, Services, and Support provided to Humphrey Public Schools.
Click here to link to see presentation on Humphrey School District.
Goals:
Discussion:
Beth Kabes participated via video conference to highlight Humphrey Public Schools. Leadership services and support in the areas of staff development, network operations, technology integration, instructional materials and distance learning were presented.
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14. Cen7ter Tech Agreement
Speaker(s):
Darus Mettler
Rationale:
Megan Graybill will join Cen7ter as .75 FTE job coach. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Wayne State College and has various experiences in working with students ages K-12th grade. We are excited to have her join our team. Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve Megan Graybill's work agreement.
Recommended Motion(s):
Cen7ter Tech Work Agreement for Megan Graybill 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:
Larianne Polk shared information about Megan Graybill and the position for which she was hired.
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15. Policy 1.02.01 Order of Business, Regular Meetings Second Reading
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve Policy 1.02.01.
Recommended Motion(s):
After Second Reading Policy 1.02.01 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The following statements were added to the policy;
The ESU 7 Board reserves the right to convene closed session for purposes in accordance with LB 84-1401(1).
The sequence of the agenda is subject to change at the discreation of the board.
Please arrive at the beginning of the meeting.
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16. Policy 1.02.05 Organizational Meeting First Reading
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve the first reading of Policy 1.02.05 and advance to January meeting for second reading.
Recommended Motion(s):
First reading of Policy 1.02.05 and its advancement to the January meeting Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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17. Negotiations Committee Update
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve one year agreement with 3.2575% total compensation package increase including $11,418 Equity Pay and board contribution of 1/2 of a single health insurance premium with $500 deductible.
Recommended Motion(s):
One year agreement with 3.2575% total compensation package increase including $11,418 Equity Pay and board contribution of 1/2 of a single health insurance premium with $500 deductible for certificated non-supervisory special education staff 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:
Negotiations Committee met three times since last meeting. The ESUEA will take the current proposal to their association for a vote at the end of this week. The current proposal is: One year agreement with 3.2575% total compensation package increase including $11,418 Equity Pay and board contribution of 1/2 of a single health insurance premium with $500 deductible for certificated non-supervisory special education staff.
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18. AESA and NASB Conference Reports
Speaker(s):
Attendees
Rationale:
The following members and staff attended the NASB State Conference in LaVista, November 20-12, 2015. Bob Norvell, Gene Burton, Dick Stephens, Doug Pauley, Larianne Polk and Otis Pierce.
The following members and staff attended the AESA Conference in San Diego, December 3-5, 2015. Don Ellison, Terry Fusco, Dan Hoesly, Doug Kluth, Dick Luebbe, Wendy Rahtz, Jack Young, Beth Kabes, Darus Mettler and Larianne Polk.
Goals:
Discussion:
Members and staff who attended, shared their learnings from the conferences.
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19. Administrator Evaluation
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The annual administrator evaluation will be summarized by Don Ellison.
Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve the ESU 7 Administrator evaluation.
Recommended Motion(s):
ESU 7 Evaluation 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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20. Administrator Report/Other Business
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Attachments:
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Goals:
Discussion:
Administrator Larianne Polk, discussed and explained the following:
The mileage rate will increase from .56 cents to .575 cents beginning January 1, 2015.
The warehouse gutter repair and car settlements from damage sustained by spring and summer storms are complete.
ALICAP Safety Inspection Report was positive.
Board pictures have been scheduled for January Board Meeting.
Technology training for board members will be available prior to the January meeting.
Administrator Larianne Polk's Notice of Intent to Extend was given to Board President Ellison.
Administrator progress was updated on goals.
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21. Adjournment
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adjourn meeting 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:
Minutes are respectfully submitted by the Recording Secretary, Mary Lou Hilger
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