June 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting
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1. Call the Meeting to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
LEADERSHIP • SERVICE • SUPPORT 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 Education of Educational Service Unit 7. 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 Education of Educational Service Unit 7 were taken while the convened hearing was open to the attendance of the public.
Discussion:
Board President Dawn Lindsley called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm.
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1.1. Notification of Open Meetings Law
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This meeting has been preceded by reasonable 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):
Board President or Designee
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1.3. Absent Board Members
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Board members Clark Lehr, Don Graff and Marni Danhauer will be absent. They notified of their absence prior to the meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Board member absences 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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1.4. Pledge of Allegiance
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
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2. Approval of Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
The sequence of agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the Board.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the 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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3. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Discussion:
John Sayer, Schuyler resident.
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4. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Board President 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 complete the Request to be Heard Document prior to the start of 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. |
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5. District 8 Board Vacancy
Rationale:
Applications have not been received for the board vacancy in District 8. NEB. REV. STAT. § Section 32-574 states, "Unless otherwise provided by law, all vacancies shall be filled within forty-five days after the vacancy occurs unless good cause is shown that the requirement imposes an undue burden." |
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6. 2026 Elections
Rationale:
Filing Deadlines:
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7. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
Board President 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:
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action 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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7.1. Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item. |
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7.2. Presentation of Bills #81681 through #81871 totaling $1,131,660.89 - May
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total: $1,131,660.89 - Bills #81681 through #81871 General Activity Fund total: No activity
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7.3. Presentation of Bills #81873 through #82044 totaling $1,091,967.59 - June
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total:$1,091,967.59 - Bills #81873 through #82044 General Activity Fund total: $130.94
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7.4. Reading of Article I, Section 6, A Concept of Administration.
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item. |
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7.5. Reading of Article I, Section 6, B Administrator.
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item. |
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7.6. Reading of Article I, Section 6, C Duty and Function of the Administrator.
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item. |
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7.7. Reading of Article II, Section 6, B Notice of Budget Meeting.
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item. |
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7.8. Reading of Article III, Section 1, D Requests, Cost, and Payment.
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item. |
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7.9. Reading of Article III, Section 1, F Special Education Cooperative.
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item. |
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7.10. Resignations
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
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7.11. Authorization of Administrator to Sign for Federal/State Funds
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.12. 2026-2027 Contract for Angel Mayberry, Early Learning Connection Grant Coordinator
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.13. 2026-2027 Contract for Amy Slama, Grant Coordinator
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.14. 2026-2027 Contract for Beth Ericson, Professional Development Director
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.15. 2026-2027 Contract for Cara Neesen, Student Services Principal
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.16. 2026-2027 Contract for Iris Medina Gonzalez, Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.17. 2026-2027 Contract for Jenna Mattox, Student Services Principal
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.18. 2026-2027 Contract for Kassandra Cornwell, Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.19. 2026-2027 Contract for Lynne Webster, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.20. 2026-2027 Contract for Megan Welch, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.21. 2026-2027 Contract for Merridie Kaup, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.22. 2026-2027 Contract for Sonya Sukup, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.23. 2026-2027 Contract for Tami Clay, Special Education Director
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
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7.24. 2026-2027 Non-Member Contract for Services
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
Board Policy requires the Board to annually approve a Non-Member School Contract for Services Agreement.
Article III, Section 1, D. Requests, Cost, and Payment This is a consent item. |
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8. Treasurer's Report - April
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Review the breakdown of the Treasurer's Report.
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to accept the Treasurer's Report 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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9. Treasurer's Report - May
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Review the breakdown of the Treasurer's Report.
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to accept the Treasurer's Report 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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10. Board Spotlight - Literacy
Rationale:
Professional Development Director, Dr. Beth Ericson, will present the Spotlight on Literacy.
Discussion:
Professional Development Director, Dr. Beth Ericson, reviewed the slides and presented the spotlight on Literacy.
All teachers of ages 4 through 3rd grade must be adequately trained in the science of reading. The CLSD (Comprehensive Literacy State Development) Grant is used to provide this adequate training for district staff, along with stipends, training ESU 7 staff to train others, and salaries (to offset levy dollars) among other things. The Year 3 grant notification will come out in July and the grant is anticipated to provide funding until June 2029. ESU 7 is in the process of creating our own courses. Board Member Dawn Lindsley - How are they (the districts) tracking or are we (ESU 7) tracking who is adequately trained and who is not? Director Ericson - Every June, there are a variety of reports that are submitted that ask how many teachers they have and how many are adequately trained. Board Member Dawn Lindsley - If there's a newer teacher hired, coming from college, how is it checked to see if they are adequately trained? Director Ericson - The college course work and descriptions are compared to the state literacy rubric. Board Member Bob Arp - Teachers who are already struggling with burn out are now having to add one more thing to their plate, how are they handling it? Director Ericson - In the statute, there is not a deadline. Nebraska Department of Education is recommending everyone is in compliance by July 31, 2028, however, that's not state statute. Board Member Dawn Lindsley - How long will it take to close the gap and will there have to be recertification over time? Director Ericson - The hope is that with the districts (the ones tracking the data) and how many are LETRS trained/adequately trained in conjunction with the colleges providing the proper course work and education, that will bridge the gap closed. Board Member Jack Young - Are Nebraska's reading scores low? Director Ericson - Right now the state average is around 62% or 63%. The goal is for 80% of readers being at or above passing. Board Member Dawn Lindsley - Do we know what our average is for all our ESU 7 schools? Director Ericson - Do not want to average the averages. Director Ericson will share a spreadsheet with the board members. |
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11. New Hire: Guadalupe Ramirez, Title 1C Education Program Education Liaison
Rationale:
New Hire: Guadalupe Ramirez, Title 1C Education Program Education Liaison for 2025-2026 summer and 2026-2027 school year.
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the contracts for Guadalupe Ramirez, Title 1C Education Program Education Liaison for 2025-2026 summer and 2026-2027 school year as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the contracts for Guadalupe Ramirez, Title 1C Education Program Education Liaison for 2025-2026 summer and 2026-2027 school year 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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12. New Hire: Lisa Emeigh, Level III Resource Teacher
Rationale:
New Hire: Lisa Emeigh, Level III Resource Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the contract for Lisa Emeigh, Level III Resource Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the contract for Lisa Emeigh, Level III Resource Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year 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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13. New Hire: Tracy Muller, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Rationale:
New Hire: Tracy Muller, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner for the 2026-2027 school year.
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the contract for Tracy Muller, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider, and take any necessary action to approve the contract for Tracy Muller, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner for the 2026-2027 school year 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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14. Reading of Article II, Section 3, A Annual Organizational Meeting
Rationale:
Per Justin Knight with Perry Law Firm: "LB 596 allows each board to designate the method by which they will give advanced public notice of board meetings. The method must be noted in the meeting minutes. At the annual organizational meeting, each ESU board should approve (and note in the minutes) the designated method of giving notice, such as on the ESU's website or posting in conspicuous places within the ESU."
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article II, Section 3, A as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article II, Section 3, A 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.
Discussion:
Updating the requirement for schools and ESUs to publish monthly in the newspaper.
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15. Reading of Article II, Section 6, A Notice to Public
Rationale:
Per Justin Knight with Perry Law Firm: "LB 596 amends the Open Meetings Act's notice requirements. Previously, notices of board meetings were required to be published in the newspaper, with several exceptions. Now, notices of regular meetings only need to be published four times per year. An ESU that wants to continue publishing monthly notices in the newspaper is free to continue doing so. But for those ESU's that do not want to be tied to a newspaper each month, notices of the regular meeting schedule need only be published four times a year."
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article II, Section 6, A as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article II, Section 6, A 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.
Discussion:
Changes to previously required notice. At January reorganization meeting, a decision will be made for the next year.
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16. Reading of Article III, Section 5, F Services
Rationale:
Per Justin Knight with Perry Law Firm, "The Purchasing Policy is important to ensure that Boards have oversight of large purchases in the ESU, while affording the administration the flexibility to make smaller purchases when needed. However, existing policy does not specifically address ESU funds for ongoing service or renewals previously approved (such as utility bills, insurance renewals, and so forth). To better address the distinctions between these scenarios, each ESU Board may consider updating this part of Article 3."
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article III, Section 5, F as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article III, Section 5, F 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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17. Reading of Article III, Section 9, A Records Management and Disposition
Rationale:
Per Justin Knight with Perry Law Firm, "LB 596 updated references in the record retention laws to better reflect current technology and electronic storage capabilities. This section of ESU Policy has been updated to reflect these changes."
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article III, Section 9, A as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article III, Section 9, A 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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18. Approval of Student Services Handbooks
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
Annually, the Board of Educational Service Unit 7, will review and approve the ESU 7 Student Handbooks. The Handbook Committee will provide an update.
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the ESU 7 Student/Parent Handbooks and the ESU 7 Employee Handbook as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the ESU 7 Student/Parent Handbooks and the ESU 7 Employee Handbook 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.
Discussion:
Committee Chair Bob Arp said most of the reviewing of the handbooks involved rephrasing and general language and grammar clean up. The committee began four years ago and from then until now, we are at a point where changes are pretty minor. Committee Member Beth Kabes added, a lot of COVID language updated or changed by using local DHHS guidelines to create our own. Administrator Ostmeyer mentioned there were changes to meet the accessibility guidelines.
Board Member Dawn Lindsley - For the parents, do they get an online and physical copy of the Handbook(s)? Administrator Ostmeyer - They sign a hard copy and also have access to one online. |
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19. Authorization of the Administrator to Pay July Bills in absence of July Board Meeting
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
The ESU 7 Board of Education will not meet in July, 2026. This Board action gives authority to the Administrator to pay July bills. The ESU 7 Board will approve these expenses in the next possible Board Meeting. Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the Administrator's payment of bills in July 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the Administrator's payment of bills in July 2026 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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20. Budgeting for additional 1% Budget Authority
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
Nebraska Statute allows an additional 1% in budgeted property tax asking requiring an affirmative vote of 75% of the governing body for approval. These additional budget authority dollars remain critical as we continue to operate with the one and a half cent levy, no state aid funding for 2026-2027, and spending restrictions for the upcoming years. In the event valuations change or additional funding becomes available, this action will allow ESU 7 additional budget authority to access those dollars. Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the additional 1% in budgeted tax asking.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the additional 1% in budgeted tax asking Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Item needs to be moved to the August agenda - we do not have 75% of the governing body present.
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21. Budget Hearing and Budget Summary, followed by the Final Tax Request Hearing, then followed by the Regular Board Meeting - Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. in the ESU 7 Oak Room
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:15 pm in the ESU 7 Oak Room - Budget Hearing and Budget Summary, followed by the Final Tax Request Hearing, which will be followed by the Regular Board Meeting to start at 5:30pm or when the Final Tax Request Hearing is concluded, whichever is later.
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the Monday, September 21, 2026 schedule for the Budget Hearing and Budget Summary, Final Tax Request Hearing, and the Regular Board Meeting as presented
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the Monday, September 21, 2026 schedule for the Budget Hearing and Budget Summary, Final Tax Request Hearing, and the Regular Board Meeting 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.
Discussion:
Approving the budget and Final Tax Asking in September, there must be a majority of the board present.
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22. Resolution on Training Requirements
Speaker(s):
Board President or designee
Rationale:
After the passage of LB 1329, school districts are required to determine the length of time for every required annual training. ESU 7 will follow the same requirements for the same training we do for our pre-service days.
Administrator Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the resolution as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the resolution 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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23. Administrator's Report General
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
Discussion:
Administrator Ostmeyer shared in the ESUCC Update that ESU 7 has not had core service funding for 12 years now.
Director Ericson - 3 Professional Development team members start on Monday, June 22nd. The department retreat is on Tuesday, then they are finishing the week at the Humanex retreat in Omaha. Print Shop ladies are busy, with their additional summer help. Board president Dawn Lindsley asked if there has been an increase in cost due to the economy with the supply chain? Director Ericson - No, prices have stayed pretty similar. Prices will be taken to the Executive Committee but Director Ericson's recommendation is that they stay the same as last year. Director Ellsworth - Group purchasing, specifically for backup software (Veeam) which is a renewal from 3 years ago. Costs ESU 7 roughly $33,000 a year while saving the districts $50,000 in the end. LastPass through ESU 7 now has 78 schools participating which increased the savings to $156,000 from $144,000. Some schools are so small that they wouldn't receive those savings if we (ESU 7) exist. Currently having a supply chain issues - a server that was $13,000 is now $26,000. Our schools are needing them but cannot afford to purchase them. We created a contract program to purchase servers then lease to the schools to allow them to purchase while keeping the cost easier to digest. Phones using copper based lines are going to stop being used so schools are exploring replacement options. |
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23.1. Goal Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
Board of Education Administrator
Discussion:
Administrator Ostmeyer reviewed the goals and updates.
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23.3. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
During this item, the Administrator will provide a Legislative Update to members of the Board.
Discussion:
Bromm and Associates provided Interim Studies Tracker - nothing directly effects ESUs.
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23.4. Facilities Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
The Administrator will provide a facilities update during this item.
Discussion:
Administrator Ostmeyer reached out to the owner of the grassy area between South Building & Goodwill. Two years ago, the previous owner would only sell the land with the strip mall. The new owner has no interest in selling the strip mall and wants to see a drawing of the potential development and utilization and conversations will continue.
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23.5. Personnel
Speaker(s):
Administrator or designee
Rationale:
New Hires:
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23.5.1. Title IC Education Program Summer Work Agreements
Speaker(s):
Administrator or designee
Rationale:
2026 Title IC Education Summer Programs
The TIC will have summer enrichment programs during the month of June and July. The Learning Academy, Cen7ter, and Bridges along with some space in the Columbus Public Library will host the program in July. Our attendance goal is 120 students from within the ESU 7 area. Other TIC summer program sites include O’Neill, Ainsworth, and Fremont. The following individuals are recommended for employment. ESU 7 Summer Staff: Lizbeth Chirino District Reimbursement: Tina Reeg - Twin River |
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23.5.2. Personnel - 2026-2027 Contracts
Speaker(s):
Administrator or designee
Rationale:
2026-2027 Contracts offered and authorized by the Chief Administrator for the following staff:
- Alicia Kardisco-Hastreiter, Paraprofessional - Ashley Lerch, Paraprofessional - Barb Brockhaus, Paraprofessional - Breena Walkenhorst, Paraprofessional - Harriet Kibalya, Paraprofessional - Jeri Glenn, Paraprofessional - Joanna Terrazas, Paraprofessional - Kristen Cattau, Paraprofessional - Sherry Olney, Paraprofessional - Tammy Semrad, Paraprofessional |
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24. Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
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24.1. Budget Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Budget Committee Chair
Rationale:
Budget Committee Chair, Dawn Lindsley, will provide an update.
Discussion:
No report this month - finding a time to meet.
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24.2. Buildings and Grounds Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Buildings and Grounds Committee Chair
Rationale:
The Buildings and Grounds Committee Chair Jack Young, will provide an update.
Discussion:
Buildings and Grounds Committee met April 30th and toured the inside and outside of all three buildings. Working on identifying and filtering through the biggest wants and needs to determine priorities.
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25. Board Announcements
Rationale:
Discussion:
Reminder: no board meeting in July
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26. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Discussion:
Board President Dawn Lindsley adjourned the meeting at 6:51 pm
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