March 4, 2015 at 3:00 PM - Legislative Committee Meeting
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 3/4/2015 at 3:06 PM | |
| Paul Calvert | Present |
| Shoemake ESU 06 | Present |
| Bell ESU 10 | Present |
| Beatty ESU 16 | Present |
| Allen ESU 19 | Present |
| Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE) | Present |
| Liz Standish | Present |
| Jeff West (NE) | Absent |
| Present: 7, Absent: 1 | |
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1. Call to Order
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
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2. Roll Call
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Call to order at 3:05 PM.
Staff: David Ludwig, Deb Hericks
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3. Agenda Item
Speaker(s):
Chair of Committee
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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3.1. ESUCC Legislative Action Plan
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Liz Standish
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Executive Director reviewed the Legislative Action plan that was done last year by Legislative Committee. Discussed changes/updates to document. Core Service Funding/Distance Education - possibility of introducing a bill to increase those funds or reevaluate the formula used to determine funding. Budget hearing will be on March 9th - Executive Director and NDE Commissioner will be testifying.
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3.2. Network NE Membership (Non-Profit Agencies)
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Liz Standish
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Bob Uhing was present to discuss the Network Nebraska Membership. Lincoln Diocese has applied to be on Network Nebraska as one entity. Applied for 1MG but requested 5MG. With added participation added it would increase participation fees substantially. Tech Committee approved sending a letter to Brenda Decker request agenda item to be put back on agenda because all information shared for further discussion. If they are allowed on, they have to pay a fair amount. Clearer define in statute.
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3.3. LB 343 (Programs of Excellence)
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair - Liz Standish
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Reviewed LB 343 (Programs of Excellence)
Attachments:
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3.4. LB 478 (ESU Facility Funding)
Speaker(s):
Executive Director - David M Ludwig
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Continue for support of cent levy authority.
Attachments:
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3.5. LB 402 (DL)
Speaker(s):
Executive Director - David M Ludwig
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Discussed the LB 402 hearing. Overall support was good.
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4. Next Meetings Agenda Items
Speaker(s):
Chair of Committee
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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5. Executive Session
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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6. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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