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July 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM - ESUCC Budget Preview and Board Meeting

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 7/29/2026 at 3:00 PM
Dr. Laura Barrett	Present
Dr. Kanyon Chism	Absent
Corey Dahl	Present
Geraldine Erickson	Present
Drew Harris	Present
Dr. Bill Heimann	Present
Mitch Hoffer	Present
Dr. Brian Maschmann	Present
James McGown	Present
Dr. Brenda McNiff	Present
Dr. Takako Olson	Present
Marci Ostmeyer	Present
Phillip Picquet	Present
John Poppert	Present
Gregg Robke	Present
Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE)	Present
Dr. Melissa Wheelock	Present
Present: 16, Absent: 1

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 7/29/2026 at 3:47 PM
Dr. Laura Barrett	Present
Dr. Kanyon Chism	Absent
Corey Dahl	Present
Geraldine Erickson	Present
Drew Harris	Present
Dr. Bill Heimann	Present
Mitch Hoffer	Present
Dr. Brian Maschmann	Present
James McGown	Absent
Dr. Brenda McNiff	Present
Dr. Takako Olson	Present
Marci Ostmeyer	Present
Phillip Picquet	Present
John Poppert	Present
Gregg Robke	Present
Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE)	Present
Dr. Melissa Wheelock	Present
Present: 15, Absent: 2

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 7/29/2026 at 4:02 PM
Dr. Laura Barrett	Present
Dr. Kanyon Chism	Absent
Corey Dahl	Present
Geraldine Erickson	Present
Drew Harris	Present
Dr. Bill Heimann	Present
Mitch Hoffer	Present
Dr. Brian Maschmann	Present
James McGown	Absent
Dr. Brenda McNiff	Present
Dr. Takako Olson	Absent
Marci Ostmeyer	Present
Phillip Picquet	Present
John Poppert	Present
Gregg Robke	Present
Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE)	Present
Dr. Melissa Wheelock	Present
Present: 14, Absent: 3

Minutes

Minutes

1. Call to Order

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item

Discussion: The ESUCC Budget Preview and Board Meeting was called to order at 3:00pm.

Attachments: (2)

OpenMeetingsAct

7/29/2025 at 12:09 PM
Educational Service Unit Administrators 2026-2027

6/2/2026 at 2:22 PM

1.1. Roll Call

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item

2. Welcome Visitors

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Information Item

Discussion: No visitors present.

3. Public Comment

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Information Item

Discussion: No public comments were provided.

4. NCSA - Ambassador Program Updates

Speaker(s): Kevin Wingard, NCSA

Agenda Item Type: Information Item

Discussion: Kevin Wingard, NCSA Ambassador and the NCSA Team joined to review the attached NCSA Ambassador ESUCC Report document.

Attachments: (1)

NCSA Ambassador ESUCC Report 7-29-26

7/27/2026 at 10:15 AM

5. Consent Agenda Items

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Action Item

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Take all necessary action to approve the consent agenda as presented. Passed with a motion by Schnoes (NE), Dan (ESU 03) and a second by Dahl, Corey (ESU 08).

Dr. Kanyon Chism (ESU 19): Absent
Mitch Hoffer (ESU 02): Yea
Marci Ostmeyer (ESU 07): Yea
Dr. Bill Heimann (ESU 01): Yea
Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE) (ESU 03): Yea
Gregg Robke (ESU 04): Yea
Dr. Brenda McNiff (ESU 05): Yea
Dr. Brian Maschmann (ESU 06): Yea
Corey Dahl (ESU 08): Yea
Drew Harris (ESU 09): Yea
Dr. Melissa Wheelock (ESU 10): Yea
John Poppert (ESU 11): Yea
Dr. Laura Barrett (ESU 13): Yea
Phillip Picquet (ESU 15): Yea
James McGown (ESU 16): Yea
Geraldine Erickson (ESU 17): Yea
Dr. Takako Olson (ESU 18): Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

5.1. Approval of Minutes

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Consent Item

Attachments: (1)

ESUCC Board Meeting Minutes 5.15.2026

7/13/2026 at 12:46 PM

5.2. Travel Expenses Exceeding Per Diem

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Consent Item

5.3. Policy 1007. Committees

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Consent Item

Attachments: (1)

Policy 1007. Committees

7/13/2026 at 1:13 PM

5.4. Policy 3011. Distance Education Project

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Consent Item

Attachments: (1)

Policy 3011. Distance Education Project

7/13/2026 at 1:29 PM

5.5. Policy 4017. Anti-Discrimination and Harassment

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Consent Item

Attachments: (1)

Policy 4017. Anti-Discrimination and Harassment

7/13/2026 at 1:31 PM

5.6. Approve ESUCC CLO, Andrew Easton, as the Distance Learning Director for 2026 - 2027

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Consent Item

5.7. Approve Home Base for Staff for Next Year

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Consent Item

Attachments: (1)

ESUCC Home Base - July 2026

7/20/2026 at 3:35 PM

6. Policy 1008. Standing Committees

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Action Item

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the revisions to Policy 1008. Standing Committees, as presented Passed with a motion by Barrett, Laura (ESU 13) and a second by Erickson, Geraldine (ESU 17).

Dr. Kanyon Chism (ESU 19): Absent
Mitch Hoffer (ESU 02): Yea
Marci Ostmeyer (ESU 07): Yea
Dr. Bill Heimann (ESU 01): Yea
Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE) (ESU 03): Yea
Gregg Robke (ESU 04): Yea
Dr. Brenda McNiff (ESU 05): Yea
Dr. Brian Maschmann (ESU 06): Yea
Corey Dahl (ESU 08): Yea
Drew Harris (ESU 09): Yea
Dr. Melissa Wheelock (ESU 10): Yea
John Poppert (ESU 11): Yea
Dr. Laura Barrett (ESU 13): Yea
Phillip Picquet (ESU 15): Yea
James McGown (ESU 16): Yea
Geraldine Erickson (ESU 17): Yea
Dr. Takako Olson (ESU 18): Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: ESUCC CEO Dr. Larianne Polk reviewed the changes to Policy 1008. Standing Committees.

Attachments: (1)

Policy 1008. Standing Committees

7/20/2026 at 3:32 PM

7. Policy 3014. Coffee Act Policy (Reimburseable Expenses)

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Action Item

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the revisions to Policy 3014. Coffee Act Policy (Reimbursable Expenses), as presented Passed with a motion by Dahl, Corey (ESU 08) and a second by Erickson, Geraldine (ESU 17).

Dr. Kanyon Chism (ESU 19): Absent
Mitch Hoffer (ESU 02): Yea
Marci Ostmeyer (ESU 07): Yea
Dr. Bill Heimann (ESU 01): Yea
Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE) (ESU 03): Yea
Gregg Robke (ESU 04): Yea
Dr. Brenda McNiff (ESU 05): Yea
Dr. Brian Maschmann (ESU 06): Yea
Corey Dahl (ESU 08): Yea
Drew Harris (ESU 09): Yea
Dr. Melissa Wheelock (ESU 10): Yea
John Poppert (ESU 11): Yea
Dr. Laura Barrett (ESU 13): Yea
Phillip Picquet (ESU 15): Yea
James McGown (ESU 16): Yea
Geraldine Erickson (ESU 17): Yea
Dr. Takako Olson (ESU 18): Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: ESUCC CEO Dr. Larianne Polk reviewed the changes recommended by legal council to Policy 3014. Coffee Act Policy (Reimburseable Expenses).

Attachments: (1)

Policy 3014. Coffee Act Policy

7/20/2026 at 3:53 PM

8. Claims, Financial Statements, and Assets for the Months of May and June

Speaker(s): ESUCC Treasurer

Agenda Item Type: Action Item

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the claims, financial statements, and assets for the months of May and June Passed with a motion by Erickson, Geraldine (ESU 17) and a second by Schnoes (NE), Dan (ESU 03).

Dr. Kanyon Chism (ESU 19): Absent
Mitch Hoffer (ESU 02): Yea
Marci Ostmeyer (ESU 07): Yea
Dr. Bill Heimann (ESU 01): Yea
Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE) (ESU 03): Yea
Gregg Robke (ESU 04): Yea
Dr. Brenda McNiff (ESU 05): Yea
Dr. Brian Maschmann (ESU 06): Yea
Corey Dahl (ESU 08): Yea
Drew Harris (ESU 09): Yea
Dr. Melissa Wheelock (ESU 10): Yea
John Poppert (ESU 11): Yea
Dr. Laura Barrett (ESU 13): Yea
Phillip Picquet (ESU 15): Yea
James McGown (ESU 16): Yea
Geraldine Erickson (ESU 17): Yea
Dr. Takako Olson (ESU 18): Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: ESUCC CEO Dr. Polk reviewed the attached Budget Summary June 2026 Updated document.

Attachments: (2)

Budget Summary May 2026 Updated

7/13/2026 at 1:37 PM
Budget Summary June 2026 UPDATED

7/21/2026 at 10:39 AM

9. June Expenses to be Paid in July

Speaker(s): ESUCC Treasurer

Agenda Item Type: Action Item

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the June expenses to be paid in July Passed with a motion by Picquet, Phillip (ESU 15) and a second by Harris, Drew (ESU 09).

Dr. Kanyon Chism (ESU 19): Absent
Mitch Hoffer (ESU 02): Yea
Marci Ostmeyer (ESU 07): Yea
Dr. Bill Heimann (ESU 01): Yea
Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE) (ESU 03): Yea
Gregg Robke (ESU 04): Yea
Dr. Brenda McNiff (ESU 05): Yea
Dr. Brian Maschmann (ESU 06): Yea
Corey Dahl (ESU 08): Yea
Drew Harris (ESU 09): Yea
Dr. Melissa Wheelock (ESU 10): Yea
John Poppert (ESU 11): Yea
Dr. Laura Barrett (ESU 13): Yea
Phillip Picquet (ESU 15): Yea
James McGown (ESU 16): Yea
Geraldine Erickson (ESU 17): Yea
Dr. Takako Olson (ESU 18): Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (3)

June Expenses Payable July 2026

7/21/2026 at 8:19 AM
May Expenses Payable June 2026 Updated

7/13/2026 at 1:40 PM
Andrew's Credt Card Payment Difference

7/13/2026 at 1:40 PM

10. Employment Contract for Zoe Shankland, PowerSchool Support Specialist

Speaker(s): CEO Polk

Agenda Item Type: Action Item

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to affirm the hiring of Zoe Shankland by ESU 17 for the PowerSchool Support Specialist position Passed with a motion by Harris, Drew (ESU 09) and a second by Barrett, Laura (ESU 13).

Dr. Kanyon Chism (ESU 19): Absent
Mitch Hoffer (ESU 02): Yea
Marci Ostmeyer (ESU 07): Yea
Dr. Bill Heimann (ESU 01): Yea
Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE) (ESU 03): Yea
Gregg Robke (ESU 04): Yea
Dr. Brenda McNiff (ESU 05): Yea
Dr. Brian Maschmann (ESU 06): Yea
Corey Dahl (ESU 08): Yea
Drew Harris (ESU 09): Yea
Dr. Melissa Wheelock (ESU 10): Yea
John Poppert (ESU 11): Yea
Dr. Laura Barrett (ESU 13): Yea
Phillip Picquet (ESU 15): Yea
James McGown (ESU 16): Yea
Geraldine Erickson (ESU 17): Yea
Dr. Takako Olson (ESU 18): Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (2)

Policy 4001. Hiring Personnel

5/6/2026 at 2:42 PM
Zoe Shankland 2026-2027 Contract - signed

7/13/2026 at 1:46 PM

11. Employment Contract for Matt Marron, Level 3 Software Developer/Integrator

Speaker(s): CEO Polk

Agenda Item Type: Action Item

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to affirm the hiring of Matt Marron by ESU 17 for the Level 3 Software Developer/Integrator position Passed with a motion by McGown, James (ESU 16) and a second by Wheelock, Melissa (ESU 10).

Dr. Kanyon Chism (ESU 19): Absent
Mitch Hoffer (ESU 02): Yea
Marci Ostmeyer (ESU 07): Yea
Dr. Bill Heimann (ESU 01): Yea
Dr. Dan Schnoes (NE) (ESU 03): Yea
Gregg Robke (ESU 04): Yea
Dr. Brenda McNiff (ESU 05): Yea
Dr. Brian Maschmann (ESU 06): Yea
Corey Dahl (ESU 08): Yea
Drew Harris (ESU 09): Yea
Dr. Melissa Wheelock (ESU 10): Yea
John Poppert (ESU 11): Yea
Dr. Laura Barrett (ESU 13): Yea
Phillip Picquet (ESU 15): Yea
James McGown (ESU 16): Yea
Geraldine Erickson (ESU 17): Yea
Dr. Takako Olson (ESU 18): Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Attachments: (2)

Policy 4001. Hiring Personnel

5/6/2026 at 2:42 PM
Matt Marron 2026-2027 Contract - signed

7/20/2026 at 3:38 PM

12. Budget Preview

Speaker(s): CEO Polk

Agenda Item Type: Information Item

Discussion: ESUCC CEO Dr. Polk reviewed the attached Budget Pre-View 26-27 slides.

Attachments: (1)

Budget Pre-View 26-27

7/27/2026 at 12:21 PM

13. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Report

Speaker(s): CEO Polk

Agenda Item Type: Information Item

Discussion: ESUCC CEO Dr. Larianne Polk reviewed the attached CEO Report to the Board - July 2026 document.

Attachments: (1)

CEO Report to the Board - July 2026

7/21/2026 at 11:01 AM

14. SMART Enhancement Update

Speaker(s): CIO Isaacson

Agenda Item Type: Information Item

Discussion: ESUCC CIO Scott Isaacson provided an update on potential Ed-Fi projects. The first project would be to enhance data sharing for SMART. The second project would be supportive of an existing Nebraska initiative.

Attachments: (1)

ESU

7/21/2026 at 3:29 PM

15. Association of Education Service Agency (AESA) Report

Speaker(s): AESA Representative

Agenda Item Type: Information Item

Discussion: Dr. Dan Schnoes, ESU 3 Administrator, provided a recap of AESA Summer Leadership Conference: July 14-16, 2026 in Riverside, CA.

Reminder, AESA membership extends to staff.

AESA's 2026 Advocacy in Action Conference: September 23-25, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Currently, ESUCC CEO Dr. Larianne Polk and ESU 3 Administrator, Dr. Dan Schnoes, are attending.

AESA's 2026 Annual Conference: December 2-4, 2026 at the Hilton Orlando in Orlando, Florida. ESUCC CLO Andrew Easton will host a live podcast during this conference.

16. Adjournment

Speaker(s): Board President

Agenda Item Type: Procedural Item

Discussion: The ESUCC Budget Preview and Board Meeting adjourned at 4:02pm.

Minutes respectfully submitted by ESUCC Executive Secretary to the CEO, Mindy Reed.

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