March 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:
LEADERSHIP • SERVICE • SUPPORT - ESU 7 Mission Statement
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. Otis Pierce, Professional Development Coordinator |
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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
Rationale:
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2.1. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
No visitors were present.
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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.
Citizens wishing to address the Board on a certain agenda item must notify the Educational Service Unit Administrator prior to 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. Public Participation in Board Meetings Policy 1.02.02
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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4. Approval of Minutes
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve the minutes as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Minutes as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5. Action Items
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
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5.1. Board Absences
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Richard Luebbe will be absent due to family travel. Staff Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take action to approve the Board absences.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve absent Board directors 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:
Richard Luebbe was be absent due to family travel. Jennifer Miller was absent due to family medical. Dan Hoesly was absent due to personal reasons. |
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5.2. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Treasurer's Report as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Treasurer's Report as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.3. Presentation of Bills
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total:$740,482.98 - Bills #64898 through #65063 Inservice bills total: $0 TECH Arrears: $0
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve bills as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Bills as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.4. Coordinating Agency for ESU 7 Special Education Cooperative
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
ESU 7 continues to serve as the coordinating agency for the ESU 7 Special Education Cooperative for 2017-2018. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the continuation of ESU 7 as the coordinating agency for the ESU 7 Special Education Cooperative for 2017-2018.
Recommended Motion(s):
Continuation of ESU 7 as the coordinating agency for the ESU 7 Special Education Cooperative for 2017-2018 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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5.5. Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Commiittee
Rationale:
Chairman Kluth will give an overview of Negotiations Committee discussions regarding classified staff compensation for 2017-2018. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the classified total compensation package increase of % as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Classified total compensation package increase of % 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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5.6. ESU 7 Administrator Contract Amendment
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
The Board Negotiations Committee has proposed the salary amount for the ESU 7 Administrator for the 2017-2018 term as detailed in the attached contract. Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any necessary action to approve the amended ESU 7 Administrator Contract.
Recommended Motion(s):
ESU 7 Amended Administrator Contract 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 Board approved a 7.13% increase for the Administrator Contract.
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5.7. Reading of Policies 1.12 Employment of Administrator and 3.07 Payment of Salary
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Policies 1.12 Employment of Administrator and 3.07 Payment of Salary as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Policies 1.12 Employment of Administrator and 3.07 Payment of Salary as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Attachments:
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Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.8. 2017-2018 Professional Employment Contracts
Rationale:
Recommendation: Offer employment contracts for 2017-2018 to the following: Brooke Kavan 245 Days, Brooke Kohliha 245 Days, Mark Brady 245 Days, Laura Plas 245 Days, Dan Ellsworth 245 Days, Marcia Ostmeyer 245 Days, Otis Pierce 245 Days, Darus Mettler 245 Days for Educational Service Unit 7 employment.
Recommended Motion(s):
Employment Contracts for Brooke Kavan 245 Days, Brooke Kohliha 245 Days, Mark Brady 245 Days, Laura Plas 245 Days, Dan Ellsworth 245 Days, Marcia Ostmeyer 245 Days, Otis Pierce 245 Days, Darus Mettler 245 Days for 2017-2018 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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6. Discussion Items
Rationale:
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6.1. President's Workshop Report
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison and Terry Fusco
Rationale:
Board President Ellison and Vice President Fusco will give a report of their learning from the NASB President's Workshop in Norfolk on March 5-6, 2017.
Discussion:
Board Members Ellison and Fusco provided information from their experience at the NASB President’s Workshop. Consent Agenda was discussed and will be place on the agenda in the April Board Meeting for consideration and use in the May Board Meeting.
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6.2. Back to Basics of School Law Report
Speaker(s):
Richard Stephens and Gary Wieseler
Rationale:
Board Members Stephens and Wieseler will give an overview of topics covered at the Back to Basics of School Law Conference on March 16, 2017 in Norfolk.
Goals:
Discussion:
Board Members Stephens and Wieseler gave an overview of their experience at the Back to Basics School Law Conference. The importance of a transparent agenda was discussed.
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6.3. AdvancED Update
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Administrator Polk will discuss the upcoming ESU 7 AdvancED Visit.
Attachments:
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Goals:
Discussion:
Administrator Polk announced the dates for the 2018 AdvancED external visit of March 26-28, 2018 and gave an overview of preparations to date.
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6.4. Administrator's Report
Speaker(s):
Larianne Polk
Rationale:
Facilities Update
ESUCC Update
Upcoming Events
Discuss the Legislature
Attachments:
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Discussion:
Facilities Update: Upcoming Events: Vice President Fusco and Administrator Polk gave an overview of the Legislative Day event with ESUCC. They reported they had contact with thirteen Senators and/or their representatives.
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7. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Don Ellison or Designee
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 6:22pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by the Recording Secretary to the Board, Katy McNeil. |
