November 18, 2019 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board of Directors 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. |
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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:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take action to approve the Board member absences.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of Board Member absences as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
All Board Members were present.
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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):
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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3. Welcome Visitors
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Goals:
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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 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.
Goals:
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5. 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:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take any action necessary to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Recommended Motion(s):
Consent agenda 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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5.1. Minutes
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
Attachments:
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5.2. Treasurer's Report
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
This is a consent item.
Attachments:
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5.3. Presentation of Bills # 70017 through #70162 totaling $740,150.41
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
The summary of bills for the current month total:totaling $740,150.41 - Bills # 70017 through #70162 Inservice bills total: $ 122.00
Attachments:
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6. Reading of Article IV, Section 10, B Qualifications and Assignment, Article IV, Section 10, C Supervision, Assignment, and Evaluation When Serving Schools, Article IV, Section 10, D Standards of Ethical and Professional Performance for Professional Employees, Article IV, Section 11, D Standards of Ethical and Professional Performance for Classified Staff
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve Article IV, Section 10, B Qualifications and Assignment, Article IV, Section 10, C Supervision, Assignment, and Evaluation When Serving Schools, Article IV, Section 10, D Standards of Ethical and Professional Performance for Professional Employees, Article IV, Section 11, D Standards of Ethical and Professional Performance for Classified Staff as presented,
Recommended Motion(s):
Article IV, Section 10, B Qualifications and Assignment, Article IV, Section 10, C Supervision, Assignment, and Evaluation When Serving Schools, Article IV, Section 10, D Standards of Ethical and Professional Performance for Professional Employees, Article IV, Section 11, D Standards of Ethical and Professional Performance for Classified Staff as presented, Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Article _, Section _, _ through _ as presented with a second reading for Article _, Section _, ___ 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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7. Second Reading of Article I, Section 6 D Line of Responsibility
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
Recommendation: Discuss, consider and approve the second reading of Article I, Section 6 D Line of Responsibility as presented
Recommended Motion(s):
Second Reading of Article I, Section 6 D Line of Responsibility 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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8. Administrator's Report General
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
Goals - Attached for your Review
Administrator Leave Report - Attached for your review ESU 7 Area Board Member Visit Day Report 2018-2019 Annual Report - Attached for your review Upcoming Events
Attachments:
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Goals:
Discussion:
Administrator Polk shared the goals of the NRCSA (Nebraska Rural Council of School Administrators):
NRCSA Goals: (1) to maintain and build on NRCSA's strong standing on the state level, (2) work toward more state funding for rural districts and ESUs, (3) promote and protect ESUs, and (4) find ways to improve on the rural teacher shortage. ESUCC Update - Administrator Polk shared that the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council meets monthly. She will have more information to share at the December Board Meeting. Beth Kabes, Statewide Distance Learning Director, will be retiring at the end of December 2019. Upcoming Events: Katy reviewed the information for staff regarding attendance at AESA. Area Board Visit Day: Administrator Polk discussed the Board Member Visit Day with the Board and discussed the feedback from the Board Visit. President Ellison complimented ESU 7 Staff on their presentations. Facilities Update: Administrator Polk shared updates regarding facilities and repairs. |
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8.1. Services Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
SIMPL Update Professional Development Spotlight
Goals:
Discussion:
Administrator Polk shared an overview of the SIMPL (Service Implementation Model Process and Log) online tool. She highlighted the landing page and responded to questions regarding fidelity of the data.
PD Director, Marci Ostmeyer, shared with the Board information regarding the Professional Development team. She highlighted information regarding service access and a series of tweets regarding the Professional Development team and services provided. |
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8.2. Personnel
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
Resignation: Jennifer Brown, Cen7ter Paraprofessional
Attachments:
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Goals:
Discussion:
Administrator Polk highlighted Marci Ostmeyer's receiving of the NATM Don Miller Distinguished Service Award. This award has given annually since 1989 and it is quite an honor for educators who’ve made important contributions to the improvement of mathematics education in Nebraska.
Administrator Polk shared that Michele Sells, Production Supervisor, will be retiring at the end of December. Timeline for Special Education Director Position: Administrator Polk shared details regarding the hiring of a new Special Education Director:
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8.3. Legislative Update
Speaker(s):
Administrator or Designee
Rationale:
During this item, the Administrator will provide a Legislative Update to members of the Board.
Goals:
Discussion:
Education Improvement Fund Hearing: Administrator Polk gave an overview of the discussion from the hearing on the Education Improvement Fund which is sourced through the lottery revenues.
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9. Committee Reports
Speaker(s):
Committee Chair
Goals:
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9.1. Negotiations Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Committee Chair
Rationale:
Reports of activities and discussions from the Negotiations Committee will take place during this item.
Discussion:
Chairman Kluth stated that the Negotiations committee will meet at 4:30pm prior to the December Board Meeting.
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9.2. Administrator Evaluation Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Administrator Evaluation Committee Chair
Rationale:
A report of activities from the Administrator Evaluation Committee will be given during this item.
Discussion:
Chairman Pauley reported he has sent the Administrator's self-assessment to the Board and will compile the evaluation summary to report at the next Board meeting.
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10. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President or Designee
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 6:42pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Katy McNeil, Recording Secretary to the ESU 7 Board. |
