February 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM - REGULAR MEETING

Discussion:  The regular business meeting of ESU 15 was called to order at 6:30 P.M. on February 13, 2020, at ESU 15 Trenton Office, Trenton, NE and via DL.

Discussion:  Pledge of Allegiance was cited.

Discussion:  President Repass advised every one of the open meetings act being posted and available.

Discussion:  President Repass verified that the ESU 15 Board meeting was advertised according to policy.

Discussion:  Present were: Marty Conroy, Dave Jibben, John Metzger,  Don Remington, Kate Repass, Allison Sandman.

Discussion:  Absent Board Members: Burke, Chipman, Loop and Stevens.

Burke joined at 7:15 pm

Discussion:  Aaron Thompson was present at the McCook Office

Discussion:  Technology Specialist, Todd Weimer, present to the board on the SIMPL system. Service Implementation model process and log, it is a data driven process used to help ESUs to see all services provided and what areas are needed. A Statewide data base. Schools can request additional services that we don't provide, but there is a need for.
Paul and Todd attended a day long training in Columbus on Simpl. Still working on the consistencies across the ESUs. Senator Wahls requested the SIMPL process. 

ESUCC and the 5 bold steps: Develop ESU standards; Develop joint decision making standards; Develop Inventory of Services; Compute money saved for services; Develop ESUCC slogan. ESUCC is rewriting rule 84 that governs the ESU's. 

Discussion:  Moved action items 4 c., 4 d., 4 e. and 4 f. to after executive session.

Discussion:  February Payables of $140,728.29 and Payroll of $73,581.45.

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert updated the board on the Financial standings at the halfway mark in the fiscal year. 

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert updated the board on the Legislature: LB 947 property tax relief will be put to the floor soon.  Service units are excluded at this time on it. A reduction in ag and residential property values are included in the next 3 years. 

Other topics were discussed by Senator Groene included a discipline bill, lottery funds, distance education and how schools meet rule 10 requirements. 

Metzger, and Mr. Calvert attended the Legislative Issues Conf. Feb 9-10 in Lincoln. 

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert updated the board on the Board Workshop in January and all comments were very positive, the new workshop format is liked by most. 

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert updated the board on the progress of the 2018-19 Audit. Auditors have been on site and hope to have the final report soon. 

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert informed the board on the School SPED contracts and plans to distribute to the Superintendents in the next few weeks. One resignation on the agenda next month. 

Election year: John, Cheri, Jason, Kate, Dave, Dennis. June is the deadline to file. Dave is not planning to run for re-election. 

Discussion: 
 

Discussion:  Board entered into executive session at 7:40 pm. 

Board left executive session at 8:04pm. 

Discussion:  Adjourned meeting at 8:18 pm Next board meet on March 10th, 2020 in Trenton @ 6:30 pm.