February 13, 2020 at 6:30 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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Opening Procedures
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Call to Order
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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.
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Pledge of Allegiance was cited.
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Open Meetings Act
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President Repass advised every one of the open meetings act being posted and available.
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Verification of Publication and Notification
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President Repass verified that the ESU 15 Board meeting was advertised according to policy.
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Roll Call
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Present were: Marty Conroy, Dave Jibben, John Metzger, Don Remington, Kate Repass, Allison Sandman.
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Discussion:
Absent Board Members: Burke, Chipman, Loop and Stevens.
Burke joined at 7:15 pm |
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Comments from Guests
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Aaron Thompson was present at the McCook Office
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Staff Presentations
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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. |
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Action Items
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Consent Agenda
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Discussion:
Moved action items 4 c., 4 d., 4 e. and 4 f. to after executive session.
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Approve Minutes of January Meeting
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Approve February Bills
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Discussion:
February Payables of $140,728.29 and Payroll of $73,581.45.
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Approve the January Treasurer's report
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Approve February Agenda
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Approve NASB Membership Dues
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approve 2020-21 Consortium Agreement with ESU 16
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Discuss and consider approval of Professional and Clerical Staff Salary and Wages for 2020-22 Fiscal Years
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Discuss and consider approval for Administrator Salary for 2020-2022 fiscal years.
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Discuss and consider approval of Bookkeeper Salary for the 2020-22 fiscal years
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Discussion Items
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Discuss 2019-20 Financial Status
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Discussion:
Mr. Calvert updated the board on the Financial standings at the halfway mark in the fiscal year.
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Legislative Update
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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. |
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Board Workshop Reviews
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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.
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2018-19 Audit Update
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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.
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Reports
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Administrator
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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. |
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Board
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Executive Session:
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Discussion:
Board entered into executive session at 7:40 pm.
Board left executive session at 8:04pm. |
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Adjournment
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Adjourned meeting at 8:18 pm Next board meet on March 10th, 2020 in Trenton @ 6:30 pm.
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