November 6, 2018 at 7:30 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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Opening Procedures
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Call to Order
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Discussion:
The regular business meeting of ESU 15 was called to order at 7:30 P.M. on November 06, 2018, at ESU 15 Trenton office.
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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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Discussion:
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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Discussion:
President Repass verified that the ESU 15 Board meeting was advertised according to policy.
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Roll Call
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Discussion:
Present were: Cheri Burke, Warren Everts, Dave Jibben, John Metzger, Kate Repass and Allison Sandman.
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Absent board members: Chipman, Loop, Remington, Stevens
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Comments from Guests
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Staff Presentations-John Hanson SPED Director
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Discussion:
John Hanson, ESU 15 SPED Director, presented to the board on the Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities from the Department of Education. Every Student Successes Act (ESSA) is the new state statute that outlines children with disabilities. State has three targets for children graduating, 33% of kids to go to universities, 67% to go to college and equality to have jobs, 100% all children to be gainfully employed or have a hobby. Pam Wolford administers the transition program that helps students to transition from high school to college.
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Action Items
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Consent Agenda
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Consent Agenda
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approve Minutes of October Meeting
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Consent Item
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Approve November Bills
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Consent Item
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Approve the October Treasurer's report
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Approve November Agenda
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Approve ESU 15 Annual Report
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approve Allicap Insurance Premium
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Alicap Ins. premium for 2018-19 is $13,003.00.
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Approve ESU 15 Technology Plan
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Discussion:
The board tabled Action Item 4.d.
Jesse Stevens joined the meeting at 7:48 pm. |
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Approve John Baylor "On To Go College" ACT Prep Program Renewal
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Discussion Items
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Delegate Assembly Member for State Convention
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Discussion:
The board decided that Warren Everts will be the Delegate at the State Convention.
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January Board Workshop January 23, 2019
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Discussion:
Mr. Calvert updated the board on the January 23, 2019 Board Workshop at the North Platte High School. There will be three sessions and that everyone will be able get information from all three sessions. Ideas on sessions that board members would like to see at the workshop are still welcome.
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ESU 15 Employee Certificates/Uniform Updates
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Discussion:
Mr. Calvert asked for input from the board on the gift certificate for $25.00.
Mr. Calvert informed the board that it has been at least five years since ESU 15 has done uniform vouchers and that we have new employees that do not have a ESU 15 shirt. Members were in favor of issuing new ESU shirts for employees. |
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Senator Roundtable/Legislative Session Review
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Discussion:
Mr. Calvert updated the board on the Senator's Round Table, Senator Hughes attended at ESU 15 and 2019 is a 90 day session.
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Reports
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Administrator
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Discussion:
Mr. Calvert updated the board on the increase to health insurance for 2019-20, it will be increasing 4.99%.
Flex Funding Applications are due this week. State Auditors were here the week of Oct 15-17, 2018 and Mr. Calvert updated the board on the Auditor's first report. New member running for Everts district has moved and Mr Calvert will be contact the State Secretary's Office to confirm on how to proceed. Warren Evert was nominated for the Board Member of the Year Award. |
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Board
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Executive Session:
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board entered into executive session at 8:10 pm for the purpose of personnel and to protect the reputation of those involved. President Repass declared executive session closed at 8:17 pm.
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Adjournment
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Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 8:19 pm.
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