November 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING

Discussion:  The regular business meeting of ESU 15 was called to order at 12:00 P.M. on November 12, 2020, at ESU 15 Trenton Office and 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: Dennis Chipman, Jason Loop, John Metzger, Kate Repass,  Allison Sandman and Jesse Stevens.

Discussion:  Absent board members: Burke, Conroy, Jibben, Remington.

Discussion:  Aaron Thompson was in attendance

Discussion:  ESU 15 Administrative Assistant, Laurie Brenning, presented to the board on the things she has been working on this last year.  Laurie updated the board on the new ESU 15 website, she has been working on. All the departments web pages will be linked to the main website.  Laurie has worked with the department heads to get their pages with all the requested forms and information.  
Laurie also works with the DL classes, this year there are over 165 classes offered. She has been working on updating the process for the DL classes and scheduling. She has also worked a lot with staff to convert documents to electronic form. 
 

Discussion:  November Payables of $206,272.70and Payroll of $74,921.36.

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert updated the Board on the EHA health Premiums for the 2021-22 school year. Premiums will go up by 2.9% and an Alternative Plan will be added for certain areas.

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert informed the board on the LB 402 hearing Senator Groene called. The hearing was invite only, no public schools were invited, to gather info about how schools districts are doing with Covid-19. 

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert updated the board on the Delegate Assembly Representative. The in person State Conference was canceled and will now be virtual. Chipman and Metzger were planning on attending in person. Metzger has agreed to be the Delegate Assembly Representative. 

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert updated the board on the December 9th meeting, at the ESU Trenton Office. 

Discussion:  The Board agreed to continue the gift certificates for employees to receive a ham or turkey from ESU 15 for Christmas.

Discussion:  Mr. Calvert informed the board on a few ESU 15 staff and board members who have lost family members this last month.  

Mr. Calvert updated the board on the number of COVID cases that are rising fast and keep trending up. New health measures are in effect as of Nov 11th, 2020.  Sports events this fall are a big concern for schools and how to keep students, staff and their communities safe. 

Discussion:  A motion was made by Metzer to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel and protect the reputations of those involved, Second by Chipman at 12:38 pm. Board returned at 12:42pm. 

Discussion:  Adjourned the meeting at 12:43pm Next board meeting will be Dec 9th at 6:30pm.