September 12, 2023 at 12:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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Opening Procedures
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Call to Order
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Discussion:
President Repass called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm.
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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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Verification of Publication and Notification
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Discussion:
President Repass advised every one of the open meetings act being posted and available.
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Roll Call
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Discussion:
Present were: Cheri Burke, Marty Conroy, Michael Harris, Jason Loop, Kate Repass, Allison Sandman and Nathan Behlke at 12:05pm.
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Discussion:
Absent board members: Behlke, Dueland, Gossen and Stevens
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Comments from Guests
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Staff Presentations
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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 August Meeting
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Approve August and September Bills
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Discussion:
August 31, 2023 Liabilities of $163,404.98.
September 2023 Liabilities of $109,644.15 and Payroll of $71,671.76. |
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Approve the August Treasurer's report
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Approve September Agenda
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Approve Additional 1.0% Allowable Growth
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Approve 2023-2024 Budget of Expenditures
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Approve Resolution to set Final Property Tax Request
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Discuss, consider and take all necessary action to approve a settlement agreement in the matter of Educational Service Unit No. 15 v. Chase County School District No 15-0010.
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Approve Alicap Premium Renewal Payment
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Approve Bentley & Kisker Payment
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Approve US Bank Payment
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Approve Hayes Center Schools Payment
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Approve McCook Schools Payment
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Approve Dundy Co Schools Payment
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Approve ESU 16 SNDEN Payment
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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Approve Maywood School Payment
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Approve Wauneta-Palisade Schools Payment
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Approve Imagine Learning Payment
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Discussion Items
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Legislative Update
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Discussion:
Mr. Picquet updated the board on the legislative session. This year is a short session, so it will only be 60 days. Cyber Security is a big concern.
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Reports
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Administrator
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NASB Region Meeting
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Discussion:
Mr. Picquet updated the board on the NASB Regional Meetings.
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ESUCC Meetings Sept. 6-7
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Discussion:
Mr. Picquet updated the board on the ESUCC meeting held on September 6-7th, 2023. Mr. Picquet will be trying to set up a Senators Round table with ESU 15 and ESU 16. Short session only 60 days. Cyber Security is a big concern. ESUCC approved using Sparq's negotiation program.
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State Board of Education Sept. 8
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Discussion:
Mr. Picquet updated the board on the State Board of Education's Meeting on September 8, 2023.
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Staffing
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Discussion:
Mr. Picquet updated the board on the ongoing concern for teacher shortages. Mr. Picquet and Mr. Hanson conducted an interview for an additional SLP for the 2024-25 school year. They will also try to find an LMHP for the 2024-25 school year.
Mr. Hanson updated the board on how LMHP Services were being covered by Ambience Counseling Center for the 2023-24 school year. |
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ESU 15 Superintendent Meeting, Sept. 21 & ADCO w/ESU 16, Oct. 10
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Mr. Picquet updated the board on the upcoming Superintendent's meeting on September 21, 2023 in Trenton with Justin Knight being in attendance.
There will be an ADCO meeting at ESU 16 on October 10, 2023. |
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Board
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Executive Session:
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Legal discussion pertaining to pending litigation
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Adjournment
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Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 12:46 pm. The next board meeting is October 12, 2023 @ 12:00 PM. ESU 15 in McCook, NE.
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