April 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING

Discussion:  President Repass called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm.

Discussion:  Pledge of Allegiance was cited.

Discussion:  President Repass confirmed the meeting was advertised according to policy.

Discussion:  Present were: Nathan Behlke, Marty Conroy, Mary Dueland, Michael Harris, Jon Letchenberg, Jason Loop, Kate Repass, Allison Sandman and Jesse Stevens.

Discussion:  Absent board members: Gossen

Discussion:  ESU 15's Early Childhood & Transition Specialist, Carol Kunnemann, updated the board on Early Childhood and Transition. The EC services kids from the age of birth to 5 and Transition services ages 14-21.

With Early Childhood, they go into preschools and work with kiddos that qualify for special needs. They look at developmental areas with Speech, OT, PT.  The PRT team does activities in hospitals, libraries, walk in parades, to promote Early Childhood services. 

With Transition, they work with students and adults that are 14–21 years of age and have Individual Education Plans. Carol works with older kids on what they want to do after high school. The students do surveys to help them figure out what jobs they have an interest in, and then Carol works on getting employers to come talk to students that are in those professions. Transition has a grant that helps with these services. 

 

Discussion:  April Liabilities $128,059.18 and Payroll $69,001.91.

Discussion:  Mr. Picquet updated the board on Breanna Hawks. Breanna took a job at North Platte School. We will now be looking at hiring a new reading specialist. There is a big push for reading.

Mr. Picquet updated the board on the Legislative session. LB304-professional dues paid must be public.
On April 22, 2024, Justin Knight will be discussing all the educational legislation.

The 2024 National Conference will be held in Orlando, FL in December 2024.

Mr. Picquet is trying to put together an end of the year meeting with the principals and superintendents.  He is looking at the last week in May or first week in June.

The ESUCC leadership is changing as Loranne Polk will be the new Executive Director.

 

Discussion:  Allison Sandman-Steering committee met before the board meeting. They have been working on surveys and school improvement.

Discussion:  The meeting adjourned at 12:39 pm and the next board meeting is May 14, 2024, @ noon.