August 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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                                        Opening Procedures                 
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                                        Call to Order                 
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                                        Pledge of Allegiance                 
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                                        Open Meetings Act                 
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                                        Verification of Publication and Notification                 
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                                        Roll Call                 
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                                        Excuse Absent Board Members                 
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Absent: Harris, Lechtenberg, Sandman,  Sandman joined meeting.     | |
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                                        Comments from Guests                 
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                                        Staff Presentations                 
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                                        Sara Calvert, Director of Migrant & ELL Program                 
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ESU 15, Migrant/Title III Director, Sara Calvert, updated the board on the Migrant ESU 15 Project.  Sara's area has expanded to include eight new counties. Sara currently serves eight counties with Title III, so it will align with the Migrant and Title III areas. The 2024-25 Migrant Budget was approved as of today, which includes additional funding. With this change, a new recruiter has been hired from ESU 13. Jean Isom has nine years in the Migrant program. Summer school was a success, in Chase County, Hayes Center, Dundy County & McCook. | |
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                                        Morgan Cavanaugh, ESU #15 LMHP                 
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                                        Consent Agenda                 
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                                        Approve Minutes of June Meeting                 
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                                        Approve July & August Bills                 
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July Liabilities $115,439.76 and Payroll $70,412.64. August Liabilities $129,706.90 and Payroll $69,447.60. | |
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                                        Approve the June & July Treasurer's report                 
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                                        Approve August Agenda                 
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                                        Approve NRCSA Membership Renewal                 
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                                        Approve Eakes Payment                 
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                                        Approve ESU 16 2024-25 SNDEN Payment                 
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                                        Approve EL Achieve Payment                 
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                                        Approve US Bank Payment                 
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                                        Approve Meghan Hargrave LLC Payment                 
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                                        Approve Dell Technologies Payment                 
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                                        Approve Alicap Insurance Premium Payment                 
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                                        Approve 2024-2025 Alternative Education Student Handbook.                 
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                                        Approve the 2024-2025 Employee Handbook                 
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                                        Approve Resolution on Training Requirements.                  
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                                        Approve Equity and Legal Compliance Policy.                 
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                                        Approve Richardson Ind. Inc. Bid                 
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                                        Discussion Items                 
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                                        Legislative Update                 
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Mr. Picquet updated the board on the special session. Property tax is a big topic. They don't have enough votes to increase the school funding. Shifting the tax burden and not fixing the problem.     | |
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                                        NASB                 
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Mr. Picquet, updated the board on a NASB meeting in North Platte next Tuesday.       | |
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                                        December Board Meeting                  
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Mr. Picquet advised the board that the December board meeting details needed to be started. The Curtis Anvil was suggested.      | |
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                                        Reports                 
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                                        Administrator                 
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Mr. Picquet updated the board on the following items: -The fall kick off. -Our school improvement review is this year. -The apple has had positive feedback. -Back door of McCook needs updated. -Trenton roof has been fixed and window coverings in both offices will be updated. -Orlando, FL is the National Conference this year. -All staff meeting will be Aug 15th in Trenton. -Budget- we are sitting well. | |
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                                        Board                 
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Stevens asked about the limit of approval items. Allison asked if we are double approving.     | |
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                                        Executive Session:                  
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                                        Adjournment                 
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The meeting adjourned at 12:51pm.  The next meeting is on Sept 10th, 2024 at noon in the McCook Office.      |