March 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
| Minutes | |
|---|---|
|
Opening Procedures
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
|
|
|
Call to Order
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Repass called the meeting to order at 12:00 pm.
|
|
|
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Pledge of Allegiance was cited.
|
|
|
Open Meetings Act
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
|
|
|
Verification of Publication and Notification
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
President Repass confirmed the meeting was advertised according to policy.
|
|
|
Roll Call
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Discussion:
Present were: Nathan Behlke, Marty Conroy, Mary Dueland, Larry Gossen, Mike Harris, John Lechtenberg, Kate Repass and Jesse Stevens.
|
|
|
Excuse Absent Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Absent: Loop & Sandman
|
|
|
Comments from Guests
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
|
|
|
Staff Presentations
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
|
|
|
Action Items
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
|
|
|
Consent Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
Approve Minutes of February Meeting
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
|
|
|
Approve March Bills
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
Discussion:
March Liabilities of $148,508.13 and Payroll of $88,070.31.
|
|
|
Approve the February Treasurer's report
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
|
|
|
Approve March Agenda
Agenda Item Type:
Consent Item
|
|
|
Approve 2025-2026 ESU 15 Calendar
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
Approve Nebraska Association of School Boards Annual Membership
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
|
|
|
Discussion Items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
|
|
|
Legislative Updates
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Mr. Picquet updated the board on the legislative session. LB-40: Electronic devises, they are kicking it back to local control. Each school district will need their own plan/policy. LB-389: Levy authority is not out of committee yet, if it is not out of committee by March then it won't move forward. Bonds for school districts were discussed.
|
|
|
ESU Senator's Day & NRCSA Legislative Day
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Mr. Picquet updated the board on the Senator's Day and NRCSA Legislative Days. Last day to register for NRCSA is March 20-21, 2025.
|
|
|
Building Committee Update
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Mr. Picquet updated the board on the Building Committees meeting. Mr. Picquet, is getting quotes on fixing the McCook office. Mr. Picquet will look at contacting a realtor to discuss listing the McCook Office. It was discussed on exploring where the best place would be to house everyone in one location.
|
|
|
Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
|
|
|
Administrator
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
|
|
|
External Visitation Team Visitation Update and Agenda (April 15-17).
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Mr. Picquet updated the board on the upcoming External Visit. Mr. Picquet asked avialable board memeber to do interviews. There will be afternoon zoom meetings on April 15-16, 2025.
|
|
|
Board
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
|
|
|
Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association - Spring Conference, March 20 & 21- Kearney
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Discussed in Discussion Items.
|
|
|
Executive Session:
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
|
|
|
Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 12:24 pm and the next board meeting is April 7, 2025, McCook Office @ 12 pm.
|