February 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
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Opening Procedures
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Call to Order
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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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President Repass advised every one of the Open Meetings Act being posted and available.
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Verification of Publication and Notification
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President Repass confirmed the meeting was advertised according to policy.
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Roll Call
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Discussion:
Present were:Nathan Behlke, Marty Conroy, Mary Dueland, Michael Fisher, Mike Harris, Jason Loop, Kate Repass and Jesse Stevens. Lechtenburg joined at 12:03 PM.
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Excuse Absent Board Members
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Absent board members: Sandman
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Comments from Guests
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Staff Presentation
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Action Items
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Consent Agenda
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Approve Minutes of January Meeting
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Approve February Bills
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Discussion:
February Payables of $259,190.14 and Payroll of $91,073.11.
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Approve the January Treasurer's report
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Approve February Agenda
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Approve NASB Membership
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Approve 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 Negotiated Agreement Between ESU #15 Board of Directors and ESU #15 Education Association.
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Approve recommended salary increases for contracted staff.
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Approve contract of Phillip Picquet, ESU 15 Administrator.
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Approve Rauner & Associates, P.C. Payment
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Approve McCook Public Schools Payment
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Approve the On The Bricks, LLC Payment
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Discussion Items
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Building Committee Meeting
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Mr. Picquet updated the board on the Building Committee Meeting. The committee met last Wednesday and will be putting out a survey. Talking to the college to see what that would look like. The fifth floor of the Keystone building is open for sale at $125,000. The question was brought up about how insurance would work for one floor.
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Legislative Update
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Mr. Picquet updated the board on the legislative session. The Senator's meet and greet is in Lincoln later in February.
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Regional Literacy Coach and Professional Development Coordinator Duties.
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Mr. Picquet updated the board on the Regional Literacy Coach and Professional Development Coordinator's duties. We have a contract with ESU 16, and we are looking at bringing in another Staff Developer to help out.
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Reports
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Administrator
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Board
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Executive Session:
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Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 12:31 pm and the next board meeting will be March 09, 2026, at The McCook Library @ 12:00 pm.
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