Public Meeting Minutes: May 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular

A. Notification of Open Meetings Law

Discussion: At the beginning of the meeting, President AJ Johnson announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is available at the meeting site and included electronically in the E-Meeting agenda.

B. Roll Call*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Sally Reinert, to excuse the absence of Jim Gunsolley, Shannon Johnson, Lana Oswald and Grant Torpin. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Oswald: Absent
Torpin: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

C. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Tucker Hight, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (April 12 Minutes, April Financial Reports, May bills of $902,376.80 and the Administrator's report. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Oswald: Absent
Torpin: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

C.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)

C.2. Financial Reports*

C.2.a. Revenue Report/Treasurer's Report

C.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report

C.3. Bills for May

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. Legislation

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared a summary of NASB Legislative Notes from this past year.

C.4.b. Migrant Education Program Program Review

Discussion: The NDE Office of Migrant Education has confirmed that ESU #1's program is meeting all requirements, and doing so at a very high level.

C.4.c. Special Education Department Quarterly Meeting and Retirement Recognition

Discussion: On Friday, May 13th, ESU #1 will be honoring three retirees after the Special Education Department meeting.

C.4.d. Perry Law Firm School District Policy Update

Discussion: A summary letter from Perry Law Firm was presented that provided an overview of recommended changes for schools this year.

D. Public Comment

E. Early Learning Connections Grant Expenditures*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Mrs Susan Strahm, seconded by Traci Haglund, to authorize the expenditure of Early Learning Connection grant funds before May 31, not to exceed $10,000. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Oswald: Absent
Torpin: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

F. ESU #1 District 7 Board Member Resignation*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Helen Sorensen, to accept the resignation of ESU #1 District 7 board member Grant Torpin, effective May 31, 2022. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Oswald: Absent
Torpin: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

G. Core Service Allocation

Discussion: The 2022-23 core service dollars for ESU #1 will be $328,200 compared to $354,492 in 2021-22.

H. July 2022 Board Meeting*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Helen Sorensen, to not conduct an ESU #1 Board meeting in July 2022. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Oswald: Absent
Torpin: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

I. ESU #1 Facility Study Proposal*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to approve a study of the ESU #1 facilities by Carlson West Povondra. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Oswald: Absent
Torpin: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

J. Services Accessed by ESU #1 Schools

Discussion: SIMPL, (Service Implementation Model Progress and Log) is for schools and ESUs to demonstrate the core services (Staff development, Technology, Media) provided. It allows schools to view the trainings that occurred, and which ones they participated in.

K. School Support Projects*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tucker Hight, seconded by Helen Sorensen, to approve the 2022-23 core services and school support projects as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Oswald: Absent
Torpin: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

L. ESUCC Master Service Agreement*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Helen Sorensen, to approve the ESUCC Master Service Agreement for 2022-23 as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Oswald: Absent
Torpin: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

M. Classified Staff Compensation*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Traci Haglund, seconded by Tucker Hight, to approve the classified staff compensation for 2022-23 as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Oswald: Absent
Torpin: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

N. Personnel*

N.1. Consider, discuss, and take necessary action on employee contracts and personnel changes.

N.1.a. Resignation(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tucker Hight, seconded by Helen Sorensen, to approve the resignation of School Psych Aide, Tracy Meis, at the end of the 2021-22 contract year. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Johnson: Absent
Oswald: Absent
Torpin: Absent
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Reinert: For
Sorensen: For
Strahm: For
Weber: For

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

N.1.b. New Hire(s)

N.1.c. Contract Change(s)

N.1.d. Termination(s)

O. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:14pm.

May 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular

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