Public Meeting Minutes: June 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular

A. Notification of Open Meetings Law

Discussion: At the beginning of this 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

Discussion: All members were present at this meeting.

C. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Duane Krusemark, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided: (May 9 Minutes, May Financial Reports, June bills of $1,160,908.40, and the Administrator's Report.) After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: 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 June

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. School Mental Health Program

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an overview of the Mental Health Training offered by ESU #1.

C.4.b. ESU1 Construction Project

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update on the progress of the construction.

D. Public Comment

E. ESU1 Technology Program Presentation

Discussion: Director of Network and Information Systems, Andrew Contreras, provided an overview of technology services.

F. Payment of Grant Fund Expenditures and July bills*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Shannon Johnson, to authorize Administrator Heimann to expend remaining Perkins and PEAK grant funds, July payroll and expenditures. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

G. External Auditor Contract*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Traci Haglund, to authorize Administrator Heimann to enter into a 3 year agreement with Dana F. Cole & Company to conduct the ESU #1 fiscal audit. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

H. Legislation

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provide a Legislative update.

I. ESU1 Annual Survey

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared the results from the 2023 Annual Survey.

J. ESU Core Service Funds

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update on the Core Service Funds for next year.

K. Board Member Resignation*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Traci Haglund, accept the resignation of ESU #1 District 4 board member Duane Krusemark, effective July 31, 2023. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

L. Purchase Furniture*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Shannon Johnson, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to authorize Administrator Heimann to purchase office furniture from Eakes Office Solutions in an amount not to exceed $195,000. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

M. 2023-24 Budget Parameters/1% Approval*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Sally Reinert, seconded by Josiah Boneschans, to approve the additional 1% budget authority for 2023-24 as allowed by statute. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

N. Contract Service for Technology Integration*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tabitha Gilsdorf, seconded by Shannon Johnson, to authorize Administrator Heimann to enter into an agreement with ESU 2 for the 2023-24 school year for 70 days of professional development service at a cost not to exceed $36,175, plus expenses. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

O. Personnel*

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

O.1.a. Resignation(s)

O.1.b. New Hire(s)

O.1.c. Contract Change(s)

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Mrs Susan Strahm, seconded by Traci Haglund, to approve changing ESU #1 Early Development Network employees to a 12 month classification. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: For
Gilsdorf: For
Gunsolley: For
Haglund: For
Hight: For
Johnson: For
Johnson: For
Krusemark: For
Reinert: For
Strahm: For

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

O.1.d. Termination(s)

P. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.

June 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular

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