Public Meeting Minutes: April 15, 2025 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 Kimberly Snyder, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to excuse the absence of Jim Gunsolley. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

C. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Josiah Boneschans, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (March 11 Minutes, March Financial Reports, April bills of $1,314,220.74 and the Administrator's Report). After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: 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 April

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. ESU1 Logo and Branding

Discussion: Transition process is in place to incorporate new ESU1 logo

C.4.b. Federal Programs

Discussion: Administrator Heimann attended the Committee of Practitioners Meeting in Grand Island, where educators met with NDE representatives to discuss federal programs and recommend future changes.

C.4.c. ESU1 Collaborative Conversations

Discussion: Each spring, ESU1 meets with school leadership to align on goals, challenges, future plans, and how ESU1 can support district efforts.

C.4.d. Legislative Update

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided a legislative update.

D. Public Comment

E. Property/Liability Insurance

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jean Dorcey, seconded by Amy Brand, to approve EMC Insurance property/liability coverage as presented, and to approve a policy with SFM as presented for worker's compensation insurance. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

F. 2025-26 ESU1 Calendar

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Amy Brand, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to approve the 2025-26 ESU 1 central office calendar as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

G. Northeast Nebraska Network Consortium Interlocal Agreement

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Tabitha Gilsdorf, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to approve the NNNC interlocal agreement as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

H. Flexible Spending Account Third Party Provider

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Kimberly Snyder, seconded by Jean Dorcey, to approve Omnify Employee Benefits Solution as the Flex Plan provider beginning September 1, 2025. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

I. Classified Staff Compensation for 2025-26

Discussion: Classified staff compensation proposal will be provided to the board for approval at the May meeting.

J. Tower School Facility

Discussion: Administrator Heimann provided an update on the Tower Facility Project.

K. Personnel*

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

K.1.a. Resignation(s)

Discussion: Ryan Stansberry, Local Area Network manager, resignation effective June 30, 2025.
Matthew VanErdewyk, School Psychologist Assistant, resignation effective at end of 2024-25 contract.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Robert Hayes, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to approve the resignations as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

K.1.b. New Hire(s)

Discussion:

Christopher Pieper, Technology Support, effective 2025-26 year.
Brittany Lambert, Speech-Language Pathologist (185), effective 2025-26 year.
Hser Lar Kpaw Hott, School Psych Intern (190), effective 2025-26 year.
Amber Kilburn, School Psych Intern (190), effective 25-26 year.
Rebecca Eckhardt, Special Education Consultant (220), effective 25-26 year.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jean Dorcey, seconded by Amy Brand, to approve hiring the personnel for the 2025-26 contract year as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

K.1.c. Contract Change(s)

Discussion:

Kelsey Stevens-Johnson, OT, reduce from 190 to 185 contract days for 2025-26.
Darla Tjeerdsma, Psych, reduce from 115 to 38 contract days for 2025-26.

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Josiah Boneschans, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to approve the contract changes for 2025-26 as presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Gunsolley: Absent
Boneschans: For
Brand: For
Dorcey: For
Gilsdorf: For
Hayes: For
Johnson: For
Snyder: For
Strahm: For

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

K.1.d. Termination(s)

L. Adjournment

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

April 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular

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