Public Meeting Minutes: September 15, 2026 at 5:49 PM - ESU 1 Board Meeting

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 Amy Brand, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to excuse the absence of members Josiah Boneschans and Kimberly Snyder. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

C. Consent Agenda*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jean Dorcey, seconded by Tabitha Gilsdorf, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (August 11 Minutes, August Financial Reports, September bills of $1,291,008.59 and the Administrator's Report). After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. Beginning of the School Year

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared the results of the All Staff Day Survey sent to employees.

C.4.b. NASB Area Membership Meeting

Discussion: Administrator Heimann shared about the NASB Area Membership Meeting.

D. Public Comment

E. Approve 2026-2027 Budget*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Amy Brand, to approve the 2026-27 budget as published and presented. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

F. Property Tax Request*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Jim Gunsolley, seconded by Jean Dorcey, approve the resolution as presented adopting the property tax request that will cause the tax rate to be .015 per $100 of assessed value. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

G. Authorize ESU1 Adminstrator to expend additional grant funds*

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Robert Hayes, seconded by Mrs Susan Strahm, to authorize Administrator Heimann to expend remaining Title I Part C Education Program grant funds on or before September 30. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

H. Tower School Property Request for Proposal

Discussion: Notice has been published in the Wayne Herald for invitation to submit a bid for property.

I. Accreditation Visit at ESU1

Discussion: Kellen Conroy provided a brief update about ESU1's upcoming accreditation visit.

J. NASB State Conference

Discussion: Administrator Heimann invited the Board to attend The NASB State Education Conference in November.

K. NASB Board of Directors

Discussion: This item was tabled and will be revisted at the October meeting.

L. Personnel*

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

L.1.a. Resignation(s)

L.1.b. New Hire(s)

L.1.c. Contract Change(s)

L.1.d. Termination(s)

M. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.

September 15, 2026 at 5:49 PM - ESU 1 Board Meeting

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