Public Meeting Minutes: October 13, 2026 at 5:30 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 Kimberly Snyder, seconded by Jean Dorcey, to excuse the absence of members Josiah Boneschans, Amy Brand, Tabitha Gilsdorf and Jim Gunsolley. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Brand: Absent
Gilsdorf: Absent
Gunsolley: Absent
Dorcey: 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 Mrs Susan Strahm, seconded by Robert Hayes, to approve all items on the consent agenda as provided (September 15 Minutes, September Financial Reports, October bills of $1,367,830.71 and the Administrator's Report). After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

Boneschans: Absent
Brand: Absent
Gilsdorf: Absent
Gunsolley: Absent
Dorcey: 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 September

C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report

C.4.a. AESA Central Region Symposium

Discussion: The AESA Central Region Symposium was held October 6-8, 2026, in Fargo, North Dakota, with leaders from seven Midwestern states. The event allowed leaders to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other.

C.4.b. Nebraska Association of School Boards State Conference

Discussion: The NASB State Conference is being held in Omaha in November.

D. Public Comment

E. Accreditation Visit at ESU1

Discussion: ESU 1 will host its External Visit on October 20-21, 2026, as required by the Nebraska Department of Education, ESU Coordinating Council, and Rule 84.

F. NASB Board of Directors

Discussion: Board members reviewed candidates for NASB board of directors to represent ESU's.

G. ESU1 Annual Report

Discussion: The Board reviewed the 2025-26 Annual Report.

H. Virtual Board Meetings

Action(s):

Motion Carried:

Motion by Robert Hayes, seconded by Kimberly Snyder, to approve holding virtual ESU1 board meetings for the months of November and December in 2026, and January, February, March in 2027. After discussion and on roll call vote, the Board voted as follows:

Motion Carried:

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

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

I. ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing Program

Discussion: The ESUCC Cooperative Purchasing program helps Nebraska schools save money through group purchasing. In 2025-26, ESU 1 districts saved $821,228.

J. Personnel*

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

J.1.a. Resignation(s)

J.1.b. New Hire(s)

J.1.c. Contract Change(s)

J.1.d. Termination(s)

K. Adjournment

Discussion: As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m.

October 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - ESU #1 Board Meeting

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