August 15, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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A. Call to Order
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A.1. Meeting is governed by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act as posted.
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President Sinner referenced the Nebraska Open Meetings Act as posted and noted that the Board reserves the right to rearrange the order of the agenda and to convene an executive session in accordance with § 84-1410.
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A.2. The ESU 13 Board reserves the right to rearrange the order of the agenda.
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A.3. The ESU 13 Board reserves the right to convene an executive session in accordance with § 84-1410.
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B. Excuse Absent Board Member(s)
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C. Approval of Agenda
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C.1. Consent Action Items
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C.1.a. Minutes of meeting (June 20th regular meeting)
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C.1.b. Treasurer’s Report (June 30, 2023 and July 31, 2023)
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C.1.c. Fund Balance (June 30, 2023 and July 31, 2023)
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C.1.d. Budget Report (June 30, 2023, July 31, 2023, and August 15, 2023)
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C.1.e. Claims for Disbursement (July 18, 2023 and August 15, 2023)
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D. Calendar
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Calendar:
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E. Public Forum:
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No public forum.
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F. Reports
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F.1. Head start Director's Report and Policy Council Minutes for June and July; Financial reports for June and July.
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Head Start: There were no questions or discussion on Director's Reports, Policy Council Minutes or financial statements for Head Start/Early Head Start.
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F.2. Administrator Report
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F.2.a. Summer Project Updates
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Administrators Report:
Dr. Barrett informed the Board that the HVAC Phase 2 is completed and staff have moved into their offices. New DL equipment was installed in our offices at the Burkhiser Complex at Chadron State College. Rented spaces at UNL are undergoing a new HVAC system. Some of the staff are working in meeting rooms at ESU's main building. |
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F.2.b. Hail Damage & Repairs
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Dr. Barrett met with the finance committee regarding vehicle replacement due to the damage caused by the hail storm.
ESU has not received the final report from insurance regarding the repairs that need to be made to the building. However, the windows on the northeast side of the main building have been replaced. |
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F.2.c. Vehicles
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F.2.d. New Area Superintendents
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F.2.e. Early Childhood Program Approval
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F.2.f. Administrator Professional Development
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F.2.g. Audit Engagement Letter
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This is the final year of the contract with Dana Cole & Company for our yearly audit. A bid for the yearly audit will be submitted for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
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F.3. Board Committee Reports
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Policy Committee Reports: The Policy committee met and discussed Article 2 and changes will be presented at the September Board meeting for first reading.
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F.4. Board Member Comments
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Board Member Comments: President Sinner spent a week with Title 1C staff and students at Fort Robinson for two camps that were held simultaneously. The students had a great time.
Dr. Winchester spoke with the new CSC president and he would like to meet the ESU Board. An idea would be to have a Board meeting in Chadron and invite him. |
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G. Business
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G.1. Proposed Board Policy Updates - First Reading
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Proposed amendments to Board Policy following yearly updates from Perry Law Firm were presented by the Policy/Legislative Committee for first reading.
An amendment to Article 4, Section 10 - Release from Contract, and adding Section 4 - Required Trainings to Article 5. Proposed change to Article 6 - Services to Schools and Children, Section 8 - Use of Buildings and Property (F.4) Viewing Monitors and Video Recordings. |
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G.2. Proposed Amendments to Article 1 - Unit Management - Final Reading
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G.3. Resolution to Increase Restricted Funds Authority by an Additional 1%
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H. Adjournment
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President Sinner declared the regular meeting adjourned. Next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 following the Tax Request Hearing and Budget Hearing at the ESU 13 Main Office, 4021 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361.
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