November 18, 2024 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 (October regular meeting)
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C.1.b. Treasurer’s Report
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C.1.c. Fund Balance
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C.1.d. Budget Report
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C.1.e. Claims for Disbursement without Caroline Winchester Expenditure - $1,324,051.44
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D. Caroline Winchester Expenditures: $627.32
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E. Calendar
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Calendar:
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F. Public Forum:
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No Public Forum.
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G. Reports
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G.1. Head Start/Early Head Start Required Governance Training
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Head Start/Early Head Start Required Governance Training
Krystie Hohnstein, Head Start Director, presented the Head Start/Early Head Start Program Governance. The training included child eligibility, curriculum, screenings such as social-emotional and health (vision, hearing, dental). Parent engagement opportunities were also presented. Head Start currently has eight partnerships with public school districts. They also partner with ESU 13 for services, and collaborate with community organizations. The Management Systems Wheel was reviewed. Krystie explained the Head Start Act of 2007 that describes the composition and roles and responsibilities of Head start agency governing bodies, and Policy Councils with regard to program design, planning, monitoring, and oversight. New program standards were published in 2024. The Governing Body has legal and fiscal responsibility for the HS agency. Therefore, reports are reviewed each month. The process for Policy Council was reviewed. The Grievance procedures were reviewed. References to ECLKC (Early childhood Learning & Knowledge Center), Performance Standards, and Program Governance Reference Book were included. |
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G.2. Head Start Director's Report, Policy Council, and Financial Reports
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Head Start Director's Report, Policy Council Minutes, and Financial Reports - No Discussion
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G.3. Administrator's Report
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Administrator's Report
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G.3.a. ESU 13 2023-2024 Audit
Discussion:
Auditors from Dana Cole & Company are here this week conducting the audit of ESU 13's financials for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
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G.3.b. Administrator's Evaluation
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G.3.c. Mid-Winter Conference
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ESU 13's Mid-Winter Conference is being held on Monday, February 17, 2025. Board members were given the schedule to review.
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G.3.d. Administrator Professional Development
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G.3.e. Panhandle Beginnings Funding
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This year marks the end of the five-year pilot project for the Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment program. Dr. Barrett has been visiting with superintendents to gather input on funding model options. Grant options are being explored.
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G.3.f. NDE Onsite Federal Grant Fiscal Review 2022-2023
Discussion:
The results of the NDE Onsite Federal Grant Fiscal Review of 2022-2023 were discussed.
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G.3.g. Board Member Survey
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G.3.h. HATC Updates
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G.4. Board Committee Reports
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Board Committee Reports
The Building/Grounds Committee met prior to the meeting. Chairperson Richards informed the Board of committee discussion regarding ESU 13 vehicles, HATC remodel, and facility assessment for ESU programs. |
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G.5. Board Member Comments
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Board Member Comments
Several members will be attending the AESA National Conference in December. President Sinner reviewed agenda preview options. Mr. Horn congratulated Dr. Barrett on receiving the 'EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION IMPACT AWARD' for 2024 from UNL. |
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H. Business
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H.1. Proposed Amendment to Article 5, Section 3 - Communicable and Infectious Diseases - First Reading
Discussion:
The Policy/Legislative Committee proposed an amendment to Article 5, Section 3 - Communicable and Infectious Diseases. This is the first reading.
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H.2. Head Start Baseline Grant Application for 2025-2026
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H.3. Head Start Policies and Procedures
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H.4. Warranty Deed
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I. Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the ESU 13 Main Office, 4215 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE.
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