April 15, 2025 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 (March 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
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C.1.f. May Mental Health Board Proclamation
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C.1.g. Approval of Staff Hire(s) for 2025-2026
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C.1.g.a. Derek Peil - Director, Alternative Education Programs
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C.1.g.b. Justin Ruzicka - Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment Coordinator
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C.1.h. Approval of Staff Resignations end of 2024-25 School Year
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C.1.h.a. Ellie Cummings - Speech/Language Pathologist
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C.1.i. Revised Board Policy Review Schedule
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D. 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. Megan Macy - Teacher of the Visually Impaired
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Megan Macy, Teacher of the Visionally Impaired, presented her vision of a three-and-a-half-day summer camp for students with visual impairments and dual sensory disability of deaf/blindness. Currently, day camps are held in Nebraska City. The program would cover five key areas: investigating clubs and activities that are available in the local community setting, participating in new activities using adapted sports equipment, advocating for accommodations within the community, communicating with transportation and making reservations, and independent living skills within the dorm setting to include shopping and meal prep. Several suggestions for materials, equipment, and funding were made by the Board members.
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F.2. NRCSA Spring Conference - March 20-21 (Winchester)
Discussion:
Dr. Winchester attended the NRCSA spring conference that was held March 20-21st in Kearney. She provided content of sessions she attended.
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F.3. NASB Open Meetings Workshop - March 25 (Diemoz, Richards, Sinner)
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The NASB Open Meetings Workshop was attended by Board members Diemoz, Richards, and Sinner on March 25 that was held in Gering. Discussion was held regarding Open Meetings law scenarios.
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F.4. Head Start Director's Report, Policy Council, and Financial Reports
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Head Start Director's Report, Policy Council, and Financial Reports - no discussion.
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F.4.a. Head Start Indirect Cost Rate
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Krystie Hohnstein, Head Start Director, reviewed Head Start's indirect cost rate with the Board. The Head Start program will budget at a rate as close to the non-restricted rate as workable when writing and submitting the yearly funding application. The budgeted rate will be used when expensing direct costs from April through August. In September, when certified teacher costs (or other budget uncertainties) are determined, the program may adjust the indirect cost rate accordingly. For ESU 13 budgeting purposes, the Head Start program will pay a minimum of the restricted indirect cost rate. If there are unobligated funds at the end of the Head Start budget period, the program can pay up to the non-restricted rate as long as the program doesn't exceed the 15% administrative maximum.
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F.5. Administrator's Report
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F.6. Board Committee Reports
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Board Committee Reports: no discussion
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F.7. Board Member Comments
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Board Member Comments: none
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G. Business
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G.1. Proposed Amendments to Board Policy Article 6, Sections 1, 3 and 5
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G.2. Proposed New Board Policy on Federal Stipends - First Reading
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Proposed New Board Policy on Federal Stipends - First Reading
Dr. Barrett shared that is a required policy for federal grants that distribute stipends. Discussion on length of employment for eligible employees was discussed. It is determined by the Board to revise the language to broaden the eligible employment requirement based on the project guidelines. Language of returning to the same school the following year will also be added. The new language will be sent to the Policy committee for review before the Board meeting on May 20th.
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G.3. September Board Meeting - Proposed Date Change
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G.4. Proposed Student Program Calendars for 2025-2026
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G.5. Acknowledge and accept the resignation of Board member Tim Horn.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mr. Horn addressed the Board to share his reasons for stepping down from his position on the ESU 13 Board. He cited time constraints as a significant factor in his decision. Mr. Horn expressed his deep appreciation and continued support for ESU 13, noting his admiration for both the staff and the Board. He stated that it has been an honor to serve in this role. Mr. Horn also introduced Mandy Plog as a guest, mentioning that she would be willing to serve in his position should the Board choose to appoint her.
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H. Adjournment
Discussion:
President Sinner adjourned the meeting at 8:05 PM. The next regular Board meeting will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at ESU 13's Main Office, 4215 Avenue I, Scottsbluff.
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