May 20, 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 (April 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. Approval of Certificated Staff Hires for 2025-2026 School Year
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C.1.f.a. Brandy Foos, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
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C.1.f.b. Christopher Guadarrama - Meridian Teacher
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C.1.f.c. Autumn Luckey - Meridian Teacher
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C.1.f.d. Jaden Nyberg - School Psychologist
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C.1.g. Approval of Staff Hire(s) for 2025-2026 School Year
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C.1.g.a. Lori Biesecker, Director of Technology
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D. Calendar
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Calendar items were noted:
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E. Public Forum:
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No Public Forum
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F. Mandy Plog - Board Member Candidate - Question and Answer Session
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Board Member Candidate Interview:
The Board conducted an interview with Mandy Plog, a candidate for the ESU 13 Board representing Election District 1. The interview included questions regarding her background and experience, understanding of ESU 13’s role in supporting schools, and the responsibilities of a board member. |
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G. Appointment of Board Member
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H. Reports
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H.1. Head Start Director's Report, Policy Council, and Financial Reports
Discussion:
Head Start Director's Report, Policy Council, and Financial Reports: Krystie Hohnstein, Head Start Director, informed the Board that Region VII is restructuring. Head Start is now fully funded for next year.
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H.2. Administrator's Report
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H.3. Board Committee Reports
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Board Committee Reports - No discussion.
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H.4. Board Member Comments
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Board Member Comments:
Jones attended the NASB federal advocacy meeting via Zoom. She discussed the major topics of the meeting. |
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I. Business
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I.1. Proposed New Board Policy on Federal Stipends - Second Reading
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Proposed new Board Policy on Federal Stipends - Language regarding eligible employment requirements and continued employment at the same school has been updated. No additional changes are needed. This was the second reading.
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I.2. 2025-2026 ESUCC Service Agreement
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I.3. ESU 13 Menu of Services for 2025-2026
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I.4. Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program
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I.5. Brick Veneer Proposal
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I.6. Head Start Policies and Procedures
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I.7. Acknowledge and Accept the Resignation of Board Member Casper Ningen.
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J. Adjournment
Discussion:
President Sinner adjourned the meeting at 7:50 PM. The next regular meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on June 17, 2025, at the ESU Main building, 4215 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE.
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