September 23, 2025 at 7:24 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 (August 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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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. Derek Peil - Alternative Education Director
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Dr. Derek Peil, ESU 13's new Director of Alternative Education, was introduced to the Board and shared his background.
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F.2. Deirdre Amundsen - Nebraska Comprehensive Literacy Development Grant
Discussion:
Deirdre Amundsen, Director of Professional Learning, shared an overview of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant.
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F.3. NASB Area Membership Meeting (Coon, Diemoz, Jones, Kinsey, Plog, Richards, Sinner, Winchester)
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NASB Area Membership Meeting — Board members Coon, Diemoz, Jones, Kinsey, Plog, Richards, Sinner, and Winchester attended the NASB Area Membership meeting that was held on August 20th. Awards achieved: Caroline Winchester - Level IV; Patricia Jones - Level VI; Ray Richards - Level VII; Steve Diemoz - Level X. Several members gave a summary of break-out sessions attended.
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F.4. 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, reviewed the enrollment slots available. The Head Start nutrition grant was discussed. Krystie talked about Rule 11 and the upcoming public hearing.
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F.5. Administrator's Report
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Administrator's Report: Dr. Barrett presented information to the Board regarding:
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F.6. Board Committee Reports
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Board Committee Reports: None
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F.6.a. Committee Appointment for Eric Packer
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President Sinner appointed Board Member Eric Packer to the following committees: Policy/Legislative, Finance, and Negotiations.
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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 2025-2026 Budget for ESU 13
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G.2. Resolution Setting the 2025-2026 Final Tax Request
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G.3. Amendment to Board Policy, Article 3, Section 4(I) Internal Controls
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H. Adjournment
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President Sinner called the meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the ESU 13 Main Office, 4215 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE.
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