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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Discussion:
Pursuant to Section 84-1411 of the Nebraska Statutes, notice of future meetings was be given by advertisement in the Omaha World Herald on 12/10/20.
In addition the meeting was posted on the following locations: the ESU #3 Website, the ESU #3 Headquarters front door, and the Sparq Meetings host site. |
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1.1. Excused Board Members, if Applicable
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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2. Nebraska Open Meetings Act Notice; Location of Posted Information
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
Brenda Sherman was present. She will be seated as the new District 7 Board Member for ESU #3 in January.
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4. Public Comments
Discussion:
There were no public comments.
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5. Approval of Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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5.1. Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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5.2. Personnel Report
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5.2.1. Hired
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5.2.2. Resigned/Terminated
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5.3. Contract Report
Discussion:
Approved purchase for the Head Start Program via Consent Agenda for Ford 150 $38,456.76 with permission to purchase a vehicle up to $45,000 if identified vehicle is unavailable.
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5.4. Approval of National Travel and/or Lodging Expenses Exceeding the Applicable Federal Rate Report
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5.5. Items for Disposal, Asset Change, or For Sale
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5.6. Board Member Insurance Coverage
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5.7. Head Start Leadership Reports, Policy Council Updates, Contracts, Etc.
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6. Approval of Treasurer’s Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Treasurer's Report noting receipts totaled $1,309,029.33 for the month and disbursements totaled $1,693,573.81. |
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7. Approval of Bills
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Bills were presented in the amount of $1,471,697.69. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: Foundation Treasurer's Report, Updates with EHA and Health Insurance, AESA Conference, COVID-19 update, Superintendent's Meetings, Private schools requesting services, and the NSBA National Conference going virtual.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Approve Head Start/Early Head Start Grant Application
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The ESU #3 Board approved the $2,582,716 Grant Application HHS-2021-ACF-OHS-CH-R07-1878 starting July 1, 2021.
This application is for the 5 year competitive grant running from 2021-2026. The total amount of non-federal share required for the grant was $616,487.00 and collected to date was $341,330.70. ESU #3 is requesting a waiver for the balance of the non-federal share amount. Audra O. and Troy G. were in attendance via zoom to review the application and answer questions. |
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9.2. Approve new Firewall Contract with Sterling
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Review ESU #3 Administrative Evaluation & Contract
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared his evaluation summary with the board. Overall positive comments and ratings were received. A contract extension may be discussed in January.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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