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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 10/13/22.
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
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2. Nebraska Open Meetings Act Notice; Location of Posted Information
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
Jason Bromm and Curt Bromm were present.
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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
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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 $2,059,062.15 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,540,183.75. Jan Glenn also reported that we will be using NLAF more this next 6 months due to higher interest rates. |
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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 $2,491,163.33. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes reported on the following topics: Tour of Second Floor remodel project, AESA news with Secretary Cardona's visit, Gifford Farm Grant proposal for solar panels, an update on Superintendent meetings, and upcoming conferences and events.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. NASB Award for 2021-22
Discussion:
The ESU #3 Board was reconginzed for the 20th year in a row from NASB for Board Excellence.
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9.2. Legislative Review
Discussion:
Jason and Curt Bromm were present to share information regarding the next legislative session (90 day session). They covered topics including the upcoming elections, Committee Chair elections, potential topics from bills, State Board of Education elections, a new Nebraska Commissioner of Education, and numerous other leadership changes in the state.
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9.3. Audit Reporting Process
Discussion:
Auditors were present on October 5-6, 2022 at ESU #3.
The ESU #3 Board requested to have Jan Glenn cover the 2021-22 Audit with the Board in November. They also requested to have Kerry Gustafsson with Dana F. Cole & Company meet with the Board in 2023 to cover the 2022-23 Audit. |
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9.4. Selection of NASB Delegate Assembly Representative for ESU #3
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Alan Moore volunteered to be the voting representative for ESU #3. Ron Pearson will be backup.
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9.5. NESUBA Annual Meeting & Information
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9.6. 2021-22 Annual Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Several Board Members complimented the Administrative staff on the design and the "story" our Annual Report tells.
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9.7. Approve Updated Board Policies
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.8. Approve HVAC System for Brook Valley North
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.9. Sarpy County ESU #3 HS/EHS Non-Competitive Grant for 2023-24
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Next Board Meeting: November 15th, 2022 at 7:00 pm.
Also, we will have the Foundation Meeting prior to the regular meeting. |