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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 1/13/23.
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. Organization of Educational Service Unit #3 Board for 2023
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members read and signed the Oath of Office, as needed.
The 2023 Officers were elected: President: Ron Pearson Vice-President: Brenda Sherman Secretary: Mary Scarborough Dr. Schnoes shared the list of appointments and selections needing approval this month. Budget Committee: *Brett Kuhn, Brenda Sherman, Ted Stilwill, Stan Turner Policy Committee: *Mary Scarborough, Ron Pearson, Marla Fries, OPEN |
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4. Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
No visitors present.
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5. Public Comments
Discussion:
No public comments.
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6. Approval of Consent Agenda
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6.1. Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
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6.2. Personnel Report
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6.2.1. Hired
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6.2.2. Resigned/Terminated
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6.3. Contract Report
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6.4. Approval of National Travel and/or Lodging Expenses Exceeding the Applicable Federal Rate Report
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6.5. Items for Disposal, Asset Change, or For Sale
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6.6. Board Member Insurance Coverage
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6.7. Head Start Leadership Reports, Policy Council Updates, Contracts, Etc.
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7. 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 $2,286,978.22 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,371,852.67. |
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8. Approval of Bills
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Bills were presented in the amount of $1,629,811.19. |
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9. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: Budget and current settlements in the state, AESA news and a podcast, NE Legislative bills, 2023 Director presentations, and upcoming board events.
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10. New Business Agenda Items
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10.1. Review and Sign Code of Ethics for ESU #3 Board Members
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes reviewed the Code of Ethics with the board. All present signed.
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10.2. Review 2023 Board Calendar and 2023 Board Agenda Items
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10.3. Board Vacancy
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes provided the board with information on the board opening in District 6.
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10.4. Accept Resignation of Board Treasurer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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10.5. ESU #3 Strategic Plan Annual Review
Discussion:
Dr. Blum was present to review the ESU #3 Strategic Plan and shared the work completed this past year.
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10.6. AESA Conference Follow up
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes and Ron Pearson shared their experiences from attending the AESA National Conference in Atlanta.
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10.7. Review ESU #3 Administrative Contract Procedures
Discussion:
Effective on January 16, 2023, the contract for Dr. Schnoes was automatically extended for one additional year (through June 2026). Salary discussions for the 2023-24 fiscal year for Dr. Schnoes will begin next month with the CEO Salary Negotiation Committee at 6:30 pm prior to the regular board meeting. |
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11. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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