February 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM - ESU 3 Regular Meeting
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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 2/16/23.
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. Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
Dr. Fred Tafoya
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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 $2,510,128.21 for the month and disbursements totaled $1,932,734.62. |
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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 $1,930,773.90. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: Current Budget and Negotiations, AESA Executive Council News, Legislative bills to watch, NSBA conference, BVN Construction progress, and future travel, and the AASA National Conference in San Antonio, TX.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Interview Prospective Board Member for District 6
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Fred Tafoya was interviewed for the opening in District 6. He was interested in filling the remainder of Alan Moore's term. The board was pleased with the interview and appointed Dr. Fred Tafoya to the ESU #3 Board as of March 1, 2023.
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9.2. Department Presentation: Information Systems and Technology
Discussion:
Part of our normal ESU #3 process is to have the ESU #3 Directors present to the board. Bill Pulte covered all the main topics and issues that he and his team are working on in the IST Department.
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9.3. Approve Purchase of new Finance System
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.4. US Department of Education visit from Secretary Cardona
Discussion:
Dr. Dan J. Schnoes, CEO of ESU #3, participated with fellow colleagues and the Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona in a roundtable discussion about school mental health on February 8 at ESU #3, in La Vista, Nebraska. Dr. Schnoes also serves as a member of the AESA Executive Council.
During a previous meeting with Secretary Cardona in September of 2022, the idea of visiting Nebraska to learn more about the exciting work of the Nebraska ESUs and school districts was born. Nearly fifty leaders from education and mental health organizations were able to attend and listen to the roundtable discussion. ESU #3 is currently in the second year of a federal grant, which allows the service unit to provide therapists within the school buildings of eight rural districts that are served by ESU #3. According to Dr. Schnoes, Secretary Cardona left with several important takeaways from the conversation. |
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9.5. Budget Planning and Review
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes and the board discussed the current percentages for raises in the Metro Area. The Negotiations Committee shared a quick update from their meeting.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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