August 15, 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 8/10/23.
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
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2. Nebraska Open Meetings Act Notice; Location of Posted Information
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
Lori Meays, future CFO for ESU #3 was in attendance.
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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 $1,519,164.20 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,415,983.21. |
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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 $2,834,745.07. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: 22-23 Budget, BVN construction progress, AESA National Conference and Presentations, NDE Grant Compliance Check positive findings, NASB Award Board recipients, and upcoming events.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Approve CFO / Board Treasurer for ESU #3
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Lori Meays was present at the board meeting. She was invited to address the board and share her professional background. The board welcomed her and approved her as the new CFO.
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9.2. Set September Date and Times for the 2023-24 Public Budget Hearings and the Regular Board Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Review the Proposed 2023-24 Budget
Discussion:
There were no questions or concerns raised with the proposed budget. The final version of the 2023-24 Budget will be brought to the board in September.
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9.4. Authorization to Sign ESU #3 Service Contracts for 2023-24
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Approve Security Camera System
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the two estimates received.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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