January 16, 2024 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 given by an advertisement in the Omaha World Herald on 1/10/24.
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 2024
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board members nominated Ron Pearson as President, Brenda Sherman as VP, and Mary Scarborough as Secretary. All were handled through voice nominations. Each office had one nomination. All were approved unanimously through a voice vote.
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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 $2,463,753.56 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,342,877.18. |
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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 $1,920,347.35. |
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9. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: budget, winter cancelations, upcoming conferences, and current legislative bills and actions.
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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. The seven members present signed the document.
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10.2. Review 2024 Board Calendar and 2024 Board Agenda Items
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared the 2024 Board Calendar and the monthly Board Agenda items.
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10.3. Recognition for Nebraska School Board Member Week January 21-28, 2024
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared a video made by our Marketing Coordinator which was made from clips of ESU staff members expressing their thanks to the board.
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10.4. ESU #3 Strategic Plan Annual Review
Discussion:
Dr. Blum presented a review of the ESU #3 Strategic Plan and the work completed this past year by the ESU #3 Continuous Improvement Committee.
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10.5. AESA Conference Follow up
Discussion:
All board members shared comments from the AESA Conference and expressed the value of attending this event for their own professional development.
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10.6. Review ESU #3 Administrative Contract Procedures
Discussion:
Effective on January 16, 2024, the contract for Dr. Schnoes was automatically extended for one additional year (through June 2027).
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11. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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