August 20, 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 be given by advertisement in the Omaha World Herald on 8/15/24.
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
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2. Nebraska Open Meetings Act Notice; Location of Posted Information
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3. Recognition of Visitors
Discussion:
No visitors present.
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4. Public Comments
Discussion:
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 $1,708,930.82 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,374,694.66. |
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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 $2,953,850.75. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: Current budget, Facilities and storm impact, Head Start Grant update, Legislation Special Session, November Board Elections, Upcoming events, and NASB Membership, Board member points and upcoming awards.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Set September Date and Times for the 2024-25 Public Budget Hearings and the Regular Board Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.2. Review the Proposed 2024-25 Budget
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes and Lori Meays reviewed the current proposed budget for 2024-25. Discussions about budget increases, future grants, cash reserves, facility projects, and rewarding outstanding staff members occurred. The Board will provide Dr. Schnoes with any other suggestions prior to the September Board Meeting. Overall, the comments from the Board were favorable.
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9.3. Authorization to Sign ESU #3 Service Contracts for 2024-25
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.4. Review Board Policies Article 5 and Approve New Recommendations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Approve update to Brook Valley Handbook
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.
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