May 20, 2025 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 5/15/25.
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:
No visitors were 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 noted receipts totaled $5,253,657.56 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,248,060.92. |
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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 $2,422,774.00. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: Gifford Farm project, SMH Grant news, IST Staffing, current AESA Presidential role and the 2025 & 2026 Calendar of Events, NASB Board Governance Goals, current Legislative Bills to watch, and Dr. Blum gave an overview of his last EIR visit.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. AI for Board Members
Discussion:
Dr. Larson shared some insights on the current trends of AI in the classrooms.
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9.2. Presentation: Professional Learning and Strategic Plan Updates
Discussion:
Dr. Blum shared an update on the current work of the CI Committee and the ESU #3 Strategic Plan. He also provided updates on the work the Professional Learning Department is doing or planning for in 2025-26.
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9.3. Review Mission Statement and Goals
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.4. AESA's National ESA Leadership Academy
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared additional information regarding the trip to Singapore and Seoul, South Korea. A discussion was held regarding future opportunities to expand into Global Education. Also discussed was the possibility of Dr. Schnoes attending the next AESA Leadership Academy trip to Europe.
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9.5. Budget Planning and Staffing Review
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information regarding the possible cuts to Core Service Funds for ESUs. He also shared the current travel budget for the CEO's office.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Next meeting: June 17th at Gifford Farm at 7 pm.
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