June 17, 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 6/12/25.
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
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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 $3,416,590.71 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,764,552.18. |
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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 $2,408,806.79. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: Facilities and summer projects, SMH Conference, Gifford Farm pond project, NCSA news and Washington DC trip, Superintendent Approval forms, Legislative bills, and Leadership Academy fo AESA.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Board Presentation: Gifford Farm
Discussion:
ESU #3's Gifford Farm: Director Troy Glock & Staff shared a brief presentation on the programming offered at Gifford Farm.
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9.2. Board Retreat: Strategic Plan and Governance Goals
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the two board governance goals that were shared last month. Each goal was updated as needed.
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9.3. Approve 2025-26 Handbooks
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
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9.4. ESU #3 Accreditation 2025-2026
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9.5. Budget Planning and Staffing Review
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared updated information regarding the current budget status and budget planning for 2025-26.
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9.6. Review Updated Board Policy Recommendations
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.7. Budget Committee Meeting
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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