Public Meeting Minutes: September 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM - ESU 3 Regular Meeting

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 9/11/2025.

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.

1.1. Excused Board Members, if Applicable

2. Nebraska Open Meetings Act Notice; Location of Posted Information

3. Recognition of Visitors

Discussion: Derek Gangwish, from the ESU #3 PLD department, attended the meeting as part of his superintendent internship.

4. Public Comments

Discussion: No public comments.

5. Approval of Consent Agenda

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented Passed with a motion by Brenda Sherman and a second by Mary Scarborough.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

5.1. Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes

5.2. Personnel Report

5.2.1. Hired

5.2.2. Resigned/Terminated

5.3. Contract Report

5.4. Lodging Expenses Exceeding the Applicable Federal Rate Report

5.5. Items for Disposal, Asset Change, or For Sale

5.6. Board Member Insurance Coverage

5.7. Head Start Leadership Reports, Policy Council Updates, Contracts, Etc.

6. Approval of Treasurer’s Report

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the Treasurer's report as presented Passed with a motion by Brenda Sherman and a second by Ted Stilwill.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion:

Lori Meays presented the Treasurer's Report noting that receipts totaled $3,972,669.48 for the month and disbursements totaled $3,036,309.30.

7. Approval of Bills

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve bills as presented Passed with a motion by Brenda Sherman and a second by Marla Fries.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Lori Meays presented the bills in the amount of $2,802,418.33.

8. Administrative Report

Discussion: Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: Facilities update, AESA news and future projects, ESU #3's 60th Anniversary in 2026, National Conference Travel updates, and a Board member request to attend the NASB Advocacy Trip in April 2026.

9. New Business Agenda Items

9.1. Approval of the 2025-26 General Fund Budget

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to adopt the proposed 2025-26 General Fund Budget for ESU #3 Passed with a motion by Ted Stilwill and a second by Brett Kuhn.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Dr. Schnoes shared updated information on the ESU #3 2025-26 Budget.

9.2. Approve Property Tax Request Resolution

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the Property Tax Request Resolution for 2025-26 Passed with a motion by Mary Scarborough and a second by Marla Fries.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Dr. Schnoes read the Resolution to the Board prior to approval.

9.3. Approval of the 2025-26 General Fund Budget Property Tax Request

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Approve a request of $11,366,574 in property taxes for ESU #3 and $113,366 for County Treasurer's Fee bringing the total property tax requirement to $11,449,940 with an estimated tax levy of 1.5¢ for the 2025-2026 budget year Passed with a motion by Brenda Sherman and a second by Liz Tompkins.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: Dr. Schnoes reviewed the property tax increase request for 2025-26.

9.4. Approve Official Representative for Title 1 and Other Grants

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve Lori Meays as the Title 1 grant representative and representative for all other grants awarded to ESU #3 during the 2025-26 fiscal year Passed with a motion by Brett Kuhn and a second by Stan Turner.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.5. Audit Services for ESU #3

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to designate Lori Meays as ESU #3's management individual for responsibility and accountability of all auditing services, practices and results for 2024-25 Passed with a motion by Mary Scarborough and a second by Liz Tompkins.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.6. Annual review of Credit Cards and Limits

Discussion: Dr. Schnoes reviewed the credit card limits for staff members per Board Policy.

9.7. NASB Awards for 2024-25

Discussion: ESU #3 earned the NASB Board of Excellence Award for 2024-25.

Individual awards:

Liz Tompkins	Point Award - Level I
Marla Fries	Point Award - Level III
Stan Turner	Point Award - Level IV
Ted Stilwill	Point Award - Level V
Brett Kuhn	Point Award - Level VII

9.8. Approve Article 3 Board Policy Update

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the update to Article 3, Section 4H on Internal Controls Passed with a motion by Brett Kuhn and a second by Ted Stilwill.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

9.9. Approve Purchase of New Firewall

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to approve the purchase of a new firewall and maintenance agreement from Sterling Computers Corp. for $114,721.91 Passed with a motion by Mary Scarborough and a second by Stan Turner.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

10. Adjournment

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

Motion to adjourn meeting Passed with a motion by Brenda Sherman and a second by Marla Fries.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

September 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM - ESU 3 Regular Meeting

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