October 21, 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 10/16/25.
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 $1,750,996.42 for the month and disbursements totaled $3,057,946.50. |
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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 $2,945,703.32. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: Gifford Farm news, AESA updates in Washington DC, AESA Global visit to ESU #3, External visit in April, and future conferences.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Audit Reporting Process
Discussion:
The Board, by consensus, would like Lori M to cover the audit in November, with Kerry G (auditor) helping as needed.
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9.2. Selection of NASB Delegate Assembly Representative for ESU #3
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Ron Pearson volunteered to be the representative for ESU #3 at the assembly.
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9.3. 2024-25 Annual Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the Annual Report and was very complimentary about the number of services highlighted.
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9.4. Review Board Policy for Approval
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board reviewed the changes to Article 3, Section 4 and approved as recommended.
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9.5. Approve Acceptance of Grant for Installing Solar Panels at Gifford Farm
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board was pleased to hear the grant was accepted and complimented the work the ESU #3 staff did in making this all happen.
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9.6. Approve Services for Title I Program at Boys Town
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.7. Approve Heat Pump Replacements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.8. Approve Technology purchase for Server Virtualization
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.9. Approve the COO Position for 2026-27 and the future CEO position
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board continued to move forward on the succession plan for Dr. Schnoes, as his tentative retirement date will be June 30, 2027. This step in the succession plan will allow ESU #3 to move forward with other staffing decisions.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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