April 21, 2026 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 4/16/26.
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 noting receipts totaled $2,702,767.02 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,272,847.72. |
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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 $2,772,216.31. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: the AESA Executive in Residence Program and Cecilia Wilken's acceptance, the Legislative session update, and a reminder of the External visit with the board members on April 22.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Presentation: Head Start
Discussion:
Presentation from Troy Glock, Audra Oestreich, Robin Kolumban and Jill French (Health and Nutrition Specialist), who provided an update on the Head Start program and the outlook for 2026-27.
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9.2. Legislative Review and Lobby Retainer Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Jason Bromm and Payton Coulter of Bromm and Associates provided an update on the legislative session and the work completed. The board also discussed the need to continue with the lobbying services for the next two years.
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9.3. AESA Search Firm Presentation and Approval
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The board reviewed the proposal from AESA and was impressed with the thoroughness.
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9.4. Approve Contract with ChanceLight
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. 2026 Summer Construction Projects
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes reviewed with the board the current constrcution projects and the potential future ones.
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9.6. Budget Planning and Review
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the 26-27 budget projections.
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9.7. Board Policy Approvals
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.8. Set Date and Location for June Board Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.9. 2026-27 Master Services Agreement between ESU Coordinating Council and ESU #3
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.10. NSBA National Conference Follow up
Discussion:
Marla, Mary and Scott Blum shared information on the NSBA National Conference. All expressed the value this conference offered with the keynotes and breakout sessions.
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9.11. Sterling Spring Technology Purchase
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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