August 18, 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 given by advertisement in the Omaha World Herald on 08/13/26.
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. ESU 3 Notice of Board Meetings. The ESU 3 Board will meet at 7 pm on August 18, September 15, and October 20, 2026 at ESU 3, 6949 S. 110th Street, LaVista, NE 68128. Board Agenda information can be found at www.esu3.org. |
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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:
There were no visitors.
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4. Public Comments
Discussion:
There were 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 $1,227,608.53 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,365,389.71. |
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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 $2,184,493.58. |
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: current budget projections, Gifford Farm pond project, AESA updates, upcoming board elections, and the awards program at the Area Membership Meeting in September.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Review Items for CEO Succession Plan
Discussion:
Mr. Jeremy Kovash, AESA, met via Zoom with the Board to review the last few items before the CEO position is open for submitting applications.
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9.2. Set September Date and Times for the 2026-27 Public Budget Hearings and the Regular Board Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.3. Review the Proposed 2026-27 ESU 3 Budget
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes and Lori Maeys reviewed the proposed 2026-27 budget. The board did not recommend any significant changes and felt positive about the direction.
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9.4. Authorization to Sign ESU #3 Service Contracts for 2026-27
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.5. Approve Proquest Purchase
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.6. Approve Roof Project for the ESU 3 Headquarters Building
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.7. Accept Resignation of CEO, Dr. Dan J. Schnoes
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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