September 15, 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 8/13/2026.
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:
There were no visitors present.
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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. 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 Report
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Lori Meays presented the Treasurer's Report noting that receipts totaled $4,812,276.99 for the month and disbursements totaled $2,652,511.43. |
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7. Approval of Bills
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Lori Meays presented the bills in the amount of $3,039,817.94.
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8. Administrative Report
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared information on the following topics: Board Meeting schedule for 2027, AI updates, AESA news and events. Dr. Schnoes will be the Lead for a North Dakota External Review Team.
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9. New Business Agenda Items
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9.1. Approval of the 2026-27 General Fund Budget
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes continued with the review of the 2026-27 Budget documents.
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9.2. Approve Property Tax Resolution
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes read the Property Tax Resolution to the Board prior to approval.
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9.3. Approval of the 2026-27 General Fund Budget Property Tax Request
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes reviewed the Property Tax request with the associated documents.
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9.4. Approve Sarpy / ESU#3 Head Start Grant Application for FY 2027
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes shared info on the proposed 2026-27 Head Start Budget.
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9.5. Approve New Start Time for October Board Meeting
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.6. Approve Official Representative for Title 1 and Other Grants
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.7. Audit Services for ESU #3
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.8. Annual review of Credit Cards and Limits
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes reviewed the list of credit cards and amounts with the board. No changes were recommended.
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9.9. Approve update to 2026-27 Employee Handbook
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.10. Approve Heat Pump Replacements
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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9.11. Approve ballot for ESU representative on NASB Board and review of NASB Awards for 2025-26
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Schnoes acknowledged the awards earned by the board members from NASB. He also praised the board for earning another Board of Excellence Award.
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9.12. Approve Board Member Resignation
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The Board received the formal resignation of longtime ESU #3 Board member, Ron Pearson, effective December 31, 2026. Ron has served on the ESU #3 Board for 40 years, including 24 years as Board President, and was recognized for his longstanding commitment and contributions to public education and the students, schools, and communities served by ESU #3.
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10. Adjournment
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Next Board Meeting: October 20th at 6:00 pm.
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