December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM - ESU #1 Board Meeting
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A. Notification of Open Meetings Law
Discussion:
At the beginning of the meeting, President AJ Johnson announced and informed the public that a current copy of the Open Meetings Act is available at the meeting site and included electronically in the E-Meeting agenda.
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B. Roll Call*
Discussion:
All Board Memebers were present for the meeting.
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C. Consent Agenda*
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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C.1. Previous Minutes (copy attached)
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C.2. Financial Reports*
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C.2.a. Revenue Report/Treasurer's Report
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C.2.b. Cash Summary/Expenditure Report
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C.3. Bills for December
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C.4. Administrator's Monthly Report
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C.4.a. Wayne School Level III Severe and Profound Program
Discussion:
Wayne School District will open a Level III program for students with severe/profound disabilities in 2026-27, using new space in their elementary building. They will continue partnering with Tower School as needed, with the change driven by a desire for more inclusive in-district services.
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C.4.b. Department of Education
Discussion:
Admistrator Heimann provided a legislatvie update.
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C.4.c. AESA Conference
Discussion:
Administrator Heimann shared about the annual AESA (Association of Educational Service Agencies) conference he attended.
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C.4.d. 2024-25 Fiscal Year Audit
Discussion:
The ESU1 Business Office is providing information to external auditors, with the report expected in January before being submitted to the NDE.
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D. Public Comment
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E. ESU1 Continuous Improvement Report
Discussion:
Kellen Conroy, ESU1 Director of Teaching and Learning, provided an update regarding the continuous improvement process.
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F. Public Employees Retirement Board
Discussion:
Administrator Heimann provided an update on the 2026-27 NPERS retirement contribution rate.
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G. Nebraska Association of School Boards Conference
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H. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action related to the Negotiated Agreement for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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I. Administrator Evaluation Process
Discussion:
President AJ Johnson will meet with Administrator Heimann for his evaluation.
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J. AQUESTT School Classifications
Discussion:
Administrator Heimann provided an update on school district student achievement results from the 2024-25 school year.
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K. Personnel*
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K.1. Consider, discuss, and take necessary action on employee contracts and personnel changes.
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K.1.a. Resignation(s)
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K.1.b. New Hire(s)
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K.1.c. Contract Change(s)
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K.1.d. Termination(s)
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L. Adjournment
Discussion:
As there were no additional Agenda items, President AJ Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
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