Board of Directors  

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JUNE 17, 2013

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, June 17, 2013, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, and Mary Stoltenberg.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board members Darlene Boroff, Gene Libal, and Ron Tuttle; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted June 10, 2013, treasurer’s report; entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter; exited executive session with no business having been conducted; designated Wayne A. Bell as authorized Title I representative as of July 1, 2013; voted to dispense with holding a regular monthly meeting in July of 2013 due to a lack of business to be conducted; authorized payment of necessary fiscal-year-end claims and regular claims in July with ratification to occur at the August 19, 2013, board meeting; voted to advance proposed 2013-14 budget to necessary formal public budget hearings; voted to hold a public hearing to discuss the 2013-14 general budget on September 16, 2013, at 7:00 PM in Conference Room C of the ESU 10 headquarters building in Kearney; voted to hold a public hearing to discuss a resolution to set a tax request different from the prior year on September 16, 2013, at 7:05 PM in Conference Room C of the ESU 10 headquarters building in Kearney; approved room rental pricing structure for 2013-14; approved employment of Peg Coover and Veronica Dorsey as 1.0 FTE instructional specialists; approved contract with Perry Law Firm for annual school policy updates; accepted proposal for resurfacing asphalt portions of parking lots; approved 2013-14 Master Service Agreement between the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council and ESU 10; and authorized entering into contracts and cooperative agreements with four districts to provide vision impaired services in 2013-14.

vkg/06/18/13

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY MAY 20, 2013

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board member Edwin Johnson; approved minutes of the previous meeting as corrected; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted May 13, 2013, treasurer’s report accepted resignation of Maria Ragan, Migrant Education Program Recruiter, effective May 3, 2013; approved employment of Jodie Andersen as 1.00 FTE personnel coordinator effective June 3, 2013, of Christine Suchsland as 1.00 FTE speech/language pathologist for the 2013-14 school year,  of Nicole Shimek-Langrud as .50 FTE speech/language pathologist for the 2013-14 school year, of Veronica Boeser as .80 FTE occupational therapist for the 2013-14 school year, and of Merrie Nickel as a .80 FTE vision teacher for the 2013-14 school year;  authorized entering into contracts with four more districts to provide requested special education services in 2013-14; and adopted ESU 10’s 2013-14 Program of Services.

vkg/05/22/13

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY APRIL 15, 2013

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, April 15, 2013, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, and Mary Stoltenberg.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board members Lanny Kizer and Ron Tuttle; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted April 8, 2013, treasurer’s report; accepted resignations of Carly Fowler (speech/language pathologist) effective at the end of her 2012-13 contract and of Deanna Stall (technology integration specialist) as of June 30, 2013; approved employment of Kiley Wragge as a 1.0 FTE speech/language pathologist for the 2013-14 school year; authorized entering into contracts with three more districts to provide requested special education services in 2013-14; accepted letter of engagement with McDermott & Miller of Kearney to conduct financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013; accepted highest bid submitted on sale of 1999 Dodge Caravan; approved the 2013-14 compensation and benefit package for classified and non-teaching certificated staff; and approved EHA Optional Open Enrollment Period Affidavit for the 2013-14 contract year.

vkg/04/16/13

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY MARCH 18, 2013

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, March 18, 2013, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, and Mary Stoltenberg.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board members Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, and Ron Tuttle; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted March 11, 2013, treasurer’s report; approved hourly employee pay procedure to be effective July 1, 2013; accepted resignations of Judy Wisdom (speech/language pathologist) effective at the end of her 2012-13 contract and of Jamey Boelhower (remote learning specialist) as of June 30, 2013; authorized entering into contracts with additional districts to provide requested special education services in 2013-14; and approved a one-year subscription to BrightBytes to utilize their Clarity Plus product, a tool to help measure the effectiveness of districts’ technology programs and their impact on learning outcomes.

vkg/03/19/13

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY FEBRUARY 18, 2013

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, February 18, 2013, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Kay Grimminger, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board members Darlene Boroff and Edwin Johnson; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted February 12, 2013, treasurer’s report; authorized continuation of membership in NASB for NASB’s fiscal year of 04/01/13 through 03/31/14; accepted resignations of Patricia Beck (personnel coordinator and cooperative purchasing coordinator) effective 06/30/13 and of Michael Miller (route courier) as of 5/15/13; authorized employment of part time hourly cooperative purchasing coordinator to begin work as soon as possible, a 1.0 deaf educator for the 2013-14 school year, and an hourly technology intern as of 02/25/13; and authorized entering into contracts with districts to provide requested special education services in 2013-14.

 vkg/03/05/13

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JANUARY 21, 2013

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, January 21, 2013, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, and Ron Tuttle.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board members Edwin Johnson and Mary Stoltenberg; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted January 14, 2013, treasurer’s report; elected officers for 2013; appointed treasurer for 2013; established committee membership for 2013; approved regular and routine board business calendar for 2013; approved designation of depositories for 2013; approved ESU 10’s pricing structure for 2013; authorized purchase of new minivan through State of Nebraska Purchasing Bureau; authorized administrator to solicit bids to sell minivan currently in fleet; approved administrator’s professional development plan for 2013; and voted to extend the administrator’s contract for one year through June 30, 2014.

 vkg/01/22/13

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY DECEMBER 17, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, December 17, 2012, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, and Mary Stoltenberg.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board member Ron Tuttle; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted December 10, 2012, treasurer’s report; accepted resignation of deaf educator at end of 2012-13 contract period; authorized renewal of Nebraska Educational Service Units Board Association membership; authorized soliciting sealed bids to sell 1995 Ford Cube Van E350 from ESU 10’s fleet;  recognized the ESU 10 Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the unit’s non-supervisory certificated staff for the 2014-15 contract year; entered executive session for the purpose of discussing the administrator’s annual evaluation; and exited executive session and approved the administrator’s annual evaluation.

vkg/12/18/12

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY NOVEMBER 19, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, November 19, 2012, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board member Kay Grimminger; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted November 13, 2012, treasurer’s report; authorized holding a board recognition dinner on December 17, 2012; approved web developer job description; authorized employment of 1.0 FTE web developer; and approved the audit response document sent to the Auditor of Public Accounts as part of the audit process for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2012.

 vkg/11/20/12

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OCTOBER 15, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, October 15, 2012, at 7:00 PM. Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle. Action taken was as follows: approved agenda; excused absent board member Kay Grimminger (who subsequently arrived for the majority of the meeting); approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted October 9, 2012, treasurer's report; and approved the Annual Accreditation Compliance Report and Application for Classification as an Accredited ESU for 2013-14.

vkg/10/16/12

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, September 17, 2012, immediately following the adjournment of public budget hearings which convened at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted September 10, 2012, treasurer’s report; approved, by the required super majority vote, increasing the 2012-13 general fund budgeted restricted funds by 1% more than the 2.5% base of restricted funds as allowed per statute; approved the 2012-13 proposed budget of expenditures totaling $13,234,864.06 (all funds) and receipts totaling $15,734,864.06 (all funds and including beginning balances); set the general fund real and personal property tax request for 2012-13 at $2,163,413.94; and approved budgeted travel expenses as presented for 2012-13.

vkg/09/18/12

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY AUGUST 20, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, August 20, 2012, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Kay Grimminger, Lanny Kizer, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, and Mary Stoltenberg.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda after amending it to remove an action item; excused absent board members Darlene Boroff, Edwin Johnson, Gene Libal, and Ron Tuttle; approved minutes of the previous meeting; ratified payment of claims made on June 30, 2012; ratified payment of claims made on July 16, 2012; authorized payment of claims dated August 20, 2012; accepted treasurer’s reports dated June 30, 2012, July 10, 2012, and August 13, 2012; authorized acceptance of any and all federal funds as may become available during the 2012-13 fiscal year provided acceptance of such funds and subsequent expenditure of such funds does not exceed the 2012-13 budget limitations as adopted; authorized continuation of membership in the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association for 2012-13; accepted resignation of a 1.0 Unix system specialist; and authorized employment of a .88 FTE professional development coordinator and a 1.0 system administrator.

vkg/8/21/12

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JUNE 18, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, June 18, 2012, at 7:00 PM. Board members present were Kay Grimminger, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, and Bob Reed. Action taken was as follows: approved agenda; excused absent board members Darlene Boroff, Edwin Johnson, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted treasurer's report; designated Wayne A. Bell as authorized Title I representative as of July 1, 2012; voted to dispense with holding a regular monthly meeting in July of 2012 due to a lack of business to be conducted; authorized payment of necessary fiscal-year-end claims and regular claims in July with ratification to occur at the August 20, 2012, board meeting; voted to advance proposed 2012-13 budget to necessary formal public budget hearings; voted to hold a public hearing to discuss the 2012-13 general budget on September 17, 2012, at 7:00 PM in Conference Room C of the ESU 10 headquarters building in Kearney; voted to hold a public hearing to discuss a resolution to set a tax request different from the prior year on September 17, 2012, at 7:10 PM in Conference Room C of the ESU 10 headquarters building in Kearney; approved room rental pricing structure for 2012-13; accepted resignation of 1.0 FTE professional development coordinator effective at the end of the 2011-12 contract period; authorized providing additional requested special education service to one district and to CNSSP in 2012-13; authorized contracting with another independent service provider for occupational therapy services in 2012-13; and authorized entering into Interlocal agreements with Buffalo County and Garfield County to provide technical support services effective July 1, 2012, and June 1, 2012, respectively.

vkg/06/19/12

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY MAY 21, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, May 21, 2012, at 7:00 PM. Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Lanny Kizer, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle. Action taken was as follows: approved agenda; excused absent board members Kay Grimminger (who subsequently arrived for part of the meeting), Edwin Johnson, and Gene Libal; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted treasurer's report; accepted lowest bid submitted for purchase and installation of a new HVAC system; ratified revised narrative of election district boundaries as certified in January of 2012 ; approved employment of 2.0 FTE speech/language pathologists and 1.0 FTE technology specialist for 2012-13; authorized entering into contracts with one educational cooperative and one more district to provide requested special education services in 2012-13; accepted ESU 10 Program of Services for 2012-13; accepted renewal of Greater Nebraska Educational Network Interlocal Cooperation Act Agreement for the period of July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2015; approved Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council Master Services Agreement to participate in all statewide programs for the 2012-13 school year; entered executive session for the purpose of discussing employee compensation packages; exited executive session and approved negotiated agreement between the ESU 10 education association and the ESU 10 board for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 contract periods; and approved classified and certificated non-teaching employee compensation packages for 2012-13 as recommended by the negotiations committee.

vkg/05/22/12

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY APRIL 16, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, April 16, 2012, at 7:00 PM. Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle. Action taken was as follows: approved agenda; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted treasurer's report; accepted highest bid submitted on sale of 2001 Ford Windstar LX sport van; accepted employee resignations from 1.0 FTE school psychologist and .70 FTE occupational therapist at the end of their respective 2011-12 contract years; approved employment of 1.0 FTE school psychologist for 2012-13 school year; conducted second reading of proposed board policy amendments and approved adoption of all as proposed; authorized closing savings account at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and transferring funds to general fund checking account at Exchange Bank; and authorized entering into contracts with six more districts to provide requested special education services in 2012-13.

vkg/04/18/12

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY MARCH 19, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, March 19, 2012, at 7:00 PM. Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson (via video conference), Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, and Mary Stoltenberg. Action taken was as follows: approved agenda; excused absent board member; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted March 12, 2012, treasurer's report; conducted first reading of proposed board policy amendments; authorized soliciting sealed bids to sell 2001 Ford Windstar from ESU 10's fleet; authorized entering into contracts with districts to provide requested special education services in 2012-13; authorized entering into contracts with area agencies and individuals to provide additional occupational therapy and physical therapy services in 2012-13; approved ESU Coordinating Council's strategic plan priorities; and authorized purchase of a lawn mower from Buffalo Outdoor Power LLC of Kearney.

vkg/03/21/12

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY FEBRUARY 20, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, February 20, 2012, at 7:00 PM. Board members present were Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson (via video conference), Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle. Action taken was as follows: approved agenda; excused absent board member; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted February 13, 2012, treasurer's report; approved administrator's professional development plan for 2012; approved continued membership in Nebraska Association of School Boards for 2012; and amended 2012 board committee membership.

vkg/02/21/12

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JANUARY 16, 2012

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, January 16, 2012, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, and Mary Stoltenberg.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board members; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted January 9, 2012, treasurer's report; elected officers for 2012; appointed treasurer for 2012; established committee membership for 2012; approved regular and routine board business calendar for 2012; approved designation of depositories for 2012; recognized the ESU 10 Education Association as the exclusive bargaining agent for the unit’s non-supervisory certificated staff for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 contract years; modified the photocopy portion of ESU 10’s pricing structure; entered executive session for the purpose of discussing the administrator’s annual evaluation and professional development plan; exited executive session; and voted to extend the administrator’s contract for one year through June 30, 2013.

vkg/01/17/12

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY December 19, 2011

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, December 19, 2011, at 7:15 PM. Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle. Action taken was as follows: approved agenda; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted December 12, 2011, treasurer's report; accepted financial audit prepared by McDermott & Miller, P.C. for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011; approved purchase of 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan through the Nebraska State Purchasing Bureau; approved payment of NESUBA membership dues for 2012; entered executive session for the purpose of discussing the administrator's annual evaluation; and exited executive session and approved the administrator's annual evaluation.

vkg/12/20/11

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY November 21, 2011

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, November 21, 2011, at 7:00 PM. Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle. Action taken was as follows: approved agenda; excused absent board member Edwin Johnson; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted November 14, 2011, treasurer's report; approved four-year copier lease agreement with Eakes Office Plus; and adopted modified ESU 10 board member election district boundaries as required by state statute.

vkg/11/22/11

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY OCTOBER 17, 2011

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, October 17, 2011, at 7:00 PM. Board members present were Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, and Mary Stoltenberg. Action taken was as follows: approved agenda; excused absent board members Darlene Boroff and Ron Tuttle; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted October 11, 2011, treasurer's report; adopted certified/non-teaching staff evaluation plan regulation; and approved the Annual Accreditation Compliance Report and Application for Classification as an Accredited ESU for 2012-13.

vkg/10/18/11

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, September 12, 2011, immediately following the adjournment of public budget hearings which convened at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, and Ron Tuttle.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board members Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, and Mary Stoltenberg; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims as submitted; accepted September 6, 2011, treasurer's report; approved the 2011-12 proposed budget of expenditures totaling $17,036,017.82 (all funds) and receipts totaling $19,536,017.82 (all funds and including beginning balances); set the general fund real and personal property tax request for 2011-12 at $2,050,955.74; and ratified adoption of a flexible benefits plan resolution effective September 1, 2011.

vkg/09/13/11

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY AUGUST 15, 2011

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, August 15, 2011, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board members Kay Grimminger and Gene Libal; approved minutes of the previous meeting; ratified payment of claims made on June 30, 2011; ratified payment of claims made on July 18, 2011; authorized payment of claims dated August 15, 2011; accepted treasurer’s reports dated June 30, 2011, July 11, 2011, and August 8, 2011; authorized acceptance of any and all federal funds as may become available during the 2011-12 fiscal year provided acceptance of such funds and subsequent expenditure of such funds does not exceed the 2011-12 budget limitations as adopted; authorized continuation of membership in the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association for 2011-12; authorized employment of a 1.0 FTE early childhood training coordinator; authorized entering into a contract with Franklin Public Schools to provide deaf education services during the 2011-12 school year; authorized holding the regular September board meeting on September 12, 2011, immediately following adjournment of the public budget hearings; and approved, by the required super majority vote, increasing the 2011-12 general fund budgeted restricted funds by 1% more than the 2.5% base of restricted funds as allowed per statute.

vkg/8/16/11

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY JUNE 20, 2011

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, June 20, 2011, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Darlene Boroff, Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board members Kay Grimminger (who subsequently arrived), Sandra Mann, and Mary Stoltenberg (who subsequently arrived); approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims in June; accepted June 13, 2011, treasurer's report; designated Wayne A. Bell as authorized Title I representative as of July 1, 2011; voted to dispense with holding a regular monthly meeting in July of 2011 due to a lack of business to be conducted; authorized payment of necessary fiscal-year-end claims and regular claims in July with ratification to occur at the August 15, 2011, board meeting; voted to advance proposed 2011-12 budget to necessary formal public budget hearings; voted to hold a public hearing to discuss the 2011-12 general budget on September 12, 2011, at 7:00 PM in Conference Room C of the ESU 10 headquarters building in Kearney; voted to hold a public hearing to discuss a resolution to set a tax request different from the prior year on September 12, 2011, at 7:10 PM in Conference Room C of the ESU 10 headquarters building in Kearney; approved room rental pricing structure for 2011-12; authorized providing requested special education services to another district in 2011-12; accepted EHA/BCSS premium holiday agreement; approved master agreement between ESU 10 and the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council for 2011-12 including approval of participation in all ESUCC projects as proposed for 2011-12; entered executive session for the purpose of discussing 2011-12 salary and benefit packages; exited executive session and approved negotiated agreement between the ESU 10 education association and the ESU 10 board for the 2011-12 contract period; and approved classified and certificated non-teaching employee compensation packages for 2011-12 as recommended by the negotiations committee.

vkg/6/21/11

BOARD MEETING SUMMARY MAY 16, 2011

The regular monthly meeting of the governing board of Educational Service Unit 10 was held at ESU 10 in Kearney on Monday, May 16, 2011, at 7:00 PM.  Board members present were Kay Grimminger, Edwin Johnson, Lanny Kizer, Gene Libal, Sandra Mann, Bob Reed, Mary Stoltenberg, and Ron Tuttle.  Action taken was as follows:  approved agenda; excused absent board member Darlene Boroff; approved minutes of the previous meeting; authorized payment of claims in May; accepted May 9, 2011, treasurer's report; accepted resignation of school psychologist intern; approved employment of 1.0 FTE school psychologist; approved Program of Services for 2011-12; and accepted Public Sector Benefits' proposal to provide term life and LTD products for a three-year period beginning July 1, 2011.

vkg/05/17/11