1. ESUCC: Update Instructional Digital Systems and Personalized Learning The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) are co-hosting a planning, discussion, and discovery session around the multiple efforts and partnerships occurring to support instructional improvement, digital learning, personalized learning, and the related professional learning. Monday, May 2 (1:00 pm – 4:30 p.m. at the Cornhusker Hotel Lincoln) The meeting is part of a follow up to the Commissioner’s Symposium on Education in Nebraska focused on Digital Learning and is intended to collect local, regional and state insights for use in the development of the biennium technology plan, discuss alignment opportunities to State Board of Education strategic planning efforts, and collaborate with education leaders on this important topic. Co-Sponsored by Mathew L. Blomstedt, Commissioner of Education David Ludwig, Executive Director, ESUCC

2. ESUCC: Update NROC/EdReady Scale-up Process  Monday, May 2, 2016 (8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.)  David Ludwig, Dean Folkers, Cory Epler, Beth Kabes, Gary Lopez, Teri Rowenhorst, Lynn Skorniak  Purpose:  Develop a muti-year plan for the development, implementation, and sustainability efforts of NROC/EdReady Statewide

3. ESUCC: Update Governor’s Education and Workforce Roundtable  Monday, May 2, 2016 (3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)  Facilitators: Governor Rickets, Matt Blomstedt, Hank Bounds  Former P-16 Initiative  Committee Members:  Senator Sullivan, K12, ESUCC, Private School, Higher Education, NASB, NCSA, NSEA, Business  Purpose:  Connection, Communication, Collaboration, Cooperation  Areas of Focus:  Early Childhood  Dual Credit  Dual Enrollment and Career Academies

4. ESUCC: Update Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Discussion  Tuesday, May 3  Facilitators: Frieda Lange and Sue Anderson  Focus of Discussion:  Vision  Mission  Governance

5. ESUCC: Update Coop Purchase Department Procedural Manual Development  Tuesday, May 10 (ESU 17)  Coop Staff, Executive Director, Administrative Assistant  Purpose:  Begin the development of a procedural manual for the Coop Purchasing Program

6. ESUCC: Update ESUCC Staff Planning Session  Tuesday, July 12 (ESU 7)  ESUCC Staff  Purpose:  Team Building  Development of an ESUCC procedural manual articulated with the Coop Purchase Procedural Manual  Articulation of Goals, Expectations, Collaborative Efforts

7. ESUCC: Update NATA (Nebraska Association of Technology Administrators)  May 13, 2016  Purpose:  To leverage resources to include financial, knowledge, expertise, experience

8. ESUCC: Update NWEA Follow-up Meeting via Zoom  Tuesday, May 17 (2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.)  David Ludwig, Valarie Foy, Bob Uhing, Kraig Lofquist, Jeff West, Renae Kehrberg, Paul Rice, Jenna Gifford  Purpose:  Continue dialogue regarding NWEA submitting an RFP as a Statewide Assessment

9. ESUCC: Update ESP Virtual Support Team (VST) The VST is being created to support districts in the ADVISER dashboard process. From the initial work (onboarding) With technical issues Identifying frequently asked questions, common questions and in creating knowledge based articles Identifying enhancements

10. ESUCC: Update ESP Virtual Support Team (VST) The concept: Coordinate “Help Desk and Support” functions across multiple agencies, experiences, and expertise. The goals: Increase efficiency, knowledge base, reduce burdens, ensure district and ESU success/engagement Maintain the relationships from using the NSSRS and grow through the VST

11. ESUCC: Update ESUCC Legislation Short Term Goals:  Communication and Awareness

12. ESUCC: Update ESUCC Legislation  Overview of 2016 Legislation Session  Governor’s Office: Planned Meeting and Support  ESU 3: Scope of Work in Meeting School District Needs  NNNC: Overview of NNNC Vision, Mission, Goals, Project  ESU 3: State Auditor Overview of Procedural Changes  ESUCC/ESU’s General Overview:  Commitment to Efficiency, Effectiveness, Equitable Service Delivery  Statewide System of Support  “Handout” vs “Hand up”  Introducing Future Areas of Need

13. ESUCC: Update ESUCC Legislation Long Term Goals:  Core Funding  ESUCC Funding  ESU Facility Funding  eLearning Funding  State Audit  Student Behavioral Health  Statewide Extended Services (Learning Community)  Ongoing Communication and Awareness

14. ESUCC: Update ESUCC Legislation  Governmental Relations  Communication (ESU Story), Awareness (Value), Prevention (Sustainability)  Short Term Results: No Loss  LB 1067 (Revenue Sustainability)  Long Term Effects: Future Growth  Core Funding: (ESUCC/ESU’s)  2011-12 (5% decrease)  2012- Present (0% Growth)  Needs – Resources = Appropriations (State Aide and Core Funding)  Support for 17 ESU’s (Rural vs Urban)  LB 478: Facilities (Budget Shortfall/Property Tax Relief)

15. ESUCC: Update ESUCC Legislation  Legislative Planning Process: ESUCC, NDE, Jason/Curt Bromm  June/August Planning Session  Review of Legislative Goals  Short/Long Term Planning Process  Proposed Legislation