Tri-Valley Distance Education Consortium
Special Meeting
April 14, 2004
Agenda

The TVDEC executive council wishes to update the Tri-Valley adminsitrators governoring organization on issues related to distance education. The intent of this meeting is informative with no intent to take action on any items.

I. Guideline for handling of funds for classes being shared - This is a followup to the approved Class Compensation guideline that was approved last fall. This guideline would provide a means for school districts to receive compensation but not have to count it as income to there budget. To view this guideline, go to this link - http://tvdec.k12.ne.us/0304/Compensationaddendum.pdf

II. Maintenance proposal - The executive council has reviewed a proposal about handling costs for regular maintenance. Maintenance costs have been passed on to the respective schools. This proposal recommends that any travel or labor costs provided by an outside source be paid by the consortium. All equipment repair would still be the responsibility of each school. Pros and cons for this proposal can be viewed at the following link - http://tvdec.k12.ne.us/0304/maintenanceprop.pdf

III. Membership changes -

• In accordance with recent consolidations, the executive council wishes to recognize that Greeley and Wolbach Public Schools will be a consolidated district beginning in the fall of 2004. Wolbach will continue to maintain their static classroom. It is the recommendation of the Executive Council that the consolidated district pay $2,000 for consortium dues with $500 each for tech support for each static classroom. For Greeley-Wolbach, their total consortium dues would be $3,000. As there is the possibility of future consolidations, the executive council wishes to establish policy regarding dues.
• Lexington Public Schools will join the TVDEC consortium in the fall of 2004.

IV. 2004-05 Budget - The projected dues for 2004-05 are proposed to remain at the $2,500 amount. Of this amount, $2,000 will be set aside for regular budget items with $500 targeted at tech support.

V. Discussion on teacher compensation.

VI. Officer recommendations for the 2004-05 Executive Council.

VII. Director Comments -

• NCLB grant application
• Internet 2
• CTE grant
• Educational Clusters Concept

VIII. Q&A for the Executive Council and/or Director

IX. Annual 2004 Fall Meeting - In conjunction with the September ESU 10 Meeting