Policy ESU-1100

Organization and Community Relations

Organization and Communication with the Public

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board: 
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 08/22/1989
Related policies & regulations:  
Legal references:  Sections 79-1201 to 79-1249

 The legal name of this educational service unit is “Educational Service Unit No. 18 of the State of Nebraska.”  It may also be referred to as “ESU 18,” either with or without a number designation (No. or #).  ESU 18 is a political subdivision created under the Educational Service Units Act.  Since Lancaster County School District No. 001, a/k/a Lincoln Public Schools (“LPS”), is a class IV school district and is the only school district located within its boundaries, ESU 18 is a single school district service unit.  Its boundaries are generally coterminous with LPS, and its governing body is the Board of Education of LPS.  ESU 18 and LPS have entered into numerous agreements under the Interlocal Cooperation Act to make the most efficient use of their taxing authority and powers.

The principal offices of ESU 18 are currently located in the LPS Administration building at 5905 ’O’ Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.  To the extent they are not inconsistent with these policies, rules and regulations, ESU 18 hereby adopts all LPS policies, rules and regulations.

ESU No. 18 is committed to the principle of open, honest, responsible, two-way communication with its internal and external publics.  In line with this commitment, the Board directs the Unit Administrator, in conjunction with the Lincoln Public Schools, to conduct a comprehensive and ongoing community engagement public relations program.

The community engagement public relations program should be designed to disseminate the information needed to educate the public regarding the status and needs of ESU No. 18.

Policies Available for Review

The written policies of ESU No. 18 are available for review upon request at the administrative offices of ESU No. 18 at 5905 ‘O’ Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.  The Board may act to suspend policies for a specified purpose and limited time by a majority vote of the Board.