NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

 

Notice

 

 

 

4:30 Session

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call to Order

Legal Meeting

 

School Audit

 

 

Energy Education, Inc.

 

 

Special Education Update

 

 

 

 

Construction Update

 

 

 

Math/Graduation Requirement

 

 

 

Foundation Director

 

 

 

 

Property at Jefferson

 

 

 
 
NORFOLK, NEBRASKA

 

Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Monday, January 2, 2006.

 

4:30 Session

 

The Board of Education met on Monday, January 9, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. (Administration Office) and 7:30 p.m. (City Council Chambers) for the regular monthly meeting.  Members present included Brad Krivohlavek (arrived at 4:42 p.m.), Jane McDaniel, Paul Cazabon, Alfredo Ramirez, Julee Pfeil, and Clark Froehlich.  Also present were Superintendent Randy Nelson, Robert Waite, Dan DePasquale, and Doug Witte.

 

Alfredo Ramirez, Vice-President, called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. and declared a legal meeting of the Board of Education.

 

School Audit Questions – Lynn Liable of Christensen Associates was present to answer questions regarding the school audit.

 

Energy Education Inc. – Chuck Foxhoven presented a PowerPoint presentation on the energy savings of the district.  We have had a 21 percent savings or $605,319 savings during the past 47 months.

 

Special Education Update – Frank Hebenstreit gave an annual update on the special education program.  A good share of the time was spent discussing the new Achievement Center at the Jr. High School with the hopes of expanding this to the Middle School and Senior High School next year.  He also talked about reading and the use of assistive technology within the special education program.

 

Construction Update – Mark Riley of Beckenhauer Construction updated the board on the construction progress.  Both Grant and Middle School projects are back on target.  Bids for Bel Air and Westside will be coming next.

 

Math and Graduation Requirement Proposals – Steve Morton and Angela Simpson were present to make a recommendation that the graduation requirements change from 215 credits to 230 credits, grades 9-12, beginning with the current 8th grade class.  There was no action taken at this time. 

 

Foundation Director Discussion – Dr. Nelson announced that Pam Handke is being recommended as the new part-time Foundation Director.  She will start February 1, 2006.  The board also discussed funding from the district for start-up costs.

 

Discussion on Property at Jefferson – The board discussed the purchasing of property at Jefferson Elementary school site.  The board discussed the pros and cons of acquiring additional “green space” at our school locations.  After much discussion and no real conclusion to the matter, Dr. Krivohlavek announced that every board member should look over the Norfolk Public Schools properties and be ready to discuss what philosophy the district wants to take.  This will be put on the agenda in February.

 

Exec. Session

 

 

 

 

End Exec. Session

 

 

 

 

Adjourn

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regular Meeting

Consent Agenda

 

Legal meeting

 

Amend Consent Agenda

 

 

Consent Agenda

 

 

 

Minutes

 

Excused Absence

 

Claims

 

 

 

Award for Excellence

 

Focus on Students

 

 

 

 

Supt. Report
 
 


Executive Session -- At 7:16 p.m. it was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Alfredo Ramirez, to move into executive session for the purpose of discussion of personnel.  Roll Call:  Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, Cazabon, and Froehlich.  Nay – None.  Motion carried.

 

End Executive Session – At 7:25 p.m. it was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to move out of executive session and back into regular session.  Roll Call:  Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, Cazabon, and Froehlich.  Nay – None.  Motion carried.

 

Adjourn – At 7:25 p.m. the board adjourned to the City Council Chambers for the 7:30 meeting.

 

 

REGULAR MEETING

Consent Agenda – Old Business

 

Brad Krivohlavek, President, called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:31 p.m. and declared a legally advertised meeting.  He welcomed everyone.

 

It was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to amend the agenda by removing Item E., Approval of Part-Time Foundation Director, from the consent agenda.  Roll call:  Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich.  Nay – None.  Motion carried.

 

It was the general consensus of the board to approve the consent agenda items as amended.  Roll call:  Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich.  Nay – None.  Motion carried.

 

Minutes   -- Regular Meeting, December 12, 2005                  

                                       

Excused Absence –None

 

Claims – Approved claims in the amount of $471,099.45 for General Fund, $48,282.80 for Asbestos Fund; $65,212.53 for Reserve/Depreciation Fund; and $569,042.70 for Special Building Fund.  Also approved Payroll.

 

Award for Excellence – Cindy Pichler, Woodland Park teacher, was Award for Excellence recipient.

 

Focus on Students – Susie Bowers, Lincoln Elementary physical education teacher, and students on the Lincoln After School Fitness Program.

 

Reports

 

Superintendent’s Report -- Dr. Nelson reported on the following:  Congratulations to Cindy Pichler, Award for Excellence recipient; Legislative Issues for 2006; Construction Update, Report on Special Education, and FFA Chapter providing Christmas gifts to the 189th National Guard Unit families.

 

Financial Report

 

Inst./Per. Report

 

 

Student Services Report

 

 

Finance Committee

 

 

Activities Committee

 

Regular Agenda

 

Election of Officers

 

 

President – Alfredo Ramirez

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vice President – Jane McDaniel

 

 

 

 

 

Consent Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian

 

 

School Attorneys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Financial Report – Mr. Waite reported on the financial status of the district. 

 

Instruction/Personnel Report – Dr. DePasquale reported on the progress of the hiring/personnel statistics for the past school year.

 

Student Services Report – Dr. Nelson reported for Mr. Witte on enrollment figures, JOM funding, dental health screenings, National Mentor Month, working with WSC on ESL endorsements, and NCA District-wide accreditation.

 

Finance Committee – The Finance Committee met at noon today and discussed the bills and the audit report.

 

Activities Committee Report – There was not Activities Meeting in December.

 

 

Regular Agenda Item – New Business

 

Election of Officers – Dr. Nelson took over as presiding officer for the election of officers.  He announced that nominations were open for board president.

 

President:  It was moved by Paul Cazabon, seconded by Brad Krivohlavek, to nominate Alfredo Ramirez for board president.  Not other nominations.  Roll call:  Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich.  Nay – None.  Motion carried.

 

It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Jane, to close nomination and to declare a unanimous ballot for Alfredo Ramirez.  Roll call:  Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich.  Nay – None.  Motion carried.

 

Alfredo took over as board president and made a few remarks.

 

Vice President:  It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to nominate Jane McDaniel as vice-president of the board.  Roll call:  Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich.  Nay – None.  Motion carried.

 

Jane McDaniel was declared the new vice-president.

 

Consent Agenda

 

It was the general consensus of the board to approve the following consent agenda items.  Roll call:  Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich.  Nay – None.  Motion carried.

 

Appointment of Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian -- Appointed Randy Nelson as board secretary, Bob Waite as board treasurer, and Dan DePasquale as board parliamentarian.

 

Appointment of School Attorneys – Appointed the law firm of Stratton, Ptak, and Kube as legal representatives of the Norfolk Public Schools for the 2006-07 school year.

Request for Release from Contract

 

 

 

 

Pam Handke – Foundation Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future Meetings

 

 

 

Adjournment
 
Request for Release from Contract – Approved the release of Heather Davison, business teacher at Junior High, effective at the end of January contingent upon the hiring of a suitable replacement.

 

Regular Agenda Item

 

Part-time Foundation Director -- It was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to approve the hiring of Pam Handke as part-time Foundation Director starting February 1, 2006.  She will be paid $25,000 (including salary and fringe) from the Foundation and will receive and additional $10,000 the first year, $7.500 the second year, and $5,000 the third year for operating costs from the district.  She will be a Norfolk Public Schools employee.  Roll call:  Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich.  Nay – None.  Motion carried.

 

 

Future Meetings -- The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2005, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.   The second monthly meeting for January will be held on the 26th at 12:00 noon.

 

President Krivohlavek adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Randy A. Nelson, Secretary                                       Brad Krivohlavek, President

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