NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Notice January 10, 2005 Call to Order Crisis Response Team Update Discussion of Sanctioning 7th and 8th
Grade Cross Country Committee/Building Assignments Fin. Audit Questions Facilities Updates Exec. Session Regular Meeting Consent Agenda Recess Regular Meeting Call to Order Minutes Recess Regular Meeting Call to Order Legal Meeting Committee to Narrow the Architects Construction Manager to be Hired Executive Session End Executive Session Recess Regular Meeting Call to Order Legal Meeting Consent Agenda Minutes Excused Absence Resignations Refinancing of Bonds/Resolution Discussion of PayFlex Dollars to the Foundation Principal Update Board Committees and Building Assignments Multicultural Recommendations and Goals Foreign Exchange Student Policy Review 2003-04 Budget Discussion G.R.E.A.T. Program Refinancing of Bonds Pre-Opening Schedule Recess 7:15 Hearing Resolution Regular Meeting Consent Agenda Legal Meeting Executive Session Recess Activities Review of Foundation Grants Exec. Session Out of Exec. Session Recess Adjourn Call to Order-Legal Mtg. Adjourn Approve Agenda Minutes Excused Absence
Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Monday, January 3, 2005.
The Board of Education met on Monday, January 10, 2005, at 4:30
p.m. for a study session and regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the
Alfredo Ramirez, Board Vice-President, called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. and declared a legal meeting of the Board of Education.
Crisis Response Team Update – Lori Frohberg and the Crisis Response Team members updated the board on the various issues they deal with during the school year.
Discussion of Sanctioning 7th and 8th Grade Cross Country – Lyle Moeller was present to share why he feels sanctioning 7th and 8th grade cross country is a good idea.
Committee/Building Assignments -- Committee/building assignments were discussed and made.
(Insert Copy of Committee/Building Assignments) -- See Exhibit A
Financial Audit Questions – Since no one presented questions for the auditor, she was not asked to come to this meeting.
Facilities Updates and Review – Jim Berg and architects were present and presented the recent updates to the school facilities. The board was given time to ask questions.
Executive Session – At 6:50 p.m. it was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to move into executive session. Roll call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, and Cazabon. Nay – None. Motion carried.
At 7:22 p.m. it was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to end the executive session and move back to regular session.
The board recessed at 7:23 p.m. to move to the City Council Chamber.
Consent Agenda
Alfredo Ramirez, Vice-President, called the regular meeting of the
Board of Education to order at 7:30 p.m. and declared a legally advertised
meeting.
Consent Agenda Minutes Excused Absence Claims Swearing In of New Board Member/Reappointments Election of Officers for 2005 President Vice-President Regular Agenda Award for Excellence Focus on Students/Best of the Best
It was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Roll call: Aye –Krivohlavek, Pfeil, Ramirez, and Cazabon. Nay – None. Motion carried.
Minutes -- Regular Meeting, December 13, 2004
Excused Absence – None
Claims – Approved claims as follows: General Fund -- $210,590.83; Cooperative Fund -- $43,723.71; Reserve/Depreciation Fund -- $15,868.59; and Special Building Fund - $43,761.94. Payroll was also approved.
Swearing In of New Board Member/Reappointment of Board Members – Clark Froehlich was issued the Oath of Office as a new board member and Jane McDaniel and Alfredo Ramirez were reappointed as board members.
Regular Agenda
ELECTION
OF OFFICERS FOR 2005
Dr. Nelson took over duties as president and opened the nominations for President of the Board of Education.
President – Julee Pfeil nominated Brad Krivohlavek for president. Paul Cazabon seconded the nomination.
It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Jane McDaniel, to have nominations cease and to call for the vote. Roll Call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Motion carried.
Brad Krivohlavek took over as president and thanked everyone for their support.
Vice-President -- President Krivohlavek stated that nominations for vice-president
were open.
Paul Cazabon nominated Alfredo Ramirez for vice-president. Jane McDaniel seconded the nomination. It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Jane McDaniel, to have nominations cease and to call for the vote. Roll Call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Motion carried
Regular Agenda
Award for Excellence – Barb Wittgow was given the Award for Excellence Award.
Focus on Students/Best of the Best – Diane Luellen and Jefferson students presented a program called “Mix It Up”.
Supt. Report Finance Report Inst. Serv. Report Student Serv. Report Finance Activities Committee Consent Agenda Secretary, Treasurer, And Parliamentarian School Attorney Sanction 7-8 Grade Cross Country Future Meetings Adjournment
Reports
Superintendent’s Report -- Dr. Nelson reported on the following: Congratulations to Award for Excellence Winner, Update on Facilities Project, and Knowledge Master Celebration. The Middle School and Junior High Knowledge Master students performed 14th and 1st place respectively.
Financial Report – Bob Waite reported that the financial status of the district is in good shape.
Instruction/Personnel Report –Dr. DePasquale reported that a new class “Spanish for Native Speakers” will be implemented next year at the Junior High.
Student Services Report -- Mr. Witte, Director of Student Services, reported on the UNMC’s Dental Day on February 4, 2005, TeamMates Walk-A-Thon, and our ELL teachers attending meeting of a larger group of ELL teachers from across the state.
Finance Report – No report given.
Activities Committee – The Activities Committee did not meet in December.
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Consent
Agenda
It was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Alfredo Ramirez, to approve the following consent agenda items. Roll Call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Motion carried
Appointment of Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian -- Appointed Randy Nelson as Board Secretary, Robert Waite as Board Treasurer, and Dan DePasquale as Board Parliamentarian.
School Attorney – Appointed the law firm of Stratton, Ptak, and Kube for the 2005-06 school year as the school attorneys for the district.
Sanctioning of
Junior High Cross Country
– Agreed to sanction 7th and 8th grade cross country.
The next regular
meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 14, 2005, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. The second meeting of the month is scheduled
for Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 11:30 p.m.
President
Krivohlavek adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy A. Nelson, Secretary Brad Krivohlavek, President
Board of Education Board of Education