Notice Call to Order Principal Update by Beth Peister (Bel Air) Interlocal Agreement on Natural Gas Prices Discussed Annual Report Recess Budget Hearing Call to Order Tax Request Resolution End Exec. Session Recess Legal Meeting Update to Board Budget Resolution Approved 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 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
NORFOLK
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk
Daily News on
The Board of Education met on Monday, October 4, 2004, for the at 4:30 p.m. for a study session, 6:15 for a budget hearing, and a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building. Members present included Jim Scheer, Brad Krivohlavek (arrived late), Jane McDaniel, Alfredo Ramirez, Julee Pfeil, and Paul Cazabon. Also present were Superintendent Randy Nelson, Dan DePasquale, Doug Witte, and Robert Waite.
Jim Scheer, Board President, called the meeting to order at
Building Update by Beth Peister, Bel Air – Beth Peister, Bel Air teacher, was introduced by Dr. Nelson. Beth filled in for Tim Kwapnioski, Bel Air Principal, and told about the sixth grade altruistic projects they have done over the last several years. She gave her students credit for coming up with the ideas and feels kids should be given a voice so they know they are important.
Information on Interlocal Agreement – Kirk McClymont and Stacci Stolz of Seminole Energy Services asked the board to consider joining in an Interlocal Agreement with other school districts. This would allow them to help to reduce natural gas costs. The Nebraska School Boards Association is sponsoring this agreement. The board was in general approval of this idea. They will take action in November.
Annual Report – Trudie DePasquale was introduced and presented the Annual Report to the Board of Education.
The meeting was temporarily recessed so that the board could hold a hearing on the budget.
BUDGET HEARING
Jim Scheer, President, called the budget hearing to order at
2004-2005
TAX REQUEST RESOLUTION
FOR
WHEREAS, public notice was given at least five days in advance of a Special Public Hearing called for the purpose of discussing and approving or modifying the District’s Tax Requests for the 2004-2005 school fiscal year for the General Fund and Bond Fund; and,
WHEREAS, such Special Public Hearing was held before the
Board of Education (hereinafter “the Board”) of Madison County School #2
(hereinafter “the District”) at the time, date, and place announced in the
notice published in a newspaper of general circulation, a copy of which notice
and proof of publication of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A, all as
required by law; and,
Regular Meeting Legal Meeting Amend Agenda Consent Agenda
WHEREAS, the Board provided an opportunity to receive
comment, information and evidence from persons in attendance at such Special
Hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the Board, after having reviewed the District’s
Tax Requests for each said fund, and after public consideration of the matter,
has determined that the Final Tax Requests as listed below are necessary in
order to carry out the functions of the District, as determined by the Board
for the 2004-2005 school fiscal year.
NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that (1) the Tax Request for
the General Fund should be and hereby is set at $15,113,658.68 (2) the Tax
Request for the Bond Fund should be, and hereby is set at $936,732.58
It is so moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Alfredo
Ramirez, this 4th day of October, 2005.
On roll call vote:
Brad Krivohlavek Yes No
Jim Scheer Yes No
Jane McDaniel Yes No
Julee Pfeil Yes No
Paul Cazabon Yes No
Alfredo Ramirez Yes No
The undersigned herewith certifies, as Secretary of the
Board of Education of Madison County School District #2 that the above
Resolution was duly adopted by a majority of said Board at a duly constituted
public meeting of the Board.
, Secretary
The hearing was declared closed at
Consent Agenda
Jim Scheer, President, called the regular meeting of the Board of
Education to order at
It was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Brad Krivohlavek, to amend the consent agenda by removing action item F, Resignation, from the agenda. Roll call: Aye: Scheer, Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Cazabon. Nay: None. Motion carried.
It was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to approve the consent agenda items as presented with the modifications. Roll call: Aye – Scheer, Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, and Cazabon. Nay – None. Motion carried.
Excused Absence PayFlex Funds Interlocal Agreement Board Policy – Mandatory Attend. Age Claims Resignation – Removed Supt. Report Fin. Report Inst. Report Student Serv. Report Fin. Report Act. Committee Future Meetings Adjournment
Excused Absence – None
PayFlex Funds -- Approved the transfer
of any remaining PayFlex funds to the Norfolk Public School Foundation. These funds help support grants to the
schools in
Interlocal Agreement – Approved Norfolk Public
Schools to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with
Board Policy – Mandatory Attendance Age – Approved on second reading the new board policy, Mandatory Attendance Age, 501.04.
(Insert Board Policy – Mandatory Attendance Age, 501.004) – Exhibit A
Claims – Approved claims as follows: General Fund- $273,671.18; Cooperative Fund - $102,652.99; and Reserve/Depreciation Fund - $88,841.56. Payroll was also approved.
Resignation – This item was removed from the agenda.
Reports
Superintendent’s Report -- Dr. Nelson reported on the following: Update on Construction Managers and Update on Property Tax Hearing.
Financial Report – There was no financial report.
Instruction/Personnel Report –Dr. DePasquale reported on Dibels reading assessments.
Student Services Report -- Mr. Witte, Director of Student Services, reported on the following: ethnic enrollment, and other activities.
Finance Report – No report given.
Activities Committee – The Activities Committee
met on
Future Meetings – The second monthly meeting will
be held at
Jim Scheer, President, declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately
Respectfully submitted,
Randy A. Nelson, Secretary Jim Scheer, President
Board of Education Board of Education