NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

 

 

Notice

 

 

 

4:30 Session

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call to Order

 

Legal Meeting

 

Blue Ribbon School

 

 

Annual Report Update

 

Video on Meth

 

 

Construction Update

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect-Ed Program

 

 

 

House Appraisal

 

 

 

Reinventing the High School Trip
 
NORFOLK, NEBRASKA

 

Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Thursday, November 10, 2005.

 

4:30 Session

 

The Board of Education met on Monday, November 14, 2005, 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, Jane McDaniel (present for 4:30 p.m. session only), Paul Cazabon, Alfredo Ramirez, Julee Pfeil, and Clark Froehlich.  Also present were Superintendent Randy Nelson, Robert Waite, Dan DePasquale, and Doug Witte.

 

Brad Krivohlavek, President, called the meeting to order at 4:37 p.m. and declared a legal meeting of the Board of Education

 

Blue Ribbon School -- Julie Curry showed the Blue Ribbon plaque and flag they received in Washington, D.C. for being named a Blue Ribbon School.

 

Annual Report Update – Trudie DePasquale reviewed the Annual Report with the Board.

 

Video on Meth – Alfredo Ramirez brought a video on meth which was viewed by the entire board.

 

Construction Update – Beckenhauer Construction updated the board on the progress of the construction projects.  They reported that everything is on target at this point.  Brick samples for the Middle School should be here mid-December.    The Grant project is starting to take shape.  They have found a replacement masonry contractor for the same price.  They also reported that the other remaining projects will be bid at different times to allow for a better bidding process.

 

Mr. Waite discussed the need for some “hidden cost” items relating to the construction project.  He will develop a budget process to keep tally of these items and will be sharing them with the board on a monthly basis.

 

Jane McDaniel left at 6:00 p.m.

 

Discussion on Connect-Ed Program – The board discussed entering into a three-year contract with Connect-Ed.  It was the general consensus to proceed with this contact.  Action will be taken at the 7:30 p.m. meeting.

 

House Appraisal – The board discussed the appraisal of a house adjacent to Jefferson Elementary School.  After much discussion it was the general consensus to at least have the Finance Committee look at the house. 

 

Reinventing the High School Trip to Washington, D.C. – Dr. Krivohlavek reported on the recent trip to Washington, D.C. which was funded through a grant.   He reported that this was a very enlightening workshop.

 

Exec. Session

 

 

 

 

End Executive Session

 

 

 

 

 

Regular Meeting

Consent Agenda

 

Legal meeting

 

 

 

Consent Agenda

 

 

 

Minutes

 

 


Excused Absence

 

Resignation/Retire-ments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notification Technologies, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims

 

 

 

Award for Excellence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
Executive Session -- At 7:07 p.m. it was moved by Clark Froehlich, seconded Paul Cazabon, to move into executive session for the purpose of discussion of personnel.  Roll Call:  Aye – Krivohlavek, Cazabon, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich.  Absent:  McDaniel.  Nay – None.  Motion carried.

 

End Executive Session – At 7:23 p.m. it was moved by Alfredo Ramirez, seconded by Clark Froehlich, to move out of executive session and back into regular session.  Roll Call:  Aye – Krivohlavek, Cazabon, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich.  Nay – None.  Absent – McDaniel.  Motion carried.

 

The meeting adjourned to the City Council Chambers.

 

REGULAR MEETING

Consent Agenda

 

Brad Krivohlavek, President, called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:30 p.m. and declared a legally advertised meeting.  He welcomed everyone.

 

It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Alfredo Ramirez. to approve the consent agenda items as amended.  Roll call:  Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich.  Nay – None.  Absent:  McDaniel.  Motion carried.

 

Minutes   -- Regular Meeting, October 10, 2005

                     2nd Meeting of Month, October 27, 2005

                                          

Excused Absence – Jane McDaniel (after 6:00 p.m.)

 

Resignations/Retirements – Approved the resignations of the following staff members effective at the end of the 2005-2006 school year:

 

            David Boyd – Senior High

            Jim Luellen – Elementary

            Diane Luellen – Elementary

            Terri Hankins – Elementary

            Beth Peister – Elementary

            Jerry Shepherd – Junior High

            Karen Wingett – Senior High

            Gretchen Hild – Senior High

            Jo Faust – Elementary

            Linda Petersen – Elementary

            Glenda Stock – Elementary

            Dennis Settles – Senior High

            Doug Brown – Senior High

 

Notification Technologies, Inc. – Approved entering into a three-year agreement with NTI-Connect ED to provide the district with an automated communications system.  This contract can be terminated within 30 days notice by either party with no penalties.

 

 

Claims

 

 

 

Award for Excellence

 

Focus on Students

 

 

 

Supt. Report

 

 

 

Financial Report

 

 

Inst./Pers. Report

 

 

Student Serv. Report

 

 

Finance Committee

 

 

 

Act. Committee

 

 

Future Meetings

 

 

 

 

Thanks – Musical

 

 

Adjournment
 
Claims – Approved claims in the amount of $235,904.02 for General Fund, $82,393.79 for Cooperative Fund, $25,691.86 for Reserve/Depreciation Fund; and $757,602.16 for Special Building Fund.  Also approved Payroll.

 

Award for Excellence – Mary Hoien, Central Office secretary, was the recipient of the Award for Excellence award.

 

Focus on Students – Will continue in December.

 

Reports

 

Superintendent’s Report -- Dr. Nelson reported on the following:  Congratulations to Mary Hoien “Award for Excellence” recipient; thank you to retired staff; update on status on LB 126; and Middle School update.  The judge has issued a temporary injunction on LB 126.

 

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

 

Instruction/Personnel Report – Dr. DePasquale reported on the reading coaches and their duties within the district.

 

Student Services Report – Mr. Witte reported on the Parent/Teacher Conference Attendance Comparison and On the NCA External Team Visit.

 

Finance Committee – The Finance Committee met and reviewed numbers as it related to the construction projects.  A monthly report will be started outlining the “other” costs to the construction projects such as signs, attorney fees, etc.

 

Activities Committee Report – The Activities Committee met on October 24 and discussed the five-year plan. 

 

Future Meetings -- The second meeting of the month will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2005, at 12:00 noon at Central Office.  The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 14, 2005, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.  The State School Boards Convention is scheduled for November 16-18, 2005, at Omaha, NE.

 

President Krivohlavek congratulated the musical department on a great musical this year.

 

President Krivohlavek adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Randy A. Nelson, Secretary                                       Brad Krivohlavek, President

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