Notice December 13, 2004 Call to Order Principal Update by Corey Worrell Financial Audit School Calendar Update Contract Review State Report Card Community Phone Survey 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
NORFOLK
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Friday, December 10, 2004.
The Board of Education met on Monday, December 13, 2004, at 4:30
p.m. for a study session and regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the
Jim Scheer, Board President, called the meeting to order at 4:40 p.m. and declared a legal meeting of the Board of Education.
Building Update by Cory Worrell,
Financial Audit Lynn Liable from Christensen Associates was present to review the audit with the Board of Education. It was decided to have this item put back on the January board agenda so that if any questions need to be addressed they could be addressed at that time. If any board member has any questions concerning the audit they should let Mr. Waite know.
School Calendar Update Dr. DePasquale presented a rough draft of the school calendar. The board was updated as to the changes.
Contract Review (Architect and Construction Manager) Dr. Nelson reviewed the architectural and construction manager contracts with the Board of Education.
Results of State Report Card Dr. DePasquale shared the State Report Card results with the Board of Education. Norfolk Public Schools was rated exemplary.
Discussion of Community Phone Survey Dr. Nelson shared the results of the Community Phone Survey that the city did. He stated that of those surveyed 56% gave favorable comments regarding a proposed bond election. The school district is looking at doing its own phone survey once the bond election is underway. It was noted that Mike Fuehrer is heading up the five chairpersons for the bond election. The board would support a phone survey (conducted by Research & Associates) if the community leadership team believed it would be useful.
The board also discussed the timeline leading up to the bond election.
The board recessed at 7:10 p.m.
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Consent Agenda
Jim Scheer, President, called the regular meeting of the Board of
Education to order at 7:30 p.m. and declared a legally advertised meeting.
It was moved by Alfredo Ramirez, seconded by Brad Krivohlavek, to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Roll call: Aye Scheer, Krivohlavek, Pfeil, Ramirez, and Cazabon. Nay None. Motion carried.
Minutes -- Regular Meeting, November 8, 2004
Special Meeting, November 23, 2004
Excused Absence None
Approval of School Audit Approved the school
audit as presented by Christensen Associates.
It was noted that the
Claims Approved claims as follows: General Fund- $314,929.69; Asbestos Fund -- $150.00; Cooperative Fund -- $58,127.39; Reserve/Depreciation Fund -- $49,961.55; and Special Building Fund - $11,682.24.
Award for Excellence Will continue in January.
Focus on Students/Best of the Best Will continue in January.
Reports
Superintendents Report -- Dr. Nelson reported on the following: Dr. Nelson reported that the school facilities projects are in full force and he will keep the board updated as we go along.
Financial Report Bob Waite reported that the financial status of the district is in good shape.
Instruction/Personnel Report Dr. DePasquale reviewed the State Accountability Ratings for math assessments and district characteristics.
Student Services Report -- Mr. Witte, Director of Student Services, reported on the timeline for North Central Association School Improvement Process.
Finance Report No report given.
Activities Committee The Activities Committee met on November 29. The committee discussed 7-8 grade activities including intramurals and competition at the lower grades
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Regular Agenda Resolution to Set the Bond Election Date Architect Contract Construction Manager Contract Approval Interlocal Agreement for the Purchase of Natural Gas and
Related Services (NJUMP) Resignation of Jim Scheer Adjournment
Regular Agenda
Resolution to Set Bond Election Date -- It was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to set the date of Tuesday, March 15, 2005 for the bond election.
Roll call: Aye:
Scheer, Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, and Cazabon. Nay:
None. Motion carried.
Approval of Architect Contract It was moved by Alfredo Ramirez, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to approve the contract for architectural services with Bahr/Vermeer, Haecker.
(See Exhibit A)
Roll call: Aye: Scheer, Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, and Cazabon. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Construction Manager Contract It was moved by Alfredo Ramirez, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to approve the contract for construction manager with Beckenhauer Construction Company. Roll call: Aye: Scheer, Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, and Cazabon. Nay: None. Motion carried.
(See Exhibit B)
Interlocal Agreement for The Purchase of Natural Gas and Related Services
It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Alfredo Ramirez, to approve the interlocal agreement for the purchase of natural gas and related services with NJUMP.
(See Exhibit C)
Roll call: Aye: Scheer, Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, and Cazabon. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Resignation of Jim
Scheer It was moved by Alfredo Ramirez, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to
accept the resignation of Jim Scheer from the Norfolk Public School Board of
Education to allow him to become a Member of the State School Board. Each board member, Superintendent Nelson, and
Associate Superintendent Waite, thanked Jim for his service and commitment to
the children of the
Jim Scheer, President, declared the meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy A. Nelson, Secretary Jim Scheer, President
Board of Education Board of Education