NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Notice 4:30 Session Call to Order Legal Meeting Video Graduation Requirements School Calendar Construction Update Pam Handke Introduced Discussion of Green Space Exec. Session
Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Monday, February 6, 2006.
4:30 Session
The Board of Education met on Monday, February 13 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, Jane McDaniel (present until 7:00 p.m. only), Paul Cazabon, Alfredo Ramirez, Julee Pfeil, and Clark Froehlich. Also present were Superintendent Randy Nelson, Robert Waite, Dan DePasquale, and Doug Witte.
Alfredo Ramirez, President, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a legal meeting of the Board of Education.
Video – The board watched the Senior High Panther Report.
Discussion of Graduation Requirements –Mr. Morton was present and went over the changes to the graduation requirements. His recommendation is to move the total credits from 215 to 230. There was a recommended change that will be voted on at the 7:30 p.m. meeting regarding the time frame.
School Calendar – The board was asked if they had any questions regarding the proposed school calendar. No questions were asked.
Construction Update – Mark Riley of Beckenhauer Construction updated the board on the building projects. He reported that Grant Elementary is on schedule and that everything is going well. The steel will be delivered soon and the interior is being remodeled room by room. The Middle School is ahead of schedule at this point. The roof is nearly completely installed and there is interior framing and installation of drywall going on at this time. The Finance Committee approved the use of an alternate window since the windows that were bid would take 14 weeks to deliver.
The Finance Committee has made a tour of the Middle School and will be going to Grant Elementary on Tuesday.
Bidding will continue on the other projects in the next few weeks and months.
Introduction of Pam Handke – Pam Handke, NPS Foundation Director, was introduced to the Board of Education.
Discussion of Green Space – The board spentconsiderable time discussing the need for a “vision” of how the land around the schools are to be used. We must have a clear plan (and review) of how existing land is used. (Ex: playgrounds, etc.)
Adjourn Regular Meeting Consent Agenda Legal meeting Amend Agenda Approve Consent Agenda Minutes Excused Absence School Calendar for 2006-07 Middle School Staff Claims Award for Excellence Focus on Students
We further need to look at involving parents from
community schools. (Ex: PTO’s, parent advisory). It was suggested that a subcommittee be set
up to develop a policy/procedure for determining future land needs. Julee Pfeil and Jane McDaniel will serve on
this committee.
Jo Roberts was present and encouraged the board to consider the purchase of the house that is available at Jefferson Elementary site. She stressed the safety issue.
After much discussion it was the consensus of the board to not purchase the house at this time and to first decide on philosophy and policy.
Jane McDaniel left the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Adjourn – At 7:20 p.m. the board adjourned to the City Council Chambers for the 7:30 meeting.
Consent Agenda
Alfredo Ramirez, 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 Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to remove Item B, Graduation Requirements, from the consent agenda and vote separately on this item. Roll call: Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent: McDaniel. Motion carried.
It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Clark Froehlich, to approve the consent agenda items as amended. Roll call: Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Absent: McDaniel. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Minutes -- Regular Meeting, January 12, 2006
2nd Monthly Meeting, January 26, 2006
Excused Absence – Jane from 7:00 p.m to end of meeting
School Calendar for 2006-2007 – Approved the 2006-2007 school calendar as presented.
(Insert copy of school calendar) – Exhibit A
Middle School Staff – Approved the following additional Middle School certified staff members for the 2006-2007 school year: full-time counselor, full-time health/physical education instructor, and part-time art teacher.
Claims – Approved claims in the amount of $315,067.84 for General Fund, $280.00 for Asbestos Fund; $142,070.03 for Cooperative Fund; $16,941.76 for Reserve/Depreciation Fund; and $887,183.32 for Special Building Fund. Also approved Payroll.
Award for Excellence Focus on Students Supt. Report Financial Report Inst./Per. Report Student Services Report Finance Committee Activities Committee Regular Agenda Graduation Requirements Amendment Approval of motion as amended
Award for Excellence – Will resume in March.
Focus on Students – Beth Gentrup and Middle School students presented the Focus on Students.
Reports
Superintendent’s Report -- Dr. Nelson reported on the following: Legislative Issues for 2006 and Construction Update. Dr. Nelson congratulated Bruce Shively on being selected to coach at the 2nd Annual All Star Game and Tom Olson for being selected to coach at the NE Shrine Game.
Financial Report – Mr. Waite reported on the financial status of the district.
Instruction/Personnel Report – Dr. DePasquale reported on the DIBELS assessments in grades K-3.
Student Services Report – Mr. Witte reported on the following: students going to UNMC School of Dentistry, TeamMates Walk-A-Thon, Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences, City Choral Festival, and Tyson Fresh Meats being fully employed.
Finance Committee – Discussed the bills and made a visit to Middle School and will go to Grant tomorrow.
Activities Committee Report – Met on January 23 and discussed upcoming facility needs and heard reports on the current sports.
Regular Agenda Item
Graduation Requirements – It was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to approve graduation requirement changes provided by the Senior High administration which would increase the required credits for graduation from 215 credits to 230 credits beginning with next year’s 9th grade class.
It was moved by Clark Froehlich, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to amend the motion to strike a portion of the policy and to go back to the original policy statement regarding when a student may ask to be considered for graduation. Roll call: Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Absent: McDaniel. Nay: None. Amendment carried.
Roll vote on motion to approve graduation requirements including the amendment. Roll call: Aye: Krivohlavek, Cazabon, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Absent: McDaniel. Nay: None. Motion carried.
(Insert copy of graduation requirements) – Exhibit B
Future Meetings Adjournment
Future
Meetings -- The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 13,
at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. The second meeting of the month will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 23.
President Ramirez
adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy A. Nelson, Secretary Alfredo Ramirez, President
Board of Education Board of Education