NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Notice February 14, 2005 Call to Order Update on Driver’s Education Update Mid-Term Assessment Bond Issue Update Questions on Foreign Lang. Standards or School Climate Executive Session Out of Executive Session Recess
Notice of the special meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Tuesday, February 8, 2005.
The Board of Education met on Monday, February 14, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. for a special meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Building Board Room. Members present included Brad Krivohlavek, Alfredo Ramirez, Julee Pfeil, Paul Cazabon, and Clark Froehlich. Absent: Jane McDaniel. Also present were Superintendent Randy Nelson, Robert Waite, Dan DePasquale, and Doug Witte.
Brad Krivohlavek, Board President, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a legal meeting of the Board of Education.
Update on
Driver’s Education Update – Steve Morton, Senior High Principal, recommended that the Norfolk Public Schools move out of the driver education business and turn it over to the Nebraska Safety Council. The Norfolk Public Schools will only provide classroom space, restrooms, and vending machines. No objection was heard so this is the way Mr. Morton will precede.
Mid-Term Assessments – Dr. DePasquale distributed a K-3 Mid-Year Reading Report and discussed it with the board.
Bond Issue Update – Dr. Nelson distributed information relating to the bond election. These handouts are the ones that we are distributing to the patrons of our district. Dr. Nelson discussed the handouts with the board and specifically invited them to attend as many open houses as they could.
Questions on Foreign Language Standards or School Calendar – The board discussed the foreign language standards and school calendar and asked questions on both items.
At 6:17 p.m. it was moved by Alfredo Ramirez, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to move into executive session for the purpose of discussion of personnel. Roll Call: Aye – Krivohlavek, Pfeil, Ramirez, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent: Jane McDaniel. Motion carried.
At 7:07 p.m. it was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to end the executive session and to move back into regular session. Roll Call: Aye – Krivohlavek, Pfeil, Ramirez, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent: Jane McDaniel. Motion carried.
At 7:08 p.m.
President Krivohlavek recessed the meeting in order to move the meeting to the
City Council Chambers for the regular meeting.
Regular Meeting Call to Order Legal Meeting Amend Consent Agenda Consent Agenda Minutes Excused Absence Resignations School Calendar for 2005-06 Option Enrollment Foreign Language Standards Claims Reports Supt. Report
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 Clark Froehlich, seconded by Alfredo Ramirez, to amend the agenda to include Deb Strate in the list of resignations. Roll Call: Aye – Krivohlavek, Pfeil, Ramirez, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent: Jane 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, Pfeil, Ramirez, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent: Jane McDaniel. Motion carried.
Minutes -- Regular Meeting, January 10, 2005
2nd Meeting of the Month, January 20, 2005
Excused Absence – Jane McDaniel
Resignations – Approved the resignations of the following effective at the end of the 2004-05 school year:
Christine Walker – Gifted Teacher at
Jerry Stock – 6th grade teacher at
Christine Kleinschmit – teacher at
Teresa Shaffer – 6th grade teacher at
Deb Strate – 1st grade/reading
teacher at
School Calendar for 2005-06 – Approved the 2005-06 school calendar as presented:
(Insert copy of school calendar for 2005-06) – Exhibit A
Option Enrollment – Approved the Option Enrollment recommendations from The Director of Student Services as presented:
(Insert copy of Option Enrollment) – Exhibit B
Foreign Language Standards – Approved standards for foreign language (to be in compliance with state regulations) as presented:
(Insert copy of Foreign Language Standards) – Exhibit C
Claims – Approved claims as follows: General Fund -- $331,875.73; Cooperative Fund -- $139,514.15; Reserve/Depreciation Fund -- $138,401.15; and Special Building Fund - $18724.25. Payroll was also approved.
Supt. Report Finance Report Inst. Serv. Report Student Serv. Report Finance Activities Committee Future Meetings Adjournment
Reports
Superintendent’s Report
-- Dr. Nelson reported on the following: Congratulations to Jack Fischer on being
selected as the VFW “Teacher of the Year” for
Financial Report – Bob Waite reported that the financial status of the district is in good shape.
Instruction/Personnel Report –Dr. DePasquale reported on high school requirements for “No Child Left Behind”.
Student Services Report -- Mr. Witte, Director of Student Services, reported on the enrollment as of January 28, 2005, NAEP Assessment, Very Special Arts Festival, Parent/Teacher Conferences, and Staff Development Day.
Finance Report – No report given.
Activities Committee – The Activities Committee met on January 24, 2005. The group discussed the update of facilities and the five-year facilities plan. The committee also discussed intramurals for high school students and cooping with YMCA for such a program. They also discussed legislative action as it relates to activities.
The next regular
meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 14, 2005, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. The second meeting of the month is scheduled
for Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 11:30 p.m.
President
Krivohlavek adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy A. Nelson, Secretary Brad Krivohlavek, President
Board of Education Board
of Education