NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Notice March 14, 2005 Call to Order Update on Jr. High Mural Update on Northern Hills Bond Issue Information Update on Leg. Issues Impacting Education Executive Session Out of Executive Session Recess Regular Agenda Call to Order Legal Meeting
Notice of the special meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Friday, March 11, 2005.
The Board of Education met on Monday, March 14, 2005, at 4:30 p.m. for the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Administration Building Board Room. Members present included Brad Krivohlavek, Alfredo Ramirez, Jane McDaniel, Julee Pfeil, Paul Cazabon (arrived at 5:00 p.m.), and Clark Froehlich. 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 Junior High – Mike Hart, Junior High assistant principal, and three Junior High students showed off a mural that they had painted for the Junior High. Mr. Hart shared how proud he was of the boys and thanked them for the painting. The board also expressed their thanks.
Update on Northern Hills – Trudie DePasquale, principal, update the board on what is happening at Northern Hills.
Updates on Bond Issue Information – Dr. Nelson thanked the following for their work on the bond election: board and administration; Norfolk Daily News, especially Kent and Grace; those that put the website together, the community citizens group; those that put the website together, the co-chairs, and the community members who worked. He also shared the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce endorsement and the newsletter from Beckenhauer Construction.
Update on Legislative Issues Impacting Education – Dr. Nelson shared information on several legislative bills impacting education..
At 6:01 p.m. it was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to move into executive session for the purpose of discussion of personnel. Roll Call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Motion carried.
At 7:07 p.m. it was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to end the executive session and to move back into regular session. Roll Call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, 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.
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.
onsent
Agenda Minutes Excused Absence Resignations Excused Absence Resignations Continuing Contracts Coop Agreements NASB Membership Claims New Staff Members Approval of Change in Contract Staff Member of the Month Focus on Students
It was moved by Paul Cazabon, seconded by Jane McDaniel, to
remove Action Item F., Approval of Grant Principal, from the consent agenda and
to act on it as a separate item. Roll
call: Aye –Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil,
Ramirez, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Clark Froehlich, to approve the consent agenda items as amended. Roll call: Aye –Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Motion carried.
Minutes -- Regular Meeting, February 14, 2005
2nd Meeting of the Month, February 24, 2005
Excused Absence – None
Resignations – Approved the resignations of the following staff members:
Jennifer Frey – Senior High Spanish teacher
Abby Jones – Senior High Language Arts teacher
Continuing Contracts – Approved continuing contracts for both the teachers and administrators for the 2005-06 school year except for those that received other notifications.
Coop Agreements –
Approved coop agreements for the
NASB Membership – Agreed to continue membership in the Nebraska Association of School Boards for the 2005-06 school year.
Claims – Approved claims for General Fund in the amount of $347,573.96; for Cooperative Fund in the amount of $165,104.99; for Reserve/Depreciation Fund in the amount of $7,080.11; and Special Building Fund in the amount of $4,307.80. Payroll was also approved.
Approval of New Staff Members – Approved the following new staff members:
Becky Lechner – Junior High library media specialist
Julie Duffield – Middle School autism
Approval of Change in
Contract for Lisa Walters – Approved
a change in contract for Lisa Walters from a .7 percent to a .6 percent. She has requested to be released from her
challenge facilitator position.
Staff Member of the
Month – Shione
Walker, Montessori secretary, was honored as the Staff Member of the Month.
Focus on Students – Mary Whealy,
Tammy Schaefer, and Brandi Rossman, presented the
Focus on Students talking about the TeamMates program at
Reports
Supt. Report Finance Report Inst. Serv. Report Student Serv. Report Finance Activities Committee Grant Principal Future Meetings Vote Adjournment
Superintendent’s Report -- Dr. Nelson
reported on the following: congratulations
to Shione Walker, Award for Excellence recipient and legislative update. He also thanked Chuck Foxhoven
and staff for their help in gaining over $400,000 in energy savings for the
district.
Financial Report – Bob Waite reported that the financial status of the district is in good shape.
Instruction/Personnel Report –Dr. DePasquale reported on personnel data.
Student Services Report -- Mr. Witte, Director of Student Services, reported on parent/teacher conference attendance comparisons, and other information
Finance Report – No report given.
Activities Committee – The Activities Committee met on February 28, 2005. The main areas discussed were development of the intramural program and winter and spring activities.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
Grant Principal – Approved the hiring of Chad Boyer as the Grant Elementary School Principal. This position also includes additional responsibilities through the Director of Student Services.
The next regular
meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 11, 2005, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. There will not be a second meeting in
March. Staff Appreciation Day is
scheduled for March 23 at Senior High.
Dr. Krivohlavek
urged everyone to get out to vote and thanked everyone
who worked for the bond election.
President Krivohlavek
adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy A. Nelson, Secretary Brad Krivohlavek, President
Board of Education Board of Education