Notice August 10, 2004 Call to Order Update on Junior High Resource Officer Plaque Presentation Review of August Calendar Preliminary Budget Review for 2004-05 Date for Arch. Interviews Hearing on Budget Legal Meeting Update to Board Budget Resolution Approved 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 Mission Statement 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
The Board of Education met on
Jim Scheer, Board President, called the meeting to order at
Update on Junior High Resource Officer – Dave Wright and Mike Hart gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Junior High Resource Officer position. Dave Lichtenberg, the new resource officer, was present and was introduced.
Plaque Presentation -- Mike Hart presented
the Board of Education a plaque from the 101st Airborne Division
thanking them for their support of Mike Hart and family during his duty in
Review of August Calendar – Dr. Nelson reminded
the board of the New Staff Luncheon on Thursday, August 12, at the Senior High
Cafeteria at
Preliminary Budget Review for 2004-05 – Dr. Nelson gave a preliminary review of the 2004-05 budget. At this time the administration is recommending a 2.4 percent increase in the budget.
Set Date for Architect Interviews – The Board set
At approximately
HEARING ON BUDGET
At
the meeting for a hearing on the budget.
Bob Waite, Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs, updated the Board on the reason for the hearing.
Budget Resolution
RESOLUTION TO EXCEED
THE BASIC ALLOWABLE GROWTH RATE
FOR THE 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR
WHEREAS, public notice was given at
least five (5) days in advance of a Special Public Hearing for the purpose of
hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations regarding
the Norfolk Public Schools request to exceed the 2004-2005 Basic Allowable
Growth Rate; and,
WHEREAS, such Special Public Hearing
was held before the Board of Education (hereinafter “the Board”) of Madison
County School District #2 (hereinafter “the District”) at the time, date, and
place announced in the notice published in a newspaper of general circulation, a
copy of which notice and proof of publication of where is attached hereto as
Exhibit A, all as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Board, after having
reviewed the request to exceed the Basic Allowable Growth Rate for the
2004-2005 school year, has determined that the request is necessary in order to
carry out the functions of the District, as determined by the Board for the
2004-2005 school fiscal year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
the Basic Allowable Growth Rate of 0.00% is increased to .5543% plus 1% for a
total of 1.5543% and is hereby established as the Applicable Allowable Growth
Rate for the General Fund Expenditures for Madison County School District #2
for the 2004-2005 school fiscal year.
It is so moved by
_____________________ and seconded by _____________________ this 10th
day of August, 2004.
Roll call vote as follows:
Julee Pfeil Yes No Abstain
Alfredo Ramirez Yes No Abstain
Jim Scheer Yes No Abstain
Brad Krivohlavek Yes No Abstain
Jane McDaniel Yes No Abstain
Paul Cazabon Yes No Abstain
The undersigned herewith certifies,
as the Secretary of the Board of Education of Madison County School District #2
that the above Resolution was duly adopted by a majority of said Board at a
duly constitut4ed meeting of the Board.
,
Secretary
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Consent Agenda
Jim Scheer, President, called the regular meeting of the Board of
Education to order at
It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Brad Krivohlavek, to approve the consent agenda items as presented with the modifications. Roll call: Aye – Scheer, Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Pfeil, Ramirez, and Cazabon. Nay – None. Motion carried.
Minutes – Regular Meeting,
Special
Meeting,
Excused Absence – None
Student/Parent Handbooks – Approved the student/parent handbooks as presented.
Tuition for Sunny Meadow – Approve tuition contract with Sunny Meadow 7th and 8th grade students. Tuition will remain same as last year.
Leave of Absence Request – Approved a one-year leave of absence (2004-05 school year) for Mary Boyle, due to personal reasons.
Approval of New Staff Member – Approved the hiring of Megan Whitten, to fill the one-year leave of absence by Mary Boyle. Megan will teach 6th grade at Jefferson Elementary School.
Board Policies – 2nd Reading – Approved on second reading the following board polices as presented:
501.12 Anti-Bullying Policy
508.12 Asthma and Allergic Reaction Protocol
508.01 Student Health and Immunization Checkups
508.14 Employee Indemnification for Emergency Protocol
508.02 Administration of Medication to Students
508.13 Emergency Protocol
(Insert copy of Board Policies – 2nd Reading) Exhibit A
Claims – Approved claims as follows: General Fund - $218,346.09; Cooperative Fund - $41,268.18; Reserve/Depreciation Fund - $310,623.24; and Special Building Fund - $10,219.00. Payroll was also approved.
Copier Bids – Approved the bid of Norfolk Office Equipment of Norfolk in the amount of $17,850 for 4 copies for Bel Air, Westside, Washington, and Senior High.
Supt. Report Financial Report Inst./Pers. Report Student Serv. Report Finance Report Activities Comm. Future Meetings Adjournment
Reports
Superintendent’s Report -- Dr. Nelson reported on the following: budget update, beginning of school year, and energy savings program update.
Financial Report – Mr. Waite gave the financial report.
Instruction/Personnel Report –Dr. DePasquale reported on staff development and district instructional goals.
Student Services Report -- Mr. Witte, Director of Student Services, reported on the following: boundary exceptions for 2004-05.
Finance Report – No report given.
Activities Committee – The Activities Committee will meet on August 23, 2004.
Future Meetings – The second meeting/budget workshop will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. in the Central Office board room. The regular meeting will be held on Monday September 13, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room and 7:30 p.m. at the City Council. The Budget Hearing/Adoption will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the City Council Chambers on Monday, September 13, 2004.
Jim Scheer, President, declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy A. Nelson, Secretary Jim Scheer, President
Board of Education Board of Education