Notice September 13, 2004 Call to Order Principal Update by Steve Morton Board Liaison Committee 2004-05 General Fund Budget Architect Discussion Professional Growth Update Board Meeting Location Exec. Session End Exec. Session Recess 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
Building Update by Steve Morton – Steve Morton, Senior High principal, updated the board on what is happening at Senior High. He gave a visual presentation on students’ involvement at Senior High. He also spoke on the book, “Executive Summary of Breaking Ranks”. Mr. Morton also reported on the department chairs in his building and on the learning climate surveys.
Board Liaison Committees – This item was tabled until the January meeting when the new board members are on duty. Board members will keep their current assignments.
2004-05 General Fund Budget – Dr. Nelson reviewed the general fund budget with the board. Dr. Nelson gave the board members a new handout with new updated budget figures. Dr. Nelson and Mr. Waite both went over the numbers with the board.
Discussion on School Architects – The board discussed the architects. After much
discussion it was decided to add this
item to the
Professional Growth Update – Dr. Nelson gave an overview of the professional growth revisions.
Discussion of Combining or Moving Location of Board Meetings (all) --
At approximately
At
At
President Scheer recessed the meeting until the
Budget Hearing Regular Meeting Legal Meeting Consent Agenda Minutes Excused Absence Mandatory Attendance Age Revisions to Prof. Growth Plan Teacher’s Neg. Agreement Claims Supt. Report Financial Report Inst./Pers. Report Student Serv. Report Finance Report Activities Comm. Future Meetings Adjournment
BUDGET HEARING
Notice of the budget hearing was published in The Norfolk
Daily News on
Jim Scheer called the hearing to order at
Dr. Nelson and Mr. Waite summarized the budget and explained the details of the budget. The budget recommendation was for a 2.4 percent increase.
2004-2005 BUDGET RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, public notice was given at least five (5)
days in advance of a Special Public Hearing called for the purpose of
discussing and approving or modifying Madison County School District #2’s Total
Budget of Expenditures for the 2004-2005 school year; and
WHEREAS, such Special Public
Hearing was held before the Board of Education of Madison County School
District #2, 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 is attached hereto as Exhibit A, all as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education
provided an opportunity to receive comment, information, and evidence from
persons in attendance at such Special Hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education
will access the State Aid Exclusion: and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education, after having
reviewed the District’s proposed total budget of expenditures for the 2004-2005
fiscal year, has determined that the following expenditures as listed below are
necessary in order to carry out the functions of the District:
|
Property Tax Calculation |
General Fund |
Depreciation Fund |
Employee Benefit Fund |
Activities Fund |
School Lunch Fund |
|
Total Requirements |
40,496,399.00 |
1,507,000.00 |
25,000.00 |
1,900,000.00 |
1,365,000.00 |
|
Total
Revenues Except for Property Taxes |
26,636,810.00 |
1,507,000.00 |
25,000.00 |
1,900,000.00 |
1,365,000.00 |
|
Property
Tax Requirement |
13,859,589.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
1%
Collection Fee |
138,595.89 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Property Tax Requirement |
13,998,184.89 |
|
|
|
|
|
Property
Tax Calculation |
Bond Fund |
Fund |
Qualified Capital Purchase Undertaking Fund |
Cooperative Fund |
Student Fees |
|
Total Requirements |
1,392,208.00 |
492,329.00 |
35,817.00 |
1,900,000.00 |
170,000.00 |
|
Total
Revenues Except for Property Taxes |
464,750.00 |
492,329.00 |
35,817.00 |
1,900,000.00 |
170,000.00 |
|
Property
Tax Requirement |
927,458.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
1%
Collection Fee |
9,274.58 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Property Tax Requirement |
936,732.58 |
|
|
|
|
Roll call on Budget Jane left meeting Regular Meeting Call to Order Legal Meeting Amend Consent Agenda Approve Consent Agenda Minutes Excused Absence Board Policy – Mandatory Attend. Age. Revisions to Prof. Growth Plan Claims Arch. Firm Approved Award for Excellence Activities Comm. Future Meetings Adjournment
NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the total budget of
expenditures of the above mentioned funds is hereby set for the 2004-2005
school year.
It is so moved by Paul Cazabon and seconded by Julee Pfeil, to approve the budget as presented. Roll call: Aye: Scheer, Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Cazabon. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Jane McDaniel, board member, left the meeting.
Consent Agenda
Jim Scheer, President, called the regular meeting of the Board of
Education to order at
It was moved by Paul Cazabon, seconded by Brad Krivohlavek, to amend the consent agenda by taking action on the financial portion of Teacher Negotiations only and to add Acceptance of Architect to the agenda. Roll call: Aye: Scheer, Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Cazabon. Nay: None. Absent: McDaniel. Motion carried.
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, Pfeil, Ramirez, and Cazabon. Nay – None. Absent: Jane McDaniel. Motion carried.
Minutes – Regular Meeting,
Excused Absence – None
Board Policy – Mandatory Attendance Age – Approved on first reading the new board policy, Mandatory Attendance Age, 501.04.
(Insert Board Policy – Mandatory Attendance Age, 501.004) – Exhibit A
Revisions to Professional Growth Plan – Approved the revisions to the Professional Growth Plan.
(Insert Professional Growth Plan) – Exhibit B
Claims – Approved claims as follows: 2003-04 Final Bills: General Fund - $1,236,570.17; Cooperative
Fund - $537.49; and Reserve/Depreciation Fund - $105,787.90. 2004-05 September – General
Fund - $593,376.23; Cooperative Fund - $120,564.83; and
Approval of Architectural Firm – The firm of Bahr Vermeer Haecker was approved as the architectural firm to work with the district on improvement of facilities.
Cheryl Ralston, Bel Air para, was the recipient of the Award for Excellence Award.
Focus on Students Supt. Report Fin. Report Inst. Report Student Serv. Report Finance Act. Comm Teacher Neg. (Financial Part Only) Future Meetings Adjournment Future Meetings
Wendy Clayton, Westside physical education instructor, gave the Focus on Students. She gave a PowerPoint presentation on her before school walking program.
Reports
Superintendent’s Report -- Dr. Nelson reported on the following: Congratulations to Staff Member of the Month; Comments on General Fund Budget for 2004-05; and Comments on Opening of the School Year.
Financial Report – Mr. Waite gave the financial report.
Instruction/Personnel Report –Dr. DePasquale reported on staff development.
Student Services Report -- Mr. Witte, Director of Student Services, reported on the following: Title I enrollment, ESL enrollment, and activities.
Finance Report – No report given.
Activities Committee – The Activities Committee met on August 23, 2004.
REGULAR AGENDA
Teacher’s Negotiated Agreement – It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Alfredo Ramirez, to approve a two-year negotiated agreement with the Norfolk City Education Association. This agreement would be for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 school years. The total package for both years (including salary, fringe benefits, longevity, activities pay, retirement, social security, etc.) is 5.61 percent for the 2004-05 school year and 4.5% for the 2005-06 school year. The base pay for the 2004-05 school year will be $26,879. The board approved only the financial portion of the agreement. Details on the other portion are yet to be worked out. Roll call: Aye: Scheer, Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Cazabon. Nay: None. Absent: McDaniel. Motion carried.
Mr. Cazabon thanked Jim Scheer and Jane McDaniel along with the administration for the hard work they put into the negotiations process.
Future Meetings – The regional school board meeting will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2004, at 4:00 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center. Interviews for Construction Manager will be held on September 28 and October 5 at 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Monday, October 4, at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room.
Jim Scheer, President, declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy A. Nelson, Secretary Jim Scheer, President
Board of Education Board of Education