NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Notice May 9, 2005 Call to Order Employment Support of Guard Reserved Presentation Principal Update Bond Resolution Approved Review of Construction and Fac. NSBA Convention May Events Regular Agenda Call to Order Legal Meeting
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Notice of the special meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Tuesday, May 3, 2005.
The Board of Education met on Monday, May 9, 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, 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.
Employment Support
of Guard Reserves Presentation – Jim Engel, representing the Guard
Reserves, presented the Norfolk Public Schools a certificate of appreciation
for their support during the time Mike Hart, Junior High principal, was serving
in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Hart
also thanked the district again for the support he received during the time he
spent in
Principal Update – Randy Spahn reported on what is happening at the Middle School. He specifically reported on the program they started where students stay after school until they complete their assignments, the Purple Hands program planned for next year which deals with anti-bullying and violence, and Read About Program.
Discussion and
Review of Bond Resolution – Al Eveland and Jay Spearmn of Ameritus were
present to review the bond resolution with the Board of Education. He reported that
Review of Construction and Facilities – Bob Waite and Dr. Nelson gave a review of the construction and facilities.
Update on
Review of May Events -- Graduation, Honors Society, baccalaureate, 2nd Monthly Meeting
Executive Session -- At 7:00 p.m. it was moved by Clark Froehlich, seconded by Paul Cazabon, 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.
End Exec. Session Recess Regular Meeting Call to Order Legal Meeting Amendment to Consent Agenda Minutes Excused Absence Claims Replacement Staff Award for Excellence Recog. Of Tom Hall Supt. Report Financial Report Instruction/Pers. Report Student Serv. Report Finance Report Act. Committee
At 7:25 p.m. it was moved by Paul Cazabon, seconded by Julee
Pfeil, 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 7:25 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.
It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Paul Cazabon, 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, April 11, 2005
Special Meeting, April 28, 2005
Excused Absence – None
Claims – Approved claims for General Fund in the amount of $266,173.31: Cooperative Fund in the amount of $40,536.15; Reserve/Depreciation Fund in the amount of $127,725.48; and Special Building Fund in the amount of $26,436.20. Payroll was also approved.
Replacement Staff – Approved the resignations of the following staff members:
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Erin Troyer – ELL, Northern Hills
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Catrina Korth – Kindergarten,
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Megan Rang – Special Education, Senior High
ü Amy Klein – Spanish, Senior High
ü Heather Rabe – Language Arts, Senior High
Award for Excellence – Jim Luellen was given the Award for Excellence. He was introduced by Dave Wright, Junior High Principal
Recognition of Tom Hall – The board recognized Tom Hall for his retirement from the school district. He was given a gift certificate on behalf of the board of education.
Reports
Superintendent’s Report -- Dr. Nelson reported on the following: congratulations to Jim Luellen, legislative update including special education funding, LB 126 (Class I Schools), and construction update. Each building will be assigned a different architect to help speed the process. Dr. Nelson reported that it looks like the bond issue will be less than originally thought.
Finance Report Activities Committee Curriculum Specialists Claims Activities Report Resolution to Sell Bonds Adjournment
Financial Report – Bob Waite reported
that the financial status of the district is in good shape and ahead of
schedule for the year. He will be asking
for an amendment to the budget in June.
Instruction/Personnel Report –Dr. DePasquale reported on Adequate Yearly Progress in No Child Left Behind and assessments.
Student Services Report -- Mr. Witte, Director of Student Services, reported on Loyalty Day Parade, May activities and events, summer school, MAT 8 achievement tests, English Language Development Assessment, and Title I Peer Review in five elementary schools.
Finance Report – Mr. Waite reported that the Finance Committee met and has reviewed the process to wisely invest the construction monies. The Finance Committee consists of Mr. Waite, Mr. Cazabon, Mr. Ramirez, and Mr. Froehlich.
Activities Report – The Activities Committee met April 25, 2005. Items discussed included the need for more coaches to coach activities and sports and Mr. Robinson’s proposal on intramural activities at the Middle School, Junior High, and Senior High.
Regular Agenda Item
Resolution to Sell Bonds – Al Eveland explained the process of the selling of bonds at the 4:30 p.m. meeting. Dr. Nelson explained that it looks like we will not have to levy as much additional taxing authority for the bonds.
It was moved by Paul Cazabon, seconded by Clark Froehlich, to approve the resolution to sell bonds in the amount of $20,770.00. Roll Call: Aye – Krivohlavek, Pfeil, Ramirez, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent: Jane McDaniel. Motion carried.
The next regular
meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 13, 2005, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. The second month meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 12:00 noon.
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