NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Notice 4:30 Session Call to Order Construction Update Discussion of Final Budget Board Committees and Building Assignments September 12, 2005 Call to Order Construction Update Discussion of Final Budget Board Committees and Building Assignments Review of Board Goals Executive Session Regular Agenda Call to Order Legal Meeting
Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Friday, September 2, 2005.
4:30 Session
The Board of Education met on Monday, September 12 2005, at 4:30 p.m. (Administration Office) and 7:15 p.m. (City Council Chambers) for the regular monthly meeting. Members present included Brad Krivohlavek, Jane McDaniel (arrived at 5:55 p.m.), Alfredo Ramirez, Julee Pfeil, Paul Cazabon, and Clark Froehlich. Absent: Jane was present for budget hearing only and not for the regular meeting. Also present were Superintendent Randy Nelson, Robert Waite, Dan DePasquale, and Doug Witte.
Brad Krivohlavek, President, called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. and declared a legal meeting of the Board of Education
Construction
Update – Bob reported the Middle School contracts have been issued,
that value engineering has been completed for the
Beckenhauer Construction representatives reported that construction at the Middle School should be underway around September 28-30 with the steel being delivered and erection starting around October 1. The contracts for Grant Elementary are complete and should be mailed in the very near future.
A pre-construction meeting will be held in the next two weeks. They discussed the fact that steel prices are rapidly increasing. They would like to get together with the architects and see if they could get as much bidding completed for the steel and other big ticket items as soon as possible and preferably before the end of the year.
Discussion of Final Budget – Dr. Nelson and Mr. Waite discussed details of the budget with the board and went through the resolution to be approved at the 7:00 p.m. meeting.
Board Committees and Building Assignments – The board approved the following committee and building assignments:
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Board
Member |
School |
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Jane McDaniel |
Bel Air
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Paul Cazabon |
Grant |
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Alfredo Ramirez |
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Paul Cazabon |
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Brad
Krivohlavek
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Montessori |
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Clark Froehlich |
Northern Hills |
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Julee Pfeil |
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Brad Krivohlavek |
Westside |
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Clark Froehlich |
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Alfredo Ramirez/Paul Cazabon |
Middle School |
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Julee Pfeil/Clark Froehlich |
Junior High/CLC |
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Board Goals Executive Session End Executive Session 7:00 Budget Hearing |
Senior High |
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Julee Pfeil |
ECC |
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Julee Pfeil/Alfredo Ramirez |
AFS |
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Alfredo
Ramirez/Paul Cazabon |
Middle School |
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Julee
Pfeil/Clark Froehlich |
Junior High/CLC |
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Jane
McDaniel/Brad Krivohlavek |
Senior High |
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Julee Pfeil |
ECC |
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Julee
Pfeil/Alfredo Ramirez |
AFS |
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Board
Member |
Committee
Assignment |
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Julee/Jane/Brad |
Activities Committee |
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Paul/Alfredo/Clark |
Finance/Construction Committee |
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Julee |
Staff Member of the Month |
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Jane |
Calendar and In-Service |
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Alfredo |
School Safety Committee |
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Paul/Clark/Alfredo |
Multicultural |
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Clark/Jane |
Teacher Negotiations |
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Julee |
GNSA – Legislative Committee |
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Alfredo/Paul |
Substance Abuse
Policies/Prevention |
Review of Board Goals – The board reviewed the board goals. The board briefly discussed the goal of a Foundation Direction/Grant writer position. No action was taken at this time.
Executive Session -- At 5:55 p.m. 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, Ramirez, Cazabon, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Absent: None. Nay – None. Motion carried.
End Executive Session – At 6:45 p.m. it was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Alfredo Ramirez, to move out of executive session and to move back into regular session. Roll Call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Cazabon, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent – None. Motion carried.
7:00 Budget Hearing
2005-2006 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 2005-2006 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;
WHEREAS, the Board of Education will access the State
Aid Levy Exclusion; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Education, after having
reviewed the District’s proposed total budget of expenditures for the 2005-2006
fiscal year, has determined that the following expenditures as listed below are
necessary in order to carry out the functions of the District:
Regular Meeting Consent Agenda Pull Bids from Consent Agenda Approve Consent Agenda Minutes Excused Absence Claims Excused Absence Claims Regular Meeting Consent Agenda Call to Order Legal Meeting Minutes
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Property Tax Calculation |
General Fund |
Depreciation Fund |
Employee Benefit Fund |
Activities Fund |
School Lunch Fund |
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Total Requirements |
34,734,231 |
2,043,389 |
25,000 |
1,900,000 |
1,550,000 |
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Total
Revenues Except for Property Taxes |
18,838,641 |
2,043,389 |
25,000 |
1,900,000 |
1,550,000 |
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Property
Tax Requirement |
14,395,590 |
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1%
Collection Fee |
143,955.90 |
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Total
Property Tax Requirement |
14,539,545.90 |
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Property
Tax Calculation |
Bond Fund |
Fund |
Qualified Capital Purchase Undertaking Fund |
Cooperative Fund |
Student Fees |
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Total Requirements |
2,077,058 |
21,143,388 |
33,473 |
1,900,000 |
175,000 |
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Total
Revenues Except for Property Taxes |
103,527 |
21,143,388 |
33,473 |
1,900,000 |
175,00 |
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Property
Tax Requirement |
1,973,531 |
380,000 |
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1%
Collection Fee |
19,735.31 |
3,800 |
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Total
Property Tax Requirement |
1,993,266.31 |
383,800 |
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NOW BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED
that the total budget of expenditures of the above mentioned funds is hereby
set for the 2005-2006 school year.
It is so moved by Jane McDaniel
and seconded by Paul Cazabon, to approve the budget as presented. Roll call:
Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil,, Cazabon, and
Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent:
None. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Brad Krivohlavek, President, called the regular meeting of the Board of
Education to order at 7:15 p.m. and declared a legally advertised meeting. He welcomed everyone.
It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Alfredo Ramirez, to pull the Action Item B. Bids, off the consent agenda. Roll call: Aye –Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Cazabon, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent -- McDaniel. Motion carried.
It was moved by Paul Cazabon, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to approve the consent agenda items as amended. Roll call: Aye –Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Cazabon, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent -- McDaniel. Motion carried.
Minutes -- Regular Meeting, August 8, 2005
2nd Meeting of Month, August 25, 2005
Excused Absence – None
Claims – Approved claims in the amount of $1,528,039.18 for General Fund (Final 2004-2005 Claims). Approved claims in the amount of $607,928.84 for General Fund; $5,590.00 for Asbestos Fund; $109,578.91 for Cooperative Fund; $166,353.77 for Reserve/Depreciation Fund; and $29,509.90 for Special Building Fund.
Award for Excellence Focus on Students Reports Supt. Report Fin. Report Inst./Pers. Report Stud. Serv. Report Finance Committee Act. Committee Report Future Meetings Adjournment
Award for Excellence -- Pat Wolff, Network Administrator, was named the Award for Excellence winner. Mr. Waite made the presentation.
Focus on Students
– Mike Hart, Leann Widhalm and Junior High students gave the Focus on Students
presentation on the
Reports
Superintendent’s Report -- Dr. Nelson reported on the following: Congratulations to Pat Wolff, Award for Excellence Recipient; Brief Review of Budget Hearing; Update on LB 126 Planning; and Congratulations to National FFA Band students Aaron Schultze and Jennifer Schuckman. Dr. Nelson also announced that the TANN Consortium had received notification of the extension of their grant for three years.
Financial Report – Mr. Waite reported on the financial status of the district. His report included reports on school enrollment and food service.
Instruction/Personnel Report –Dr. DePasquale reported on State Writing Assessment results for 2004-05.
Student Services Report -- Mr. Witte, Director of Student Services, reported on enrollment, Johnson O’Malley and Title VII Indian Education grants, TeamMates of Norfolk new assistant, Mara Riley, New American Center, and Motivational Productions presentation.
Finance Committee – The Finance Committee met and looked over the bills and also the construction cost figures. They will be meeting every two weeks through the construction phase.
Activities Committee Report – The Activities Committee met on August 25 and were updated on all of the activities and the number of participants in each activity. It was noted that the participation numbers are down and the coaches a