August 14, 2006 - Minutes

NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NORFOLK, NEBRASKA

Notice - Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Monday, August 7, 2006.

4:30 Session , August 14,2006 - The Board of Education met on Monday, August 14, 2006, at ­­­4:30 p.m. (Administration Office) and 7:20 p.m. (City Council Chambers) for the hearing to exceed the Basic Allowable Growth Rate for the 2006-2007 School Year and the regular monthly meeting.  Members present included Brad Krivohlavek (arrived at 5:10 p.m.), Jane McDaniel (arrived at 4:35 p.m.), Alfredo Ramirez, Julee Pfeil, Paul Cazabon, and Clark Froehlich.  Also present were Superintendent Randy Nelson (present for the 4:30 Study Session only), Robert Waite, Dan DePasquale, and Doug Witte. 

Alfredo Ramirez, President, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a legal meeting of the Board of Education.

President Ramirez announced that a complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the East wall in the Board Room of the Administration Office, 512 Philip Avenue and that a complete board packet is available for review.

Update from Chamber Visioning Committee 2026 –  Mark Hall and Jennifer Adams updated the board on the goals of the Chamber Visioning Committee 2026.

Construction Update – Mark Riley, Beckenhauer representative, reported on the seven construction projects presently underway.  The Middle School and Grant Elementary are almost complete and the rest of the projects are on target.

Update on Operational Council Meetings – Jane McDaniel, Julee Pfeil, and Clark Froehlich, updated the board on their meeting with the Class I schools and the formation of the Operational Council from Winter School, Sunny Meadow School, and Reiche School.  Dan Honeywell and Dr. Nelson will be meeting with the Operating Council on a monthly basis.

Update on Pre-Opening Activities – Dr. Nelson updated the board on the pre-opening activities and invited the board to attend any of the activities.

Discuss Committee Assignments for 2006-2007 –   The board discussed the Committee Assignments for the 2006-07 school year.  The assignments are as follows: 

Adjourn – At 6:20 p.m. the board adjourned to the City Council Chambers for the 7:20 regular meeting.

HEARING

Alfredo Ramirez, called the meeting to order and declared a legally advertised meeting for the purpose of a hearing to exceed the basic allowable growth rate for the 2006-07 school year.  He pointed out that a copy of the Open Meeting Act was located on the wall in the City Council Chambers.

The following resolution was approved.

RESOLUTION TO EXCEED
THE BASIC ALLOWABLE GROWTH RATE
FOR THE 2006-2007 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 2006-2007 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 2006-2007 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 2006-2007 school fiscal year.

            NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Basic Allowable Growth Rate of 2.50% is increased to 3.1265% plus 1% for a total of 4.1265% and is hereby established as the Applicable Allowable Growth Rate for the General Fund Expenditures for Madison County School District #2 for the 2006-2007 school fiscal year 

            It is so moved by Jane McDaniel and seconded by Brad Krivohlavek this 14^th day of August, 2006.

             Roll call vote as follows:

                         Julee Pfeil                                Yes       No       Abstain

                        Alfredo Ramirez                      Yes       No       Abstain

                        Clark Froehlich                       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 constituted meeting of the Board.

                                                            , Secretary 

The hearing was declared adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING

Consent Agenda

Alfredo Ramirez, 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.

President Ramirez announced that a complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the West wall in the City Council Chambers located at 309 Madison Avenue and that a complete board packet is available for review.

It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Brad Krivohlavek, to amend the consent agenda by adding Michelle Petersen to the Item F., New Hires.  Roll call:  Aye: Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, McDaniel, Cazabon, and Froehlich.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

It was moved by Paul Cazabon, seconded by Julee Pfeil to remove Item H. Claims from the consent agenda.  Roll call:  Aye: Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, McDaniel, Cazabon, and Froehlich.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

It was moved by Clark Froehlich, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to approve the consent agenda items as amended.  Roll call:  Aye: Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, McDaniel, Cazabon, and Froehlich.  Nay:  None.  Motion carried.

Minutes   -- Regular Meeting, July 10, 2006                                             

Excused Absence – None

Student Tuition Waiver for Foreign Exchange Students – Approved the request for a foreign exchange student tuition waiver for Celia Sundt from Norway.  Her host family will be Jeff and Lynette Wellesley. 

Inter-local Agreement – Approved an inter-local agreement with Battle Creek to share the costs of Nancy Whisinnand, a special education teacher for the Class I schools.  This agreement is for the 2006-07 school year only.

Students/Staff Handbooks – Approved changes made for the Student and Staff Handbooks for the 2006-07 school year.  The handbooks have been reviewed by the Central Office administrators.

Chamber Visioning Committee 2026 – Agreed to support the efforts of the Chamber Visioning Committee 2026 by providing $5,000 to help with start-up costs. 

Replacement Staff – Approved the following individuals to replace staff positions:

            Sharon Thoene – Replacing Donna Hoffman

            Kathy Walker – Replacing Joyce Tunink

            Michelle Peterson – Replacing Erin Forre 

Harris Publishing – Agreed to allow the Norfolk Public Schools Foundation to use the services of Harris Publishing to update the alumni directory.  It has been several years since this has been updated and the information is extremely important to the Foundation.  There is no cost to the district.

Approval of Operating Councils from Community Schools – Approved the Operating Councils from Winter, Sunny Meadow, and Reiche Schools.

(Insert copy of Operating Council Members) – Exhibit A

Update/Amendments to Board Policies/Regulations.   Approved wording changes to the Bomb Threat board policy.  The rules and regulations that govern this policy will need to be adjusted accordingly.  Both policy and regulation changes were approved.

(Update copy of Bomb Threat Board Policy) – Exhibit B

Award for Excellence – Will continue in the fall

Focus on Students – Will continue in the fall

Superintendent’s Report – The following items were discussed:  congratulations to Nick Jensen, national president for JOOI; State Resolution Against Underage Drinking; construction update, and school opening updates.

Financial Report – Robert Waite gave the financial report.

Instruction/Personnel Report –Dr. DePasquale reported on STARS assessment program.

Student Services Report –Mr. Witte reported the handbook approval.

Finance Committee – No report was given.

Activities Committee Report – No report was given.

REGULAR AGENDA ITEM

Claims – It was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to approve claims in the amount of $310,874.46 for General Fund; $44.00 for Asbestos Fund; $95,192.94 for Cooperative Fund; $98,229.20 for Reserve/Depreciation Fund; $1,502,546.00 for Special Building Fund; $1,705.67 for Reiche School; $4,406.40 for Sunny Meadow School.  Payroll for July was also approved

Future Meetings -- The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 14 2006.  There will not be a second monthly meeting in July.  A board retreat will be held on August 24 at 5:00 p.m. at Prenger’s.

President Ramirez adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Randy A. Nelson, Secretary                                       Alfredo Ramirez, President
Board of Education                                                    Board of Education

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