December 11, 2006 - Minutes
by Veryle Winter
December 11, 2006
NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NORFOLK, NEBRASKA
Notice -- Notice of the regular meeting was
published in the Norfolk Daily News on Monday, December 4,
2006.
4:30 Session
4:30 Session -- The Board of Education met on Monday, December 11, 2006, at 4:30 p.m. for the study session at the Norfolk Public Schools Administration Office (Board Room) and regular meeting (City Council Chambers). Members present included Brad Krivohlavek, Jane McDaniel, Alfredo Ramirez, Julee Pfeil, Paul Cazabon, and Clark Froehlich. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent Randy Nelson, Robert Waite, Dan DePasquale and Doug Witte.
Legal Meeting -- Alfredo Ramirez, President, called
the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a legal meeting of
the Board of Education.
Open Meetings Act -- 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.
Annual Report – Trudie DePasquale, reviewed the
Annual Report with the Board of Education
Panther Report – A video of the Panther Report was
reviewed by the Board.
Construction Update – Mark Riley, Beckenhauer
representative, reported on the seven construction projects
presently underway. He reported on all the projects that are
currently underway. The projects are progressing nicely.
School Calendar Update – Dr. DePasquale shared the
proposed 2007-08 school calendar
Executive Session – At 5:40 p.m. it was moved by Brad
Krivohlavek, seconded by Jane McDaniel, to move into executive
session for the purpose of discussion of personnel. Roll
call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, Cazabon,
and Pfeil. Nay – None. Motion carried. Roll
call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, Cazabon,
and Pfeil. Nay – None. Motion carried.
End Executive Session – At 6:00 p.m. it was moved by
Jane McDaniel, seconded by Brad Krivohlavek, to move out of
executive session and back to regular session. Roll
call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, Cazabon,
and Pfeil. Nay – None. Motion carried.
Adjournment – President Ramirez adjourned the meeting
at 6:00 p.m.
REGULAR
MEETING
Consent Agenda
Regular Meeting -- 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.
Open Meetings Act -- 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.
Consent Agenda -- It was moved by Jane McDaniel,
seconded by Brad Krivohlavek, to approve the consent agenda items
as amended. Roll call: Aye: Krivohlavek, Ramirez,
Pfeil, McDaniel, Froehlich, and Cazabon. Nay:
None. Motion carried.
Minutes -- Regular Meeting, November 13, 2006
Special Meeting, November 14, 2006
Advisory Council Meeting, November 28, 2006
Special Meeting, November 27, 2006
Special Meeting, November 29, 2006
Excused Absence – None
Amendment to ALICAP Agreement – Approved amendments
made to the ALICAP Interlocal Agreement. The amendments
included simply updating the wording of the agreement to make it
current on an annual basis.
(ALICAP AGREEMENT) – Exhibit A
Retirement/Resignation -- Approved the retirement and
resignation of Rose Spence, nurse at the Middle School and Junior
High School. This resignation would be effective at the end
of the 2006-07 school year.
Claims – Approved claims in the amount of $160,965.11
for General Fund, $44,918.25 for Cooperative Fund, and $58,626.78
for Reserve/Depreciation Fund.
Regular Agenda
Award for Excellence – Will continue in January
Focus on Students – Focus on Students was given by
Cory Worrell and the Lincoln School business partnership with Wells
Fargo Bank.
Superintendent’s Report – The following items
were discussed: recognition for Angela Simpson as the 2006
Nebraska Assistant Principal of the Year; construction update, and
thank you to Rose Spence for her years of service to the district
as school nurse.
Financial Report – Robert Waite gave the financial
report.
Instruction/Personnel Report – Dr. DePasquale
reported on the district’s 9-12 Language Arts Curriculum
Committee.
Student Services Report –Mr. Witte reported on the
following: Holiday programs dates and other dates pertaining
to the winter break.
Finance Committee – The Finance Committee met at noon
and reviewed the bills.
Activities Committee Report – Met on Monday, November
27, 2006 and discussed Memorial Field priorities. School
representatives had met with city, Lutheran High, and Catholic High
representatives and decided that safety and ADA issues were the
first things that needed to be addressed at Memorial Field.
The group will continue to meet.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of Officers – The board approved the
following appointments for the 2007 calendar
year:
Randy
Nelson – Secretary
Bob
Waite – Treasurer
Dan
DePasquale – Parliamentarian
Election of Officers – Dr. Nelson took over as
temporary chairman and announced that nominations for President
were open. Paul nominated Jane McDaniel for President of the
Board. Clark nominated Brad Krivohlavek for President of the
Board. It was moved by Clark, seconded by Paul, to have
nominations cease and to vote by ballot. Roll call: Aye:
Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, McDaniel, Froehlich, and
Cazabon. Nay: None. Motion carried. Jane
McDaniel was elected President of the Board of Education.
Dr. Nelson then announced that nominations for Vice-President were open. Julee Pfeil nominated Brad Krivohlavek for vice-president. Paul nominated Clark Froehlich for vice-president. Clark Froehlich withdrew his name from nomination. It was moved by Julee, seconded by Paul, to have nominations cease and to cast a unanimous ballot for Brad Krivohlavek. Roll call: Aye: Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, McDaniel, Froehlich, and Cazabon. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Brad and
Julee expressed appreciation to Alfredo for his leadership this
past year.
Future Meetings – Regular Meeting – Monday, January
8, 2007, 4:30 p.m. Study Session/7:30 p.m. Regular Session;
Thursday, January 25, 2007, 12:00 noon, 2nd monthly
meeting.
Adjournment -- President Ramirez declared the regular
meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy A. Nelson,
Secretary Alfredo
Ramirez, President
Board of
Education Board
of Education
