January 8, 2007 - Minutes
by Veryle Winter
January 15, 2007
NORFOLK PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
NORFOLK, NEBRASKA
Notice -- Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Tuesday, January 2, 2007.
4:30 Session
4:30 Session -- The Board of Education met on Monday, January 8, 2007, 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 – Jane McDaniel, 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 McDaniel 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.
Presentation to Randy Spahn – Recognition of Randy Spahn upon his retirement by his Middle School staff and also from the Norfolk Public Schools.
Construction Update – Mark Riley, Beckenhauer representative, reported on the seven construction projects presently underway. He reported that all projects that are progressing nicely.
Operational Council Update – There was no report as there was no meeting in December. Next meeting with be January 23 at Reiche Elementary School.
Other Items Discussed – The Finance Committee recommended that any purchase over $10,000 on a purchase order should be approved by the majority of the Board before it is released for purchase. Mr. Waite is also to oversee the Activities Accounts of the district.
Executive Session – At 5:25 p.m. it was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to move into executive session for the purpose of discussion of land acquisition and personnel. Roll call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, Cazabon, and Pfeil. Nay – None.
End Executive Session – At 7:06 p.m. it was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Paul Cazabon, 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 McDaniel adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
Consent Agenda
Regular Meeting – Jane McDaniel, President, called the regular meeting of the Board of Education to order at 7:30 p.m. and declared a legally advertised meeting. She welcomed everyone.
Open Meetings Act -- President McDaniel 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.
Amendment to Regular Agenda – It was moved by Julee Pfeil, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to add an item to the consent agenda, Telecommunications Infrastructure Resolution. Roll call: Aye: Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, McDaniel, Froehlich, and Cazabon. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda -- It was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Alfredo Ramirez, 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, December 11, 2006
Special Meeting, December 18, 2006
Excused Absence – None
Claims – Approved claims in the amount of $348,172.58 for General Fund, $$5,271.00 for Asbestos Fund, $104,802.79 for Cooperative Fund, $78,305.83 for Reserve/Depreciation Fund, and $1,141,327.46 Special Building Fund.
Regular Agenda
Award for Excellence – Julie Daniel, visually impaired teacher for the district, was given the Award for Excellence Award.
Focus on Students – Focus on Students was given by Jennifer Canham and 6th grade students at Sunny Meadow School.
Superintendent’s Report – The following items were discussed: congratulations to Julie Daniel, Award for Excellence recipient; construction update, and reminder of Board Retreat on Operating Principles.
Financial Report – Robert Waite gave the financial report.
Instruction/Personnel Report – Dr. DePasquale reported on the business education curriculum.
Student Services Report –Mr. Witte reported on the following: enrollment comparisons.
Finance Committee – The Finance Committee met at noon and reviewed the bills.
Activities Committee Report – No meeting in December.
Telecommunications Infrastructure Resolution – It was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Clark Froehlich, to recommend that Norfolk Public Schools authorize the purchase of telecommunications services for the period beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2012, including but not limited to, 40Mbps Ethernet over fiber infrastructure for distance learning and Internet access from the State of Nebraska master purchase contract with service provided by either Windstream Communications or Windstream Communications Qwest Communications for the estimated amount of $200 per month for 60 months, with option to extend service for five (5) consecutive one-year periods. Roll call: Aye: Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, McDaniel, Froehlich, and Cazabon. Nay: None. Motion carried.
Future Meetings – Regular Meeting – Monday, February 12, 2007, 4:30 p.m. Study Session/7:30 p.m. Regular Session, and Tuesday, January 25, 2007, 12:00 noon, 2nd monthly meeting.
Adjournment -- President McDaniel declared the regular meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy A. Nelson, Secretary Jane McDaniel, President
Board of Education Board of Education
