February 12, 2007 -- Minutes
by Veryle Winter
March 09, 2007
NORFOLK PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
NORFOLK, NEBRASKA
Notice -- Notice of the
regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on
Tuesday, February 6, 2007.
4:30 Session
4:30 Session -- The Board of
Education met on Monday, February 12, 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, and Dan DePasquale. Absent: 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.
Construction Update – Mark
Riley, Beckenhauer representative, reported on the seven
construction projects presently underway. He reported that
all projects that are progressing nicely. It was agreed that
bids on Washington School project proceed.
2007-2008 School Calendar – Dr.
DePasquale presented Proposed Calendar #6 for their approval.
It changed the September 12 Staff Development Day to January 10 to
allow for a speaker to come on January 10 Dr. DePasquale recommends
this change and approval of this calendar.
Proposal for 9th Grade
Composition Class – Dr. DePasquale made a proposal for a
9th grade composition class. The board asked that
they come back to the board with the curriculum plans at a future
meeting.
Request from GSA Members – The Gay
Straight Alliance members presented a proposal to change the
current Harassment Policy. They stated that this policy
follows the bill that is being introduced in the Iowa
Legislature. The board listened to the proposal and thanks
the members for their professional presentation and stated that
they needed time to discuss the matter with the administration and
amongst themselves. The board will be getting back to the
group at a later time.
Executive Session – At 5:40 p.m. it
was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to move
into executive session for the purpose of discussion of
personnel. Roll call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel,
Ramirez, Pfeil, Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None.
End Executive Session – At 6:35 p.m.
it was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to move
out of executive session and back to regular session. Roll
call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, Cazabon,
and Froehlich. Nay – None. Motion carried.
Adjournment – President McDaniel
adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m. and moved back to regular
session.
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.
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, January 8, 2007
Special Meeting,
January 15, 2007
Special Meeting,
January 23, 2007
Advisory Council, January 23, 2007
Special Meeting, January 29, 2007
Special Meeting,
January 30, 2007
Special Meeting, January 31, 2007
Special Meeting, February 1, 2007
Excused Absence – None
Claims – Approved claims in the
amount of $290,885.57 for General Fund, $175.00 for Asbestos Fund,
$51,233.41 for Cooperative Fund, $51,708.12 for
Reserve/Depreciation Fund, and $854,010.22 for Special Building
Fund.
Approval of Norfolk Public Schools
Foundation Executive Director’s Contract – Approved the
contract of Pam Handke, Norfolk Public Schools Foundation Executive
Director.
Approval of Amendment to the Norfolk Public
Schools Foundation By-Laws – Approved the amendment to the
Norfolk Public Schools By-Laws.
Regular Agenda
Award for Excellence – Will continue
in March
Focus on Students – Focus on
Students was cancelled this month.
Superintendent’s Report – The following items
were discussed: construction update and Legislature
update.
Financial Report – Robert Waite gave
the financial report.
Instruction/Personnel Report – Dr.
DePasquale reported on teacher applicants for 2006-2007 school
year.
Student Services Report – A written
report on the following was presented: Dental Day,
Parent/Teacher Conferences, school activities, and Art
Festival.
Finance Committee – Clark Froehlich
reported that the Finance Committee met at noon and reviewed the
bills and agreed to move ahead on the Washington School
construction project.
Activities Committee Report – Dr.
Nelson reported that the committee met on January 22, 2007 and
discuss winter and spring sports. The group also discussed
the meetings with the city and other parochial schools on the
Memorial Field project. They will be updating Memorial Field
to keep it in compliance with ADA and safety issues.
Regular Agenda Item
New
Superintendent of Schools Hired – It was moved by Julee
Pfeil, seconded by Brad Krivohlavek, that the board extend a
two-year contract to Dr. Marlene Uhing of Seward, Nebraska to be
the new superintendent of schools starting July 1, 2007. The
vote was by verbal roll call. Aye: Clark Froehlich,
Julee Pfeil, Brad Krivohlavek, Jane McDaniel, Alfredo
Ramirez. Nay: Paul Cazabon. Motion carried.
Five of the
board members volunteered their support of Dr. Uhing.
President McDaniel stated that while this was a 5-1 vote that Dr.
Uhing is endorsed by the entire board and have their entire
backing.
She also
commented that Dr. Nelson has some good months left with the
district and that he has a lot left to do and that the board is
supporting him and that he is providing us good leadership as we
move into the transition period.
Future
Meetings – Regular Meeting – Monday, March 12, 2007, 4:30
p.m. Study Session/7:30 p.m. Regular Session. There will be
not second monthly meeting in February.
Adjournment -- President McDaniel declared the
regular meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Randy A. Nelson,
Secretary
Jane McDaniel, President
Board of
Education
Board of Education
