July 9, 2007 Minutes
by Veryle Winter
July 11, 2007
NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NORFOLK,
NEBRASKA
Notice—Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Monday, July 2, 2007.
4:30 Session
4:30 Session—The Board of Education met on Monday, July 9, 2007, at 4:30 p.m. for the study session in the Board Room of the Administrative Office School and the regular meeting at the City Council Chambers. Members present included Jane McDaniel, Brad Krivohlavek, Alfredo Ramirez, Julee Pfeil, and Clark Froehlich. Absent: Paul Cazabon. Also present were Superintendent Marlene Uhing, Robert Waite, Doug Witte, and Dan DePasquale.
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 Jane McDaniel announced that a complete copy of the Open Meetings Act was available for review if anyone was interested and that a complete board packet is available for review.
Construction Update–Mark Riley, Beckenhauer representative, reported on the construction projects presently underway. He reported that all the projects were proceeding on target. The only “glitch” is the delay of the rooftop heating and air conditioning unit at Washington School because of a strike. It will delay the project somewhat but the good news is that the old unit is still operating.
Summer School Program Update – Doug Witte, Director of Student Services, summarized the migrant/ELL summer school program. He then introduced Betty Anderson, Trisha Andreason, and Jane Uzzell who gave reports on the migrant/ELL summer school program. They all reported great attendance and also great results from the program. The board asked that these students be tracked for three years to see how they progress.
Update from Finance Committee/2007-98 Budget – Mr. Waite distributed a handout on the 2007-2008 proposed budget. He also reported that the Finance Committee had met to review the bills and bids. He stated he would be recommending a 10 cent increase in the lunch and breakfast prices since we are presently in the hole for these programs. He also reported he had purchased a new bus which already had the new environmentally friendly engine. He reported that the Depreciation Fund was in good shape. He also reported that we have not collected all of the county fines yet but that he was hoping that would be happening soon.
Executive Session – At 5:40 p.m. it was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Alfredo Ramirez, to move into executive session for the purpose of discussion of teacher negotiations. Roll call: Aye – McDaniel, Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent: Cazabon. Motion carried.
End Executive Session – At 7:00 p.m. it was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to end the executive session and move back to regular session. Roll call: Aye – McDaniel, Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent: Cazabon. Motion carried.
Adjournment – President Jane
McDaniel adjourned the meeting 7:01p.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 – Jane McDaniel, President, 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.
Media Recognition – Jane McDaniel, President, thanked the students from Northeast Community College for their services in broadcasting the meeting.
Welcome Marlene Uhing – Jane McDaniel, President, welcomed Marlene Uhing as our new superintendent of schools.
Consent Agenda -- Itwas moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Clark Froehlich, to approve the consent agenda items as amended. Roll call: Aye: McDaniel, Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich, Nay: None. Absent: Cazabon. Motion carried.
Minutes -- Regular Meeting, June
11, 2007
Excused Absence – Paul Cazabon
Appointment of Superintendent of Schools as Board Secretary – Appointed the Superintendent of Schools as the Board Secretary.
Bids – The following bids were approved:
Bread: Approved the bid from Sara Lee.
Bids were
solicited from two companies and advertised in the
paper. The only bid received was from Sara Lee.
It is recommended that we accept their bid for bread products for
the upcoming year.
|
Product |
Sara Lee |
|
White Bread, 20 oz |
$1.15 |
|
Wheat Dinner Roll, 12 count |
$1.89 |
|
Whole Grain White Coney Buns, 8 count |
$1.15 |
|
Whole Grain White Hamburger Buns, 8 count |
$1.15 |
|
Steak Buns, 24 count |
$4.00 |
Milk: Approved the bid from Roberts Dairy.
Bids were solicited for milk and milk products fro the 2007-2008 school year from Meadow Gold and Roberts Dairy and advertised in the paper. The following bids were received:
|
Product |
Roberts Dairy |
Meadow Gold |
|
|
|
|
|
½ Pint White Skim Milk |
.1696 |
.1840 |
|
½ Pint White 2% Milk |
.1810 |
.1940 |
|
1/ Pint Chocolate Skim Milk |
.1689 |
.1880 |
|
½ Pint Strawberry Skim Milk |
.1755 |
.2000 |
It is recommended that the bid be awarded to Roberts Dairy.
Gas: Approved the bid of Meisinger Oil Company.
Bids were
solicited from Meisinger Oil Co., Inc., Zoubek Oil Company, and
Farmers Coop in Battle Creek. It was also advertised in the
paper. Bids were received as follows:
Meisinger Oil Co., Inc. |
Zoubek Oil Company |
|
|
|
|
Clear Diesel #2 $2.485, subject to refiner increases and decreases Unleaded $2.675, subject to refiner increases and decreases |
Clear Diesel #2 $2.50, subject to refiner increases and decreases Unleaded $2.675, subject to refiner increases and decreases |
|
|
|
It is recommended the bid be awarded to Meisinger Oil Company for the 2007-2008 school year.
Sanitation: Approved the bid of Prime Sanitation.
Bids were solicited for
sanitation pickup for the 2007-2008 school year from four companies
and advertised in the paper. The following bids were
received:
Prime Sanitation |
Waste Connections |
|
|
|
|
$47,292.00 |
$53,139.67 |
|
|
|
It is recommended the bid be awarded to Prime Sanitation.
Pest Control: Approved the bid
of S & W Pest Management for the 2007-2008 school year.
Bids were solicited from five firms and advertised in the
paper. The following bids were received:
Vendor |
Bid Price |
|
S & W Pest Management |
$612.00/month |
|
Olson’s Pest Technicians |
$625.50/month |
|
Presto-X Company |
$636.00/month |
|
Schmitz Pest Services |
$800.00/month |
|
|
|
It is recommended that we award the bid to S & W Pest
Management for the 2007-2008 school year.
Bus: Approved the purchase of a bus from Cornhusker International in the amount of $66,410.
Approval of Signature for Federal Program – Approved the signature of the Associate Superintendent for Business Services as the official signature for the Federal Lunch Program.
Claims – Approved claims in the amount of $314,918.67 for General Fund; $829.11 for Asbestos Fund; $122,967.33 for Cooperative Fund; $58,006.77 for Lunch Program; $92,282.02 for Reserve/Depreciation Fund, and $827,277.00 for Special Building Fund.
Approval of Signatures for Depository Services Resolution for Governmental Entities – Approved the signatures for depository services resolution for governmental entities. This change would allow Marlene Uhing’s name to be put on the resolutions in place of Randy Nelson.
Approval of School Lunch/Breakfast Prices for 2007-2008 School Year – Approved an increase of 10 cents in the school lunch and breakfast prices for 2007-2008.
|
Grade Level |
Current Lunch Price |
Current Breakfast Price |
Proposed New Price |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Elementary |
$1.80 |
|
$1.90 |
|
Elementary |
|
$.35 |
$.45 |
|
Secondary |
$1.95 |
|
$2.05 |
|
Adult |
$2.55 |
|
$2.65 |
Regular Agenda
Award for Excellence – Will continue in the fall
Focus on Students – Will continue in the fall
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Marlene Uhing reported on the following: transition plan and board/
administrative retreat. Dr. Uhing reported that she will use her first 90 days to visit with administrators, board members, staff, community leaders, parents, etc. She will then share what she has learned and will bring a more detailed strategic plan back to the board. Dr. Uhing also reported that the board and administrators would be having a Board/Administrative Retreat on August 6, 2007.
Financial Report– Robert Waite gave the financial report.
Instruction/Personnel Report – Dr. DePasquale reported on the Credit Recovery Program.
Student Services Report – Mr. Witte reported on the following items: end of year enrollment comparison, 2007-2008 handbooks, Pre-K-5 Migrant/ELL Summer Program, and mobility of students leaving the district.
Finance Committee – Mr. Froehlich reported that the Finance Committee met and discussed the bills for the month.
Activities Committee Report – No meeting in June.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
Not Regular Agenda Items This Month
Future Meetings– Regular Meeting – Monday, August 13, 2007, 4:30 p.m. Study Session/7:30 p.m. Regular Session; Thursday, July 26, 2007, 2nd Meeting of the Month; and August 6, Board/Administrator Retreat, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Adjournment – President Jane McDaniel declared the regular meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Uhing,
Secretary Jane
McDaniel, President
Board of
Education
Board of Education
