August 13, 2007 Board Meeting
by Veryle Winter
August 16, 2007
NORFOLK PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
NORFOLK, NEBRASKA
Notice—Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Monday, August 6, 2007.
4:30 Session
4:30 Session—The Board of Education
met on Monday, August 13, 2007 at 4:38 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, Clark Froehlich, and Paul Cazabon. Absent: None.
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.
Junior High Alternative
SchoolPresentation – Jennifer Robinson, Brandi Oglimueller
and Jane Brockman briefed the board on the Junior High Transitions
Program (Alternative Education).
Construction Update –Mark
Riley, Beckenhauer representative, reported on the construction
projects presently underway. He reported that most of
the schools are in a clean-up mode at this time. Most all of
the projects are well ahead of schedule. Most of the schools
are nearing completion with some punch list items to be
completed. Dr. Krivohlavek raised a concern for student
safety on the east side of Junior High.
Jefferson School Update – Jo Roberts
and Julie Curry updated the board on the construction at Jefferson
Elementary School.
Memorial Field Update – Dennis
Dolliver updated the board on the needs of Memorial Field as
presented by DLR. The first items to be addressed will be ADA
and safety issues.
Finance and Policy – Mr. Waite
reviewed vacation policy and handbook changes. He reported
that the Finance Committee will be meeting every Monday for the
next few weeks.
DIBELS 2006-2007—this report was
delayed until the 7:30 p.m. meeting.
Executive Session -- At 6:25 p.m. it
was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Clark Froehlich, to move
into executive session for the purpose of discussion of personnel,
superintendent’s evaluation, and negotiations. Roll
call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, Cazabon,
and Froehlich. Nay – None. Motion carried.
End Executive Session – At approximately 7:00 p.m. it
was moved by Brad Krivohlavek, seconded by Paul Cazabon, to end the
executive session and recess until the 7:15 hearing. Roll
call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, Cazabon,
and Froehlich. Nay – None. Motion carried.
Adjournment – President Jane McDaniel adjourned the
meeting 7:00 p.m. and moved back to regular session.
Hearing – President McDaniel called the
hearing to order at 7:15 p.m. and declared a legally advertised
meeting. It was noted that the Open Meetings Law was on the
wall for inspection if needed.
Mr. Waite summarized the resolution and the need to take
action. There was no community input.
RESOLUTION TO EXCEED
THE BASIC ALLOWABLE GROWTH RATE
FOR THE 2007-2008 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 2007-2008 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 2007-2008 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
2007-2008 school fiscal year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Basic Allowable Growth Rate
of 2.50% is increased to 2.50 plus 1% for a total of 3.50% and is
hereby established as the Applicable Allowable Growth Rate for the
General Fund Expenditures for Madison County School District #2 for
the 2007-2008 school fiscal year.
The board will take official action at the regularly scheduled
meeting immediately after the close of this
meeting.
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.
Amendment to Consent Agenda – It was moved by Brad
Krivohlavek, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to amend Action Item E to say
Approval of Classified/Certified Staff Handbooks. Roll
call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, Cazabon,
and Froehlich. Nay – None. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda -- It was
moved by Clark Froehlich, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to approve the
consent agenda items as amended. Roll call: Aye:
McDaniel, Krivohlavek, Ramirez, Pfeil, Froehlich, and Cazabon. Nay:
None. Absent: None. Motion carried.
Minutes --
Regular Meeting, July 9, 2007
Excused Absence – None
Approval of Resolution to exceed Basic Allowable Growth
Rate – Approved resolution to exceed the basic allowable
growth rate by 1%. (See Hearing Section for copy of
Resolution)
Foreign Exchange Student Tuition Waiver – Approved the following requests to waive the tuition for the 2006-2007 school year for the following foreign exchange students:
Svenja Mehlkopf – Germany – hosts Gary and Connie Schuurman
Idrees
Hussain – Pakistan – host Myron Kooi
Camille Bra –
France – host Fayette Klug
Salah Addin – Yemen
– host Myron Kooi
Personnel – Letters of Resignation – Accepted the resignation of the following staff members, effective immediately:
Sandra Dahlkoetter, Northern Hills Elementary
Susan Roberts, Winter Elementary
Classified/Certified Handbooks – Approved changes to
the Classified/Certified Staff Handbooks for 2007-2008
Approval of Addendum to Building Lease – Approved the
lease for the Alternative Education Program for the upcoming
year.
Contract Approval of Replacement Staff – Approved
Lori Coffin as third grade teacher at Northern Hills Elementary
School
Policy Update – Approved updates to the vacation
leave policy on first reading.
Claims – Approved claims in the amount of $281,997.76
for General Fund; $376.28 for Asbestos Fund; $56,693.92 for
Cooperative Fund; $7,806.64 for Lunch Program; $118,632.02 for
Reserve/Depreciation Fund and $$1,358,565.90 for Special Building
Fund.
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: Board/Administrator Retreat on
August 6, 2007, school system accreditation, NASB Area Membership
Meeting, school opening updates, and construction update.
Financial Report– Robert Waite gave the financial
report.
Instruction/Personnel Report – Dr. DePasquale
reported on the DIBELS assessment program.
Student Services Report – Mr. Witte
reported on the following items: Norfolk Public Schools
pre-school program, No Child Left Behind, kindergarten classes and
the need to bus students to schools that are not filled in numbers
at the kindergarten level.
Finance Committee – The Finance Committee met at noon.
Activities Committee Report – No meeting in July.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
No Regular Agenda Items This Month
Future Meetings– 2nd
Monthly Meeting – Thursday, August 23rd, 2007. Central
Office Board Room; Regular Meeting – Monday, September 10, 2007,
4:30 p.m. Study Session/and Regular Session immediately after the
budget hearing; Budget Hearing/Adoption, Monday, September 10,
2007, 7:00 City Chambers.
Adjournment – President Jane McDaniel declared the
regular meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Uhing,
Secretary Jane
McDaniel, President
Board of
Education
Board of Education
August 13, 2007 Board Meeting
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