April 14, 2008 Minutes
by Veryle Winter
May 15, 2008
NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NORFOLK, NEBRASKA
Notice—Notice of the regular meeting was published in the Norfolk Daily News on Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
4:30 Session
4:30 Session—The Board of Education met on Monday, April 14, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. for a session in the Board Room of the Administration Office, 512 Philip Avenue, and at 7:30 moved to the City Council Chambers for the regular meeting. Members present included Brad Krivohlavek, Jane McDaniel, Clark Froehlich, Alfredo Ramirez, Julee Pfeil, and Paul Cazabon. Absent: None. Also present were Superintendent Marlene Uhing, Robert Waite, Dan DePasquale, and Doug Witte.
Legal Meeting – Brad Krivohlavek, President, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. and declared a legal meeting of the Board of Education.
Open Meetings Act – Brad Krivohlavek 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. Dr. Krivohlavek welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Sale of Bonds - Ameritas – Al Eveland, Ameritas financial agent, addressed the board on the sale of the bonds. He explained the process and walked the board through the bond resolution and financial aspects of the sale of the tax-exempt bonds.
Discussion of Option/Boundary Students – Mr. Witte explained the proposed option/boundary student policy.
Personnel – Administrative Assignments for Next Year – Bob Hastings was introduced as the newly named Director of Teaching and Learning, and Jen Robinson was named the new Junior High Principal.
Finance Issues (403b) – Mr. Waite explained the new regulations the school district needs to approve to be in compliance with 403b regulations.
Board of Education Strategic Goals – Dr. Uhing gave each of the board members a copy of the Board of Education Strategic Goals. She summarized the goals for them and asked for any changes or additions.
National School Boards Conference Report – Dr. Uhing, Brad Krivohlavek, Clark Froehlich, and Alfredo Ramirez each reported on the sessions they attended at the National School Boards Conference.
Executive Session – It was moved by Clark Froehlich, seconded by Alfredo Ramirez, to move into executive session for the purpose of personnel assignments. Roll call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent: Cazabon. Motion carried.
End Executive Session – It was moved by Jane McDaniel, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to move out of executive session and back to regular session. Roll call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent: Cazabon.
Adjournment – President Brad Krivohlavek adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:10 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
Consent Agenda
Regular Meeting – Brad Krivohlavek, 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 – Brad Krivohlavek, 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.
Consent Agenda -- It was moved by Clark Froehlich, seconded by Julee Pfeil, to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent: Cazabon. .
Minutes -- Regular Meeting, March 10, 2008
Special Meeting, March 25, 2008
Excused Absence – None
Personnel: Replacement Staff -- Approved the following replacement staff for the 2008-20098 school year:
ü Sarah Rowse, Senior High Language Arts, replacing Randy Pospishil;
ü Emily Wilke, Senior High Language Arts/Spanish, replacing Kelly DeHaes;
ü Jennifer Judt, Senior High Science, replacing Tom Gannon;
ü Carlee Dittmer, Jefferson/Bel Air Physical Education, replacing Kay Huber;
ü Jared Oswald, Senior High Mathematics, replacing Steve Porter.
Option/Boundary/Transfer Students – Approve the Option Enrollment Program Resolution as presented.
(Insert copy of Option Enrollment Program Resolution – 501.51R) – Exhibit A
401(b) Resolution – Approved the 401(b) resolution as presented:
(Insert copy of 401 (b) Resolution) – Exhibit B
Sale of Bonds – Approved the Resolution for the Sale of Bonds as presented.
(Insert copy of Sale of Bonds Resolution) – Exhibit C
Claims –Approved claims in the amount of $280,822.48 for General Fund: $104,201.42 for Cooperative Fund; $137,161.41 for Lunch Fund; $23,527.98 for Reserve/Depreciation Fund and $107,507.70 for Special Building Fund.
Jane McDaniel left the meeting at this point.
Award for Excellence – Will continue in May.
Focus on Students – Focus on Students was presented by Traci Hastings and Jefferson 4th/5th grade students on Jefferson Leadership Tutoring Program.
Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Marlene Uhing's report included: Legislation and bills impacting Norfolk Public Schools, Ken Kay and The Partnership for 21st Century Skills. Bob Hastings was named the Director of Teaching and Learning and Jen Robinson was named the new Junior High Principal.
Financial Report – Robert Waite gave the financial report.
Instruction/Personnel – Dr. DePasquale reported on reading data for the school district and teacher discussions on “Connections, “part of the district reading program.
Student Services Report – Mr. Witte reported on the TeamMates Walk on April 20, 2008, National Migrant Education Conference, NPS department and academic committees, District Music Contest, Norfolk City Loyalty Day Parade, ELL assessments, student handbook for 2008-2009.
Finance Committee – The Finance Committee met at noon and discussed the 403(b) resolution, the bill list, and timelines for the 2008-09 budget. Facilities were also discussed.
Activities
Committee Report – No meeting in March.
Regular Agenda Item
Roll call: Aye – Krivohlavek, McDaniel, Ramirez, Pfeil,
Cazabon, and Froehlich. Nay – None. Absent:
None. Motion carried.
Future Meetings – Regular meeting, Monday, May 12, 2008, 4:30 p.m. study session and 7:30 p.m. regular meeting, 2nd Monthly Meeting on April 24, 2008, 12:00 noon..
Autism Month – Brad Krivohlavek announced that this
is Autism Awareness Month.
Adjournment – President Brad Krivohlavek declared the
regular meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marlene Uhing,
Secretary
Brad Krivohlavek, President
Board of
Education Board
of Education
