December 8, 2008 Board Minutes (Study Session)
by Veryle Winter
December 11, 2008
NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education Study Session
December 08, 2008 04:30PM
Central Office Board Room
Attendance Taken at 4:31 P.M.:
Present Board Members:
Paul Cazabon
Clark Froehlich
Dr. Brad Krivohlavek
Julee Pfeil
Alfredo Ramirez
Absent Board Members:
1. Call to Order
At 4:33 p.m. Brad Krivohlavek called the meeting to order and stated that the Open Meetings Act was posted on the wall
2. Declaration of a Legal Meeting
Brad Krivohlavek, President, declared a legal meeting of the Board of Education.
3. Reports and Discussion Items
3.1. District Audit
Bob Waite recommended the acceptance of the audit at the 7:30 p.m. meeting.
3.2. Teaching & Learning Operating Council
Mr. Hastings distributed a brochure outlining a Curriculum Coordinating Council. The council is being developed to serve as a council for oversight and governance of curriculum issues. The council will include: 4-5 elementary teachers, 2-3 middle level teachers, 2-3 secondary teachers,
1-2 other certificated teachers, 1 high school counselor, 4 building administrators, superintendent (ex-official), director of curriculum, and 1 board member.
The first meeting will be in January, 2009.
Julee Pfeil indicated an interest to serve on this council.
3.3. Nebraska Association of School Boards State Conference
Brad Krivohlavek reported on his attendance at the Nebraska School Boards State Conference. He attended a session which dealt with over-medication of students and abuse of over the counter medications including herbal supplements and fitness supplements. He also heard a motivational speaker on attitudes and how communication with the community is so important.
Dr. Uhing attended a session on school foundations and also one on identify theft, cyber bullying, and some on superintendent issues.
3.4. Board Computer Training
Brad Krivohlavek stated that this training will occur after the executive session.
4. Action Items
4.1. Executive Session
Primary Motion Passed: At 5:00 p.m. a motion to move into executive session for the purpose of discussion of personnel matters passed with a motion by Clark Froehlich and a second by Paul Cazabon.
Paul Cazabon Yes
Clark Froehlich Yes
Dr. Brad Krivohlavek Yes
Julee Pfeil Yes
Alfredo Ramirez Yes
Primary Motion Passed: At 6:00 p.m. a motion to end the executive session and to return to regular session was passed with a motion by Clark Froehlich and a second by Julee Pfeil.
Paul Cazabon Yes
Clark Froehlich Yes
Dr. Brad Krivohlavek Yes
Julee Pfeil Yes
Alfredo Ramirez Yes
4.2 Action Item
Primary Motion Passed: At 6:02 p.m. a motion to approve the nurse’s negotiated agreement was passed with a motion by Clark Froehlich and a second by Paul Cazabon.
Paul Cazabon Yes
Clark Froehlich Yes
Dr. Brad Krivohlavek Yes
Julee Pfeil Yes
Alfredo Ramirez Yes
5. Minutes of Meetings
Minutes of meetings held throughout the month were available for review.
6. Other
7. Adjournment
Brad Krivohlavek, President, declared the meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.
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Superintendent
