May 14, 2012 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  If any board member is absent, there will need to be a  motion to excuse the absence.

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It is the vision of the Norfolk Public Schools to actively engage all students in learning
through a relevant and comprehensive standards-based curriculum that integrates
 21^st century skills, tools, context, and assessments.  

• Goal #1:  All students will succeed at each grade level and graduate from high school well-prepared for a variety of post-secondary pursuits.

• Goal #2:  All students will feel connected with the school and the learning process.

• Goal #3:  District resources, programs, and departments will be aligned to attain high levels of student achievement and instructional excellence.

• Goal #4:  The community will be engaged to support high levels of student achievement.

  The mission of the Norfolk Public Schools is to prepare studentswith the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a complex, global society.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rationale:  Mr. Witte's office has approved the application as meeting all of the district requirements for the following student:

1.  Joana Teixein, Brazil, Jerry Neilsen host family

Rationale:  Approval of the following teaching contracts for the 2012-2013 school year:

1.  Katherine Naranjo, Guidance Counselor, Washington School
2.  Jesse Lichtenberg, School Psychologist, District (TBD)
3.  Sarah Montag, Science, Junior High
4.  Cassie Manhart, Science, High School
5.  Ryan Goetsch, Special Education, High School
6.  Peggy Belt, High School Language Arts

Rationale:  Approval of school lunch and breakfast program prices for the 2012-2013 school year.

 

Rationale:  The board reviewed the bids for these items at the study session.

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Policy 501.6 is being amended.

Rationale:  Policy 801.1 is being amended.

Rationale:  Kim Erickson, Norfolk Middle School music teacher

Rationale:  The Norfolk Board of Education, Administration, and Athletic Department wish to recognize the trainers from Faith Regional who provide services to our students. We would like to thank Faith Regional Health Services for providing this service to our coaches and athletes. Representing FRHS tonight:

Jim Sinek, President and CEO
Jenny Aschoff
Justin Young
Brooke Hughes, Trainer for Norfollk Public Schools
Bob Sullivan, Trainer for Norfolk Public Schools

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Montessori Is 21st Century Learning!

Presenters:

Grace Day
Paeton Coler
Lucas Larsen
Kelsey Hall
Allison Sumner
Berkley Brummond

Photos taken by:

Tyler Wilson
Skylar Kelly
Gage Dohren

Staff Members:

Jill Marsden - kindergarten
Joannie Olenich - 1st and 2nd
Gretchen Vanness - 1st and 2nd
Julie Shoemaker - 3rd
Kathy Farlee - 4th
Deb Sudbeck - Media Para
Jenni Drahota - Principal

Rationale:  1. Report from study session
    a. Technology Upgrade Bid
    b. Financial Items
    

Rationale:  The May expenditures as approved in the consent agenda are as follows:

General Fund                                $369,940.90
Cooperative Fund                             $8,498.23
Nutrition Services Fund                   $86,695.59
Employee Benefit Fund                     $7,112.25
Special Building Fund                      $36,875.20


-Lunch/Breakfast Prices for 2012-2013
-Milk, Bread, Sanitation Service, Pest Control Service Bids
-Discretionary Budget Forms
-Letter of "Intent to Return"

Rationale: 

NeSA Testing

 

As of Friday, May 4, all NeSA testing is complete.  All tests have been submitted to the testing company.  I want to complement the Norfolk Public Schools staff for the professional and efficient manner with which they handled the testing.  They worked hard to ensure that our students had a safe testing environment where they were able to put forth their best effort.  Principals, teachers, paras and secretaries all work hard to make the testing happen and they do a wonderful job of doing so.  Also, hats off to our students who took part in the following testing sessions by grade:

• 3rd Grade—reading and math—4 testing sessions
• 4th grade—reading, math, and writing—6 testing sessions
• 5th grade—reading, math, and science—6 testing sessions
• 6th grade—reading and math—4 testing sessions
• 7th grade—reading and math—4 testing sessions
• 8th grade—reading, math, science, and writing—8 testing sessions
• 11th grade—reading, math, science, and writing—8 testing sessions

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Summer School opportunities at Norfolk Public Schools:

-          Sr. High and Alternatives for Success will operate two sessions

-                - First Session  - May 29^th-June 19

-                - Second Session- June 20^th – July 16^th

 

-          Special Education sessions:

-                - Bel Air Elementary:  Resource, Life and Autism

-                - Middle School:  Life and Autism

-                - Senior High:  Autism. Life and Achievement Center

-                - Woodland Park Elementary:  Deaf Education

-                - Lincoln Elementary:  Early Childhood SPED

 

This year on May 2^nd all of Norfolk Public Elementary Schools held their Kindergarten Round-up for our 2012-2013 kindergarten classes.  All schools had a morning and an afternoon session.  Parents and students came to school together.  Parents completed some necessary paperwork for enrolling their child in school, discussed immunizations, physical exam needs and the kindergarten program.  Students worked with the teachers and paraeducators on school readiness skills like coloring, numbers, group activities for fine and gross motor skills, and listened to and interacted with various story books.

 

There were 265 students who participated in these half day activities.  I have heard good comments from building administrators, teachers, parents and the students.  Elementary administrators would like to continue this activity next year.

 

Important dates in May:

            May 20^th – Graduation at Norfolk Senior High School

            May 23^rd - Last day for students grades K-11 - School dismissed at 11:30 a.m.

            May 24^th - Last day for teachers

 

 

Rationale: 

1. Mr. Dolliver recommended for admission prices for 2012-2013:

• Admission $5/$4 for varsity
• Admission $4/$3 for non-varsity
• Admission $3/$2 for Junior High
• Activity Cards for students - $35
• All Sports Pass - $75
• Golden Age Pass - $25

     2.  Activity Passes for NPS Employees 

          The committee discussed recommendations from Mr. Dolliver for employee passes for the upcoming year. There will also be some discussion about the recommendation with all of the district administrators and principals before it is communicated to staff. 

Rationale: 
 Requesting Board approval of a Reimbursement Resolution that will allow the District to reimburse certain capital expenditures from the proceeds of QCPUF bonds.

 

Rationale:  Approval of the unit bid list for computer updates.

Rationale:  The second monthly meeting of the board is scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 2012 at noon in the central office board room.

The next regular meeting of the board of education is scheduled for Monday, June 11, 2012. The study session will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the central office board room and the regular business meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.