May 24, 2012 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education 2nd Monthly Meeting

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

Rationale:  Continue discussion of the possibility of hiring a lobbyist to represent Norfolk Public Schools. Current lobbyist Kent Rogert will be present to answer questions. The board will not make a decision today.

Rationale:  Second Reading and Adoption of the two policies reviewed last month: 501.6 and 801.1

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Policy 501.6 is being amended.

Rationale:  Policy 801.1 is being amended.

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Approval of teaching contract for the 2012-2013 school year for:

1. 

Rationale:  Recommend approval of the resignations, effective at the end of the 2011-2012 contract year, for:

1. Barbara Wittgow, Grade 4, Westside Elementary - retiring
2. Briana Brabec, Grade 4, Jefferson Elementary - resignation
3. Lorri Porn, Grade 2, Westside Elementary - retiring

Rationale:  The board may need to move into Executive Session for the purpose of certified staff contract negotiations.

Rationale:  Review of implementing the bids approved at May meeting.

Rationale:  The NSEA is requesting that the superintendent and a board officer attend two meetings this summer. The meetings are being held at the Lifelong Learning Center and are noon luncheon meetings. The dates are Monday, June 11 and Tuesday, July 10.

Rationale:  Policy Committee (Brad and Joel) needs to schedule a meeting session to review new policy.