March 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education 2nd Monthly Meeting

Rationale:  March 18, 2021

Rationale:  The Norfolk Public School District's board of education meeting is called to order.
 

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

Rationale:  This is a legal meeting of the board of education, as advertised by the means specified in board policy. A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted in the board room for your review. A copy of the agenda is available at the desk of the recording secretary.

Rationale: 

Tyler Beranek 

• 2021-2022, Dean of Students/Activities Director, Junior High
• Master of Science, Educational Administration, University of Nebraska, Kearney
• 8/2018 - present, Mathematics Teacher, Norfolk Junior High

TeJai Clausen

• 2021-2022, 5th Grade Teacher, Middle School
• Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, University of Nebraska, Kearney, 12/2020
• Jan. 2021-present, Full-Time Substitute Teacher, Norfolk Public Schools 

Christina Hamling

• 2021-2022, Speech/Language Pathologist
• Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 8/2021
• Presently Grad Student School Intern at Humphrey Public Schools, ESU 7

Carrie Jensen

• 2021-2022, Instrumental Music Instructor, Junior High
• Master of Music in Music Education, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
• 2018-present, Director of Bands, Stanton Community Schools, Stanton, NE

Aric Kasuske

• 2021-2022, Physical Education Teacher, Lincoln Elementary
• Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, University of Nebraska, Omaha, 12/2020
• Completed Student Teaching, Aug.-Dec., 2020, Plattsmouth Public Schools

Branislava Knezevic

• 2021-2022, Guidance Counselor, Junior High
• Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision, University of South Dakota
• 8/20-present, 7-12 School Counselor, Walthill Public School, Walthill, NE

Amy Koozer

• 2021-2022 5th Grade Teacher, Middle School
• Master of Science, Curriculum & Instruction, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT, 2018
• 2015-Present, 4th grade teacher, Sidney Public Schools, Sidney, NE

Christopher Koozer

• 2021-2022, K-4 ELL Teacher, Westside Elementary and NHS Head Football Coach
• Master of Science, Educational Administration Concordia University, Seward, NE, 2008
• 2015-Present, Teacher/Coach, Sidney Public Schools, Sidney, NE

Carly Rohrich

• 2021-2022, 1st/2nd Grade Teacher at Lincoln Montessori
• Master of Science, Curriculum & Instructional Leadership, Wayne State College, 5/2021
• 8/2018 - present, First Grade Teacher at Fort Calhoun Elementary School, Fort Calhoun, NE

Katie Steskal

• 2021-2022, Special Education Teacher, Junior High
• Bachelor’s Degree, Human Services Counseling, Wayne State College:
• Alternative Teaching Certificate, 7/2021, while continuing to work on completing both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Special Education 7-12 through University of Nebraska, Kearney, Transitional Certification Program
• 3/2018-Present, ED Paraprofessional, Junior High

Derek Summers

• 2021-2022, Industrial Technology Teacher, Junior High
• Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Arts, Wayne State College, Wayne, NE, 12/2021
• Jan. 2021-currently, Full-Time Substitute Teacher, Norfolk Public Schools 
• Sept.-Dec. 2020 Student Teacher, Industrial Arts, Junior High

Elle Wegher

• 2021-2022, Speech/Language Pathologist
• Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathology, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD, to be conferred 7/2021
• Currently completing two internship experiences, Leeds Elementary and AbleKids Pediatrics - Lifescape, both in Sioux City, IA

Patricia Peterson

• 2021-2022, Special Education Teacher, Senior High
• Master of Arts, Special Education University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE, 5/2018
• 2019-Present, 7-12 Special Education Teacher, Santee Community Schools

Rationale:  Jessica Harlan--Special Education Teacher at Senior High
Sarah Dittmer--NPS Communications Director and NPSF Executive Director
Cheri Walnofer--Reading Teacher at Bel Air Elementary
Patrick Vrbka--ELL Teacher at Middle School and Junior High
Renee Rucker--Assistant Principal at Middle School

Rationale:  See attached job description, please.

Rationale: 

We received quotes from 4 vendors for our yearly Chromebook purchase. As they have different end of life dates, I have broken down the quotes by cost per year. For our general student device purchase I am requesting approval of the purchase of 1050 of the HP11NK G9 EE which will serve us through the 2028/29 school year. Total cost for the devices will be $228,900.00. These will be placed at 5th, 7th, and 9th grade.

 

Model	AUE	Yrs of service	Cost per yr
HP11NK G9 EE	2028	8yr	27.25 per yr
Acer C722-K4CN	2028	8yr	27.58 per yr
Dell 3100	2026*	7yr	34.71 per yr
Dell 3100	2026*	7yr	31.19 per yr
Dell 3100	2026*	7yr	31.50 per yr

Rationale: 

I am also requesting approval of 433 Touch Screen Chromebooks. These will begin to replace our outdated ipads at the kindergarten and 1st grade levels.  Again these are broken out by cost per year. I am requesting the Acer Chromebook Spin 511 as it has the greatest lifespan and least cost for a device that can hide the keyboard. This is important at the lower levels so they can be used as a tablet. Total cost for these 433 Touch Chromebooks is $140,231.38

 

Model	AUE	Foldable	Yrs of service	Cost per yr
Hp Chromebook X360 11g3	2028	Yes	8 yr	37.07 per yr
Acer Chromebook Spin 511	2029	Yes	9 yr	35.98 per yr
Dell 3100 2 in 1	2026*	Yes	7 yr	47.71 per yr
Dell 3100 2 in 1	2026*	Yes	7 yr	41.56 per yr
Dell 3100 Clamshell	2026*	No	7 yr	34.70 per yr

Rationale:  The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021. The Business Meeting will begin at 5:30 PM. All components of these meetings will be held at the NPS Central Administration Offices and will be open to the public unless an Executive Session is needed in order to protect the interest of the district or the reputation of an individual.