March 10, 2014 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Rationale:
The Norfolk Public School District's board of education meeting is called to order.
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1.1. Roll Call
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If any board member is absent, there will need to be a motion to excuse the absence.
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1.2. Vision/Mission/Strategic Goals of the Norfolk Public School District
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It is the VISION of Norfolk Public Schools to be a top-performing school that provides outstanding educational opportunities for every student and is a source of pride and an asset to our community.
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1.3. Declaration of a Legal Meeting
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
Rationale:
Please stand and join us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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3. Approve Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Agenda as listed passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4. Presentations, Special Recognition, Focus on Students
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4.1. Award for Excellence
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This month's Award for Excellence is given to Ronda Spanel, Reading Teacher at Washington Elementary.
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4.2. Focus on Students/Best of the Best
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Music Presentation by Middle School Students.
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4.3. Principal's Report
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Panther Prowls (Instructional Rounds) Presentation by Bel Air Principal, Tim Kwapnioski.
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5. Public Comments & Communication
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This is the time during the board meeting when the public may request to address the board regarding an agenda item. If you wish to comment, we ask that you identify yourself and indicate the agenda item to which you will be speaking.
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6. Information and Discussion Items
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All committee and director's reports were submitted in writing this month in order to save plenty of time for our interviews. Does anyone have any questions or comments regarding those reports?
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7. Approve Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the consent agenda passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7.1. Minutes of Previous Meetings
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- February 10, 2014 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- February 27, 2014 2nd Monthly Board Meeting Minutes - March 6, 2014 Special Board Meeting Minutes
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7.2. Personnel
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7.2.1. Contract Approval
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Mary Luhr, Director of Student Programs for 2014-2015
Frank Hebenstreit, Director of Special Education for 1st semester of 2014-2015 |
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7.2.2. Resignations
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No resignations to approve.
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7.3. Claims
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8. Action Items
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8.1. Interview and Select new School Board Member
Rationale:
Tammy Day
Linnea Gettman Justin Young
Recommended Motion(s):
Move to appoint _____________ to the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education to complete the remainder of Julee Pfeil's term. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.2. Resolution Approving Cooperative Sponsorship Agreement
Rationale:
Lutheran High Northeast and Norfolk Catholic High School have requested that we enter into a Cooperative Agreement for Girls Softball for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. The Activities Committee has discussed this request and determined that it does follow the guidelines set within our Board Policy 503.4 and related Administrative Rule. The set cap for Girls Softball is 38, and we are currently below that number.
Recommended Motion(s):
READ OFFICIAL RESOLUTION passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.3. Approve up to $150,000 in additional claims each month to be utlized for QCPUF approved projects requiring time sensitive change-orders
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These projects have already been approved in the QCPUF annual budget and were voted upon by the board. We are asking for approval to move forward with time-sensitive change orders, if needed. The claims will be posted for review by the board the following month, in a separate list. We do not anticipate this happening frequently, but want to be prepared as we move into our Facilities Plan.
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8.4. 2nd Reading of Board Policies in Section 5000a and 5000b (Students); discuss, consider and take action to adopt said policies
Rationale:
Policy sections 5000a and 5000b have been reviewed by the administrative team, as well as the Board Policy Committee. Their First Reading was approved last month. Are their any questions or comments before they are approved for Second and Final reading and made into board policy?
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to adopt the board polices identified as Section 4000b and 4000c (Personnel) as presented and to repeal and rescind all existing Board policies that pertain to the same matters or that are otherwise conflicting, including without limitation existing policies: 501.01, 501.02, 501.03, 501.04, 501.22, 501.51, 501.6, 502.1, 502.2, 502.21, 502.3, and 504.8. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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8.5. First Reading of Proposed Board Policy Sections 5000c and 5000d (Students)
Rationale:
Policy Sections 5000c and 5000d, relating to Students, have been reviewed, discussed, and edited by the Administrative Team and the Board Policy Committee. They have also been available for you to review. Do you have any questions or comments about these policies prior to approving their First Reading?
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the First Reading of Proposed Board Policy Sections 5000c and 5000d related to Students. passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9. Update on Previous Business
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10. Future Meetings
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The second meeting of the month will be held at 12:00 p.m. noon on Thursday, March 27, 2014 in the Central Office Board Room.
The next regular board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14th in the City Offices. A board supper will be held prior to the meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the City Offices Conference Room. The Study Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the City Offices Conference Room. The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Norfolk City Council Chambers. All components are open to the public. |
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11. Adjournment
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