April 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education 2nd Monthly Meeting

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:  The total amount of claims to be approved on the consent agenda by a specific fund are listed below:

General Fund = $423,385.33

Nutrition Services Fund = $389,762.48

Cooperative Fund = $11,088.01

Subsidiary Fund = $14,933.12

Special Building Fund = $12,208.00

Senior High Activity Fund = $33,537.72

Junior High Activity Fund = $3,043.18

Student Fee Fund = $1,540.81
 

Rationale: 

Millikan, Kaci

• ‘24-’25 Special Education Teacher, Norfolk Senior High School
• Bachelor of Science, Special Education K-12, Chadron State College, Chadron, NE
• Student Teacher, 1/2024-Present, Special Education, Norfolk Senior High School
• Paraprofessional, 2/2020 to 12/2023, Bloomfield Public Schools, Bloomfield, NE

Munter, John

• ‘24-’25 Science Teacher, Norfolk Junior High School
• Bachelor Degree, Social Sciences Education, Wayne State College, Wayne, NE
• Student Teacher, Aug.-Dec. 2023, Social Sciences, Norfolk Junior High School
• Substitute Teacher, 12/2023 to present, Norfolk Public Schools, Norfolk, NE

Pritchard, Tia

• ‘24-’25 Mathematics Teacher, Norfolk Junior High School
• Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, University of Nebraska, Kearney, NE, to be conferred 5/2024
• Student Teacher, 1/2024-Present, 7th-8th Grade Math & 10th Grade Geometry, St. Patrick’s High School, Kearney, NE

Schafer, Ashley

• ‘24-’25 K-4 Title Reading Teacher, Washington Elementary School
• Master of Science, Curriculum & Instruction, Doane University, Crete, NE
• 2013-Present, School Counselor, Winside Public Schools, Winside, NE

Sobotka, Laura

• ‘24-’25 Early Childhood Classroom Teacher, Little Panthers Preschool
• Master of Science, Early Childhood Education, Wayne State College, Wayne, NE, To be conferred 5/2024
• 8/2020 - Present, Kindergarten Teacher, Winside Public School, Winside, NE

Rationale:  Attached are the claims. These have been reviewed by the Finance & Facilities committee. 

There is one conflict statement that will need to be read before voting.

Rationale:  Lindsay Dixon submitted her official resignation on April 9, 2024. We need to accept that resignation in order for it to take effect and become part of the official record.  

I, personally, would like to thank Lindsay for her service to Norfolk Public Schools. Being a school board member takes a lot of time and dedication. I appreciate all of you for your willingness to serve in that capacity. What you do makes a difference for thousands of children and families each year.
 

 

Rationale:  I am requesting approval of the low bid from Helm for the price of $1,573,950 for the purchase and installation of chillers at the High School. Our engineers at Alivine have reviewed the 2 bids received and have no concerns with either bidder. Helm was approximately $200,000 below the other bidder so I am recommending we move forward with Helm. They will take over our $675,000 PO for the chillers and arrange delivery/installation this fall.

Rationale: 

The following procedure and timeline have been drafted based upon state statute, Board policy, and previous Board appointments. It has worked well in the past and is extremely transparent.

April:

4-22-2024:  Lindsay Dixon’s resignation accepted.

4-22-2024:  Notice of Board opening sent to County Clerks in Madison, Stanton, Wayne, and Pierce Counties. Public Notice sent to the Norfolk Daily News.

4-22-2024:  Application made available at the Superintendent’s office and information placed on NPS Website.

4-26-2024:  First ad in Norfolk Daily News.

4-27-2024:  Second ad in Norfolk Daily News.

May:

5-1-2024:      Third ad in Norfolk Daily News and Plus.

5-8-2024:     Applications due to the Superintendent's Office by 4:00 PM.

5-9-2024:     The Subcommittee (President, Vice President and one other board member (Teri) selects finalists if we have more than 4 applicants. Candidates notified of finalists.

5-13-2024:  Applicants interviewed and replacement selected at our regular BOE meeting.

Each sitting Board member (Sandy, Brenda, Beth, Teri and Cindy) will ask candidates one question. The question needs to be submitted to Dr. Thompson by 5-8-2024 for compilation.

5-24-2024:  The new Board member will be seated and will remain in office until Lindsay’s term expires - January 2027.
 

PLEASE NOTE: We are planning an alternate location for this meeting due to the size of the audience present at our last Board appointment. The Board meeting on May 13th will be held at the Norfolk Middle School, 1221 N 1st St, Norfolk, NE 68701. This location will allow us to accommodate a larger audience. This is a change from our normal meeting location.

Rationale:  Emily Duerst - ELL teacher, Norfolk Senior High

Rationale:  Megan Papik - Special Education, Lincoln Montessori Elementary

Rationale:  Reba Waskowiak - 6th Grade Math & Language Arts, Norfolk Middle School

Rationale: 

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, May 13th, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the Norfolk Middle School, 1221 N 1st St, Norfolk, NE 68701. This is a change from our normal meeting location and will allow us to accommodate a larger audience.

All components of this meeting 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.