May 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale: 

We will swear in our newest Board member, Tom Stanton, immediately proceeding the meeting (at approximately 11:55 AM).

Oath:

I, ____________________do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Nebraska, against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely and without mental reservation or for purpose of evasion; and that I will faithfully and impartially perform the duties of the office of school board member of Norfolk Public Schools, according to law, and to the best of my ability. And I do further swear that I do not advocate, nor am I a member of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this state by force or violence; and that during such time as I am in this position I will not advocate nor become a member of any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States or of this state by force or violence. So help me God.

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:  Please stand and join us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

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

General Fund = $270,467.92

Nutrition Services Fund = $1,100.32

Cooperative Fund = $911.74

Subsidiary Fund = $8,382.75

Special Building Fund = $3,375.00

Senior High Activity Fund = $17,488.82

Junior High Activity Fund = $3,255.08

Student Fee Fund = $137.16

Rationale:  I met with our newest Board member, Tom Stanton, on Thursday, May 23rd, to begin the orientation/training process.  As part of that process, Tom was provided with our Conflict of Interest policies and reporting procedures.

Other topics covered included: Sparq, Board Roles/Responsibilities, Internal Board Policies and Bylaws, the Open Meetings Act, Operating Principals, the District's Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan, Enrollment Data, Communication, and Sensitive Issues. 

Additional orientation meetings will be scheduled that focus on Business Services, Student Services, Safety, Human Resources, Student Programs, and Teaching and Learning.

Rationale:  Minutes from the meeting on May 13, 2024 are attached for review. 

Rationale:  LaMie, Kimberly

• ‘24-’25 Preschool Special Education, Little Panthers Preschool
• Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
• 12/2022-Present, Child & Family Services Specialist, NE Dept. of Health & Human Services-Children & Family Services, Norfolk, NE

Steskal, Kathryn

• ‘24-’25 Special Education Teacher, ED Room, Norfolk Junior High School
• Alternative License/Special Education 7-12; University of Nebraska @ Kearney, to be conferred 05/2024
• 08/2021-Present, Special Education Teacher, Norfolk Junior High School, Norfolk, NE

Jacot, Melissa
* '24-'25 Special Education Teacher, Lincoln Elementary
* Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education,Western Governors University, Millcreek Utah
* 8/2012-Present, title Paraprofesonal, Plainview Public Schools, Plainview,  NE

Rationale:  Attached are the claims. These have been reviewed by the Finance & Facilities committee. There are no conflict statements. 

Rationale:  I am asking permission from the board to enter into a contract with Prime Secured for exterior door access controls. We received $392,854 from the NDE safety grant for this project. This project was put out for bid and we only received one bidder for the district at $517,550. That bid included card scanners at a few main doors and door monitors on every door in the district. In order to stay in budget for what we received in the grant, we will provide card scanners on a few main doors at every building in the district and install door monitors on every door at the MS, JH, and SH. The bid to do that work is $394,673.64. about $2,000 more than we received in the grant. I will cover that overage with dollars from the Safety Budget. I will also continue to search for grant funds to add door monitors at other buildings in the future.

Rationale:  See attached board committees. 

Rationale: 

The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 5:30 PM. This will include the Parental Involvement Hearing and Student Fees Hearing. 

The 2nd monthly meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, June 24th, 2024 at Noon.

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.