November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Date Public Notice appeared in the Norfolk Daily News:
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2. Call to Order
Rationale:
The Norfolk Public School District's Board of Education meeting is called to order.
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2.1. 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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2.2. Declaration of a Legal Meeting
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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.
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
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Please stand and join us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4. Presentations & Special Recognition
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4.1. Focus on the Students
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Junior High
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4.2. Award for Excellence
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Award for Excellence presented to Tracie Chochon, School Psychologist.
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4.3. Building Visits
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5. Public Comments & Communication
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This is the time during the meeting when the public may request to address the Board. According to state law, if you wish to comment you must identify yourself, including your address, the name of the organization you represent and the topic that you wish to address. "Public Comment" cards are located at the Media table, in the back of the room. Please pick up a card and provide the required information, if you plan to speak. Each individual’s comments will be limited to five minutes.
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6. Information and Discussion Items
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6.1. Finance & Facilities Report
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The total amount of claims to be approved on the consent agenda by specific fund are listed below: General Fund = $652,307.44 Nutrition Fund = $383,382.95 Subsidiary Fund = $27,316.29 Depreciation Fund = $31,752.00 Special Building Fund = $5,746.38 QCPUF = $730,950.00 Employee Benefit Fund = $13,026.00 Senior High Activity Fund = $88,870.74
Junior High Activity Fund = $7,290.76
Student Fee Fund = $1,412.57 All of these claims were reviewed earlier today by the Finance and Facilities Committee.
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6.2. Teaching & Learning Report
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CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT
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6.3. Student Programs Report
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6.4. Student Services Report
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6.5. Human Resources & Accreditation Report
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Completed Job Fairs
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6.6. Superintendent's Report
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Month in Review
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7. Committee Reports
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7.1. Finance & Facilities Committee Report
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The Finance and Facilities Committee met on November 10th. The committee discussed and reviewed:
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7.2. Policy Committee Report
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7.3. Norfolk Public Schools Foundation Committee Report
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The Norfolk Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors met on October 20th. During the meeting, Insight Financial presented the quarterly report following a review of financial statements. Final preparations and sponsorships are underway for Traditions on October 23rd. Other actions included the approval of guidelines for the Norfolk Public Schools Hall of Fame, approval of distributions for the Margaret Robinson Memorial Education Fund through 2027, approval of purchasing the Inclusive Playground for Bel Air Elementary School, and approval of partnership for the In-School Savings Program with Elkhorn Valley Bank and Norfolk Public Schools. |
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7.4. Superintendent Evaluation Committee Report
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8. 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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8.1. Minutes of Previous Meetings
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Minutes from the meeting on October 27, 2025 are attached for review.
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8.2. Personnel
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8.2.1. Resignations
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Kaitlyn Young - Special Education Teacher, Middle School - resigning at the end of the 2025-2026 school year
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8.3. Claims
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Attached are the claims. These claims were reviewed earlier by our Finance and Facilities Committee. There are 2 conflict statements that will need to be read prior to voting.
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9. Action Items
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9.1. Discuss, consider and take action to acknowledge and accept the 2025 Annual Financial Audit into record
Rationale:
The annual audit for the 2024-2025 school year has been completed by Forward CPA. The audit findings were shared with the Finance and Facilities Committee by Ms. Janzing earlier today.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to acknowledge and accept the 2025 Annual Financial Audit into record passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9.2. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the second and final reading of revised board policies: 3132 - Internal Controls and 8342 - Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings
Rationale:
There have been no changes to these policies since the first reading.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the second and final reading of revised board policies: 3132 - Internal Controls and 8342 - Designated Method of Giving Notice of Meetings passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9.3. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the first reading of the reaffirmed Internal Board Policies
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No changes were made to the following Internal Board Policies. The Policy Committee recommends that they be reaffirmed.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of the reaffirmed internal board policies as presented passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9.4. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the first reading of the revised board policy 8110 - Purpose and Role of the Board
Rationale:
The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending revisions.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of the revised board policy 8110 - Purpose and Role of the Board passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9.5. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the first reading of the revised board policy 8151 – Standing Committees
Rationale:
The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending revisions.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of the revised board policy 8151 - Standing Committees passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9.6. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the first reading of the revised board policy 8130 – Annual Organizational Meeting
Rationale:
The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending revisions.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of the revised board policy 8130 - Annual Organizational Meeting passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10. Closed Session -- To Prevent Needless Injury to the Reputation of an Individual and to discuss the Superintendent's Evaluation
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10.1. Convene Closed Session -- To Prevent Needless Injury to the Reputation of an Individual and to discuss the Superintendent's Evaluation
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to Convene Closed Session -- To Prevent Needless Injury to the Reputation of an Individual and to discuss the Superintendent's Evaluation passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.2. Reconvene Meeting from Closed Session
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10.3. Approval of Any Action Deemed Necessary as a Result of the Closed Session
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11. Work Session
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11.1. Superintendent Search Discussion
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12. Future Meetings
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The 2nd regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, November 24th, 2025 at Noon. All components of these meetings will be held at the NPS Central Administration Offices and will be open to the public unless a Closed Session is needed in order to protect the interest of the district or the reputation of an individual. |
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13. Adjournment
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