December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular 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:  Please stand and join us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Rationale:  Grant Elementary

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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.

Please note that the Board cannot discuss or act upon matters that are not listed on the agenda. Therefore, Board members will not respond to your comments or questions. If you wish to request that an item be placed on a future Board agenda, you may contact the Superintendent or his assistant during normal business hours.

Also note that concerns related to school personnel need to be addressed to the Superintendent using the approved district protocol. Individuals who make false, defamatory,  or slanderous statements during public comments may be held legally liable. Slanderous comments are not protected just because they are made at Board meetings.

Additional procedural guidelines are available at the media table.

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The total amount of claims to be approved on the consent agenda by specific fund are listed below. All of these claims were reviewed earlier today by the Finance and Facilities Committee.

General Fund = $795,371.52

Nutrition Fund = $343,922.26

Subsidiary Fund = $26,867.78

Depreciation Fund = $137,292.00

QCPUF = $59,631.00

Employee Benefit Fund = $25.90

Senior High Activity Fund = $61,997.56

• November Senior High Activity Fund Checks = $2,570.00

Junior High Activity Fund = $9,827.35

• November Junior High Activity Fund Checks = $670.00

Student Fee Fund = $2,446.07

All of these claims were reviewed earlier today by the Finance and Facilities Committee.

Report

• Facilities Update

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CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT

• PLC Professional Development 

• AQuESTT

• Reading Screener

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The Financial Literacy Act was passed by the State Legislature in May of 2021.  This Act requires the following things of school districts:

• 5 credits of personal finance are required to graduate

• Financial Literacy is part of instruction in grades K-8

• The school provides the local Board of Education with a report of its status

NPS is in compliance with the requirements of the Financial Literacy Act. 

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• SPED Law Conference

• Alternate Assessment 1% Waiver & Training

• Native American Liaison

• Health Screenings PK-4, 7, 10

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• External Safety Audit by Madison County Sheriff’s Office
• JH Cell Phone Report

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• Student Teachers

• Professional Development Day December 12

  • Certified & Classified Staff

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1.      Enjoy visiting schools

2.      The Policy Committee is meeting on the third Monday of each month.

3.      Attended the State Education Conference.

• Legislative update
• Building bridges, not walls: transforming school culture through restorative practices
• Bargaining & contract consideration
• Hot topics with Karen & Jim
• Creating a culture of attendance
• Redefine impossible James Lawrence
• Thriving as a team with the 3 C’s Dr. Jermaine Davis

4.      I appreciate the opportunity to attend.

Rationale:  Discussion of results from the Board of Education's Self Assessment 

Rationale:  The Finance and Facilities Committee met on December 8th. The committee discussed and reviewed:

• Claims/Board Bills
• RFP's

Rationale:  The Norfolk Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors met November 17th. During the meeting, the board reviewed the outcomes of the Traditions event in October. Other actions included the approval of Mickie Mueller as an incoming Board Member in January 2026 and the acceptance of the 2024 fiscal year audit into record.

Rationale:  Tom Stanton and Brenda Carhart met with Mr. McAllister on Wednesday 12/3 to review the Superintendent's Evaluation and goals. 

Rationale:  Minutes from the meeting on November 10, 2025 are attached for review. 

Rationale:  Attached are the claims. These claims were reviewed earlier by our Finance and Facilities Committee. There are 5 conflict statements that will need to be read prior to voting. 

Rationale:  No changes were made to the following Internal Board Policies. The Policy Committee recommends that they be reaffirmed.

• 8120 - Duties and Functions of the Board of Education
• 8150 - Committee of the Whole
• 8152 - Standing Committee on Negotiations
• 8153 - Standing Committee on American Civics
• 8154 - Standing Committee on Finance and Facilities
• 8155 - Standing Committee on Activities
• 8156 - Standing Committee on Policy
• 8157 - Standing Committee on Superintendent Evaluation
• 8158 - Standing Committee on Government Relations
• 8159 - Standing Committee on Curriculum
• 8160 - Temporary Committees
• 8200 - End of Service Recognition
• 8201 - Vacancies and Resignations
• 8202 - Removal from Office
• 8210 - Orientation for Newly-Elected Members of the Board of Education
• 8230 - Policy for Board Member Attendance at Functions
• 8231 - Coffee Act Policy (Reimbursable Expenses)
• 8232 - Use of Public Resources by Board Members and Employees
• 8240 - Membership in School Board Associations
• 8260 - Conflict of Interest/Contracts
• 8261 - Conflict of Interest - Employment of Family Member of Board Member or Supervisor and Employment of Board Member
• 8270 - Conflict of Interest/Other than Contracts or Employment
• 8271 - Reporting Procedures
• 8300 - Methods of Operation
• 8310 - Formulation of Policies
• 8340 - Meetings
• 8341 - Types of Meetings
• 8343 - Agenda Construction and Control
• 8344 - Location of School Board Meetings
• 8345 - Procedures During Meetings
• 8346 - Public Participation at Board Meetings
• 8347 - Teacher-Administrator-Board of Education Relationships

Rationale:  There have been no changes to this policy since the first reading.

Rationale:  There have been no changes to this policy since the first reading.

Rationale:  There have been no changes to this policy since the first reading.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending revisions.

Rationale:  The Policy Committee has reviewed this policy and is recommending revisions.

Rationale:  We are working through the process of getting documents ready to request proposals for different projects in the district. There will be more of these as we move through the year but tonight we are asking permission from the Board for the Food Service Management Contract, the District Copier Contract, and District Photography Contract. We will advertise these proposals, evaluate the responses, and bring recommendations to the Board for approval at a later time.
 

Rationale:  Discussion of logistics of the Superintendent interview process

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The 2nd regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at Noon. 

The following regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, December 12th, 2025 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 a Closed Session is needed in order to protect the interest of the district or the reputation of an individual.