April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education 2nd Monthly Meeting
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1. Date Public Notice appeared in the Norfolk Daily News:
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2. Call to Order
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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. 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 three minutes and the total cumulative time for all public comments will be limited to 30 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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5. 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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5.1. Minutes of Previous Meetings
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Minutes from the meeting on April 13, 2026 are attached for review.
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5.2. Personnel
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5.2.1. Contract Approval
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Nunez-Velazquez, Abelardo
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6. Action Items
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6.1. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the second and final reading of the revised board policy, 1040 - Annual Report
Rationale:
There have been no additional changes to this policy since the first reading on April 13th.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the second and final reading of the revised board policy, 1040 - Annual Report passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.2. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the second and final reading of the revised board policy, 3540 – Bidding Construction Projects
Rationale:
There have been no additional changes to this policy since the first reading on April 13th.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the second and final reading of the revised board policy, 3540 - Bidding Construction Projects passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.3. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the second and final reading of the revised board policy, 5601 – Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reaction Protocol
Rationale:
There have been no additional changes to this policy since the first reading on April 13th.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the second and final reading of the revised board policy, 5601 - Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Allergic Reaction Protocol passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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6.4. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the second and final reading of the revised board policy, 7050 – Bids and Contracts
Rationale:
There have been no additional changes to this policy since the first reading on April 13th.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the second and final reading of the revised board policy, 7050 - Bids and Contracts passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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7. Superintendent - Board Transition Retreat
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8. Future Meetings
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The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, May 11th, 2026 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. |
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9. Adjournment
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