September 14, 2026 at 5:45 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
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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. Presentations & Special Recognition
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4.1. Award for Excellence
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Sydney Krause - Special Education Paraprofessional, Bel Air Elementary
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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 = $1,400,942.21 Nutrition Fund = $7,925.82 Subsidiary Fund = $38,750.37 Employee Benefit Fund = $183,882.00 Senior High Activity Fund = $131,042.66 August 2026 checks = $15,165.00 Junior High Activity Fund = $8,808.49 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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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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6.6. Superintendent's Report
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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 September 14th. The committee discussed and reviewed:
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7.2. Policy Committee Report
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Minutes attached from the Policy Committee meeting held on August 17th, 2026.
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7.3. Activities Committee Report
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Minutes attached from the Activities Committee meeting on August 31st, 2026.
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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 August 24, 2026 are attached for review.
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8.2. Claims
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Attached are the claims. These claims were reviewed earlier by our Finance and Facilities Committee. There is one conflict statement 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 approve the 2026-2027 Budget
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The proposed 2026-2027 budget has been reviewed by all Board members and presented at multiple public meetings as a budget update, preview, and workshop. The public also had an opportunity for comment and input at our budget hearing earlier this evening. Our total General Fund budget, which covers all operating expenses including staff, transportation, instructional materials, utilities, maintenance, and cash reserve, is set at $73,746,992.62. Our Special Building Fund budget is set at $4,421,964.86. These funds are set for facility updates and Board approved repairs. Our Depreciation Budget is set at $6,407,633. This fund is used for larger district projects such as Technology, Curriculum, Bus/Vehicle Purchase and Maintenance projects. Additional fund budgets require less explanation and are included in the attachment. The Board of Education and district staff have put a lot of time and effort over the course of the last year developing this budget which allows us to continue to meet district needs while putting a focus on increasing the starting wage for new teachers and classified staff.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Budget 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 2026-2027 Tax Request
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Public notice was given at least five days in advance of the district’s Special Public Hearing on Sept.14th which was called for the purpose of discussing and receiving public input regarding the District’s Tax Requests for the 2026-2027 school’s fiscal year for the General Fund, Special Building Fund and Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund of Madison County School District 59-0002. A Special Public Hearing was held before the Board of Education of Madison County School District 59-0002 at the time, date, and place announced in the notice published in a newspaper of general circulation, a copy of which notice and proof of publication is attached hereto as Exhibit A-1, which is required by law. The following resolution is required to support the budget we just voted on.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Tax Request 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 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan
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Every year we make sure that all of our confidential emergency contact information and building maps are updated for our building administrators. This information, along with our emergency procedures, is compiled in our Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that was developed with the help of local law enforcement, emergency management, and NPS staff. I have shared the updated information with our Board Members. I am asking for approval of the 2026-2027 EOP.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan 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 reaffirmed Community Relations Board Policies
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No changes were made to the following Community Relations Board Policies. The Policy Committee recommends that they be reaffirmed.
Policy 1000 — Statement of Intent Policy 1020 — Citizen Communication to the Board of Education Policy 1040 — Annual Report and School Improvement Policy 1060 — Advertising and Promotion Policy 1070 — Publications, Radio, and Television Policy 1080 — School Directory Policy 1101 — Use of School Facilities: Student Groups Policy 1102 — Recording of Others Policy 1110 — Bulletin Boards, Display Case, and Posted Material Policy 1120 — Tobacco Policy Policy 1200 — Anti-Discrimination, Designation of Coordinator and Grievance Policy Policy 1210 — Title IX-Discrimination Policy 1240 — ADA and Section 504 Grievance Procedure Policy 1250 — ADA-Designation of Coordinator Policy 1260 — Service Animals Policy 1300 — Fund Raising Activities Policy 1320 — Memorial Policy Policy 1400 — School and Community Organizations Policy 1410 — Parent Organizations Policy 1420 — Citizens’ Advisory Committees Policy 1430 — Utilizing Community Resources Policy 1440 — Staff Participation in Community Affairs Policy 1450 — School Personnel and the Public Policy 1460 — Student Production of Goods and Services Policy 1470 — Public Performances by Students
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the reaffirmed Community Relations Board Policies as presented 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 3130 — Purchasing Policies
Rationale:
Policy has been revised with recommended language from Perry Law Firm for emergency or time sensitive purchases and service contract renewals
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of the revised Board Policy 3130 - Purchasing Policies 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 1010 — Visiting School
Rationale:
Revised the language for clarity.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of the revised Board Policy 1010 - Visiting School passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9.7. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the first reading of the revised Board Policy 1050 — Public Access to School Records
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The policy was not revised; only the title on the forms was updated from ‘Administrative Rule’ to ‘Regulation’ to match the Table of Contents for Regulation 1050A — Form for Denial of Access to Records and Regulation 1050B — Form for Explanation of Delay in Fulfilling Request for Records
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9.8. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the first reading of the revised Board Policy 1100 — Community Use of School Facilities
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Policy was revised with guidance from lawyer, to state "Applications shall not be rejected for any unlawful reason or for any basis contrary to Board Policy." Also the general liability insurance amounts were updated to match current practice.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of the revised Board Policy 1100 - Community Use of School Facilities passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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9.9. Discuss, consider and take action to approve the Cancellation of Contract for Scott Sigel
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Confidential personnel issue. Resolution attached.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Cancellation of Contract for Scott Sigel passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10. Future Meetings
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The following regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, October 12th, 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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11. Adjournment
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