March 27, 2014 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education 2nd Monthly Meeting

Rationale:  Dr. Brad Krivohlavek
Bruce Mitchell
Arnie Robinson
Bob Waite
Sandy Wolfe

Although Tammy Day was appointed to our empty board seat at our last Board meeting, she had previous plans which prevented her from attending today.  Thus, she will not take her Oath of Office and Seat on the Board until our next, April 14th Board Meeting. 

Rationale: 

Tentative Schedule for April 17th

7:30 Board Members "report for duty"

8:00-9:00 Staff Breakfast-Board

9:15-10:20  Staff Appreciation-Thompson & Board  (Board President-Welcome Address)

10:30-11:30  Speaker- Ramsey Mussalum

11:30-11:40  Closing Statements and Video-Thompson

11:40-1:00 LUNCH  (Admin Luncheon with Ramsey) Room 501

1:00-2:30  JH/SH 1:1 Presentation & Q/A with Ramsey

                    MS/Elem: Bldg PD

2:30 Early Dismissal (Another way to say "Thank you")


Who will be there? Do we need to assign duties/roles?

Rationale:  The NPS Foundation Board has approved a change to their by-laws and Articles of Incorporation, which would allow them to change the size of their board of directors from a maximum of 15 to a maximum of 21.  However, they also need the NPS BOE to approve this change, and are asking that you do so.  They have also added a provision that would allow for these new members' terms to expire in different years, so they do not have a large turn over in board members in one year.  

The NPS Foundation Board voted unanimously to adopt these changes and Sarah Dittmer is here to answer any questions that you might have.

Rationale:  Penelope Henriksen - First Grade Teacher at Westside (retiring)
Bruce Shively - Senior High Social Studies Teacher and Head Girls Basketball Coach (retiring)
Patrick Mencke - Kindergarten Teacher at Bel Air (marriage and relocation)
Debby Abshier - Senior High School Family and Consumer Science (retiring)
Jana Jenkins- Senior High School Technology Coordinator (retiring)

Rationale:  It is time for the district to replace a large number of desktop computers (approximately 220).  We are estimating that the cost will be approximately $120,000.  Granting permission at this time will allow us to purchase these and install them during the summer break.  

Rationale:  I recommend that we move into Executive Session at this time to discuss compensation practices and salary schedules for classified and administrative staff, as necessary for the protection of public interest.  No action will be taken in Executive Session. In fact, we do not anticipate taking any action on this item today.  Our hope is that we will be ready to bring a related action item to the April 14th board meeting.

Rationale:  Our next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 14th. We are planning to have the Strategic Action Planning Committees share their plans with you at that meeting.  Due to this, I am expecting a fairly long meeting and am recommending that we forego our regular 5:30 Study Session and begin our Regular meeting at 5:30.  Is this acceptable to everyone?

If so, our next meeting will be Monday, April 14th at 5:30 in the City Chamber Offices.  A Board Supper will be served in the City Conference room at 5:00.  Board business will not be discussed during the board supper.