Rationale: 

A hearing is scheduled to amend the school budgets for the 2009-2010 school year.  As in the past, the Norfolk School District receives funds from various state and federal sources that are not known during budget development. This public hearing is held to discuss, consider and receive input on the proposed amended budgets. 

The board will not take action during this hearing, but will act on the amendment as an agenda item during the regular board meeting tonight.  The regular business meeting of the board will begin at the close of this hearing.

Rationale:   

It is the vision of the Norfolk Public Schools to actively engage all students in learning
through a relevant and comprehensive standards-based curriculum that integrates
 21^st century skills, tools, context, and assessments.  

• Goal #1:  All students will succeed at each grade level and graduate from high school well-prepared for a variety of post-secondary pursuits.

• Goal #2:  All students will feel connected with the school and the learning process.

• Goal #3:  District resources, programs, and departments will be aligned to attain high levels of student achievement and instructional excellence.

• Goal #4:  The community will be engaged to support high levels of student achievement.

  The mission of the Norfolk Public Schools is to prepare studentswith the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a complex, global society.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rationale:  Approval of teaching contracts for the 2009-2010 school year for:
1. Lisa Goodman -- Special Education
2. Amy Nealeigh -- Spanish
3. Rita Sukup -- Family and Consumer Science; contract amended from 1.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalency) to .6 at employee request.

Rationale:  Approval of student handbooks for the 2009-2010 school year.  The board reviewed the handbooks during the earlier study session.

Rationale:  Approval of school lunch and breakfast program prices for the 2009-2010 school year.

Rationale:  First Reading.

Rationale: 

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

 

 

·         Summer School classes are in full swing for Norfolk Public Schools. Senior High is hosting classes for students grade 9-12; Middle School is hosting classes for 10 days for selected students and elementary Title I Reading classes started  on June 1 and will continue on a half-day basis through the 26^th.

 

·         ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) funds have been entered into our district’s GMS (Grant Management System) and we are waiting state approval on the use of these funds.

 

·         The Student Service Office has received reports from each of our district buildings relative to “Student/Staff Drug/Alcohol Violations” for the 2008-09 school year.  If you would like to view this compilation of information please stop by my office and I will share that anonymous information.

 

·         End of May Enrollment Comparison

 

SCHOOL	5/23/07	5/23/08	5/22/09
Bel Air	282	296	298
Early Childhood Center	100	88	86
Grant	150	143	160
Grant PreK	0	29	36
Jefferson	174	193	196
Lincoln	134	126	124
Montessori	68	72	78
Northern Hills	128	142	140
Northern Hills PreK	0	31	32
Reiche	44	31	0
Sunny Meadow	80	75	76
Washington	200	203	210
Westside	242	249	258
Winter	38	24	0
Woodland Park	211	228	236
Middle School	529	542	590
Junior High	552	567	564
Senior High	938	919	885
TOTALS	3870	3958	3969

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rationale:  The amendmendment of the district budget will have NO impact on local property taxes.  The district must amend budgets in order to expend funds that have been received.