June 14, 2010 at 7:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

Rationale:  If any board member is absent, there will need to be a  motion to excuse the absence.

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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:  At this time, a hearing will be opened within the meeting to discuss, consider  and receive input on the student fee policy and the parental involvement policy.  

At this time, if any member of the public wishes to comment or give opinions on a policy, we ask that you identify yourself.  Comments will be taken on each item separately:

1.  Student Fee Policy
2.  Parental Involvement Policy

Rationale:  Approval of teaching contracts for the 2010-2011 school year for: 

1.  Morgan Oliver, Junior High Vocal Music
2.  Cassandra Sanchez, Grant Elementary, 4th grade
3.  Jolene Groninger, Woodland Park, 3rd grade

Rationale:  Recommend approval of resignation for Patty Simpson, Senior High Special Education, contingent upon the hiring of a suitable replacement.

Rationale:  Recommend approval of the signature of the Associate Superintendent for Student Services for all Federal Grants and Programs and the signature of the Director of Business Services for the Federal Lunch Program for the 2010-2011 school year.

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The Lindsay Ann Burke Act (LB 63) was signed by the Governor on May 27, 2010 and went into effect as of that date. The Act requires that a dating violence policy be adopted as of July 1st.

Requirements are: (1) statement of non-toleration of dating violence; (2) address incidents of dating violence; (3) staff training; (4) student dating violence education; (5) publish in parent-student handbook; and (6) inform parents of the policy and give them the policy on request.

The policy needs to be published in the same publication in which the Student Code of Conduct is found (e.g. the Student-Parent Handbook).

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LB 1006 changed the minimum age for admission to Kindergarten. The change is effective beginning in the 2012-2013 school year. LB 1006 requires that school boards “approve and make available a recognized assessment procedure for determining if a child is capable of carrying the work of kindergarten.” This is to be done by January 1, 2012.

Rationale:  This amends the policy to state that students who have completed high school in their country will not be allowed to enroll in the Norfolk Public Schools.

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LB 713 changes the student health inspection (vision, hearing, and dental) law. Under current law, inspections are to be completed within the first quarter of the school year. Now, the inspections are to be completed on a schedule to be established by HHS. LB 713 also changes the circumstances in which students may be exempted from the health inspection.

Rationale:  Approval of student handbooks for the 2010-2011 school year.  The board reviewed the handbooks during the earlier study session.

Rationale:  Approval of school lunch and breakfast program prices for the 2010-2011 school year.

 

Rationale:  The board reviewed the bids for these items at the study session:  1) Milk, 2) Bread, 3) Pest Control, 4) Sanitation, and 5) Fuel.

Rationale:  As of the end of May, all funds are in good shape.  At this point, we do not foresee any budget amendments.  We are still watching our cash flow.  This will impact what purchases/orders can be paid yet in this budget year. 

The 2010/2011 budget forms are availabe and we have started to put together a prelimnary projected budget for next year.  We will not be able to finalize the numbers until we have settled all negotiations and also have our new valuation amount.

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• Elementary Summer School is “up and running” this month in five (5) of our elementary schools.  We have nearly 250 students actively engaged in our “Voyager Learning” program.  Each grade level is studying a different culture this summer from our own “Hometown” to Ancient Rome and Egypt.  Students and staff are excited with the new learning materials and computer application/management programs.

• Mr., Robinson from the Sr. High has informed me that they have around 365 students in grades 9-12 registered and attending Summer School.  Courses in Biology, Math, American History, English 9 & English 10, Speech, Government, American Literature, Physical Science, Media and Practical Communications are being offered.  Mr. Robinson adds that he believes the 16-day sessions seem to work out better for work and family schedules which in turn, had a positive effect on enrollments.

• 2010-2011 Grant Information:

  • Title VII Indian Education has been approved

  • JOM (Johnson O’Malley) Native American student support is awaiting Tribal signature

  • Early Childhood Education Grant (Norfolk’s Pre-Kindergarten Program) has been sent off for approval

 

 

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 A public hearing was held to discuss, consider, and receive input on a proposed Student Fees Policy.  The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the proposed Student Fees Policy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 A public hearing was held to discuss, consider, and receive input on the Parental Involvement Policy.  The public was given the opportunity to present information and opinions on the Parental Involvement Policy.