August 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM - Board of Education 2nd Monthly Meeting

Rationale:  The Norfolk Public School District's board of education meeting is called to order.
 

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

Rationale:  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.

Rationale:  Budget presentation by Mr. Wilson. See attachments. 

Rationale:  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 her 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.

Rationale: 

The total amount of claims to be approved on the consent agenda by specific fund are listed below:

General Fund = $814,880.85

Nutrition Fund = $12,618.15

Cooperative Fund = $310.48

Subsidiary Fund = $14,661.25

Depreciation Fund = $6,911.00

Bond Fund = $146.67

Senior High Activity Fund = $36,990.67

Student Fee Fund = $13,432.08

All of these claims were reviewed earlier today by the Finance and Facilities Committee.

Rationale:  Minutes from the meeting on August 12th, 2024 are attached for review. 

Rationale:  Attached are the claims. These have been reviewed by the Finance & Facilities committee. There are no conflict statements. 

Rationale: 

In compliance with the provisions of Section 5 of  the 2023 Nebraska Revised Statute 243, it is necessary for the Board of Education to vote to approve an increase to the school district’s property tax request authority by up to 5%.  

State statute allows us to exceed our property tax authority (of 3%) by an additional 5%. Following a vote of at least 70% of the board. I have presented to you potential funding options for the 24/25 school year today.  A vote for this resolution lets me know the board wishes for me to pursue funding options 2 or 3.  A vote against this resolution lets me know the board wishes for me to move forward with funding option 1.

Rationale:  At the end of the fiscal year is when we move funds from our general fund into the depreciation fund for projects that require budgeting over multiple years. This year we are depreciating $115,709 into Technology for future device needs. $116,739.38 into Curriculum for those required curriculum updates, and $300,000 into Maintenance/Vehicle for facilities projects presented back in July. Transfer of funds from one fund to another requires a vote of the board.

Rationale:  The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, September 9th, 2024.  A Budget Hearing will begin at 5:30 PM to discuss, consider and receive input on the 2024-2025 NPS Budget. A Tax Hearing will begin immediately following the Budget Hearing to discuss, consider and receive input on the 2024-2025 tax request. The regular Board of Education meeting will begin immediately following the Tax Hearing to conduct regular business. Meeting start time will be adjusted, based on the length of the Hearings. All components of these hearings and meetings will be held at the NPS Central Administration Offices, 512 Philip Ave, and will be open to the public unless an Executive Session is needed in order to protect the interest of the district or the reputation of an individual.