August 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular 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:  Please stand and join us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

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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.

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 his 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.

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

General Fund = $999,281.71

Nutrition Fund = $24,143.72

Subsidiary Fund = $53,060.57

Depreciation Fund = $204,460.99

QCPUF = $294,975.93

Senior High Activity Fund = $71,030.47

       July 2026 Senior High Activity Fund = $1,520.00

Junior High Activity Fund = $1,574.00

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

Rationale: 

• New Teacher Training - Ongoing Support for New Teachers

• Training for Teachers - DIBELS, Science Pilot

• Administrators Days

  • NDE Changes - AQuESTT, 

  • Literacy Updates, CLSG Grant  

  • Final Keynote - Gotcha to We Got You

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• Administrator Days 2026 sessions attended

• MANDT Training

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• Administrator Days

  • Presenter:  Threat Assessment

  • Attended: Safety First, Accreditation Visit, AQuESTT, Lawyers and Legal Hot Topics

• Look forward to a great year!

  • Group A Students: Wednesday, August 12

  • Group B Students: Thursday, August 13

  • All Students: Friday, August 14

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• Back To School Training

• Job Fairs

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• Admin Days
• Administrivia
• New Teacher Welcome
• All Staff Welcome

Rationale:  The Finance and Facilities Committee met on August 10th. The committee discussed and reviewed:

• Claims/Board Bills
• Revenue and Yearly Comparison Report
• ALICAP Insurance
• Activities Items to be sold/disposed of
• Budget Preview

Rationale:  The Norfolk Public Schools Foundation Board met on July 20th. The Board reviewed the 2nd quarter investment report with Insight Financial. Members received updates from Superintendent Wilson on Foundation supported District projects including the Bel Air Playground, Junior High Auditorium improvements, and the Senior High bathroom remodel. Committees discussed upcoming fundraisers, including the Traditions event to be held October 22nd and the Staff Campaign. 

Rationale:  Minutes from the Committee's July 15th meeting. 

Rationale:  Minutes from the meeting on July 13th are attached for review. 

Rationale:  Anderson, Kaitlin

• 2026 - 2027 Special Education Co-Teacher, Norfolk Senior High
• Bachelor’s of Science, Wayne State College - Special Education Endorsement
• 2025 - 2026: Special Education Teacher, Osmond Community Schools

Rationale:  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. 

Rationale:  It is the time of year for our annual insurance renewal. ALICAP has been our provider of Workers Comp and Property/Liability Insurance for the past few years. We have been happy with their service and rates over that time. For the 26/27 school year our rates are increasing similar to what we are seeing across the nation. On a positive, our workers comp modifier has been reduced from 1.00 to 0.88. We also will receive a credit for owner dividends of $7,674 which is about double what it was last year. Our total premium cost for 26/27 will be $551,142 compared to last year's $533,278. I recommend approval of the ALICAP renewal for 26/27.

Rationale:  We have a few older activities items that we are replacing and need to sell/dispose of such as mats/pads, weight room equipment, and flag team ribbons. These items are taking up needed storage room so I would like to get this addressed sooner than later. We will try to sell what can be sold and dispose of what does not sell.

Rationale:  The Superintendent Evaluation Tool has been updated, and the Superintendent Evaluation Committee recommends its adoption. Once approved by the Board, the evaluation tool will be submitted to the Nebraska Department of Education. 

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The 2nd regular meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Monday, August 24th, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The meeting will begin with a Board Retreat, followed by regular business. 

The following regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, September 14th, 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.