The Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education approved the resignation of a Spanish teacher and the contract of a science teacher. There was one closed session to discuss personnel. The board will have a retreat on June 8 to discuss target-based grading and the next regular meeting will be on June 12. All meetings will be held at the NPS central administration offices and will be open to the public unless an executive session is needed to protect the interest of the district or the reputation of an individual. Only four out of six board members were present at the meeting.
Quoting Norfolk Daily News, the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on Thursday at the central administration office located at 512 Phillip Ave. The meeting was brief, lasting only 14 minutes. Board members Cindy Booth, Teri Bauer, Brenda Carhart, and Beth Shashikant were present, while Lindsay Dixon and Sandy Wolfe were absent. District administrators and one member of the media were also in attendance.
During the meeting, the board approved the resignation of Tammy Kallhoff, a Spanish teacher at Norfolk High School, with a unanimous vote of 4-0. The contract of Donald Clark, a science teacher at Norfolk High School, was also approved with a unanimous vote of 4-0.
The board held one closed session to discuss personnel matters. No details were given regarding the nature of the discussion.
The board announced that a retreat would be held on Thursday, June 8, for the purpose of discussing target-based grading. The retreat will begin at 8 a.m. and will take place at the NPS central administration offices.
The next regular meeting of the board will be held on Monday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m. All components of the meeting will take place at the NPS central administration offices and will be open to the public unless an executive session is required to protect the interests of the district or an individual’s reputation.
The Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education is responsible for overseeing the education of students in the Norfolk Public School District. The board consists of seven members who are elected by the public. Their responsibilities include setting policies, developing budgets, and hiring staff.
In recent years, the board has focused on improving student achievement and increasing graduation rates. They have implemented programs to support struggling students and have worked to create a positive learning environment for all students.
Consequently, the Norfolk Public Schools Board of Education is committed to providing high-quality education for all students in the district. They are dedicated to working with parents, teachers, and community members to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
