The Norfolk School Board on May 21 approved the main personnel docket but rejected the supplemental personnel docket after separate votes, leaving the actions on the supplemental docket unapproved.

During a discussion on the personnel report, a board member said they could not support the entire personal docket as presented and asked that the supplemental docket be separated for a standalone vote. The board amended the motion to separate the supplemental docket, then voted to approve the main personnel docket and later voted down the supplemental docket.

Board members and district staff discussed the practical consequences of the supplemental vote, with staff asking for clarification because some personnel actions require telephone calls or immediate processing. Board members clarified on the record that the supplemental docket items that did not receive board approval will not be implemented.

The main personnel docket was approved by roll call after the amendment; the supplemental docket did not receive the required majority and was not approved. The board did not describe individual supplemental docket items in public debate; the vote result means the actions listed only on the supplemental docket will not proceed unless reintroduced.