June 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Pledge of Allegiance & Call to Order
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The formation of public policy is public business and may not be conducted in secret. Every meeting of the Norris Board shall be open to the public and abide by the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, a copy of which is available for inspection at our meeting site. Does anyone in the audience require audio or visual assistance?
Discussion:
President Devine called the meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM
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2. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The regular board meeting agenda provides for citizens to present information or to express opinions to the board through public comment.
Discussion:
Kendell Koehn addressed the Board of Education in regards to accountability of Norris School Administration.
Stan Lindersmith addressed the Board of Education in regards to the positives of the Norris Trap Team. Jen Faz addressed the Board of Education in regards to the positives of the Norris School Administration. Corrin Weekly addressed the Board of Education in regards to intimidation and bullying within the Trap Team. Jim Craig addressed the Board of Education in support of the Norris School Administration. Patti Wieskamp addressed the Board of Education in support of the Norris School Administration. Noel Erskine addressed the Board of Education in support of the Norris School Administration. Jarred Meyer addressed the Board of Education in regards to accountability of Norris School Administration. Anessa Price addressed the Board of Education in support of the Norris Administration. Candace Meyer addressed the Board of Education in regards to the loss of trust with the School District. Eric Pillard addressed the Board of Education in regards to taking action to stabilize the current District climate. Tahma Melia addressed the Board of Education in regards to the District's investigation of a recent event. Megan Huenemann addressed the Board of Education in support of the Norris Administration. Melinda Maendele addressed the Board of Education in support of the Norris Administration. Mila Wilcox addressed the Board of Education in support of the Norris Administration. Heather Hall addressed the Board of Education in regards to holding off the approval of new library books due to concerns. Natalie Gunther addressed the Board of Education in regards to the level of transparency and improvement in the School District, primarily from a recent event. Greg Hardin addressed the Board of Education in regards to his support of the entire Norris School District. |
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3. Lancaster County Sheriff Department's Update
Speaker(s):
Chief Deputy Ben Houchin
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Deputy Chief Houchin will update the Board of Education as a follow-up to the May 30, 2023 Special Board Meeting.
Discussion:
Chief Deputy Houchin, Sheriff Wagner, and Captain Peschong presented an update to the Board of Education and answered questions.
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4. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Superintendent reports on matters of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Prior to the Superintendent's report, President Devine shared a statement in regards to the Board of Education vetting potential firms to provide a review of the school district's investigation.
Dr. Maschmann shared with the Board of Education his reflection on the recent events and steps the district will take moving forward. Dr. Maschmann shared the Superintendent's update with the Board of Education. |
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4.1. Upcoming Dates and Events of interest to the Board
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
School Leaders & Law Conference June 14-15
Summer School - June 5 - 23 Next Regular Board Meeting - July 12 @ 6:00 pm
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared with the Board of Education the upcoming dates of importance. The next regular board meeting will be Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
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4.2. Commendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
There were no commendations shared this month.
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4.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Certified Staff:Hire
Resignation
Retiring
Extra Duty: Hire
Retire Support Staff:Hire
Resignation
Retiring
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the personnel update with the Board of Education.
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5. COVID-19 Plan Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
In July of 2022 and December 2022, a Return to Learn COVID-19 plan was shared with the board. This is the 6 month update per state guidance.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the 6 month COVID-19 update with the Board of Education.
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6. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consent items are considered routine and will be passed without vote by unanimous consent; however, any Board member can ask to remove an item from the consent list for separate action. Normally included in the consent items are the agenda, minutes, approval of the claims, financial reports, and any personnel matters or other reports identified in the Superintendent's Report. The order of the agenda items may be rearranged according to the Board's preference.
Discussion:
President Devine shared out loud, "consent items are considered routine and will be passed without vote by unanimous consent; however, any Board member can ask to remove an item from the consent list for separate action. Normally included in the consent items are the agenda, minutes, approval of the claims, financial reports, and any personnel matters or other reports identified in the Superintendent's Report. The order of the agenda items may be rearranged according to the Board's preference."
No board member removed an item from the consent agenda.
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7. Travel Request
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consistent with Policy 6153, there are two overnight travel requests to share with you.The first request is for Norris Students and Jon Critser to travel to Atlanta, Georgia for the 2023 National Skills USA.
The second request is to have Norris Students along with Nicole Krings, Tayor Slama and MaryAnn Franken to attend UCA Cheer Camp in Lincoln NE on June 19-22. The group will stay in the dorms at the University of Nebraska .
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the travel requests consistent with policy 6153 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann presented the two travel requests with the Board of Education.
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8. 2023-24 Calendar Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
There is a change in the Norris calendar for 2023-2024 - The April 26 SD/ Music Contest will be changed to April 19.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the 2023-24 updated calendar with the SD/Music contest date change Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. shared the calendar update with the Board of Education fro approval.
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9. Approve RSP & Associates Proposal
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
After approval, RSP & Associates will begin their data collection and make a final report from 2023-2024 student data in January 2024.
The proposal and contract are attached.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the RSP & Associates Proposal for $15,200. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the calendar update with the Board of Education for approval.
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10. Approval of 6-12 ELA Resource Materials Purchase
Speaker(s):
Dr. Hajek
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Last month, the board heard from members of the 6-12 ELA committee about the process they went through to evaluate resources. This is the purchase approval of the suggested resources.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of 6-8 Into Literature for $87,404.76 and HS Text Purchases from Follett for $24,261.81 for a total of $111,666.57. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Mrs. Morrison highlighted last month's presentation for ELA resources and recommended approval.
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11. Approve 2023-24 Taher Contract
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
This is the final year before we rebid the food service contract. Attached is the School Nutrition Program Renewal of Food Service Management Company (FSMC) for an estimated value of $1,128,957 for the 2023-2024 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Taher Renewal of Food Service Management Company for an estimated $1,128,957 for the 2023-24 school year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the final contract year before the district rebids the food service contract. The recommendation to the board was to approve the Taher contract for the 2023-2024 school year.
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12. Superintendent Evaluation
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
As per policy 2111, the Superintendent shall be annually appraised at least once each year during the month of December. Jim Devine has discussed the results of the evaluation with Dr. Maschmann.
Recommended Motion(s):
Acknowledge completion of the Superintendent's Performance Evaluation Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
President Devine shared an update on the recent Superintendent evaluation and will go more in-depth with it at a later date.
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13. New Superintendent Evaluation Form
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Continue to discuss a new superintendent evaluation tool from NASB.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve a new Superintendent Evaluation form for the 2023-24 school year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
President Devine reviewed the NASB Superintendent Evaluation Tool with the Board of Education. The Board of Education will continue their research for the next Superintendent Evaluation Tool.
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14. Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
No policy updates this month, we are waiting for the annual update from Perry Law Firm. Once we have the update, we will work through the updates and communicate with the Board of Education.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared policy updates with the Board of Education.
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15. Legislative Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Colby Coasch will present a high-level view of the legislative session that just ended.
NCSA sent out the following information in regards to new educational policies:
Discussion:
Colby Coasch presented a high-level view of the legislative session that just ended with the Board of Education.
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16. NASB updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
President Devine shared that he and Vice President Kubicek along with Dr. Maschmann attended the NASB Leadership conference June 7th and 8th.
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17. Lancaster Co. / District Development Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Planning Commission Public Hearing Notice
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the Lancaster County updates with the Board of Education.
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18. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
All of the outdoor lights have been installed around campus. We are working with Energy Solutions to learn how to program the zones and make changes as needed.
This week the High School kitchen, M7 and M8 pipe replacement started. They are in the process of cutting the concrete and prepping for the installation of new pipe. The custodial crews around the buildings are busy cleaning out rooms, extracting carpets, prepping for waxing floors, etc. They are off to a great start! Moser drilled the well and installed the casing. We are waiting for them to drop the pump and connect the new well to our existing pumphouse. The Transportation Department is transporting students for summer school, which started this week. The crew in the shop is busy catching up on fleet repairs, body work, etc.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the buildings, grounds and transportation updates with the Board of Education.
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19. Board Strategic Plan Goals & Board Areas of Focus
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Attached is the Strategic Plan GoalsUpdate for the Board of Education.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann, Dr. Joel, Dr. Tracy and Mrs. Morrison shared with the Board of Education the monthly Strategic Plan update with the Board of Education.
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20. Board Reports
Speaker(s):
Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Board member updates on matters of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
There were no Board Reports this month.
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21. Correspondence items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
President Devine shared the Thank You card from Mrs. Drury
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22. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 PM.
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