October 11, 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:
The meeting was called to order by President Devine at 6:03 PM.
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2. Student Representative Report
Speaker(s):
Student Council Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates to the Board from Norris student council representative.
Discussion:
Spencer Brightman, Senior, shared with the Board of Education updates on what is happening in the classroom and halls of Norris High School, activities, and upcoming events.
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3. Administrators' Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Reports from administrators on items of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Mrs. Brittany Sullivan, Elementary School Principal, shared highlights, celebrations, and updates from the Elementary School with the Board of Education.
Mrs. Katie Mueller, Assistant Intermediate School Principal, shared highlights, celebrations, and updates from the Intermediate School with the Board of Education. Mrs. Jamie Kernes, Middle School Principal, shared highlights, celebrations, and updates from the Middle School with the Board of Education. Mr. Nate Seggerman, High School Principal, shared highlights, celebrations, and updates from the High School with the Board of Education. Mrs. Kris Morrison, District Curriculum Director, shared updates with the Board of Education regarding teacher professional development, new teacher support, curriculum updates, and the upcoming external visit. Dr. Brenda Tracy, Director of Student Services, shared special education, MTSS, ELL, preschool, and paraeducator training updates with the Board of Education. |
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4. Public Comment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The regular board meeting agenda provides for citizens to present information or to express opinions to the board through public comment.
Discussion:
Shanda Monaghan, PTO President, updated the Board of Education on PTO highlights and celebrations.
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5. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Superintendent reports on matters of interest to the Board.
Adjusted Valuation
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann and Dr. Joel shared the Superintendent's Report with the Board of Education. Dr. Maschmann shared an explanation of the process for determining the school's adjusted valuation with the Board as the state had just released the new numbers,
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5.1. Upcoming Dates and Events of Interest to the Board
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
October 12 - Staff Development Day
October 13 - Fall Break October 16 - Fall Concert October 23 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 7:00 pm. November 3 - Staff Development Day November 8 - Regular School Board Meeting
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the upcoming dates and events with the Board of Education. The next regular School Board meeting will be Wednesday, November 8th at 6 P.M.
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5.2. Commendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared district commendations with the Board of Education.
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5.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Support Staff:Hire
Resignation Retiring
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the personnel updates 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 Jim Devine read aloud the following, "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."
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7. Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review Policy 5133
Rescind Due to Redundancy:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve policy 5133 as presented Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Approve to rescind policies 9330, 9340, 9367, 9368, and 9500. 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 reviewed Policy 5133, the district's Anti-Bullying Policy, with the Board of Education. Dr. Joel reviewed the recommendations by Justin Knight regarding the 900 policy series.
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8. NASB updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Rhonda Burbach shared her learning from the NASB Labor Relations Conference.
Gary Kubicek shared his learning from the NASB Labor Relations Conference. Gary asked the Board of Education to join him in getting CPR compression trained. |
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9. Norris Association of Educators (NAE) Bargaining Recognition for 2025-2026
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Norris Association of Educators requests that the school board of Norris Public Schools take action to recognize the Norris Association of Educators as exclusive bargaining agent for the district’s non-supervisory certificated staff to begin bargaining next fall for the 2025-2026 contract year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval to accept Norris Association of Educators letter asking to be the exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non-supervisory certificated staff to begin bargaining next fall for the 2025-2026 contract 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 presented the Norris Association of Education (NAE) request for recognition for 2025-2026 and asked for approval.
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10. Approve Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review and approve the annual Norris School District's Emergency Operations Plan.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the 2023-2024 Norris School District's Emergency Operations Plan 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 presented the district's Emergency Operations Plan to the Board of Education.
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11. Approve District Strategic Planning Partner
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The recommended district strategic planning partner is NASB for a do not exceed cost of $23,900.
The total cost includes:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve NASB as the district's strategic planning partner for a do not exceed cost of $23,900 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 presented NASB's Strategic Planning process to the Board of Education. The motion was tabled for the November meeting.
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12. Lancaster Co. / District Development Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
City of Hickman
Discussion:
The Board of Education heard from Kelly Oelke, Hickman City Administrator, regarding updates from the City of Hickman.
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12.1. Kelly Oelke, Hickman City Administrator
Speaker(s):
Kelly Oelke
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Kelly Oelke will share with the Board of Education an update regarding the City of Hickman.
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13. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Elementary School Gym Update (photo attached)
Intermediate School Outdoor Classroom Update
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared buildings and grounds updates with the Board of Education.
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13.1. Janice VanderPutten, Director of Transportation
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Jan VanderPutten, Norris Director of Transportation, provided the Board of Education with highlights and updates from the first 9 weeks of school in regard to district transportation.
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14. Board Strategic Plan Goals & Board Areas of Focus
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review the 2023-2024 Board Strategic Plan Goals and Areas of Focus.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann, Dr. Joel, Dr. Tracy and Mrs Morrison shared the October 2023-2024 Board Strategic Plan Goals and Areas of Focus with the Board of Education.
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15. Board Reports
Speaker(s):
Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Board member updates on matters of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Vice President Kubicek shared the Temporary Committee minutes from the last meeting with the Board of Education.
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16. Correspondence items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
Thank you card from Tava Bowman
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared Tava Bowman's thank you card for the flowers sent for her sister's service.
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17. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.
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