November 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?
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the excused absence for Craig Gana 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:
The meeting was called to order by President Devine at 6:02 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:
Garrett Dorn, Student Representative, shared with the Board of Education updates on high school activities, academics, and 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:
Mr. Alan Eighme, Elementary School Assistant Principal, shared with the Board of Education celebrations and updates from grades K-2.
Mrs. Brooke Kastanek, Intermediate School Principal, shared with the Board of Education celebrations and updates from grades 3-5. Mrs. Jamie Kernes, Middle School Principal, shared with the Board of Education celebrations and updates from grades 6-8. Mr. Nate Seggerman, High School Principal, shared with the Board of Education celebrations and updates from grades 9-12. Mrs. Kris Morrison, Director of Curriculum and Assessment, shared updates from curriculum review cycles, the upcoming External Visit, and teacher professional development. Dr. Brenda Tracy, Director of Student Services, shared updates from Special Education, ELL, MTSS, and student support. |
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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:
Heather Hall spoke to the Board of Education in regards to the NASB proposal for the district's strategic planning process.
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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.
Discuss: Gretna High and East requested to join the EMC conference.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann and Dr. Joel shared the Superintendent's Report with the Board of Education. Dr. Maschmann shared a letter from Gretna requesting to join the Eastern Midlands Conference.
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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:
November 13 Start of Winter practice
November 15-17 NASB State Conference November 16-18 All State Band/Choir November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break December 13 Regular Board Meeting (reschedule)
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the upcoming dates and events with the Board of Education. The December Regular Meeting will be moved to Tuesday December 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
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5.2. Commendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Congratulations to:
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the monthly commendations with the Board of Education.
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5.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Certified Staff:Hire:
Resignation Retiring Extra Duty: Hire Support Staff:Hire
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 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. Travel Request
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consistent with Policy 6153, Norris Students and James Myers and Micah Sundberg traveled to Scottsbluff, NE for the Girls State Golf tournament on October 8-11. FFA students along with Mr. Kubik and Jill Nore traveled to Decatur, IL for the National FFA Convention.
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 travel requests to the Board of Education with a recommendation for approval.
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8. Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
This month we will focus on the 8000 Policy Series. Attached is the memo from Justin Knight with the following recommendations:
First Reading:
Rescind:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve policy 9111 Filling Vacancies and 9310 Adoption and Amendments of Policies on first reading 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 policy updates with the Board of Education.
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9. NASB Updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
President Devine shared the state conference that is coming up next week.
Board Member Meese shared her experience at the new board member workshop she attended. Vice President Kubicek shared his experience at the new board member workshop he attended. Vice President Kubicek also shared his experience attending an ESU6 legislative update. |
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10. Approval to Purchase CAT Multi Terrain Loader
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the purchase of the CAT Multi-Terrain Loader for$26,355.00 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 with the Board of Education the recommendation to purchase the current CAT multi terrain loader.
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11. Approve District Strategic Planning Partner - NASB
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 the recommendation to approve the NASB as the district's strategic planning partner.
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12. Lancaster Co. / District Development Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates on commercial and residential development within the Norris District including annexations.
Discussion:
There were no updates shared.
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13. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Elementary Gym replacement is complete. Light foot traffic is allowed until November 20th when we can resume class and practices.
Last Friday, Facility Advocares replaced 6 more HVAC units at the Middle School as part of Phase II. The additional units will be installed over Winter Break which will complete the HVAC work at the Middle School.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the building, grounds and transportation updates with the Board of Education.
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14. Board Strategic Plan Goals & Board Areas of Focus
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Review the Strategic Plan Goals Update.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann, Dr. Joel, Dr. Tracy, and Mrs. Morrison shared the monthly strategic plan and goals 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 that he stopped on the student harvest day and enjoyed his time with students and the Temporary Committee minutes from the October 24, 2023 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.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the thank you note from the DeBoer Family with the Board of Education.
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17. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday December 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM. |
