December 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM - December Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Pledge of Allegiance & Call to Order
Speaker(s):
President Devine
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 to order at 6:01 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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Student Representative, Spencer Birghtman, shared with the Board of Education updates regarding Norris High School academics, finals, winter activities, etc...
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3. Honor 3X State Champions Norris Girls Cross Country Team
Speaker(s):
Dr. Stine and Coach McGill
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Honor Girls Cross Country team on their 3x State Championship
Discussion:
Dr. Stine and Coach McGill presented the three-time Girls Cross Country State Championship team to the Board of Education. Coach McGill also congratulated Riley Boonstra for his individual state champion at the Class B State Cross Country meet.
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4. Administrators' Reports (Written Reports)
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Reports from administrators on items of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
The Norris Administration submitted written reports for the December Board of Education meeting.
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5. 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:
Jacob Johnson shared the STS Advanced Committee and Foundation update from their first semester meeting.
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6. Curriculum Report / Program Review:
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mrs. Morrison presented the Board of Education last school year's student assessment data as it was recently un-embargoed by the Nebraska Department of Education.
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6.1. Review 2022-2023 Student Assessment Data
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Morrison
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Spring 2023 State assessment data and classifitcations of districts and schools came out at the end of November. This report will highlight information specific to Norris achievement data.
Discussion:
Mrs. Morrison presented the 2023 state assessment data and classification of districts and schools which was released publicly at the end of November. This report will highlight Norris as an Excellent school district with the following ranking for each building site:
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7. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Superintendent reports on matters of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann and Dr. Joel presented to the Board of Education the Superintendent's Report. Dr. Maschmann shared with board members his experience presenting alongside Governor Pillen regarding the school's lowering their levy to provide property tax relief.
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7.1. Upcoming Dates and Events of Interest to the Board
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Discussion:
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7.2. Commendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared commendations with the Board of Education.
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7.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
There were no personnel updates for the December Board of Education meeting.
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7.4. Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann will inform the board about the different committee groups and the timeline for the Norris Strategic Plan.
Timeline
Discussion:
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann shared the timeline for the upcoming Strategic Planning process for the district.
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8. 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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9. Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
We will review the 1000 Series in February after establishing a Policy Committee in January. This will provide time for the establishment of the committee and time to review the 1000 Series.
Second Reading:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the first reading of policies 8131, 8232, 8251, 8341, 8342, 8344 and the second reading of policies 9111 and 9310. Approve the rescinding of policies 8106, 8110, 8130, 8240, 8310, 8345, 9110.1. 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 policy updates for the 8000 and 9000 series and made recommendations for first reading, second reading and rescinding of policies.
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10. COVID-19 Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
In July of 2022 a Return to Learn COVID-19 plan was shared with the board. This is the 6 month update per state guidance.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Return to Learn COVID-19 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:
Per the state guidance, school district's must provide a COVID-19 6 month update. Dr. Maschmann presented the district's update to the Board of Education.
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11. 2022-23 Annual Audit
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The 2022-23 Annual external audit was recently completed by Dana F. Cole and Company. A copy of the report will be provided for your review.
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the annual external audit conducted by Dana F Cole and Company 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 to the Board of Education the 2022-23 Annual external audit that was recently completed by Dana F. Cole and Company.
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12. Norris School District External Review
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Morrison
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Mrs. Morrison will discuss the External Review that was completed on November 10th.
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the Norris School District 160 External Review Report 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 presented the External Review that was completed on November 10th to the Board of Education.
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13. Norris School District Annual Report Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mrs. Morrison
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Per Policy 1040 the Superintendent shall prepare and distribute an Annual Report in accordance with Rule 10.
Attached is the final draft of the 2023-24 Norris Annual Report. This report is put together to showcase the success of Norris staff and students. This report is printed and shared with potential staff members, posted to the district website, and goes on file per state statute.
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the Norris School District Annual Report 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:
Per Policy 1040 the Superintendent shall prepare and distribute an Annual Report in accordance with Rule 10. Dr. Joel and Mrs. Morrison presented the Annual Report to the Board of Education.
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14. Superintendent Evaluation
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Board of Education will acknowledge completion of the Superintendent's Performance Evaluation
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 with the Board of Education the Superintendent Evaluation process has been completed and time will be scheduled with Dr. Maschmann to review and develop next steps.
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15. Legislative Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates on the legislative session:
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared a few highlights from the NCSA Legislative Preview Conference.
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16. NASB updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
President Devine thanked board members for attending NASB's State Conference. Board members shared their learning and experience at the conference.
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17. 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 for the month of December.
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18. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Norris Public Power Board of Directors recently approved customer electricity rates for 2024. Due to the inflationary pressures on district costs and construction projects planned for upcoming years, the Board of Directors approved an overall customer rate increase of 2.8% for 2024.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared with the Board of Education an update regarding the district's buildings, grounds, and transportation.
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18.1. First National Capital Market's Bond Debt Presentation
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Craig Jones and Tobin Buchanan will discuss the Norris bonds and QCPUFs.
Discussion:
Craig Jones and Will Reetz, First National Capital Markets, presented to the Board of Education the district's financial picture.
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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:
Review Strategic Plan Goals and Board Areeas of Focus.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann, Dr. Joel, Dr. Tracy and Mrs. Morrison shared with the Board of Education the monthly update regarding district and Board of Education goals and focus areas for the 2023-2024 school year.
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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:
Vice President Gary Kubicek read the Temporary Committee Final Report aloud. In the end, the goal of the Committee was to develop recommendations for improving district processes and protocols to enhance transparency and accountability within the organization. The following recommendations from the Committee are a result of the entire fact-finding process:
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21. Correspondence items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
Thank you card from Tenile Fix
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared with the Board of Education a thank you note from Mrs. Tenile and her family.
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22. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM. The next regular Board of Education is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
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