January 10, 2024 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 to order at 6:01 PM.
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2. Elections
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was handed over by President Devine to Dr. Maschmann to call for School Board President nominations.
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2.1. President
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Rationale:
Per NSD Policy 8131, an organizational meeting of the Norris School District Board of Education shall be held on or before the third Monday of January of each year for the purposes of seating any new members and electing officers. Current President: Jim Devine
Recommended Motion(s):
Move that ____ be elected as President to serve a term of one-year, or until the person's successor is elected and qualified 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 called for presidential nominations.
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2.2. Vice President
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Rationale:
Per NSD Policy 8131, an organizational meeting of the Norris School District Board of Education shall be held on or before the third Monday of January of each year for the purposes of seating any new members and electing officers. Current Vice President: Gary Kubicek
Recommended Motion(s):
Move that _____ be elected as Vice President to serve a term of one-year, or until the person's successor is elected and qualified 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 called for vice president nominations.
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2.3. Treasurer
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Per NSD Policy 8131, an organizational meeting of the Norris School District Board of Education shall be held on or before the third Monday of January of each year for the purposes of seating any new members and electing officers.
Current Treasurer: Rhonda Burbach
Recommended Motion(s):
Move that ____ be elected as Treasurer to serve a term of one-year, or until the person's successor is elected and qualified. 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 called for treasurer nominations.
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2.4. Secretary
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Per NSD Policy 8131, an organizational meeting of the Norris School District Board of Education shall be held on or before the third Monday of January of each year for the purposes of seating any new members and electing officers.
Current Secretary: Craig Gana
Recommended Motion(s):
Move that _____ be elected as Secretary to serve a term of one-year, or until the person's successor is elected and qualified 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 called for secretary nominations.
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3. Approval of Committees, Positions, and Designations
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Per NSD Policy 8131, an organizational meeting of the Norris School District Board of Education shall be held on or before the third Monday of January of each year for the purposes of seating any new members and electing officers.
Discussion:
President Devine lead the approval of committees, positions and designations process.
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3.1. Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select Legal Counsel
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Current Legal Counsel is Perry Law
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Perry Law as the Legal Counsel for one calendar 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:
President Devine shared with the Board of Education the current legal counsel is Perry Law Firm.
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3.2. Consider, Discuss, and Take Action to Elect Committee Participation
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
President Devine opened the conversation around Board member interest in serving on one of the Board of Education's Standing Committees.
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3.2.1. Negotiations
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Current Committee Assignments
Negotiations Committee - Jim Devine, Gary Kubicek and Rhonda Burbach
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, ______ and _______ to be on the Negotiations Committee 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 called for Board members to express interest in the Negotiations Committee.
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3.2.2. Grounds
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Grounds - Aaron Wubbels
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve______ to be the Grounds Chair 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 called for Board members to express interest in the Grounds Committee.
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3.2.3. Transportation
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Current Member:
Transportation - Craig Gana
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______ to be on the Transportation Chair 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 called for Board members to express interest in the Transportation Committee.
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3.2.4. American Civics
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Current Members
American Civics - Rhonda Burbach, Aaron Wubbels, and Craig Gana
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, _______, and______ to serve a term of one year on the American Civics 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 called for Board members to express interest in the American Civics Committee.
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3.2.5. Policy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
This is a new committee that Norris is forming to review and discuss policies.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, _______, and______ to serve a term of one year on the Policy committee 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 called for Board members to express interest in the Policy Committee.
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3.3. Consider, Discuss, and Take Action to Select Depository Banks
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Current Depository Bank is First State Bank, BOK (Bonds), and First National Bank (Credit Card).
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve First State Bank, BOK and First National Bank of Omaha as the Depository Banks for the one calendar 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:
President Devine shared the current Depository Banks are First State Bank, BOK (Bonds), and First National Bank (Credit Card).
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3.4. Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select District Newspaper of Record
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The current newspaper of record is Voice News.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Voice News to be the Newspaper of record for one calendar 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:
President Devine shared with the Board of Education the current newspaper of record is Voice News.
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3.5. Approval of Current Board Policies and Regulations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Norris School District 160 is currently engaged in a policy review and update process. No action needed at this time.
Discussion:
President Devine shared with the Board of Education that Norris School District 160 is currently engaged in a policy review and update process. No action is needed at this time.
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3.6. Designate Date for the Annual Review of Board of Education Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The policy review process is scheduled to be completed between November and December 2024. At that time the board will approve the updated policies as a whole.
Discussion:
The policy review process is scheduled to be completed between November and December 2024. At that time, the board will approve the updated policies as a whole.
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3.7. Dissemination to each Board Member of Conflict of Interest
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Present Policy 8250 Conflict of Interest.
Discussion:
President Devine present Policy 8250 Conflict of Interest to the Board of Education.
Attachments:
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4. Student Representative Report
Speaker(s):
Student Council Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates to the Board from Norris student council representative.
Discussion:
Grace Koehler, Student Representative, presented highlights, celebrations and updates from the start of the second semester at the High School.
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5. Administrators' Reports (Written)
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Reports from administrators on items of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
The Norris Building Administrators and Directors submitted written reports to the Board of Education for the January 2024 meeting.
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6. 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:
There was no public comment at the meeting.
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7. Curriculum Report/ Program Review:
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Stine and Ms. Hohlen presented the Titan Activities Committee's progress and work over the past year to the Board of Education.
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7.1. Titan Activities Committee (TAC)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Stine & Kylie Hohlen
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Stine and Ms. Hohlen will inform the board about the duties of the Titan Act Committee.
Discussion:
Dr. Stine and Ms. Hohlen shared a presentation regarding the work of the Titan Activities Committee in their first year of service.
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8. 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 shared the Superintendent's Report with the Board of Education.
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8.1. Upcoming Dates and Events of Interest to the Board
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
January 16 - Community Input Meeting - HS Auditorium
January 15 - No School - FFA Leadership Development Event January 11 - STANCE Legislative Luncheon (Gary) February 2 - Ron Severson Wrestling Tournament February 6 & 8 Parent Teachers Conference February 9 - No School Can we move the Regular School Board Meeting in February to a different date?
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared with the Board of Education important upcoming dates. The Board of Education agreed to have their next regular meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 6 PM.
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8.2. Commendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the commendations with the Board of Education.
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8.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Certified Staff:HireResignation
Retiring
Extra Duty: Hire Support Staff:Hire
Retiring
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the personnel updates with the Board of Education.
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8.4. Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Strategic Overview Committee is scheduled to meet,, Tuesday, January 16 at 6:00 PM, followed by the Community Input Meeting at 7:30 PM. The SOC's second scheduled meeting is Monday, January 22 at 6:00 PM.
The certified staff completed their survey on Wednesday, January 3 during their PD time. The following is the timeline schedule for the remainder of the surveys:
Discussion:
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann shared the Strategic Planning Update with the Board of Education.
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9. 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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10. Travel Request
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consistent with Policy 6153, The Norris Students and Colleen Bade are traveling to Grand Island, NE for the 2024 State Dance Competition.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the travel request 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 recommended approval of the travel request per Policy 6153 with the Board of Education.
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11. 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 second reading of policies 8131, 8232, 8251, 8341, 8342, and 8344. 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 recommended the approval of the updated 8000 series policies as part of the comprehensive review.
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12. Legislative Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates on legislative session:
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the NCSA proposed bill list with the Board of Education.
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13. NASB updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
President Devine shared that he and Dr. Maschmann is attending the Board President's Retreat. Board members will also attend the upcoming NASB Legislative Confernece.
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14. Approve Purchase of Bladder Tank(s) for the District
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
We need to replace two of the three district pressure tanks to circulate our water. We need two tanks to operate normally with the third acting as a backup. We are currently operating on two with one tank non-operable. Attached are pictures of the non-operating tank pipes. The middle tank is leaking at the bottom. There is a 14-week order on the two tanks, we need Board approval to proceed.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the purchase of two bladder tanks for $24,930.36. 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 recommended to the Board of Education the purchase of two bladder tanks.
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15. 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.
Annexation Update
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared with the Board of Education updates from Lancaster County.
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16. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Over Winter Break, Facility Advocates were able to finish our Middle School HVAC Phase II project. RTU-5 (admin offices), RTU 12, 13, 14, and 15 (gym unites), and RTU-9 (band and choir rooms) were installed and started up. RTU-21 at the HS was also installed and started. At this point, we are focused on fine-tuning and ensuring the equipment works as designed.
We sold a midline bus that did not run for $925 and Bus #13 for $1,450 utilizing Purple Wave. Both buses were decommissioned from our fleet. We are still waiting for our 2020 Blue Bird All American 83 passenger from Coach Masters out of Kearney. A big thanks to our Ground and Custodial crews for their work clearing our hard surfaces after the snow and wind.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared with the Board of Education an update on the buildings, grounds and transportation.
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17. Board Strategic Plan Goals & Board Areas of Focus
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review District and Board Strategic Plan Goals.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann, Dr. Joel, Dr. Tracy and Mrs. Morrison presented the District and Board Goals update to the Board of Education.
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18. Board Reports
Speaker(s):
Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Board member updates on matters of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
President Devine shared he would be sending out Dr. Maschmann's goals based on the Superintendent Evaluation.
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19. Correspondence items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
There was no monthly correspondence presented at the meeting.
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20. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM.
The next regular scheduled Board of Education meeting is Monday, February 12, 2024, at 6 PM. |
