March 13, 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:
The meeting was called to order by President Devine at 6:00 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 and Anneliese Bargen, Student Representatives, shared with the Board of Education updates on High School activities, athletics, scholarships, student council, and other 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:
Dr. Kristyn Jones, High School Assistant Principal, shared updates on current enrollment, fall class scheduling, academic outings, ACT, SCC College and Career Fair, activities, and the building's continuous improvement goals.
Mrs. Jamie Kernes, Middle School Principal, shared updates on current enrollment, upcoming events, end of the quarter grades, assessment season, and activities. Mrs. Brooke Kastanek, Intermediate School Principal, shared updates on current enrollment, school-wide events, NSCAS testing, MAP testing, school improvement goals, and planning for the PTO Fun Run. Mr. Alan Eighme, Elementary Assistant Principal, shared updates on current and future events, safety day, and MTSS. Mrs. Kris Morrison, Curriculum Director, shared updates on the math curriculum work, CTE curriculum review, professional development, summer school and assessment season (NSCAS, ACT, and MAP). Dr. Brenda Tracy, Director of Student Services, shared updates on preschool applications, Project Search, and the mental health professional development and grant. |
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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:
Jared Meyer, representing the Norris Trap Booster Club and Trap Team, spoke to the start of the trap season and shared updates to number of participants, facility upgrades, and events.
Natalie Gunther, thanked the district for implementing the afternoon snack program for grades K-5. |
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5. Curriculum Report/ Program Review:
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Members from the K-12 math curriculum committee will present on the curriculum adoption process and math program choice.
Discussion:
The K-12 Match Curriculum Review Committee (Kelsey Boe, Darian Carney, Anessa Price, and Maddie Johnson) presented to the Board of Education the timeline of the math curriculum review starting in the spring of 2023. Mrs. Morrison shared the Reveal Math quote with the board of education to review.
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6. 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. Dr. Maschmann shared an update on his goals with the Board of Education.
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6.1. Upcoming Dates and Events of interest to the Board
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
March 22 - Norris Foundation Banquet
March 29 - No School April 1 - No School April 10 - Regular Board Meeting
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the important dates of interest with the Board of Education.
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6.2. Commendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Congratulations to our girls' basketball team and their State Basketball appearance.
Congratulations to our boys' basketball team and their State Basketball appearance. Congratulations to Jamie Kernes and her nomination for Middle School Principal of the Year.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the monthly commendations with the Board of Education.
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6.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
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 updates with the Board of Education.
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7. 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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8. Approval of the Norris Learning Lab Farm Lease and Memorandum of Understanding
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Annual renewal of lease agreement to Norris FFA Boosters for farm management operation of NSD land on the east side of S. 68th. The FFA donates $11,000 annually to the Norris Foundation and utilizes any remaining proceeds to support Norris FFA and NSD activities.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve FFA Farm lease for 24-25 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:
After hearing the FFA presentation, the Board of Education voted to approve the Norris Learning Lab Farm Lease.
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8.1. Norris FFA presentation
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Four students representing FFA presented to the Board of Education. The presentation included community service activities, the history of the FFA Learning Lab, current field conditions, and where the funds go that come from the Learning Lab.
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9. Travel Request
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consistent with Policy 6153, Norris Students along with Medea Henke and Justin McGill will travel to Kearney on April 11-13 to attend the FBLA State Leadership Conference.
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 request with the Board of Education and recommended approval.
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10. Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the second reading for policies 5417.1, 1003, 1100, 1170, 1270, and 1324 and to rescind policies 2000, 2111, 2111.1, 2230, 2320, 2420, 2463, 2470, 2510, and 2600. 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 and the Policy Committee presented the updated policies to the Board of Education.
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11. Legislative Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates on legislative session. Attached is the NCSA Priority Measures from March 6th. The document provides a breakdown of priority bills and what committee they came through.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann and Dr. Joel shared the legislative updates with the Board of Education.
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12. NASB Updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Devine shared that he, Gary Kubicek, Rhonda Burbach, and Steph Meese attended the NASB Finance and Budget Workshop in Lincoln.
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13. 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:
Dr. Joel shared the district will be meeting with Lancaster County regarding the upcoming 68th street project.
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14. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
A variety of recommendations for the purchase of projects across the district.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel discussed a variety of recommendations for replacement projects across the district.
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14.1. Approve High School Roof Replacement Project - Section 13
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Section 13 is located between the south gym and the auditorium.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the section 13 roof project of $77,353 to Weathercraft Company of Lincoln 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 high school's section 13 roof replacement for $77,353.
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14.2. Approve High School Roof Replacement Project - Section 22
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Section 22 is over the south gym.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the section 22 roof project of $88,523 to Weathercraft Company of Lincoln 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 high school's section 22 replacement for $88,523.
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14.3. Approval of Gym Floor Refinishing for Summer 2024
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
After collecting three quotes from different companies, the recommendation is to approve Shepard Gym Floor's quote for $7,450. This quote includes all the gym floors on the Norris Campus.
This is an annual expense.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Shepard Gym Floor's quote for $7,450. 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 district's summer gym floor work for $7,450.
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14.4. Approve Replacement for High School Water Softener
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The HS water softener has reached its end of life, and we need to replace it. We collected 3 different quotes and the recommendation to approve Tom Bax for the total cost of $7,069.
The HS water softener is 20+ years old. The reccommended quote, compared to others, has a longer warranty for the equipment, larger capacity, and less moving parts and less maintenance.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the purchase of a water softener for the high school for $7,069. 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 purchase of a new water softener at the high school for $7,069.
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15. Board Strategic Plan Goals & Board Areas of Focus
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review Strategic Plan Goals and Readopt as Board.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann, Dr. Joel, Dr. Tracy and Mrs. Morrison shared the Strategic Plan Goal update with the Board of Education.
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16. Board Reports
Speaker(s):
Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Board member updates on matters of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Treasurer Burbach read a summary statement from the Board of Education's workshop on Wednesday, March 6th regarding the list of facility and campus needs with a focus om safety and security. The Board of Education will continue putting together a plan outlining dates, timelines, goals, budgets and procedures for planning for the future.
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17. Correspondence items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared a letter from the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department extending their gratitude to Norris for the district's willingness to participate in the air quality project. Norris installed a sensor that is accessible at www.purpleair.com.
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18. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
The next regular scheduled meeting is April 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM. |
