April 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?
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM by President Devine. Steph Meese was absent at the start of the meeting, but arrived at 6:31 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, Student Representative, shared with the Board of Education updates on events at the high school, activities, and end of the year happenings.
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3. Administrators' Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Reports from administrators on items of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Brittany Sullivan, Elementary School Principal, shared an update on future Kindergarten preview day, a special author visit, and thanked Dr. Maschmann for his service.
Katie Mueller, Intermediate School Assistant Principal, shared an update on current enrollment numbers, special author visit, safety drills, and upcoming field trips. Jamie Kernes, Middle School Principal, shared an update on current enrollment numbers, assessment season, middle school activities, school improvement, and the spring musical. Nate Seggerman, High School Principal, shared an update on the buildings' school improvement goals, career exploration days, ACT and Pre-ACT, and academic lettering, and college visit days. Kris Morrison, Curriculum Director, shared an update from the last school improvement committee meeting of the year, professional development from grade levels K-5, new teacher meetings, curriculum review cycles, and the last two and a half days with staff at the end of the year. Dr. Brenda Tracy, Director of Student Services, shared an update on preschool numbers for the 24-25 school year, Project Search interviews, district MTSS, and upcoming professional development for staff. |
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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:
Todd Yorgus thanked the Norris School District and Katy Dornbos, Jimmy Motz and Wes Hansmeyer for the success of his son.
Jim Craig thanked Dr. Tracy and Dr. Maschmann for their Norris service. |
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5. Curriculum Report / Program Review:
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mrs. Morrison provided an overview of the Curriculum Report.
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5.1. STEM Class Outdoor Educational Space Presentation
Speaker(s):
Ms. Dornbos
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Ms. Dornbos will inform the board about the outdoor educational space she is wishing to develop for our students.
Discussion:
Ms. Dornbos and her 2nd period STEM class presented their work regarding outdoor learning spaces to the Board of Education.
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5.2. Approve Studies Weekly
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
K-2 social studies materials were purchased for one year (2023-34) for teachers to trial through the curriculum cycle. Teachers have decided they would like to continue this program for the next 6 years until the next curriculum cycle. This purchase covers those 6 years.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Studies Weekly in the $25,740 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 recommended the purchase of K-2 Social Studies Studies Weekly for $25,750.
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5.3. Approve McGraw Hill Math Curriculum
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve McGraw Hill math curriculum in three separate payments. $132,685.15 on August 15, 2024- $132,685.15 on September 20, 2024 and $132,685.16 on September 20, 2025 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 recommended the approval for McGraw Hill math curriculum in three separate payments. $132,685.15 on August 15, 2024- $132,685.15 on September 20, 2024, and $132,685.16 on September 20, 2025.
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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 the Superintendent's goals.
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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:
April 17 - National Letter of Intent Signing Day
April 17 - Norris Staff Recognition Dinner April 19 - Staff Development April 24 - FFA Banquet May 8 - Regular Board Meeting
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the upcoming dates of importance with the Board of Education.
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6.2. Commendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
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 presented the monthly personnel report to the Board of Education.
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7. Accept Resignation
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to accept the resignation of Dr. Brian Maschmann, effective June 30, 2024.
Recommended Motion(s):
Accept the resignation of Dr. Brian Maschmann 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 Board of Education accepted the resignation of Dr. Brian Maschmann, Superintendent, effective June 30, 2024.
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8. Set Date for Special Meeting
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to schedule a special meeting to discuss the Superintendent position during the 2024-2025 school year, possible search, possible appointment, or other options.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve________ as the date for the special meeting to discuss the Superintendent position during the 2024-2025 school year, possible search, possible appointment, or other options. 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 Board of Education discussed next steps to replacing Dr. Maschmann.
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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, "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. Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Rescind:
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the rescinding of policies 5003, 5102, 5116, 5120, 5130, 5136, 5145, 5202, 5212, 5212.1, 5230, 5235, 5235.1, 5350.1, 5372, and 5375. Approve the first reading of 5133. 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, Treasurer Burbach, and Steph Meese shared the monthly policy update with 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:
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann and Dr. Joel shared the legislative update with the Board of Education.
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12. Travel Request
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consistent with Policy 6153, Norris Students along with Matt Rosenau, Liz Lengel and Matt Jackson traveled to Kearney on March 19-20 to attend the NSAA State Speech. We also have Matt Rosenau, Julie Wber and Gionna Weber traveling with students to Bellevue West High School for the NIETOC speech national tournament. They will be gone May 10-12.
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 recommended the approval of the travel request per district policy 6153.
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13. Approve Hourly and Salaried Staff Compensation and Benefits
Speaker(s):
Negotiations team
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Authorization of hourly and salary staff salaries and packages for 2024-25 school year
Recommended Motion(s):
Authorization of hourly and salary staff salaries and packages for 2024-25 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 and the Negotiations Committee presented the recommendation for hourly and certified compensation and benefits for the 2024-2025 school year.
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14. NASB updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
There were no NASB updates for the month.
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15. Approve and Deny Option Enrollment for 24-25
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to determine that Norris School District #160's special education providers are currently at capacity, that the School District will not contract with any third party to provide additional services for option students who have not yet been admitted or enrolled in the School District, and to authorize the Superintendent to assess and act upon option enrollment applications based upon these determinations.
Pursuant to BOE policy 5006, the administration will recommend that the Board of Education authorize the closing of the following grade levels to option enrollment. Preference in closed grade levels will be given to students with siblings already attending Norris per board of education policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To accept the option enrollment applications as recommended by district administration 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. Tracy shared the option enrollment requests for the 24-25 school year and reccommended board of education approval.
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16. 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 and Dr. Maschmann shared highlights from the Lancaster County Department of Roads conversation.
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17. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Dr. Shared presented the buildings, grounds, and transportation updates with the Board of Education.
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17.1. Approval of Annual Paper Products Purchase
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Egan Supply Company came in with the low bid for the district's annual paper purchase. Ryan collected 5 total quotes.
The total cost for the 24-25 school year is $19,479.75.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Egan Supply paper product quote for $19,479.75. 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 recommendation for the annual paper product order from Eagan Supply for $19,479.75 was approved.
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17.2. Approve the Purchase of a Mini Van
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Janice VanderPutten researched the purchase of a new minivan to replace the oldest in the district's small vehicle fleet. Four different vans were priced out. The lowest price is from Honda of Lincoln for $43,000.
Other quotes were a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica for $49,900, Chrysler Pacific Touring for $43,524 and $47,998. We will utilize Depreciation Funds for the purchase.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the purchase of a 2024 Honda Odyssey Mini Van for $43,000. 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 recommendation was made to purchase a 2024 Honda Odyssey minivan for $43,000 and was approved.
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18. 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 provided an update regarding the strategic plan goals for the 23-24 school year.
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19. Board Reports
Speaker(s):
Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Board member updates on matters of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Board Member Aaron Wubbels shared an update on the Future Planning Committee
Vice President Gary Kubicek shared an update from the District Safety Committee regarding the camera system and he and Rhonda will be attending a federal advocacy event in Washington DC. |
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20. Correspondence items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
There was no monthly correspondence in the interest of the Board of Education for the month.
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21. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 PM.
The Board will hold a Special Meeting Monday April 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM. The next regular scheduled meeting is Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM. |
