May 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM - 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?
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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.
Discussion:
There was no student representative report at the meeting.
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3. Administrators' Reports
Speaker(s):
Building Administration
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Alan Eighme, Elementary Assistant Principal, shared updates from the Elementary School with the Board of Education.
Katie Mueller, Intermediate Assistant Principal, shared the One Book One School video with the Board of Education. Jamie Kernes, Middle School Principal, shared updates from the Middle School with the Board of Education. Nate Seggerman, High School Principal, shared updates from the High School with the Board of Education. Kris Morrison, Curriculum Director, shared updates regarding end of the year meetings and future goals, professional development, and summer school. Dr. Tracy, Director of Student Services, shared updates regarding birth to five year old services, level of needs in special education, and alternative assessment for NSCAS. |
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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:
There was no public comment at the meeting.
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5. Curriculum Report / Program Review:
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Morrison
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mrs. Morrison presented two quotes to the Board of Education, Advanced High School Math and District Assessment, and will seek approval at the June meeting.
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5.1. High School Weighted Grades Presentation
Speaker(s):
Mr. Seggerman
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mr. Seggerman, Nicole Krings, Sarah Harms, and Nicole Boon presented their research on weighted grades for the high school to the Board of Education.
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5.2. School Counselor Curriculum Review
Speaker(s):
School Counselors and Mrs. Morrison
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The K-12 school counseling department engaged in their curriculum review. They are here to present information regarding their services in addition to a curriculum recommendation for purchase.
Discussion:
Kris Morrison, Jill Behrends, Heidi Teahon, Nicole Bishop, and Nicole Meyer presented the K-12 Counseling Curriculum Review to the Board of Education.
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6. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann and Dr. Joel
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.
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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:
May 10 - Middle School Musical
May 14 - Middle School Band Concert May 17 - Last day of school for students May 19 - Graduation June 12 - Regular Board Meeting Due to scheduling conflicts, would it be possible to move Wednesday June 12th to Wednesday, June 5? Also, Wednesday, July 10 Board Meeting to Monday, July 15?
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the upcoming dates and events 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 presented the commendations with the Board of Education.
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6.2.1. Maggie Mullen, NSAA Class B State Journalism Action Photography Champion
Speaker(s):
Dr. Stine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mr. Carlson introduced Maggie Mullen, NSAA Class B State Journalism Action Photography Champion.
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6.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Certified Staff:Hire
Resignation
Retiring
Extra Duty: Hire Support Staff:Hire
Resignation
Retiring
Discussion:
Dr. Joel presented the personnel report to 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. Approve Travel Requests
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve overnight and/or out of-state trips.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve an overnight and/or out of-state trips per 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 approval of travel requests consistent with policy 6153.
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9. Trap Program Audit Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Stine, Keith Brunkow, and Trap Boosters
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Follow-up information from Dr. Stine, Trap Boosters and Trap coaches regarding the Trap Audit
Discussion:
Coaches Keith Brunkow and Jacob Chipps presented the Nebraska State Trap Shooting Champions from last week's event, both Middle School and High School. Dr. Stine and the Trap Booster Club presented the Trap Audit to the Board of Education.
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10. Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Rhonda Burbach, and Steph Meese
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Second Reading:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the second reading of policies 5133 and 5350. 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 second reading from the 5000 policy series review. Next month the Policy Committee will review the 4000 series.
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11. Legislative Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann and Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates on changes from the legislative session.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared with the Board of Education the policy updates that the Policy Committee will review and consider over the summer.
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12. NASB Updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
There were no NASB updates at the meeting.
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13. Approve a Capital Fundraiser Campaign
Speaker(s):
Gary Kubicek, Craig Gana, and Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Create a Capital Fundraiser Campaign for upcoming activity projects on the Norris Campus. Part of the campaign will be the creation of a Fundraising Committee.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Capital Fundraiser Campaign for activity projects on the Norris Campus. 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:
Craig Gana, Aaron Wubbels and Dr. Joel presented the rationale behind recommending starting a capital fundraising campaign committee.
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14. 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:
The Board of Education reviewed the latest annexation notification from the City of Lincoln.
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15. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Grounds and Custodial crews are gearing up for summer projects and work.
Weather permitting, we are anticipating graduation to be held at Titan Stadium Sunday May 19th. Transportation is gearing up to get all school buses on campus following the last day of school for students.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the building, grounds, and transportation updates with the Board of Education.
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16. Board Strategic Plan Goals & Board Areas of Focus
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, Dr. Joel, Dr. Tracy and Mrs. Morrison
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 goal update with the Board of Education.
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17. Board Reports
Speaker(s):
Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Board member updates on matters of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Treasurer Rhonda Burbach shared an update and photos from the NASB Washington DC trip she and Vice President Gary Kubicek went on.
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18. Correspondence items
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
There was no monthly correspondence shared with the Board of Education.
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19. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 PM.
The next regular meeting of the Norris Board of Education is June 5th at 6:00 PM. |
