September 11, 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?
Discussion:
President Devine called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM.
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2. District Mission Statement
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
It is the mission of the Norris Public schools, in collaboration with its communities and families, to provide the best possible learning experiences and opportunities to assure that all students have the capability to become responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners.
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3. Nebraska Open Meetings Law (Posted in the Room)
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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4. Student Representative Report - Ashley Guber
Speaker(s):
Student Council Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates to the Board from Norris student council representative.
Discussion:
Ashley Gruber provided a report to the Board of Education.
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5. Administrators' Reports
Speaker(s):
Building Administrators
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Reports from administrators on items of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Brittany Sullivan, Katie Mueller, Jamie Kernes and Nate Seggerman provided updates to the board of education.
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6. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
President Devine
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:
Heather Hall provided public comment to the board of education.
Jim Stewart provided public comment to the board of education. |
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7. Curriculum Report/ Program Review
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Morrison, Dr. Bollinger and Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Discussion:
Mrs. Kris Morrison (Director of Curriculum) and Dr. Alisha Bollinger (Director of Student Services) provided updates to the board of education.
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7.1. Lunchtime Solutions Update - Karim Abdul
Speaker(s):
Karim Abdul
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Karim Abdul gave an update on the food services program.
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8. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Superintendent reports on matters of interest to the Board.
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8.1. Upcoming Dates and Events of Interest to the Board
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Procedural Item
Rationale:
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared upcoming dates and events.
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8.2. Celebration of Excellence
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Discussion:
Dr. Joel congratulated the Board of Education for receiving the NASB Distinguished Board of Excellence Award. Anessa Price, Angie Hlava, and Jane Hansmeyer were recognized for individual accomplishments.
Comments:
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8.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Certified Staff:HireResignation Retiring
Extra Duty: Hire
Retire Support Staff:Hire
Resignation Retiring
Discussion:
Mr. Molloy provided a personnel update.
Comments:
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8.4. Review Superintendent Evaluation Timeline
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
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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 Jim 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." Dr. Joel discussed the September 2024 financials.
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10. Travel Requests
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
High School Show Choirs and staff will be attending the National Finals in Branson MO April 11-13, 2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve High School Show Choirs Branson Missouri trip April 11-13, 2025 district 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.
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11. Titan Fundraising Committee Update
Speaker(s):
Cory Wahlstrom and Jennifer Schall
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Cory Wahlstrom and Jennifer Schall will provide a fundraising update to the Board of Education.
Discussion:
Cory Wahlstrom provided an update to the board of education.
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12. Policies
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Rescind:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Second Reading of Policies 1210, 6144, 6153, 6213, 6215, 6283, 6212, 6179 and 6240 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
Approve the rescinding of policies 1211/1220 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:
Mr. Molloy reviewed the policies being recommenced for second reading. Mr. Molloy shared the reasoning for the rescission of policy 1211/1220.
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13. Legislative Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates on legislative session:
Discussion:
No legislative updates.
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14. NASB Updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
No NASB updates.
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15. Consider Approving the 2024-2025 Budget as Presented
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
General Fund $34,407,471
Depreciation Fund $735,103 Employee Benefit $48,633 Activities $1,866,866 School Nutrition $2,293,967 Bond Fund $4,947,502 Special Building Fund $3,213,288 Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking fund $575,866 Student Fees $17,652 Total $48,106,368
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the 2024-2025 budget as presented. 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 reviewed the 2024-25 budget.
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16. Consider Approving the Resolution Setting the Property Tax Request of $20,862,639
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
President Devine will read the resolution and ask for a motion.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the 2024-2025 Property Tax Asking of $20,862,639 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 reviewed the 2024-25 Property Tax asking of $20,862,639.00.
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17. Consider Approving the 2024-2025 Levy Request of $0.871871
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
General Fund at 0.775635
Bond Fund (IS building) at $0.28548 Special Building Fund $0.049916 Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Funds .017772 2024-2025 Total Levy - .871871 2023-2024 Total Levy of $0.930122
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve 2024-2025 Levy Request of $0.871871 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.
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18. Approval of Lease Purchase Lender(s)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The district received 4 lender responses to buy the lease purchase ranging from 3.95% to 4.89%. 2 lenders tied at 3.95%, First State Bank and Nebraska Bank. Both banks agreed to split the Lease Purchase 50/50.
Numbers $2,5000,000 3.95% Fixed Rate Total Interest $409,187 84 Months
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve First State Bank and Nebraska Bank as the Lease Purchase lenders for 3.95% fixed rate over 84 months. 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.
Comments:
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19. NAE Negotiations Recognition for 2026-2027
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The recommendation is to recognize the Norris Association of Educators as exclusive bargaining agent for the district’s non-supervisory certificated staff to begin bargaining next fall for the 2026-2027 contract year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the recognition of the Norris Association of Educators as exclusive bargaining agent for the district's non-supervisory certificated staff to begin bargaining next fall for the 2026-2027 contract 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.
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20. Lancaster Co. / District Development Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates on commercial and residential development within the Norris District including annexations.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy provided an update to the board.
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21. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Mr. Molloy provided an update to the board of education regarding building, grounds, and transportation.
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21.1. Consider Approving the 2024 Facility Advocates 1-Year HVAC Maintenance Agreement
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the 2024 Facility Advocates 1-year HVAC Maintenance Agreement for $63,890. 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:
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21.2. Update on the Tennis Courts and Baseball Field Project
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and the Future Planning Committee
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Provide an update on the progress of the on campus tennis courts and baseball field project.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel provided an update on the tennis courts and baseball field project.
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22. Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
District Office Administration
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Provide an update on the District’s Strategic Plan.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel, Mr. Molloy, Kris Morrison and Alisha Bollinger provided an update on the strategic plan implementation.
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23. Board Reports
Speaker(s):
Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Board member updates on matters of interest to the Board.
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24. Correspondence items
Speaker(s):
Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
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25. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
President Devine adjourned the meeting at 7:28 PM.
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