November 13, 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. District Mission Statement
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information 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:
Information Item
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4. Student Representative Report - Bree Chambers
Speaker(s):
Student Council Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates to the Board from Norris student council representative.
Discussion:
Nick Boon, Student Representative, shared his report with 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:
Katie Mueller, Jamie Kernes, and Nate Seggerman provided updates to the board of education.
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6. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Members of the Public
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The regular board meeting agenda provides for citizens to present information or to express opinions to the board through public comment.
Discussion:
Jim Craig provided public comment to the board of education.
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7. Curriculum Report/ Program Review:
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Morrison and Dr. Bollinger
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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. Financial Literacy Report
Speaker(s):
Kris Morrison
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mrs. Kris Morrison shared the financial literacy report with the board of education.
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7.2. Lancaster County Sheriff's Department - Captain John Vik
Speaker(s):
Captain John Vik
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Captain John Vik, Lancaster County Sheriff's Department, addressed the board of education.
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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 and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared upcoming dates and events of interest to the board of education.
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8.2. Celebration of Excellence
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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 Support Staff:Hire
Resignation
Retiring
Discussion:
Mr. Molloy provided personnel updates to the board of education.
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8.4. Election Results
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Joel congratulated Jim Devine, Gary Kubicek, and Rhonda Burbach on their re-election.
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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."
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10. Titan Fundraising Committee Update
Speaker(s):
Cory Wahlstrom and Jennifer Schall
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Provide the Board of Education and public with an update on the Titan Fundraising Committee's efforts.
Discussion:
Cory Wahlstrom and Jennifer Schall provided an update to the board of education regarding fundraising efforts for the Titan Activities Complex.
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11. Policies
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the second reading of policies 3000, 3290, 3326, 3450, 3525, 3010, 3541, 3530 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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11.1. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to adopting new Board Policy 3536, Construction Manager at Risk pursuant to the Political Subdivisions Construction Alternatives Act
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the first reading of Policy 3536, Construction Manager at Risk 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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12. Legislative Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates on legislative work in-between sessions.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared that he attended a STANCE Meeting. He also spoke about possible upcoming legislation.
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13. NASB Updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Gary Kubicek was asked to attend the federal advocacy trip to Washington, DC with NASB.
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14. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the Interfund Borrowing Resolution to borrow not more than $180,000 from the Bond Fund for the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the Interfund Borrowing Resolution as presented to borrow not more than $180,000 from the Bond Fund for the Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund 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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15. Titan Activities Complex Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Provide an update on the Titan Activities Complex progress.
Goals for 11/11-11/15
Discussion:
Dr. Joel provided an update on the Titan Activities Complex.
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15.1. Consider moving not more than $204,000 for the Titan Activities Complex to be paid out of the Special Building Fund temporarily until grant dollars are received
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve moving not more than $204,000 for the Titan Activities Complex to be paid out of the Special Building Fund temporarily until grant dollars are received 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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16. 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.
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17. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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17.1. Discuss, consider and take all necessary action with regard to authorizing the issuance of a request for proposals for professional architecture and/or engineering services.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the issuance of a request for proposals for professional architecture and/or engineering services. 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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17.2. Consider approving the purchase of an Exmark 144" Mower from Crete Ace Hardware for $66,399.00
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The mower to be replaced is a 2006 Toro 4000-D with 6,000 hours. The mower was used when purchased by the district. Currently, the mower is in running condition, but is showing signs of main hydraulic pump failure. Shane has had to make several hydraulic repairs to keep the mower running. The front deck has had a hydraulic motor replaced, but the left wing is needing a replacement soon as it tends to bog down in taller/thicker grass.
The purchase of a new mower would be split between Shane's budget and depreciation.
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the purchase of an Exmark 144" Mower from Crete Ace Hardware for $66,399.00 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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17.3. Consider approving the purchase of an 83 passenger bus from Cornhusker International Trucks, INC for $131,170.00
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the purchase of an 83 passenger bus from Cornhusker International Trucks, INC for $131,170.00. 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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17.4. Consider approving the purchase of a Combi Oven from Sysco for $25,718.15 using the School Lunch Fund
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the purchase of a Combi Oven from Sysco for $25,718.15 using the School Lunch Fund 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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17.5. Consider approving the quote from Sports Facility Maintenance for $13,802.78 using the Depreciation Fund
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the quote from Sports Facility Maintenance for $13,802.78 using the Depreciation Fund 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. Presentation of Norris School District's Updated Mission and Vision Statement(s)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
Discussion:
Dr. Joel reviewed potential Mission and Vision statements.
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19. Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and the Negotiations Committee
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Dr. Joel provided a negotiations update.
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19.1. Review Collective Bargaining Timeline and Progress
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Committee Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Negotiations Committee and NAE have had two meetings to date; Wednesday, October 23rd and Tuesday, November 11th.
There must be at least four negotiation meetings between the Negotiations Committee and NAE. An agreement must b reached by February 8th, 2025. |
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20. Board Strategic Plan Goals & Board Areas of Focus
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Mr. Molloy, Mrs. Morrison and Dr. Bollinger
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly update on the Strategic Plan progress.
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21. 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 Kubicek provided an update on the District Safety Committee, which met on Monday, November 4th.
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22. Correspondence items
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
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23. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday December 11, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The next scheduled regular board of education meeting is Wednesday, December 11th, 2024.
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