January 8, 2025 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 6:03 PM.
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2. District Mission Statement
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Norris School District, in collaboration with our communities and families, provides a safe, positive environment that empowers students to grow, explore, and engage into lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens. |
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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. Elections
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Per NSD Policy 8131, an organizational meeting of the Norris School District Board of Education shall be held on or before the third Monday of January of each year for the purposes of seating any new members and electing officers.
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4.1. President
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve __________ as the 2025 Norris Board of Education President 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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4.2. Vice President
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Approve __________ as the 2025 Norris Board of Education Vice President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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4.3. Treasurer
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve __________ as the 2025 Norris Board of Education Treasurer 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:
Comments:
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4.4. Secretary
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve __________ as the 2025 Norris Board of Education Secretary 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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5. Approval of Committees, Positions, and Designations
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Per NSD Policy 8131, an organizational meeting of the Norris School District Board of Education shall be held on or before the third Monday of January of each year for the purposes of seating any new members and electing officers.
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5.1. Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select Legal Counsel
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Perry Law as the Legal Counsel for one calendar 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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5.2. Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Elect Committee Participation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Per NSD Policy 8131, an organizational meeting of the Norris School District Board of Education shall be held on or before the third Monday of January of each year for the purposes of seating any new members and electing officers.
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5.2.1. Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, ______ and _______ to be on the Negotiations Committee 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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5.2.2. Future Planning Committee / Grounds
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, ______ and _______ to be on the Grounds / Future Planning Committee 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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5.2.3. Transportation
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, ______ and _______ to be on the Transportation Committee 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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5.2.4. American Civics
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, ______ and _______ to be on the American Civics Committee 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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5.2.5. Policy
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, ______ and _______ to be on the Policy Committee 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:
Comments:
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5.3. Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select Depository Banks
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve First State Bank, BOK and First National Bank of Omaha as the Depository Banks for the one calendar 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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5.4. Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select District Newspaper of Record
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Voice News to be the Newspaper of record for one calendar 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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5.5. Approval of Current Board Policies and Regulations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the current Board Policies and Regulations for one calendar 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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5.6. Dissemination to each Board Member of Conflict of Interest
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Board of Education will review Policy 8250 Conflict of Interest and 8250.1 Conflict of Interest Statement.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel reviewed Policy 8250 (Conflict of Interest) and 8250.1 (Conflict of Interest Statement).
Attachments:
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6. Student Representative Report - Thomas Hansmeyer
Speaker(s):
Student Council Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates to the Board from Norris student council representative.
Discussion:
Bree Chambers, Student Representative, shared her report with the board of education.
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7. Administrators' Reports (Written Reports)
Speaker(s):
Building Administrators
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Reports from administrators on items of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
No oral reports were given to the board of education. Written reports were submitted in advance.
Attachments:
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Comments:
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8. 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 Stewart provided public comment to the board of education.
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9. Curriculum Report/ Program Review:
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Morrison and Dr. Bollinger
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Discussion:
No oral reports were given to the board of education. Written reports were submitted in advance by Mrs. Morrison and Dr. Bollinger.
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Comments:
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10. 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.
Discussion:
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10.1. Upcoming Dates and Events of Interest to the Board
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
January 20 - Professional Development Day January 26 & 27 - NASB Legislative Issues Conference February 11 & 13 - Parent-Teacher Conferences February 12 - Regular board of Education Meeting
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared upcoming dates and events of interest to the board of education.
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10.2. Celebration of Excellence
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Discussion:
Comments:
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10.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Certified Staff:
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10.4. Superintendent Evaluation Review and Superintendent Goals
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
Dr. Joel reviewed the results of his evaluation and goals.
Attachments:
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10.4.1. Approve the Superintendent Evaluation Summary
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Superintendent 2024 Evaluation Summary 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. 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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12. 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 provided an update to the board of education on behalf of the Titan Fundraising Committee.
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13. Policies
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
First Reading: Second Reading:
Discussion:
Mr. Molloy shared that the policy committee will continue working on the policy review cycle, which includes combining the 8000 and 9000 Series.
Comments:
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14. Norris School District Annual Report Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mr. Molloy will highlight components of the 23-24 Annual Report. The finalized report will be available in February.
Discussion:
Mr. Molloy shared highlights from the 2023-24 Annual Report, which will be formally presented in February.
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15. Consider Approving the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 District Calendars
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The district is seeking approval for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school calendars.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the 25-26 and 26-27 district calendars. 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 shared the process taken to create the 2025-26 and 2026-27 certified staff calendars. Additionally, he shared changes and highlights to the calendars with the Board of Education.
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16. Northland Presentation Regarding Contract for Municipal Advisory Services
Speaker(s):
Craig Jones and Tobin Buchanan
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Northland will present their contract for municipal advisory services to the Board of Education to consider.
Discussion:
Austin Partridge and Tobin Buchanan, Northland Securities, presented the municipal advisory services they will provide should the Board of Education move forward with a bond issue.
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17. Legislative Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Legislature convened at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, and proceeded to re-elect Speaker John Arch to his second two-year term. The body re-elected Senator Dave Murman as Chair of the Education Committee over his challenger, Senator Jana Hughes. Bill introduction will begin tomorrow (Thursday). Under a new rule of the Legislature, each member is limited to the introduction of no more than 20 measures per regular session. Bill introduction will conclude on January 23rd.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared legislative updates with the board of education.
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18. NASB Updates
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The board was able to view the ALICAP 2023-24 Annual Report. Dr. Joel also reminded board members of the Legislative Issues Conference at the end of January 2025.
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18.1. ALICAP 2023-2024 Annual Report
Speaker(s):
Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Share the 23-24 ALICAP Annual Report
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18.2. Legislative Issues Conference January 26-27
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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19. 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:
No updates were shared.
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20. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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20.1. Titan Activities Complex Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared an update on the Titan Activities Complex.
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20.2. Hail Damage Update
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mr. Molloy shared an update on the hail damage from September 2024. Estimates on HVAC and shingled roofs are still being received.
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21. 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:
Review Strategic Plan Goals and Readopt as Board:
Discussion:
Dr. Joel, Mrs. Morrison, Dr. Bollinger, and Mr. Molloy provided an update on the strategic plan goals.
Attachments:
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22. Negotiations Update
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Committee Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
President Devine provided an update on behalf of the Negotiations Committee.
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22.1. Review Collective Bargaining Process and Timeline
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Committee Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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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.
Discussion:
Board Member Kubicek shared updates and affirmations with the board of education.
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24. Correspondence Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
No correspondence.
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25. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The next regular scheduled Board Meeting is February 12th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM. The next regular scheduled Board of Education Meeting is February 12th, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
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