March 11, 2026 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 6:02 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. Student Representative Report - Izedora Tidball
Speaker(s):
Student Council Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates to the Board from Norris student council representative.
Discussion:
Izedora Tidball, Student Council Representative, provided an update to the board of education.
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5. Norris Volleyball National Invite Proposal
Speaker(s):
Coach Boesiger and Dr. Stine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6. Administrators' Reports
Speaker(s):
Building Administrators
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Reports from administrators on items of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Written reports were submitted in advance and shared with the board of education.
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7. 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:
No public comment.
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8. Curriculum Report / Program Review:
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Morrison and Dr. Bollinger
Agenda Item Type:
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Comments:
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8.1. K-12 Science Curriculum Review Report
Speaker(s):
K-12 Science Teachers and Mrs. Morrison
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The K-12 Science committee will present on their selections of science materials through the curriculum cycle.
Discussion:
The K-12 Science Committee shared their curriculum selection process and preferences.
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9. 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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9.1. Upcoming Dates and Events of Interest to the Board
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
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9.2. Celebration of Excellence
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Norris Girls Wrestling: Norris School District is thrilled to share that Brynn Thiemann qualified for the Girls State Wrestling Tournament on February 17 and 18. Brynn is the first female wrestler at Norris to qualify for State! Norris Boys Wrestling: Five boys qualified for the Boys State Wrestling Tournament. Those individuals were: Rylan Schoenbeck (Junior), Marcus Wacker (Sophomore), Cole Stueck (Sophomore), Kahne McGee (Freshman), and Wade Brewster (Freshman).
State Swim & Dive: We are proud to share an update on the boys/girls performance at the State Championships. Girls State Results:
Boys State Results:
Norris Girls Basketball: Congratulations to the Norris Girls Basketball Team on being District champs! They have qualified for the NSAA State Tournament for the seventh consecutive year — an outstanding accomplishment and currently the longest active state qualification streak in Class B. The Titans will take on Blair at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 5. Norris Boys Basketball: Congratulations to the Norris Boys Basketball Team on being District champs! Information regarding the state tournament will be shared as available. Norris Speech: Congratulations to the Speech Team for finishing runner-up at Conference! Norris Cheer Squad: The Cheer Squad attended State and did well! They finished 5th in Traditional Tumbling & Stunting as well as 4th in Game Day B Large Squad. Norris Dance Team: The Dance Team attended State and placed 8th in Class B Hip Hop and 13th in Class B Pom. Norris Show Choir: The Norris Show Choir had an amazing 2025 season. Below are season accomplishments:
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9.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Certified
Hire
Extra Duty Hire Resignation Retire Support Staff Hire
Retire
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve all certified personnel matters 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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9.4. Superintendent Goals
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
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10. Consent Agenda
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consent items are considered routine and will be passed with a vote; 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.
Recommended Motion(s):
Move that the Board of Education approve the consent agenda 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.
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11. Policies
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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11.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the second reading of Policy 5632: Graduation Requirements
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
When we made the change to go to a weighted grading system and do away with class rank, the policy was never updated. We phased out class rank with the first incoming freshman class that would be able to take advantage of weighted grades their entire four years. We changed graduation honors to be recognized based on weighted grade point average, otherwise students who challenged themselves and took harder classes might not qualify for graduation honors if it was calculated off of a non-weighted gpa. For example, a student who took AP Biology and Calculus, both weighted, and got a B would still earn a 4.0 on the weighted scale. If we did not use the weighted scale for graduation honors, these two classes would be calculated at a 3.0 and could drop them below the threshold for graduation honors, effectively discouraging students from taking the challenging classes - the exact opposite effect a weighted grading system should have.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the second reading of Policy 5632: Graduation Requirements 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. NASB Updates
Speaker(s):
Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
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12.1. Update 2025-2026 Board of Education Goal: Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, the Norris School district 160 Board of Education will enhance communication and engagement with all Norris stakeholders, building trust, transparency, and shared ownership of district priorities by highlighting district accomplishments, challenges, and progress of the Norris School District Strategic Plan.
Speaker(s):
Board of Education
Agenda Item Type:
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13. Lancaster Co. / District Development Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
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Rationale:
Updates on commercial and residential development within the Norris District including annexations.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel provided an update to the board of education.
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13.1. 68th Street Corridor Project Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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14. Legislative Update(s)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Mr. Molloy & Gary Kubicek
Agenda Item Type:
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15. Review Option Enrollment Application Period
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
For a student to attend Norris School District 160 as an option enrollment student, the student’s parent or legal guardian must submit an application to the Board of Education of the Norris School District 160 between September 1 and March 15 for enrollment during the following and subsequent school years (the "application period").
Upon receipt of an application, the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee shall provide the resident school district with the name of the applicant on or before April 1 or, in the case of an application submitted after March 15, within sixty days after submission.
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15.1. Approve or Deny 2026-2027 Option Enrollment Students
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
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Recommended Motion(s):
Approve all 2026-2027 option enrollment student applications 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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15.2. Approve Policy 5006 Resolution and Appendix
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Policy 5006 Resolution and Appendix for the 2026-2027 school 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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16. Approval of the Norris Learning Lab Farm Lease and Memorandum of Understanding
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Annual renewal of lease agreement to Norris FFA Boosters for farm management operation of NSD land on the east side of S. 68th. The FFA donates $11,000 annually to the Norris Education Foundation and utilizes any remaining proceeds to support Norris FFA and NSD activities.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve FFA Farm lease for 26-27 school 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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16.1. Norris FFA presentation
Speaker(s):
FFA Students
Agenda Item Type:
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17. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
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18. Bond Issue Update - May 12, 2026
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Norris School District Board of Education has called a school bond election in the amount not to exceed $34,800,000 to support improvements to the high school, middle school, elementary school, and campus grounds.
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18.1. Parking,Traffic and Pedestrian Campus Safety Solution
Speaker(s):
JEO and Hausmann Construction
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Matt Miller (Hausmann), Corey Brodersen (JEO), and Bryan Solko (JEO) discussed parking, traffic, and pedestrian campus safety as it relates to the May 2026 bond.
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18.2. Review Comprehensive Communication Plan
Speaker(s):
Pre-Bond Team
Agenda Item Type:
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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.
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20. Correspondence Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
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21. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The next regular scheduled Board Meeting is Wednesday April 8, 2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM. The next regularly scheduled board of education meeting is April 8th, 2026.
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