May 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Pledge of Allegiance & Call to Order
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. Student Representative Report
Speaker(s):
Student Council Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates to the Board from Norris student council representative.
Discussion:
Anistyn Rice shared with the Board of Education updates from the high school. Ms. Rice's update included the senior's last day, how AP and Dual Credit Courses have prepared the senior class for the future, the impact of technology on the classroom environment, and the success of the spring athletics and activities.
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3. Administrators' Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Reports from administrators on items of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Dr. Jenny Piening presented the Elementary School report to the Board of Education.
Ms. Kris Morrison presented the Intermediate School report to the Board of Education. Dr. Stine presented the High School report to the Board of Education. Dr. Tracy shared an update on Special Education reports that were due at the end of the year, preschool updates and a personnel update.
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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 were no public comments made at the May 10, 2023 meeting.
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5. Curriculum Report/ Program Review:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Hajek, Committee Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
6-12 ELA Committee Members will present on the curriculum process and proposed materials adoption
Discussion:
Dr. Hajek, Ms. Coady, Mr. Rosenau, Mr. Korinek, and Ms. Boon presented to the Board of Education the 6-12 ELA curriculum process and proposed materials adoption.
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5.1. TAC Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Stine and Miss Hohlen
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Stine and Miss Hohlen will present on the work the TAC committee has completed this school year.
Discussion:
Dr. Stine and Ms. Hohlen presented the newly created TAC Committee (Titans Activities Committee) and the work they accomplished during the 2022-2023 school year.
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6. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Superintendent reports on matters of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann presented the Superintendent's Report to the Board of Education.
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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 12 Middle School Musical
May 16 Middle School Band Concert May 21 Graduation - 3:00 May 19 last day of school for students May 22 last day of school for teachers June 14th, can we change the June board meeting to the 1st Wednesday? June 14-15 Law Conference in Kearney We need to find a date that will work with all board members for the Board Retreat.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann highlighted key upcoming dates and events with the Board of Education. The Board of Education will tentatively set the June meeting date for Thursday June 8th, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
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6.2. Commendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann highlighted the Commendations for the Board of Education
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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
Retire Support Staff:Hire
Resignation Retiring
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared with the Board of Education the monthly personnel updates.
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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 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. Travel Request
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Consistent with Policy 6153, Norris High School attended the State Envirothon in Ogallala NE. on April 25 and 26. Colin Kubic along with the Ag students stayed the evening of April 25th.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the proposed travel requests consistent with procedures outlined in Norris Board 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 travel request to the Board of Education.
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9. Approve Salaried Staff
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Authorization of staff salary for the 2023-24 following the review by the negotiations committee.
Recommended Motion(s):
Authorize salary packages for personnel as presented for the 2023-24 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.
Discussion:
President Devine presented, per the Negotiation Committee conversations, the 2023-2024 Salaried Staff recommendation.
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10. Superintendent Contract
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Discuss and approve the superintendent contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the superintendent contract 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:
President Devine presented the 2023-2024 Superintendent's Contract to the Board of Education for Dr. Maschmann.
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11. Approval of K-5 Social Studies Materials Purchase
Speaker(s):
President Devine, Brittany Hajek
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
At the March board meeting, the K-5 Social Studies committee members presented to the civics board committee about the curriculum process work and proposed resource purchase for adoption. The March board meeting had an informational item about the K-5 Social Studies materials quote, and this month approval is needed.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of K-2 Studies Weekly for $8,559.35, 3rd grade and 5th grade MyWorld for $50,562.00 and 4th grade Gibb Smith for $23,453.73 for a total of K-5 Social Studies Materials for $82,575.08 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. Hajek presented the K-5 Social Studies materials quotes to the Board of Education.
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12. 6-12 ELA Curriculum Materials
Speaker(s):
Dr. Hajek
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
After the curriculum report from 6-12 ELA teachers, Dr. Hajek will provide quotes for materials purchase. This month it is informational and next month will be a vote to approve.
Discussion:
Dr. Hajek shared the 6-12 ELA Curriculum material quotes are for information only and a recommendation for approval will be in June.
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13. Food Service Management Company (FSMC)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Discuss the renewal of the FSMC for the 2023-24 School Year with Taher,
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the renewal Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann discussed the Taher Food Service Management contract with the Board of Education for informational purposes only. The district is still in the process of determining if Taher is still a fit for Norris with the changes within the company.
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14. Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
First Reading: Second Reading:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve policy 5420- Dating Violence on second reading 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 policy updates to the Board of Education.
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15. Legislative Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Memo from Justin Knight
As advanced on May 2nd, LB 705 includes those provisions attached through the committee amendments, as noted below, along with some new content, also outlined below. Committee Amendments, Adopted
New Content, Adopted LB 805 (von Gillern) requires schools to allow certain youth organizations to provide information, services, and activities. Amendment to attach to LB 705 adopted by a 35-2 vote.
LB 774 (Vargas) changes provisions relating to the Student Discipline Act. Amendment to attach to LB 705 adopted by a 25-6 vote.
LB 585 (Hughes) changes a duty of the state school security director and require behavioral and mental health training for certain school personnel. Amendment to attach to LB 705 adopted by a 34-0 vote.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel presented the Legislative Updates to the Board of Education.
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16. Superintendent Evaluation
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Discuss a new superintendent evaluation tool from NASB
Discussion:
President Devine shared with the Board of Education the thought process behind updating the Superintendent Evaluation Tool for the 2023-2024 school year. Board members will look over the potential new tool and come back with more feedback at the June meeting.
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17. NASB updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Rhonda Burbach shared she was selected to serve on the ALICAP Board.
Gary Kubicek shared information about the NASB Legislative Advocacy Day. |
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18. Lancaster Co. / District Development Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Attached is the Kaplan 2nd Addition plat map.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared with the board of education the Kaplan 2nd addition preliminary plat map.
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19. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Pictures (attached) of the new Rotary Lift. The lift was installed a couple of weeks ago and has already had a substantial impact on the work mechanics are now able to do.
Attached is a layout for the new outdoor lights. There will be five zones spread across the campus with motion sensors strategically placed. The project will begin Monday May 22nd and finish on or shortly after Friday May 26th. Attached is a photo of the native grass controlled burn completed on Wednesday April 26th. We have four zones that rotate each year. Thanks to Dave and Shane for their coordination of this. Moser Well will start digging our new well the week of May 15-19.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared updates with the Board of Education in regards to buildings, grounds, and transportation.
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19.1. RSP & Associates Discussion for Enrollment Projection(s)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Facility Committee met on Thursday April 27th to discuss the attached proposal from RSP and Associates. As the district continues to work through the Short Cycle Strategic Plan, enrollment will be a driving force in our 5-10 year facility plan. RSP & Associates has a solid reputation for their metrics in supporting districts with enrollment projections. Attached is the proposal. The Facility Committee is in support of partnering with RSP to use data when developing a facility strategic plan.
From the Short Cycle Strategic Plan: Strategy #2: We will have documented long-range systems and plans to proactively prepare for anticipated student enrollment growth and facility maintenance needs in Norris School District.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel presented the RSP & Associates information with the Board of Education and recommended approval at the June 2023 meeting.
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20. Board Strategic Plan goals & Board areas of focus
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review Strategic Plan Goals and Readopt as Board:
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann, Dr. Joel, Dr. Hajek and Dr. Tracy shared the Board Strategic Plan Goals and Areas of Focus with the Board of Education.
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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:
President Devine shared that he visited all four building sites to see students, staff, and facilities. After every one-on-one meeting with building administration, an offer was made for any board member to visit.
Rhonda Burbach shared how awesome the Honors Convocation was this year, as it is every year. |
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22. Correspondence items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
Thank you card from Mrs. Bokelman
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the correspondence item with the Board of Education.
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23. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The next regular scheduled meeting is set for Thursday June 8th, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 PM. |