August 9, 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:
The meeting was called to order by President Devine at 6:12 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:
Paige Butterfield, the Norris Student Representative, presented a campus update for the Board of Education.
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3. Administrators' Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Reports from administrators on items of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Brittany Sullivan, Elementary School Principal, presented the grades PK-2 report to the Board of Education.
Brooke Kastanek, Intermediate School Principal, presented the grades 3-5 report to the Board of Education. Jamie Kernes, Middle School Principal, presented the grades 6-8 report to the Board of Education. Nate Seggerman, High School Principal, presented the grades 9-12 report to the Board of Education. Dr. Brenda Tracy, Director of Student Services, presented an update in regards to beginning of the year staff training, ELL and Special Education. Mrs. Morrison, Curriculum Director, presented an update on the New Teacher Orientation and beginning of the year training. |
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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:
Jim Craig addressed the Board of Education in regards to the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year.
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5. Curriculum Report/ Program Review:
Speaker(s):
Kris Morrison
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
New teacher onboarding and welcome back for staff.
Discussion:
Mrs. Morrison shared with the Board of Education an update in regards to the new teacher onboarding and welcome back for all staff. Mrs. Morrison and Dr. Joel shared a visual update of the Short Cycle Improvement Plan.
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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 shared the Superintendent's Report with the Board of Education including the 23-24 Certified Tax Authority.
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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:
August 10 - First day of school for students
August 15 - Board Retreat @ 6:00 August 21 - Budget workshop @ 6:00 September 13 - Regular Board Meeting @ 6:00 September 19 - Joint Public Hearing @ 6:30 September 30 - Budget and Tax levy due to all counties and state offices
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared with the Board of Education important upcoming dates.
August 10 - First day of school for students August 15 - Board Retreat @ 6:00 August 21 - Budget workshop @ 6:00 September 13 - Regular Board Meeting @ 6:00 September 13 - Parent Involvement Hearing @ 6:00 September 19 - Joint Public Hearing @ 6:30 September 30 - Budget and Tax levy due to all counties and state offices |
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6.2. Commendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Congratulations to Coach Boesiger and Coach McGill for being recognized as a Jerry Stine Family Milestone Award Level IV at the Nebraska Coaches Annual Awards Banquet.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared the Norris Commendations with the Board of Education.
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6.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Certified Staff:HireResignation Retiring
Extra Duty: Hire Support Staff:Hire
Resignation Retiring
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the personnel updates with the Board of Education.
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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 aloud, "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. Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review:
Regulation
Required Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Regulation 4480.1 and Approval of the Second Reading of Policies 1001, 4304, 5004, 5006, 5101, 5102, 5103, 5602, 6212, 6215, 6284, 6288, 6600, 6700, 6221, 6930, and 8131. 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 Second Reading of the policy updates with the Board of Education.
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9. Legislative Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates on legislative session:
Discussion:
There were no Legislative Updates.
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10. NASB updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
There were no NASB updates.
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11. Transfer up to $400,000 from the General Fund to the Depreciation Fund
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Transfer up to $400,000 from the General Fund to the Depreciation Fund. NAC 92: Depreciation Fund is established by a school district in order to facilitate the eventual purchase of a costly capital outlay by reserving such monies from the General Fund. To allocate monies from the General Fund, a school district will show the movement of monies as an expense from the General Fund and the Depreciation Fund will show the revenue as a transfer from the General Fund.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the transfer of up to $400,000 from the General Fund to 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.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann presented to the Board of Education the rationale behind transferring up to $400,000 from the General Fund to the Depriciation Fund.
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12. ALICAP Insurance Consortium for 23-24 school year
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Approval of the premium payment and participation in ALICAP insurance consortium for the 202324 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the ALICAP insurance bill 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:
Dr. Maschmann shared the rationale behind the ALICAP Insurance renewal for 23-24.
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13. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the Resolution to increase the district's base growth percentage by up to an additional six percent or other maximum amount as permitted by law
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann presented to the Board of Education the rationale behind the approval of increasing the district's base growth percentage by up to an additional six percent or other maximum amount as permitted by law. Vice President Gary Kubicek asked to add to the motion using the Budget Authority instead of Growth Percentage. Treasurer Rhonda Burcbach wanted to clarify that this is not an increase to property taxes, but may be used in future years if State Aid decreases.
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14. Approve the purchase of Pre-calculus curriculum materials.
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Recommendation to approve the purchase Pre-calculus materials as presented in the July board meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approval of the purchase of Pre-calculus materials for $5,860.48 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:
Mrs. Morrison presented the recommendation to approve the purchase of Pre-Calculus curriculum materials.
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15. Approve the Purchase of Two (2) Activity Buses
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Attached is the quote and pictures of the 48 passenger International Bus. We will wait up to one year for the delivery of the buses.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the purchase of two 48 passenger International Buses for a total of $286,300 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 recommended the purchase of two activity buses.
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16. Approve the Purchase of a Used Route Bus
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Attached is the quote for a used flat nose front engine used Bluebird All American bus with 40,000-45,000 miles.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the purchase of a 2020 Bluebird All American bus for $82,750 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 recommended the purchase of a used route bus.
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17. Approve 2024 John Deere Gator Purchase
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Approval is needed to purchase a 2024 John Deere Gator through a State bid. The total cost, with electronic dump, is $10,425.61. The Gator will not be available until late fall / early winter.
It is a replacement for an aging piece of equipment that is towards its end of service life, and burning oil. This is a piece of equipment that gets used on a daily basis by the grounds department and other staff for activities.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the 2024 John Deere Gator purchase for $10,425.61. 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 recommended the purchase of the 2024 John Deere Gator.
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18. Lancaster Co. / District Development Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates on commercial and residential development within the Norris District, which includes annexations.
The Lancaster County Zoning Regulation held a Public Hearing on Wednesday July 26, 2023 for a special permit application. The Special Permit allows for a Community Unit Plan for 14 dwelling units in Doc's Creek 1st addition. See the attached map for the location.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared with the Board of Education the Lancaster County and District Development Updates.
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19. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
All of the districtwide summer projects have come to an end. Thanks again to our amazing custodial crew for their time and efforts preparing our buildings for the beginning of the school year.
Our ES gym will be refinished this fall due to water damage. Mrs. Sullivan has worked on a contingency plan for when the project starts. We are still waiting for our new HVAC units for the middle school to be delivered. Once delivered and installed, Phase II will be completed and the complete replacement of the MS system and controls.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the Buildings, Grounds and Transportation updates with the Board of Education.
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20. 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 Craig Gana shared Lancaster County has approval to complete the bridge work within the district.
President Devine shared with the Board of Education will discuss the Superintendent Evaluation tool at the next meeting. Vice President Kubicek shared an update on the Temporary Committee and the mutually agreed upon objective of their work. |
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21. Correspondence items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
There was no monthly correspondence shared.
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22. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.
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