September 13, 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 6:14 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:
Spencer Brightman, Senior Student Representative, shared updates from Homecoming last week, activities, and other happenings around the school.
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3. Administrators' Reports
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Reports from administrators on items of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Mr. Eighme, Assistant Principal of the Elementary School, shared events and updates with the Board of Education in regards to the elementary school.
Mrs. Mueller, Assistant Principal of the Intermediate School, shared events and updates with the Board of Education in regards to the intermediate school. Mrs. Kernes, Middle School Principal, shared events and updates with the Board of Education in regards to the middle school. Dr. Jones, Assistant Principal of the High School, shared events and updates with the Board of Education in regards to the high school. Mrs. Morrison, Curriculum Director, provided an update of the district wide curriculum and assessments. Dr. Tracy, Director of Student Services, provided an update to the Board of Education on special education, ELL, and other student services. |
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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 shared with the Board of Education that he was able to complete a campus walk a few weeks ago, a practice he has been doing for years.
Heather Hall shared with the Board of Education her concern about the approval of recent literature materials and asked the board to take more time when approving them. |
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5. Curriculum Report/ Program Review:
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mr. Noel Erskine and the members of the Technology Department shared an update with the Board of Education.
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5.1. Noel Erskine - Technology Update
Speaker(s):
Noel Erskine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Mr. Erskine, Mr. Gault, and Mr. Williams shared a districtwide technology update with the Board of Education.
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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 and Dr. Joel shared the superintendent's update with 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:
September 22 - No School
September 25 - Staff Development September 26 - October 1 High School Musical "Annie" September 30 - School Budget due to county and state offices October 4-5 - Labor Relations Conference - Lincoln November 1 - New Board member workshop - Kearney November 9 - External Visit
Discussion:
Dr. MAschmann shared with the Board of Education important upcoming dates and events.
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6.2. Commendations
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Norris Board of Education received the Awards of Achievement Board of Excellence Award
The 2023 Norris Homecoming Royalty Court Winners
Discussion:
Dr. MAschmann shared commendations with the Board of Education.
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6.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
We have already posted the ELL position for the 24-25 school year. Last year, Mrs. Bishop accepted the Elementary and Intermediate Guidance Specialist position but the district was unable to find a suitable replacement for her.
Resignation(s)
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 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. Policies
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Policy Review
Regulation:
First Reading: Second Reading:
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve 5417.1 Administrative Regulation for School Wellness Policy. 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 with the Board of Education the plan for the district's policy review and the 5417.1 Administrative Regulation for School Wellness Policy.
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9. NASB updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann shared with the Board of Education that all members are signed up for the NASB Annual Conference.
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10. Approve the Purchase of a Stinger QUAD-AER 3600
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
This is a stand on aerator and an overseeder in one machine for the Ground Department. Prior to the purchase, the District was renting a machine.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the purchase of a Stinger QUAD-AER 3600 for $16,870.50 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 and requested the board to approve the purchase of a Stinger QUAD-AER 3600 for $16,870.50.
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11. Approve Purchase of Special Education Bus
Speaker(s):
Dr. Tracy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Approve the purchase of a new special education bus. The Transportation Department did an exhaustive search for a used one, however, they were unable to find one. This will be up to a year before the new bus arrives.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the purchase of a new Special Education Midline Bus for $98,850.00 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.
Discussion:
Dr. Tracy reccomended and requested the Board of Education approve the purchase of a new special education midline bus for $98,850.00.
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12. Superintendent Evaluation
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
President Devine will discuss the Superintendent's evaluation tool.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Superintendent evaluation tool 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 an updated Superintendent Evaluation tool to the Board of Education.
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13. 2023-2024 Budget Adoption
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
General Fund $33,761,734
Depreciation Fund $416,526 Employee Benefit $48,620 Activities $1,220,322 School Nutrition $2,487,726 Bond Fund $4,508,041 Special Building Fund $2,518,828 Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking fund $2,341,434 Student Fees $18,914 Total $47,322,145
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the budget for the 2023-24 school year General Fund $33,761,734, Depreciation Fund $416,526, Employee Benefit $48,620, Activities $1,220,322,
School Nutrition $2,487,726,
Bond Fund $4,508,041, Special Building Fund $2,518,828,
Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Fund $2,341,434,
Student Fees $18,914
Total $47,322,145 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. Mashcmann presented and recommended for approval the 2023-2024 Budget to the Board of Education.
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14. 2023-2024 Property Tax Request
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
General Fund at 0.800667
Bond Fund (IS building) at $0.018474 Bond Fund (MS building) at $0.048950 Special Building Fund $0.044950 Qualified Capital Purpose Undertaking Funds .017081 Total Levy of $0.930122
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the 2023-24 Property Tax request of General Fund at 0.800667, IS Bond Fund at 0.018474, MS Bond Fund at 0.048950, Special Building fund at 0.044950, QCPUF 0.017081 for a total levy of 0.930122 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 and recommended the 2023-2024 Property Tax Request to the Board of Education.
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15. Strategic Planning Solution Partner
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mrs. Morrison
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Next month, Mrs. Morrison and Dr. Joel will recommend Four Point as the strategic planning solution partner. FourPoint is a small business in Maryland that is working with or has worked with Grand Island, Omaha, and Crete.
FourPoint has a 19-year track record of supporting school districts. The phases include:
Discussion:
Dr. Joel and Mrs. Morrison shared with the Board of Education an update on finding a strategic planning solution partner.
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16. Lancaster Co. / District Development Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Roca Road
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared the Lancaster County and district development updates with the Board of Education.
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17. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Joel will provide an update on the Elementary Gym Floor.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared with the Board of Education an update in regards to buildings, grounds, and transportation.
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17.1. Grounds Update - Shane Stueck
Speaker(s):
Shane Stueck
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Shane Stueck will provide an update on the Norris campus grounds.
Discussion:
Shane Stueck, Director of Grounds, shared an update with the Board of Education regarding his work across the Norris campus.
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18. Board Strategic Plan Goals & Board Areas of Focus
Speaker(s):
Dr. Maschmann, President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review the Strategic Plan and adopt the 2023-2024 goals.
Discussion:
Dr. Maschmann, Dr. Joel, Mrs. Morrison , and Dr. Tracy shared the 2023-2024 Board of Education Goals.
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18.1. Review and Edit 2023-2024 Board Goals
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Dr. Maschmann
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Review and edit the draft 2023-2024 Board of Education goals.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the 2023-24 Board of Education Goals Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Discussion:
The goals were reviewed by the Board of Education and the district administration.
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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.
Discussion:
President Devine shared the district's book study with the Board of Education and his takeaways from reading it.
Vice President Kubicek shared Senator Dorn would attend the district's first district safety meeting. Vice President Kubicek shared the Temporary Committee update with the Board of Education. The notes were uploaded to Sparq.
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20. Correspondence items
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
There was no monthly correspondence.
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21. Adjournment
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Discussion:
President Devine adjourned the meeting at 8:20 PM.
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