December 11, 2024 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?
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Board Member Burbach called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
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2. District Mission Statement
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
It is the mission of the Norris Public schools, in collaboration with its communities and families, to provide the best possible learning experiences and opportunities to assure that all students have the capability to become responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners.
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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 - Bree Chambers
Speaker(s):
Student Council Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates to the Board from Norris student council representative.
Discussion:
Ashley Gruber, Student Representative, shared her report with the board of education
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5. 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.
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6. 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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7. Curriculum Report/ Program Review:
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Morrison and Dr. Bollinger
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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7.1. Review 2023-2024 Student Assessment Data
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Morrison
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Mrs. Morrison will share the 2023-2024 student assessment and accountability information from NDE with the Board of Education.
Discussion:
Mrs. Kris Morrison shared student assessment data from 2023-24 (Spring) and 2024-25 (Fall).
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8. 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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8.1. Upcoming Dates and Events of Interest to the Board
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
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Discussion:
Dr. Joel shared upcoming dates and events of interest to the board of education.
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8.2. Celebration of Excellence
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
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8.2.1. Honor 2024 Volleyball State Champions
Speaker(s):
Dr. Stine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
The 2024 Volleyball State Champions were recognized and honored.
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8.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Certified Staff:Hire
Resignation
Retiring
Extra Duty:Hire Support Staff:Hire
Discussion:
Mr. Molloy provided personnel updates to the board of education.
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9. 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:
Board Member Burbach 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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10. 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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11. Policies
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the second reading of policy 3536 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. Review the 2023-2024 Audit
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Joel reviewed information from the 2023-24 audit.
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13. Consider Approving the Recommended Updated Mission and Vision Statements for the District
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve "The Norris School District, in collaboration with our communities and families, provides a safe, positive environment that empowers students to explore, engage, and grow into lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens" as the new Mission Statement for Norris School district 160. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
Recommended Motion(s) #2:
I move to approve "Empower, Engage, Grow, Achieve - The Norris Titan Way" as the new Vision Statement for Norris School District 160. 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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14. Legislative Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates on legislative session:
Discussion:
Dr. Joel provided an update to the board of education.
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15. NASB Updates
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Joel requested that board members notify him if they are wanting to attend the Legislative Issues Conference.
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15.1. Legislative Issues Conference January 26-27
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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16. 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.
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17. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
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17.1. Titan Activities Complex Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy will provide an update on the Titan Activity Complex project.
Last Week 12/2/24 - 12/6/24
This Week Goals 12/9/24 - 12/13/24
Discussion:
Dr. Joel provided an update on the Titan Activities Complex.
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17.2. Consider approving the purchase of a 14 passenger bus from Truck Center Companies for $105,170.00
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the purchase of a 14 passenger bus from Truck Center Companies for $105,170.00 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.
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17.3. Consider approving the purchase of a Tilting Skillet Braising Pan from Culinex for $20,737.09 using the School Lunch Fund
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Recommended Motion(s):
I move to approve the purchase a Tilting Skillet Braising Pan from Culinex for $20,737.09 using the School Lunch 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.
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18. 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:
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19. Negotiations Update
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Committee Members
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Dr. Joel provided an update on the NAE/BOE negotiations.
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19.1. Review Collective Bargaining Process
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Committee Members
Agenda Item Type:
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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 Burbach shared thoughts on the NASB State Education Conference and different sessions she was able to attend.
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21. Correspondence Items
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
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22. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The next regular scheduled meeting of the Norris Board of Education is January 8th, 2025 at 6:00 PM.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.
Next meetings scheduled are: Board of Education Special Meeting - December 16th, 2024 (4:00 PM) Board of Education Regular Meeting - January 8th, 2025 (6:00 PM) |
