February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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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.

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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.

Rationale:  Updates to the Board from Norris student council representative.

Rationale:  In November and December, Norris students tested for various contaminants in drinking water on campus.  They tested all four buildings.  They will be sharing the results from their tests, and from their visit to a lab at UNL.  They will also share the current status of the project.

Rationale:  Reports from administrators on items of interest to the Board.

Rationale:  The regular board meeting agenda provides for citizens to present information or to express opinions to the board through public comment.

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Rationale:  This year Norris High School implemented a work-based learning class in the career and technical education program. This presentation is an update on progress.

Rationale:  The Superintendent reports on matters of interest to the Board.

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• February 13 - No School

• February 15 - 16 - NASB Board President Retreat 

• February 16 - Professional Development Day 

• February 18 - GNSA Senator Luncheon 

• March 11 - Regular Board of Education Meeting

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ROTC Scholarship: On Friday, January 16, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) surprised Isaac Barber with a scholarship that will pay for his entire college tuition. Congratulations, Isaac!

Rationale:  Certified
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• LeAnne Meyer - Special Education
• Shelly Coe - Middle School Math
• Annette Mitchell - Elementary Music

Extra Duty
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Support Staff
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• Linda Lindersmith - District Office Administrative Assistant
• Patti Wieskamp - High School Administrative Assistant
• Becky Pogreba - Registered Nurse 
• Rex Hollman - Elementary Head Custodian
• Kathleen Poole - Middle School Custodian

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• Craig (Ward 6), Aaron (Ward 4) and Steph (Ward 2) seats are up for election 
• January 5, 2026 is the first day a person can file for office to have their name placed on the ballot 
• February 17, 2026 is the last day for incumbents to file 
• March 2, 2026 is the last day for non-incumbents to file
• May 12, 2026 is the statewide primary election
• November 3, 2026 is the statewide general election

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.

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Rationale:  The most recent changes are to ensure we are in compliance with federal grant awards and for upcoming NDE federal desk audits.

Rationale:  The most recent changes are to ensure we are in compliance with federal grant awards and for upcoming NDE federal desk audits.

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.

Rationale:  Updates on commercial and residential development within the Norris District including annexations.

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Rationale:  15-year contract with a total value of $225,000. 
$150,000 will go toward the Titan Activity Complex
$75,000 will be spread out over 15 years — $5,000 per year to the Office of the Principal and the Activities Department. 

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Rationale:  This is for Field Proposal OMA03959 "Circuit 1 compressor failure".  This is information that you can take to the board on the impact of the down circuit (compressor).  Like we discussed, a new unit budget price is roughly $83k-$103k. 
 
Let me know if you have any questions or if you would like any additional information. 
 
Consequences of Circuit (Compressor) Failure
Reduced Cooling Capacity

• The total cooling capacity drops by approximately 50%.
• The remaining compressor cannot meet peak load requirements.
• Indoor temperature rises, especially during high outdoor temperatures or high internal heat gains.

Humidity Issues

• Dehumidification depends on coil temperature and airflow.
• With reduced refrigerant flow, the evaporator coil operates at a higher temperature.
• Higher coil temperature means less condensation on the coil surface which results in reduced latent heat removal (less humidity removal).

Longer Run Times and Energy Consumption

• The single compressor runs continuously, increasing wear and energy consumption.
• The system may cycle fans without adequate cooling, further worsening humidity control.

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Rationale:  Board member updates on matters of interest to the Board.

Rationale:  Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.

Rationale:  The next regular scheduled Board Meeting is Wednesday March 11, 2026