January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting
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1. Pledge of Allegiance & Call to Order
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2. District Mission Statement
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3. Nebraska Open Meetings Law (Posted in the Room)
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4. Elections
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4.1. President
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve __________ as the 2026 Norris Board of Education President Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.2. Vice President
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4.3. Treasurer
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve __________ as the 2026 Norris Board of Education Treasurer Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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4.4. Secretary
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve __________ as the 2026 Norris Board of Education Secretary Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5. Approval of Committees, Positions, and Designations
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5.1. Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select Legal Counsel
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Perry Law as the Legal Counsel for one calendar year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.2. Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Elect Committee Participation
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5.2.1. Negotiations
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, ______ and _______ to be on the Negotiations Committee Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.2.2. Future Planning Committee / Grounds
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, ______ and _______ to be on the Grounds / Future Planning Committee Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.2.3. Transportation
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, ______ and _______ to be on the Transportation Committee Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.2.4. American Civics
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, ______ and _______ to be on the American Civics Committee Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.2.5. Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve ______, ______ and _______ to be on the Policy Committee Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.3. Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select Depository Banks
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve First State Bank, Nebraska Bank, BOK and First National Bank of Omaha as the Depository Banks for the one calendar year Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.4. Consider, Discuss and Take Action to Select District Newspaper of Record
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Voice News to be the Newspaper of record for one calendar year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.5. Approval of Current Board Policies and Regulations
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the current Board Policies and Regulations for one calendar year. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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5.6. Dissemination to each Board Member of Conflict of Interest
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6. Student Representative Report - Jackson Wondercheck
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7. Administrators' Reports (Written Reports)
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8. Public Comment
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9. Curriculum Report/ Program Review:
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10. Superintendent's Report
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10.1. Upcoming Dates and Events of Interest to the Board
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10.2. Celebration of Excellence
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10.2.1. Congratulations Dr. Jones, Nebraska High School Assistant Principal of the Year
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10.2.2. Thank You Cory Wahlstrom and Jennifer Schall for leading the Titan Fundraising Committee
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10.3. Personnel Updates
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve all certified personnel matters Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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10.4. Superintendent Evaluation Review and Superintendent Goals
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10.4.1. Approve the Superintendent Evaluation Summary
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the Superintendent 2025 Evaluation Summary Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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11. Consent Agenda
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12. Final Titan Fundraising Committee Update
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13. Policies
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13.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the first reading of Policy 3131: Procurement Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 3131: Procurement Plan Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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13.2. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the first reading of Policy 3132: Internal Controls
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 3132: Internal Controls Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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14. Norris School District Annual Report
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15. Review and Discuss Potential Long Term Contract with Pepsi
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16. Legislative Updates
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17. NASB Updates
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17.1. ALICAP Annual Report
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17.2. Legislative Issues Conference January 25-26
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17.3. Update 2025-2026 Board of Education Goal: Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, the Norris School district 160 Board of Education will enhance communication and engagement with all Norris stakeholders, building trust, transparency, and shared ownership of district priorities by highlighting district accomplishments, challenges, and progress of the Norris School District Strategic Plan.
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18. Lancaster Co. / District Development Updates
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19. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
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19.1. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve the concession stand contract with Anden Bruns Construction LLC for a do not exceed amount of $576,500 to be paid for using fundraising and grant dollars.
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve the concession stand contract with Anden Bruns Construction LLC for a do not exceed amount of $576,500 using fundraising and grant dollars. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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19.2. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the Irwin Bleacher bid with a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000.00, utilizing depreciation funds
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Irwin Bleacher bid with a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000.00, utilizing depreciation funds Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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19.3. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the sale of the K.O. Lee Surface Grinder
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the sale of the K.O. Lee Surface Grinder Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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19.4. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the sale of the Powermatic Vertical Bandsaw
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the sale of the Powermatic Vertical Bandsaw Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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19.5. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the purchase of two (2) tilt skillets from IS Restaurant Design Equipment & Supply in the amount of $44,899.40 using the school lunch fund
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the purchase of two (2) tilt skillets from IS Restaurant Design Equipment & Supply in the amount of $44,899.40 using the school lunch fund Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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20. Potential Future Bond Issue
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20.1. Overview from the Community Steering Committee Meeting #2 on December 15, 2025 and Meeting #3 on January 12, 2026.
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20.2. Consider and discuss a Board of Education Workshop date to review feedback from the Community Steering Committee
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21. Negotiations Update
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21.1. Review Collective Bargaining Process and Timeline
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22. Board Reports
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23. Correspondence Items
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24. Adjournment
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