February 11, 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. Student Representative Report - Ize Tidball
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5. HS STEM - Water Quality Report
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6. Administrators' Reports
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7. Public Comment
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8. Curriculum Report / Program Review:
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8.1. Work-Based Learning Presentation
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9. Superintendent's Report
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9.1. Upcoming Dates and Events of Interest to the Board
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9.2. Celebration of Excellence
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9.3. 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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9.4. Superintendent Goals
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9.5. Final Reminder: Upcoming Election Filing Dates
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10. Consent Agenda
Recommended Motion(s):
Move that the Board of Education approve the consent agenda as presented. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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11. Policies
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11.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the second reading of Policy 3131: Procurement Plan
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the second 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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11.2. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the second reading of Policy 3132: Internal Controls
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the second 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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11.3. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the first reading of Policy 5632: Graduation Requirements
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the first reading of Policy 5632: Graduation Requirements Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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12. NASB Updates
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12.1. 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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12.2. NASB 2026 Election Calendar
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13. Lancaster Co. / District Development Updates
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13.1. 68th Street Corridor Project Update
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14. Approve Certified Staff Negotiated Agreement
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 certified staff negotiated agreement Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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15. Approve Administrative and Classified Compensation Increases
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve Administrative and Classified Compensation Increases Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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16. Approve Superintendent Contract
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve Dr. Joel's Superintendent Contract salary of $207,183 for the 26-27 with the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school year salaries to be determined at a later date and all other contract language shall remain the same. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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17. Consider, discuss and take all necessary action to approve the 15 year agreement with LINPEPCO (Pepsi)
Recommended Motion(s):
Approve 15 year agreement with LINPEPCO at a total value of $225,000. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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18. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
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18.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve OMA03959 in the amount of $11,834.05
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve OMA03959 in the amount of $11,834.05 Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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18.2. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the H2I Group bid in the amount of $43,765.00, utilizing depreciation funds
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the H2I Group bid in the amount of $43,765.00, utilizing depreciation funds Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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18.3. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the Scharff Painting bid in the amount of $19,800.00, utilizing depreciation funds
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the Scharff Painting bid in the amount of $19,800.00, utilizing depreciation funds Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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19. Potential Future Bond Issue
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19.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to adopt a resolution calling a bond election to be held on May 12, 2026, to authorize general obligation bonds for improvements to the high school, middle school, elementary school, and campus grounds in a stated principal amount not to exceed $34,800,000, which resolution is included with the agenda materials.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the resolution included with the agenda calling a bond election to be held on May 12, 2026. Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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20. Board Reports
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21. Correspondence Items
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22. Adjournment
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