November 12, 2025 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?
Discussion:
President Devine called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
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2. District Mission Statement
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
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Rationale:
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. |
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3. Nebraska Open Meetings Law (Posted in the Room)
Speaker(s):
President Devine
Agenda Item Type:
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4. Student Representative Report - Cooper Rice
Speaker(s):
Student Council Representative
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Updates to the Board from Norris student council representative.
Discussion:
Cooper Rice, Student Representative, provided an update to 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:
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:
No public comment.
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7. Curriculum Report / Program Review:
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Morrison and Dr. Bollinger
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7.1. Quarterly Strategic Plan Update
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel, Mr. Molloy, Mrs. Morrison and Dr. Bollinger
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Discussion:
Dr. Joel, Mrs. Morrison, and Mr. Molloy provided a strategic plan update to the board of education.
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7.2. Financial Literacy Review
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Morrison and Mr. Johannes
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
This financial literacy status report is to be provided to the Board prior to December 31st each year in fulfillment of state statute 79-3004.
Discussion:
Brian Johannes and Kris Morrison shared the financial literacy report with the board of education, which fulfilled the requirement of State Statute 79-3004.
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8. Superintendent's Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
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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
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Discussion:
Dr. Joel presented a list of upcoming dates of interest for the Board of Education’s awareness and planning. |
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8.2. Celebration of Excellence
Speaker(s):
President Devine
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Girls State Golf State Softball Boys & Girls State Cross Country State Football State Volleyball NATS Honors Katy Dornbos NSAA National Anthem: Congratulations to the following students:
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8.3. Personnel Updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
Certified
Hire Resignation Retire Extra Duty Hire Resignation Retire Support Staff Hire
Discussion:
Mr. Molloy provided a personnel update to the board of education.
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8.4. Superintendent Goals
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
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8.5. Superintendent Evaluation Timeline
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Recommended Timeline: Based on your timeline last year, I’d recommend the following dates for this fall. Please review and confirm or make modifications that best support you and the board: Mon. Nov. 10th - Sun. Nov. 16th: Superintendent completes the self-evaluation Mon. Nov. 17th: NASB sends board self-evaluation results Mon. Nov. 17th - Wed. Nov. 26th: Board members complete their evaluations Final Report & Executive Summary will be emailed to the board president by Thur. Dec. 4th (The board president will also receive a follow up call from a Board Leadership Team Member to discuss results.)
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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 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.
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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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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 and Jennifer Schall, on behalf of the Titan Fundraising Committee, provided a fundraising update to the board of education.
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11. Policies
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
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11.1. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the second reading of Policy 3132: Internal Controls
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
NDE's federal desk audit review is now requiring every school district to add a "travel" section to their Internal Controls Policy. Under this new required section (attached), travel expenses paid by or reimbursed from federal grant awards must be "reasonable." This new requirement is, evidently, largely driven by the federal administration's focus on eliminating wasteful tax spending. As a result, all schools will need to update their Internal Controls policy to add this travel component.
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.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12. NASB Updates
Speaker(s):
Board Members
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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.
Speaker(s):
Board of Education
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13. Lancaster Co. / District Development Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
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Rationale:
Updates on commercial and residential development within the Norris District including annexations.
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13.1. Update on Preliminary 68th Street Project (Spring 2027 - Fall 2027)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
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Rationale:
CLICK HERE for more information.
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14. Buildings, Grounds and Transportation Updates
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
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14.1. HVAC Condition Assessment: Helm Presentation
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
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Discussion:
Helm shared the HVAC Condition Assessment with the board of education.
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14.2. Discuss, consider, and take all necessary action to approve the resolution finalizing Norris School District's participation in the Lower Platte South NRD Hazard Mitigation Plan
Speaker(s):
Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The Lower Platte South NRD Hazard Mitigation Plan (Document 1) has been reviewed and approved by NEMA and FEMA. In December 2024, information specific to Norris was submitted to JEO Consulting Group (Document 2).
We are required to adopt the plan via resolution to finalize our participation in the Lower Platte South NRD Hazard Mitigation Plan. Once the resolution is adopted, we will become eligible for project grant funding.
Recommended Motion(s):
Motion to approve the resolution finalizing Norris School District's participation in the Lower Platte South NRD Hazard Mitigation Plan Passed with a motion by Board Member #1 and a second by Board Member #2.
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No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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14.3. Approve the Titan Activity Complex Concession, Restroom, and Crows Nest Facility to be paid for by Fundraising Dollars
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel
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15. Negotiations
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Committee Members
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15.1. Review Collective Bargaining Timeline and Progress
Speaker(s):
Negotiations Committee Members
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16. Potential Future Bond Issue
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
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16.1. Update from JEO and Hausmann Construction Presentation on Potential Bond Issue Cost of Critical Needs
Speaker(s):
JEO and Hausmann Construction
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Matt Miller (Hausmann) and Bryan Solko (JEO) summarized the pre-bond preliminary itemized pricing.
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16.2. Discussion of a Draft Potential Bond Issue Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Plan
Speaker(s):
Northland, JEO and Hausmann Construction
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Discussion:
Tobin Buchanan, Northland Securities, discussed potential bond issue communication and stakeholder engagement.
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17. Board Reports
Speaker(s):
Board Members
Agenda Item Type:
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Rationale:
Board member updates on matters of interest to the Board.
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18. Correspondence Items
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
Monthly correspondence of interest to the Board.
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19. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Board President
Agenda Item Type:
Action Item
Rationale:
The next regular scheduled Board Meeting is December 10, 2025
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM
The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 PM. |
