August 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Budget Workshop and Board Goal Setting
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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.
Comments:
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2. Public Comment
Speaker(s):
Members of the Public
Agenda Item Type:
Action 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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3. Budget Information
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information Item
Rationale:
The Superintendent reports on matters of interest to the Board.
Discussion:
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy reviewed valuation information, state aid, and the 2025-26 proposed budget.
Comments:
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3.1. Review Valuation Information
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
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3.2. Review State Aid and Foundation Aid
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
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3.3. Review 2025-26 Proposed Budget
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
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Discussion:
Comments:
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4. Board of Education Goal Setting and Board Handbook Review
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
Agenda Item Type:
Information 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:
Stephanie Summers, NASB, led the board of education in goal setting and the board handbook review.
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4.1. Discussion: Aligning Board Goals to Handbook
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
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4.2. Developing Board Goals Aligned to the Handbook
Speaker(s):
Dr. Joel and Mr. Molloy
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5. Adjournment
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