The Norris School District Board approved two linked equipment actions: the purchase of a scissor lift from United Rentals for $22,266.50 and the sale of the district’s existing scissor lift on Purple Wave.

Speaker 14 presented the purchase rationale, saying the district spent more than $2,000 last year renting lifts for multiple campus jobs and that owning a unit would reduce recurring rental costs for projects such as installing auditorium lights or outdoor maintenance. He said roughly $22,266.50 is the purchase price and that part of the cost will be offset by depreciation funds, the technology budget and activity funds.

After a motion, a second and brief discussion emphasizing safety and cost savings, the board approved the purchase by voice vote. The board then moved and approved a separate motion to sell the existing unit on Purple Wave; Speaker 14 said the district expects to recover some funds that will be returned to depreciation to offset the new purchase.

No individual vote tallies or roll‑call names were recorded in the transcript; the meeting record shows voice votes and multiple board members saying “yes.” The agenda item was implemented as routine business with a board motion, second and affirmative voice vote. The board noted safety improvements from using a lift instead of high step ladders and that the unit is expected to be heavily used by technology and facilities staff.