Nebraska / School Districts / NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
Trustees approved a recommendation to award the concession-stand contract (not to exceed $576,500 to Brandon Bruins Construction LLC, funded by fundraising and grants) and approved a separate bleacher purchase (low bid ~ $213,763); administration expects permitting and follow-up scope work before construction begins.
Nebraska / School Districts / NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
A Pepsi franchise team presented a proposed long-term partnership, highlighted local franchise longevity and the growth of a low/no-sugar product called 'Bubbler', and discussed revenue and sponsorship options that could support district projects including the Titan Activities Complex.
Nebraska / School Districts / NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
Board heard a final fundraising report: private donations totaled $648,407.73 and grant dollars $182,614.50, for total project funding of $831,022.42; staff will reconcile outstanding pledges and archive fundraising records for future reference.
Nebraska / School Districts / NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
At its organizational meeting the Norris School District 160 Board elected Jim Devine president, confirmed Gary Vujicic as vice president and Ronald as treasurer, and appointed negotiation and other committees. Several routine administrative motions also passed by voice vote.
Nebraska / School Districts / NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
Committee presented three bond packages — a full-scope ~$39.16M option and scaled $30M and $20M packages — and heard tax-impact models and outreach plans; advisors said a board resolution must be delivered to the county by March 1 to place a question on the May 12 primary ballot.
Nebraska / School Districts / NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
During public comment, residents warned that higher property taxes could push young families away and questioned whether contractors benefit more than students; presenters offered tax-impact models and described near-term steps for outreach and board decision-making.
Nebraska / School Districts / NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
Steering committee members reviewed conceptual projects, heard cost estimates and tax-impact examples tied to a potential bond; consultants said a May 12, 2026 primary is a target if the board acts and the full program could total about $39 million if all items are selected.
Nebraska / School Districts / NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
Design and construction consultants walked the committee through safety, modernization and infrastructure concepts at the high school, middle school and elementary school and presented itemized cost ranges; several high‑priority safety/security items at the high school were estimated at roughly $10.5M.
Nebraska / School Districts / NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
The board approved purchasing a scissor lift for $22,266.50 (funding from depreciation, technology budget and activity funds) and authorized sale of the district’s existing lift on Purple Wave; motions passed by voice vote.
Nebraska / School Districts / NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160
Auditors reported improvements in bookkeeping but flagged internal controls related to concession cash handling; board discussed adding staff or moving toward cashless sales to reduce risk.