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Elementary Addition Planned
The Board of Education has determined that additional Elementary classroom space will needed in the near future. An architectural firm, DLR Group, has been hired to assist in the planning. The Superintendent and Board are now forming a citizens' advisory group to help with the planning. It is possible that a proposal will be taken to Norris School District patrons for a vote in the fall of 2000. Anyone interested in being a working member of the advisory committee is invited to attend the first meeting, which will be held in the Elementary Library at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 25. A notice of this meeting will also appear in the Voice News, as this newsletter might not be delivered before April 25. If you are interested in serving on the advisory committee but can't make it to the April 25 meeting, please contact Supt. Roy Baker at 791-0000.
Norris Park Project
A year ago at this time, the area south of the High School was totally undeveloped. The Board of Education's Buildings and Grounds Committee formulated a Norris Park Project planning committee and set a goal of $130,000 to be raised in cash and in-kind donations. Community response has been terrific. Over $150,000 has been raised, and the following items are either completed or are in progress:
Site development--dirt work.
Field seeding and fertilizing.
Perimeter fencing and softball field fence.
Underground irrigation system.
Electrical service.
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Softball field lights.
Softball infield ag lime.
Softball field dugouts.
Softball field press box.
Softball field sod.
Some trees and landscaping.
Scoreboards.
Entry & 68th St. landscaping--FFA.
Walking paths (summer, 2000).
Bleacher seating (summer, 2000).
People are still sending donations, and the planning committee has established a "wish list" for future additions to the facilities:
Announcers' booth for Band/Soccer field.
Additional bleacher seating.
Expansion of irrigation system.
Lighting along the walkways.
Trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Lights for the Band/Soccer field.
Rest rooms.
Picnic shelter/pavilion.
Playground equipment.
Memorial area for the Park.
Contributions to the Project
Additional contributions will be put to good use! Contributions can be made either directly to the Norris School District #160 or through the Norris School District Educational Foundation.
The Norris School District Educational Foundation is a legally incorporated, non-profit organization established in accordance with state and federal tax laws. Contributions to the Foundation may be sent to the following address: Norris School District Educational Foundation, % Larry Grosshans, Route 1, Box 93A, Firth, NE 68358. The Foundation will issue a receipt.
Contributions made directly to the Norris School District may also be tax deductible. Contributions made directly to the schools
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may be sent to the following address: Norris Park Project, Norris School District #160, 25211 South 68th St., Firth, NE 68358.
All contributors who donate $250 or more will receive a plaque at the fall 2000 dedication ceremony. Five categories have been established for benefactors: $250 to $499-Bronze; $500 to $749-Silver; $750 to $999-Gold; $1000 and up-Platinum.
Summer Improvements
Lancaster County will be improving the 68th Street-Princeton Road intersection this year. A turn lane to the Schools is included. In conjunction with Lancaster County's project, the Norris School District will be overlaying our parking lots and driveways. The south parking lot will be expanded to allow for two more rows of parking. Work is expected to be completed between the end of school and July 15.
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