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Our elementary students have been having the best time at Summer Enrichment the past three weeks. Lots of playing, crafting, learning, and even some guest appearances + field trips! There are multiple pictures attached to this article, so be sure to click through.
Mrs. Malone's class read the Night of the Twisters and had Bill Rentschler come out and put on a special presentation about the Grand Island tornadoes in 1980. Always grateful to have him come out and educate our students!
Yesterday was the last day of Summer Enrichment and that meant FIELD TRIP! The kids got to go see the new Inside Out 2 movie in some relaxing chairs at Marcus Theatres in Southpointe.
We hope you kids have a great rest of the summer!
Community Update for June 2024
Panther Families,
I hope all of you are enjoying the summer break!
First, thanks to all of you for your flexibility and support this past school year as we dealt with many challenges related to construction, weather, social media, and other items. We are truly blessed to have such amazing staff and students in our district, and we greatly appreciate all of you supporting their talents and efforts!
Turning back the clock just a bit, high school graduation occurred on Saturday, May 11th at 2:00 p.m. at Palmyra High School and we had an excellent turnout and amazing weather for the event.
On behalf of our district staff and the Board of Education, we want to wish our seniors the best of luck in their future endeavors. This group of students is prepared and ready to successfully take on the next chapter of their lives. I am confident they will have a positive impact wherever they go!
Shown below are a couple of pictures from graduation day!
Graduation Preparation 2024! Graduation Celebration 2024!
School Calendar Change:
Due to adjustments in construction timelines and other extenuating factors, there have been some recent changes to our district school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year.
Change of School Start Date (Grades K-12): All students (Kindergarten -12th grade) will now start school on Monday, August 12th, 2024.
More specific information regarding the start of school (including Open Houses, etc.) will be included in the July district newsletter.
Change for School Start Date for Preschool: Preschool will now start school on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024.
More specific information about preschool will be included in the July district newsletter.
Change of School Day in March 2025: The No School/ Staff Development Day on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 has been changed to Monday, March 31st, 2025.
Specifically:
Tuesday, March 25th, 2025: is now a regular (full-day) school day for all staff and students.
Monday, March 31st, 2025 is now a No School For Students/ Staff Development Day.
Our district will host the MUDECAS Conference Music Event on this day.
Communication of the new calendar will also be posted on our school website and social media channels and communicated in our July “hard copy” newsletter.
Thank you in advance for your flexibility and understanding of this change.
High School “Dual Credit” Offerings:
I am pleased to announce that beginning in the fall, high school students will have the opportunity to take more “dual-credit” classes in some academic core content areas. “Dual Credit” offerings in math, science, and social studies will be available this coming school year!
These “dual credit” opportunities (aligned with our district goals) are voluntary for students who want to get a head start on college credit accrual.
More specific information about dual “credit classes” will be contained in our July District Newsletter.
Summer Activities and Camp Schedules:
Summer has been bustling thus far with a wide variety of summer camps and activities for students. Our coaches and sponsors are doing an excellent job of connecting and preparing our students for activities in the upcoming school year.
A complete listing of our summer camps and summer activities is listed on our school activities calendar and our school website at www.districtor1.org
District Activities Update:
As our district continues to grow, we are continually looking for ways to best meet the needs of our students, not just academically (Dual Credit, Career Technical Education (CTE), High Ability Learners, Special Education, etc. and programmatically (facility and curriculum improvements), but also in the area of extracurricular activities. Listed below are some updates in the area of extracurricular activities.
Football:
Beginning this school year, Palmyra High School will move up in the NSAA classification to begin playing 11-man football. With this change comes a new schedule and new opponents.
Mr. Taylor Baumert is our new head football coach and he is very excited to join our district. Mr. Baumert and all of our coaches and activity sponsors encourage interested students to enroll in (and attend) our summer camp opportunities whenever possible.
Wrestling:
Next year will mark the first year where we will have a head girls’ wrestling coach and a boys’ head wrestling coach. Mr. Andrew Weils is still the head boys’ wrestling coach and Mr. Cody Pester will now be the head girls’ wrestling coach.
The NSAA passed a proposal to have two classes for girls’ wrestling starting with the 2024-25 season.
Due to the increasing interest in the State Wrestling Championships, NSAA will also be making a change to the format starting with the 2024-2025 school year.
CHI Health Center in Omaha will continue to host the NSAA State Wrestling Championships through the 2028-2029 season. Included in this news, NSAA will now be able to host the girls’ championships and the boys' championships independently.
The NSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships will be held Tuesday-Wednesday, with the finals televised Wednesday evening on Nebraska Public Media.
Please note: The girls will no longer have a sub-district round and girls’ districts will be on the same weekend as the boys' districts.
The NSAA Boys’ State Wrestling Championships will stay with the traditional format of Thursday-Saturday of the same week with the finals televised Saturday on Nebraska Public Media.
2024-2025 State Wrestling Championships Schedule:
Girls Championships – February 18-19, 2025 at CHI Health Center in Omaha.
Boys Championships – February 20-22, 2025 at CHI Health Center in Omaha.
Future Changes:
As we continue to discuss and analyze the possible addition of future extracurricular programs, a variety of factors (coaching, scheduling, player interest and skills development, transportation, Title IX requirements, operating costs, and impact on other current activity programs), are carefully considered to ensure that we continue to meet our district goals in alignment with what is best for our students, staff, and the community.
Listed below is some updated information about a couple of activities being considered for the future.
Girls’ Softball:
Girls’ softball will not be added until at least the fall of 2025.
Final decisions about if and when this program will be added will be communicated through the District Activities Committee (upon administrative recommendations) and approved by the Board of Education.
Boys’ Baseball:
Boys’ baseball will not be added until at least the spring of 2026.
Final decisions about if and when this program will be added will be communicated through the District Activities Committee (upon administrative recommendations) and approved by the Board of Education.
Personnel Update:
Staff Leaving the District:
We want to extend a huge “thank you” to our staff who are moving on to new endeavors next school year.
Mrs. Cassidy Buescher (High School English Teacher):
Thank you for a great 10+ years within our district! Your time invested in our students (between teaching, coaching, etc) has not gone unnoticed.
The students and staff here within District OR-1 will greatly miss you and wish you the best!
Mrs. Tammy Simpson (District Transportation Driver):
Thank you so much for being such a wonderful asset to our transportation crew! Your dedication to the safety and well-being of our students has been top-notch and appreciated by all.
The students and staff here within District OR-1 will greatly miss you and wish you the best!
Mrs. Kari Lottman (High School Math Teacher):
Thank you for joining our district this past school year. You have been a great addition to our math team!
The students and staff here within District OR-1 will greatly miss you and wish you the best!
Mr. Dan Desmond (High School Media Center Support Staff Member)
Thank you for lending a helping hand for the second semester of the school year. We are so thankful you could step in and we can surely say the same for the students as well!
The students and staff here within District OR-1 will greatly miss you and wish you the best!
“New to the District” Staff for the 2024-2024 School Year
The staff listed below will be joining our Panther Team at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year!
Welcome aboard!
Mr. Jared Haag - Bennet Elementary Principal
Mr. Taylor Baumert - HS PE /Social Studies and Head Football Coach
Mr. Mark James - HS Science
Mr. Jacob Wieseler - HS English
Ms. Ann Woockman - Elementary Special Education
Mrs. Jonna Pester - HS Math
Mrs. Payton Partida - 5th Grade
Please note: More specific information about these staff members will be posted on our social media sites throughout the summer.
Transitioning Staff within the District:
The following staff are staying in the district, but are moving to a new grade level or position assignment.
Ms. Linde Walter: Director of Student Programs (from Elementary Principal). Ms. Walter will now office out of the high school.
Mrs. Julie Hendricks: HS English (from Full-time Substitute Teacher).
Mr. Cody Pester: 6th Grade Teacher at PHS (from 5th Grade Teacher at Bennet).
Mr. Andrew Weils: HS Math (from HS Special Education).
Mrs. Karen Redd: HS Special Education (from Special Education at Bennet).
Foundation for Knowledge and Booster Clubs
Special thanks to the Foundation for Knowledge and its board members for their hard work and help with our activity programs, teacher tuition awards, and student scholarships this past school year!
Additionally, kudos to our Booster programs for the work our volunteers put in this year to support our students and activities.
We greatly appreciate all that you do!
July 2024 District NewsletterNotification :
Please note that our July 2024 newsletter will be distributed in a more traditional “hard copy” format. The July newsletter will have a multitude of critical information that families will need for the upcoming school year.
This newsletter will be mailed out to all district patrons around the second week of July.
If you do not receive a hard copy and would like a hard copy of the newsletter, please call our school offices at either building and we will get a copy to you as soon as possible.
The July newsletter will also be made available in a digital format. To access any of our newsletters online, please go to our website at www.districtor1.org
A limited number of hard copies of the newsletter will also be provided in both villages at designated locations like the post office and other local businesses.
School Meals:
If your family qualifies for free or reduced meal pricing, please ensure that you have all paperwork completed and turned in on time. School meal prices for next year are listed below: will be updated and communicated to families sometime early this summer.
Please call our school offices if you have any more questions regarding school meals for next year. There will be no afternoon/recess milk offered to all students K-3.
Lunch Prices:
Students, grades K through 5: $ 2.85
Students, grades 6 through 12: $ 2.95
Breakfast Prices:
Students, grades K through 5: $ 2.20
Students, grades 6 through 12: $ 2.45
Beverages:
Milk: $ .40
Juice: $ .30
Building Expansion Update:
The construction this year has progressed very well and we continue to work as hard as possible to have all building expansion projects completed in time for school. As a result of the short time to complete an abundance of items still to complete this summer, our site crews at Bennet and Palmyra are limiting access at both buildings for the remainder of the summer.
At the elementary school. Building access will be available most days at the south preschool doors from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. until July.
July hours will be even more limited. Please call ahead and leave a message if you have questions or need something.
Access to the high school will also continue to be limited to the entrance at the west doors. The north side main office will not be accessible this summer. The main office staff are moving to the media center for the summer. Summer hours at the high school are 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Fridays until noon. The Central Office at PHS will be closed July 3rd-5th.
As a reminder, here are the changes taking place at both buildings:
Bennet Elementary:
Adding additional classrooms on the southwest side of the building.
Expanding the current kitchen and student commons area to the east side of the building.
Expanding the current office area to the east side of the building.
Adding additional commons/multipurpose space near the southeast edge of the gym.
Enhancing the gymnasium and repurposing the current stage area in the gym.
Upgrading outdoor playground spaces.
Palmyra High School:
Adding additional classrooms on the northeast side of the building.
Expanding the current “commons area” space near the main office, adding extra restrooms, and expanding the main office area.
Expanding the current Career Technical Education (CTE) areas to the southeast side of the building.
Relocating the current music area into the current shop area.
Relocating the current weight room /fitness center and increasing community access to this area.
Repurposing the current weight deck area in the auxiliary gym
As we continue through the summer, I will provide more construction updates on our district website, social media channels, and through our school board meeting agendas and minutes.
Upcoming School Board Meetings:
The summer dates and times for our upcoming regular and special board meetings and public hearings are listed below:
Thursday, July 11th, 2024: Special CMAR (Construction Manager At Risk) School
Board Meeting at 6:30 pm at Palmyra High School in the media center.
Thursday, July 11th, 2024: Public Hearing on Student Fees (Policy # 5416) at 6:50
pm at Palmyra High School in the media center.
Thursday, July 11th, 2024: Public Hearing on Parental Involvement (Policy # 6400)
At 6:55 pm (or immediately following the Student Fees public hearing) at Palmyra High School in the media center.
Thursday, July 11th, 2024: Regular School Board Meeting at 7:00 pm at Palmyra
High School in the media center.
Monday, August 12th, 2024: Special CMAR (Construction Manager At Risk) School
Board Meeting at 6:30 pm at Palmyra High School
Monday, August 12th, 2024: Regular School Board Meeting at 7:00 pm at Palmyra
High School in the media center.
More information about our board meetings is available at:
Upcoming Events:
Monday, August 12th - First day of school for students in grades (K-12).
Tuesday, August 13th: First day for preschool students.
Thank you again for your support of our students, staff, and district.
Have an enjoyable and relaxing rest of your summer.
Mike
Go Panthers!
In an effort to keep Board of Education Meeting notices at your fingertips, we will begin posting all notices in this document, and we will keep it indefinitely on our front page. Please note, you can find the official Minutes and Minutes by clicking the following link: Official Board Agendas and Minutes
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Board of Education Special (CMAR) Meeting Minutes from June 10.2024.final
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes. District OR-1. June 10. 2024 . final
Board of Education. District OR1. Regular Meeting Minutes for May 13.2024
Board of Education Minutes. Special (CMAR) Meeting. May 13.2024.final
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes. April 8.2024 Final
Board of Education Special (CMAR) Meeting Minutes. Monday. April 8th.2024. final
April 8,2024 .BOE Summary Update
March 11.BOE Meetings Summaries. District OR.1
Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes. District OR.1. Monday. March 11.2024.final
Palmyra District OR-1 - Board of Education Special (CMAR) Meeting Minutes.March 11.2024.Final
February 12.2024 .BOE Summary Update
Board of Education Special Board Meeting. Staffing Proposal Minutes.2.7.2024
October 9. 2023.BOE Meetings Summary
September 11. 2023.BOE Meetings Summary
August 14.2023 BOE Meetings Summary
July 12.2023: District OR.1. Board of Education Special Meeting. Board Retreat. Minutes.
July 10.2023: District OR-1.Public Hearing on Parental Involvement and Student Fees Policy.
May 8.2023 Regular Board Meeting Summary. Updated 5.16.2023
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Board of Education Minutes in reverse chronological order:
MINUTES PRIOR TO APRIL 2015
Files are listed as Year/Month/Day/Meeting type. For example, the regular meeting held on September 8, 2013, would read, "130908 Reg Mtg Minutes".
In May 2015 the Board of Education switched to an electronic service to manage District OR1 Board of Education meetings.
Through reduced costs in materials and staff labor, the district expects an overall savings in conducting District OR1 meetings. Areas of savings include, but are not limited to:
The eMeeting services also provides your district with:
150511 e-link to Regular Meeting and Minutes
https://meeting.nasbonline.org/public/Agency.aspx?PublicAgencyID=4453&AgencyTypeID=1
150413 Reg Mtg Minutest
150420 Work Session Minutes
150430 Work Session Minutes
150324 Work Session Minutes
150309 Reg Mtg Minutes
150302 Work Session Minutes
150223 Work Session Minutes
150119 Reg Mtg Minutes
150112 Work Session Minutes
141208 Reg Mtg Minutes
141110 Reg Mtg Minutes
141020 Information Session Minutes
141013 Reg Mtg Minutes
140929 Information Session Minutes
140915 Reg Mtg Minutes
140825 Work Session Minutes
140818 Reg Mtg Minutes
140806 Information Session Minutes
140728 Work Session Minutes
140716 Information Session Minutes
140714 Reg Mtg Minutes
140625 Information Session Minutes
140624 Information Session Minutes
140623 Work Session Minutes
140609 Reg Mtg Minutes
2013-2014 Board Minutes
140530 Work Session Minutes
140519 Work Session Minutes
140512 Reg Mtg Minutes
140505 Work Session Minutes
140421 Work Session Minutes
140414 Reg Mtg Minutes
140407 Work Session Minutes
140310 Reg Mtg Minutes
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131106 Work Session Minutes
131014 Reg Mtg Minutes
130916 Reg Mtg Minutes.pdf
130812 Reg Mtg Minutes.pdf
130718 Special Meeting Minutes.pdf
130715 Reg Mtg Minutes.pdf
2012-2013 Board Minutes
130610 Reg Mtg Minutes.pdf
130513 Reg Mtg Minutes.pdf
130429 Building Committee Session Minutes.pdf
130415 Reg Mtg Minutes.pdf
130408 Work Session Minutes.pdf
130318 Reg Mtg Minutes.pdf
130218 Reg Mtg Minutes.pdf
130204 Work Session Minutes.pdf
130129 Work Session Minutes.pdf
130625 Special Meeting Minutes.pdf
130121 Work Session Minutes
130114 Reg Mtg Minutes
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121203 Work Session Minutes
121119 Work Session Minutes
121112 Reg Mtg Minutes
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121001 Work Session Minutes
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120813 Reg Mtg Minutes
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2011-2012 Board Minutes
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120711 Special Meeting Minutes
120618 Reg Mtg minutes
120514 Reg Mtg minutes
120416 Reg Mtg minutes
120312 Reg Mtg minutes
120214 Reg Mtg Minutes
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111003 Work Session Minutes
110926 Work Session Minutes
110912 Reg Mtg Minutes
110815 Reg Mtg Minutes
110711 Reg Mtg Minutes
110628_Special_Meeting_Minutes
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2010-2011 Board Minutes:
110613 Reg Meeting Minutes
110509 Reg Meeting Minutes
110418 Reg Meeting Minutes
110314 Reg Meeting Minutes
110214 Reg Meeting Minutes
110207 Special Meeting Minutes
110111 Reg Meeting Minutes
101213 Reg Meeting Minutes
101108 Reg Meeting Minutes
101013 Special Meeting Minutes
101011 Reg Meeting Minutes
100914 Reg Meeting Minutes
100809 Reg Meeting Minutes
100712 Reg Meeting Minutes
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2009-2010 Board Minutes
100510 Reg Mtg Minutes
100412 Reg Mtg Minutes
100308 Reg Mtg Minutes
100208 Reg Mtg Minutes
100130 Special Mtg Minutes
100127 Spec Mtg Minutes
100118 Reg Mtg Minutes
091217 Special Mtg Minutes
091214 Reg Mtg Minutes
091208 Special Mtg Minutes
091130 Special Mtg Minutes
091109 Reg Mtg Minutes
091012 Reg Mtg Minutes
090908 Reg Mtg Minutes
In an effort to keep Board of Education Meeting notices at your fingertips, we will begin posting all notices in this document, and we will keep it indefinitely on our front page.
Please note, you can find the official Minutes and Minutes by clicking the following link: Official Board Agendas and Minutes
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District OR-1: Board of Education Public Notice for Parental / Community Involvement in Schools: Policy # 6400
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 beginning at 6:50 p.m. in the media center at Palmyra High School to discuss the Parental / Community Involvement in Schools Policy #6400. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Public Notice for Student Fees: Policy #5416
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, July 11th, 2024 to discuss the Student Fees Policy #5416. This public hearing will begin immediately following the Parental / Community Involvement in Schools Policy #6400 public hearing which starts at 6:50 p.m. on Thursday, July 11th, 2024. This public hearing will take place in the media center at Palmyra High School. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Special Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. This special meeting is to discuss and approve construction-related expenditures related to the 2022 bond. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Regular Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Public Notice of Non-Public Consultation Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. a meeting conducted by District OR-1 Public Schools will take place at the District OR-1 Palmyra School Office of the Superintendent located at 425 F. Street in Palmyra, Nebraska.
The purpose of the meeting will be to provide an opportunity for parents and representatives of nonpublic schools to participate in the development of a plan for providing special education services to children with disabilities who attend nonpublic schools and home schools which are within the District OR-1 Public School district for the 2024-2025 school year.
Parents of a home-schooled child or a child attending a nonpublic school who has been or may be identified with a disability and attend a nonpublic school within the boundaries of District OR-1 Public Schools, may attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Mr. Michael Hart (Superintendent of Schools) at (402) 780-5327.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Special Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special (CMAR) Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This special meeting is to discuss and approve construction-related expenditures related to the 2022 bond. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Regular Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Special Meeting (Board Retreat) Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting (Board Retreat) of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Transformation Marketing at 208 Locust Street in Panama, Nebraska on Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Such meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Special Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. This special meeting is to discuss and approve construction-related expenditures related to the 2022 bond. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Regular Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. This special meeting is to discuss and approve construction-related expenditures related to the 2022 bond. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. This special meeting is to discuss and approve construction-related expenditures related to the 2022 bond. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Regular Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Special Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting (Work Session) of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. This special meeting is to discuss staffing projections for the 2024-2025 school year. Such meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Special Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. This special meeting is to discuss and approve construction-related expenditures related to the 2022 bond. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Regular Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
District OR-1: Board of Education Special Meeting Notice: Posted on 12-20-2023
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Wednesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. This special meeting is to discuss and approve construction-related expenditures related to the 2022 bond. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
District OR-1: Board of Education Regular Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Wednesday, January 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
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District OR-1: Board of Education Regular Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
District OR-1: Board of Education Special Meeting Notice:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of School District OR-1 Otoe County, Nebraska will be held at Palmyra High School in the media center in Palmyra, NE on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. This special meeting is to discuss and approve construction-related expenditures related to the 2022 bond. Such meetings will be open to the public. An agenda for such a meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent.
Interested applicants should send in a completed application, resume, and other necessary application materials to our superintendent, Mr. Michael Hart, at hart.mic@districtor1.net and CC our HR Specialist, Cassie Wemhoff, at wemhoff.cas@districtor1.net.
These positions will be open until filled. Please call our Central Office at 402-780-5327 ext. 2005 with any questions. E.O.E
Updated: June 21, 2024
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Director of Maintenance and Grounds Job Description
Full-time Substitute Teacher
Special Education Paraprofessional(s)
Occupational Therapist (3-4 days/week)
Substitute Bus Drivers
District OR1 Weekly
(Bennet Elementary and Palmyra High School) News
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More details for these camps can be found on our calendar. LAST UPDATED: 5/16/2024
DISTRICT OR-1 POLICY REVIEW SCHEDULE: 2024
Updated January 10, 2024
Policy Review Schedule for the 2024 calendar year
Click on the link below for the yearly calendar. Note : The June 10 update corrects late-developing conflicts in the 2024-2025 calendar. *Tuesday, March 25th, 2025: will become a regular (full-day) of school for all staff and students. *Monday, March 31st, 2025 will now become a No School For Students with a Staff Development Day, as the MUDECAS Conference Music event will now take place on this day. 2024-2025 Calendar_Update on 6-10-2024 2024-2025 Calendar_Update on 1-4-2024 2023-2024 Calendar_Update on 6-26-2023 . . .
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