Diana Smith, a parent whose children attend Norris schools, used the meeting's public comment period to press the board on school lunches, athletic fees and school‑home communication.

Smith said the district's meals are "processed" and high in sugar, and she linked those food choices to student behavior and learning: "the school lunches themselves honestly are terrible. They're processed." She said her previous district prepared more in‑house meals and saw improved student outcomes after that change.

Smith also raised concerns about pay‑to‑play charges, saying some families must pay registration or uniform fees to participate in school sports and that fundraisers are not sufficiently compensating for those costs. She asked the board to clarify why families bear these expenses and why only some sports are eligible for recognition (e.g., letters or bars for middle graders).

She added that it has been difficult to reach school administration directly and asked the superintendent to improve accessibility; the superintendent asked staff to call Smith the next day.

Why it matters: Food quality, equitable access to extracurricular activities and accessible school administration contact points affect student nutrition, participation and family trust in district operations. The comment was recorded during the public comment period and drew a staff commitment to follow up.