The Norris School District Board of Trustees on [date not specified in the record] approved the district's first interim budget report, accepted a clean audit for fiscal year 2024-25 and adopted a slate of policy revisions and obsoletions while receiving a construction update on Elementary School No. 5 (Norris Elementary).

Why it matters: The first interim report is the district's midyear financial review and the board instructed staff to model a conservative, worst‑case scenario before the governor's January budget. The clean audit signals no reportable findings for 2024-25 and the construction update confirms progress on a new elementary campus that the district plans to open as it grows.

Board action and votes: After presentation of the first interim scenario, the board moved and approved the report by voice vote. The board also voted unanimously to accept the audit from Linger, Peterson, Schrum & Company; the audit was described in the meeting as having “absolutely 0 findings in all areas.” The board approved resolutions addressing committed fund balance (resolution 25-06) and the annual accounting of developer fees for fiscal year 2024-25 (resolution 25-07), with staff noting Fund 25 will be used toward capacity for the planned Gossamer Grove / Elementary No. 5 project.

Construction and facilities: Dan, the district's construction lead, reported that the Norris Elementary project is "about 11% finished" and outlined near‑term work including concrete pours and upcoming electrical and framing activities; staff said neighbors will be notified ahead of major pours.

Policy and governance: The board approved multiple policy actions in a grouped sequence, including obsoleting older policies, adopting updated administrative regulations and approving a revised Title I parent and family engagement policy required for Title I funding. Staff said the district has reorganized policy documents online to keep materials current and accessible. The board also completed organizational items earlier in the meeting, including elections for board president (Amanda Frank), board clerk (Don Bertram) and trustee representative to vote (Steph), and designated the superintendent as the board's secretary/authorized agent.

What happens next: Staff will proceed with the budget development cycle (second interim and then the annual budget) and continue construction and procurement activities for Elementary No. 5. The board adjourned to closed session at the end of the public meeting.