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, April 10th, 2023 at 7:00 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.
District OR1 Weekly
(Bennet Elementary and Palmyra High School) News
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DISTRICT OR-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION UPDATE
SUMMARY OF MARCH 13, 2023 REGULAR MEETING
Download Paginated Document HERE.
Special thanks to Mr. McChristian (5th grade teacher), Mrs. Sullivan (4th grade teacher), Mrs. Peska, Mrs. Dowding, and Mrs. Field (1st grade teachers), and Ms. Walter for their board presentation regarding social studies and science curriculum at the elementary level. This presentation gave our board members excellent insight into student learning.
The board accepted the resignation and notice of retirement of Mr. Michael Chaffee (Palmyra High School Guidance Counselor). Thank you Mr. Chaffee for your 10 years of dedicated service to our students, our district, and our community. We wish Mr. Chaffee the best of luck with his retirement and future endeavors!
The board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Karen Hatcher (Central Office Business Manager). Thank you Mrs. Hatcher for your 31 years of dedicated service to our students, our district, and our community. We wish Mrs. Hatcher the best of luck with her retirement and future endeavors!
The board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Jessica Hinrichsen (Bennet Elementary Special Education Teacher). Thank you Mrs. Hinrichsen for your 8 years of dedicated service to our students, our district, and our community. We wish Mrs. Hinrichsen the best of luck with her future endeavors!
The board approved the teaching contract of Ms. Rachel Bohling. Ms. Bohling will be teaching first grade next year at Bennet Elementary. Please welcome Ms. Bohling!
The month of March is Music Awareness Month. Special thanks to our music instructors and students and our local businesses and community leaders who help support our Fine Arts programs and activities.
Updated building expansion site plans for Bennet Elementary and Palmyra High School were reviewed at the meeting. An overview of the current expansion is currently posted on our school website at www.districtor1.org and district social media channels.
The board heard updates on our district school improvement process, information regarding education-related legislative bills, student enrollment, staffing and facility updates, feedback from our recent Business Leader meeting on March 8th, the “Community Unity” project, option enrollment, and student and staff accomplishments.
The board also approved the purchase of a 2017 (71 passenger) Blue Bird bus and the acceptance of bids for repairs to the gym doors in the high school auxiliary gym.
More information regarding this meeting is available at HTTPS://MEETING.SPARQDATA.COM/PUBLIC/ORGANIZATION/174
High School Math Teacher (2 positions)
High School Guidance Counselor
High School Industrial Technology Teacher
High School Library Full-Time Paraprofessional / Substitute Teacher
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Fifth Grade Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Full-Time District Substitute Teacher
Human Resources Support (Central Office)
Elementary School Paraprofessionals (2 positions)
Food Service Director at Palmyra
Food Service Support workers (2 positions)
Sub Bus Drivers
Substitute Teachers
Interested applicants may obtain an application from the office of the superintendent. These positions will be open until filled. Contact Michael Hart at 402-780-5327, or e-mail at hart.mic@districtor1.net with any questions. E.O.E
Human Resources Support Specialist Updated: March 1, 2023
CLICK HERE to Download the Job Description for Bus Driver
Special Education Teacher. Level III _ Special Programs
Click HERE to download application for teachers/certified staffing
District OR1 is now hiring for Kitchen Support, Servers, and Cook/Baker. Click HERE to download application for support personnel
MARCH 16, 2023
High School Math Teacher (2 positions)
High School Guidance Counselor
High School Industrial Technology Teacher
High School Library Full-Time Paraprofessional / Substitute Teacher (Mr. Desmond's current position)
Elementary Special Education Teacher
Fifth Grade Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Full-Time District Substitute Teacher (Mrs. Knutson's current position)
Human Resources Support (Central Office)
Elementary School Paraprofessionals (2 positions)
Food Service Director at Palmyra
Food Service Support workers (2 positions)
Sub Bus Drivers
Substitute Teachers
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District OR1 is now hiring a high school FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES teacher. Click HERE to download description
Click HERE to download application for Guidance
Click HERE to download job description for PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Click HERE to download job description for EARLY CHLIDHOOD
District OR1 is now hiring a 5-12 BAND TEACHER. CLICK HERE to Download the Job Description
District OR1 is now hiring an ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM teacher. CLICK HERE to Download the Job Description for District OR-1: Elementary Teacher
District OR1 is now hiring a high school SPECIAL EDUCATION teacher. Click HERE to download description
Click HERE to download application for teachers/certified staffing
12th Annual Palmyra High School Golf Scramble
ALL GOLFERS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE
Hidden Valley Golf Course
10501 Pine Lake Rd Lincoln, NE 68526
www.hiddenvalleylincoln.com
Friday, May 26th, 2023
9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 12th
(Registrations after the deadline will be accepted if spots are available.)
Don’t Delay!! First come, first serve. We are capped at 144 players and have had to turn away players each of the last 3 tournaments. Don’t let this be you!!
Details:
4-person teams
o Teams can be any mixture of men/women. Women and seniors will use the appropriate tee boxes.
Scramble format – Cash Payouts --- Will be flighted as well. Flights depend on # of teams.
$80 per person fee – includes 18 holes of golf, cart, LUNCH, and unlimited range balls
After the golf, we will head to Big Red Keno once again for awards, food, drinks, etc…
This year’s on course challenge is again in the works…
(Info and Prize to be announced at tournament)
Par-3 holes will again be “$$challenge$$” holes.
To register your team, or for questions, email:
maas.tyl@districtor1.net (Tyler Maas)
Proceeds benefit the District OR1 Foundation for Knowledge as well as PHS Strength and Conditioning.
This tournament supports a “golf tourney scholarship” awarded each year to a graduating senior at PHS
