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Nebraskas public schools increased property taxes by a total of $85.7 million this year despite a $324 million infusion of additional state support and new school revenue caps.

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen expressed disappointment Monday that despite an influx of $324 million in additional state aid to K-12 schools, property taxes for local education statewide still increased

The Norris Board of Education created a temporary committee in response to the arrest of Lillie Bowman who had an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student in May.

The Norris Board of Education created a temporary committee in response to the arrest of Lillie Bowman who had an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student.

Norris Superintendent Brian Maschmann said there was already a crash near the schoo lThursday morning, the first day of class.

The district said the accusation "appeared unfounded" but was reported to the school resource officer the same say.

The superintendent for Norris School District says rumors about teacher-student relationship “appeared unfounded” at the time.

Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the Norris High School teacher, 23-year-old Lillie Bowman, began a sexual relationship with a student, a 17-year-old boy. 

The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office arrested a teacher at Norris Public High School for sexual abuse by a school employee.

"Its a big boost," said Seward Superintendent Josh Fields, who is the president of Schools Taking Action for Nebraska Childrens Education (STANCE), which represents midsized schools like Waverly, Norris and