Northwest R-I School District public meetings in 2020
15 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting for a regular session, primarily handling routine approvals. The board will vote on consent items including the November 2020 payroll of $3,431,380.32 and a schedule of bills totaling $4,222,179.68, as well as surplus property and policy updates. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel and legal matters, and a report from the board president on school activities.
- Approval of November 2020 payroll in the amount of $3,431,380.32
- Approval of schedule of bills through December 10, 2020 for $4,222,179.68
- Declaring Valley Middle School surplus property (refrigerator, desk, cabinet, table, bookshelf) for disposal
- Second reading and approval of policies 1210, 3102, 3480, and 6180
- Executive session for personnel and legal matters under Missouri statute 610.021
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2020, starting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters, followed by a public session. The board will consider approving the October 2020 payroll of $3,294,041.64 and a schedule of bills totaling $3,655,154.39, along with other routine consent items. The agenda also includes a president's report on Veterans Day activities and other school events, and public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approve October 2020 payroll of $3,294,041.64
- Approve schedule of bills through November 12, 2020 for $3,655,154.39
- Declare surplus property at Cedar Springs Elementary (6 large gray cubby tables) and High Ridge Elementary (1 podium)
- Approve personnel actions including new hires, transfers, and resignations/retirements
- Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a special meeting on November 5, 2020. The board approved the 2019-2020 District Professional Development Program Evaluation and the 2020-2021 District Professional Development Plans and Budget, which totals $574,687.76. The superintendent's report included a presentation on district and building goals and strategic plans.
- Approved 2019-2020 District Professional Development Program Evaluation; $339,724.12 spent on professional development for 2019-2020 school year
- Approved 2020-2021 District Professional Development Plans and Budget totaling $574,687.76 ($363,778 district funds, $210,909.76 federal Title II funds)
- Presentation on District and Building Goals and Strategic Plans by building principals and administrative interns
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 15, 2020, to approve routine financial documents and personnel changes. The board voted to approve the September 2020 payroll totaling $3,117,625.92 and a schedule of bills through October 8 totaling $3,299,961.56. Additionally, the board approved several staff resignations, retirements, and new support staff appointments across various district buildings.
- Approved September 2020 payroll in the amount of $3,117,625.92
- Approved schedule of bills through October 8 in the amount of $3,299,961.56
- Approved resignations and retirements for seven classified staff members and one certified staff member
- Approved new support staff hires including night custodians and a lunchroom aide
- Approved transfer of Mary Beckler from Valley Middle School Food Service to Maple Grove Elementary
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is setting the 2020-2021 tax rate, with a proposed total levy of 4.4900 per $100 assessed valuation. The board also enters executive session for personnel and legal matters, and hears public comments on the tax rate. The meeting includes a presentation on the tax rate and a vote to approve it.
- Set tax rate: General 3.7504, Teachers 0.0000, Debt Service 0.5896, Capital Projects 0.1500, Total 4.4900
- Approved agenda as presented
- Entered executive session for personnel and legal matters
- Heard public comments on tax rate
- Recessed for 10 minutes
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, starting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters. In open session, the board will consider approving the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda that includes paying bills totaling $1,690,033.20, July payroll of $486,112.84, and setting the 2020-2021 tuition rate at $10,475 per full-time student. The board will also hear public comments and receive the president's report.
- Approve schedule of bills for $1,690,033.20
- Approve July 2020 payroll of $486,112.84
- Set 2020-2021 tuition rate at $10,475 per student
- Declare surplus property at Maple Grove Elementary
- Approve employment recommendations and transfers
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on reopening plans. The main action item is approving a hybrid schedule for 6th-12th grade students, where they will split time between in-person and virtual learning. The board also heard a COVID-19 update from the superintendent and took public comments.
- Approved hybrid schedule for 6th-12th grade students to start the 2020 school year
- Heard COVID-19 update and discussion from the superintendent
- Approved the meeting agenda as presented
- Board members present: Gary Bonacker, Chris Shelton, Jeff Hanewinkel, Sherri Talbott, Mary Thomasson, Terri Green, Retta Tuggle
- Vote on hybrid schedule passed 6-1, with Chris Shelton voting no
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a special meeting on August 11, 2020. The board approved the agenda, heard public comments, and received a COVID-19 update and discussion. The meeting adjourned into executive session for negotiations, personnel, and legal matters.
- Approved the August 11, 2020 agenda
- COVID-19 update and discussion
- Adjourned to executive session under Missouri Statute 610.021 (subsections 1, 3, 9, 13)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education met on June 25, 2020, approving routine consent items including a $9,837,761.03 schedule of bills, May 2020 payroll of $3,166,028.57, and surplus property lists for three schools. The board also entered executive session for personnel and legal matters, and heard the president's report on the 2019-2020 school year outcomes.
- Approved schedule of bills through June 18, 2020 for $9,837,761.03
- Approved May 2020 payroll of $3,166,028.57
- Declared surplus property at Brennan Woods Elementary, Northwest High School, and High Ridge Elementary
- Addendum to employment recommendations: hired Christopher Bahr (PE Teacher, HSE) and Elizabeth Filla (Special Education Teacher, NHS)
- Approved extra duty contracts for coaching positions including volleyball, basketball, softball, and football
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education will certify the June 2, 2020 election results, accept the election of Sherri Talbott, Retta Tuggle, and Mary Thomasson, and then reorganize. The board will also approve consent items including surplus property declarations, resignations, and minutes. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Certify election results: Talbott 1,773, Tuggle 1,558, Thomasson 1,540
- Declare surplus property at Northwest High School (Chromebooks), Woodridge Middle School (PE equipment, books), House Springs Elementary (piano, furniture)
- Approve resignations of five certified staff effective June 30, 2020
- Approve May 21, 2020 minutes
- Enter executive session for personnel and legal matters
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including April 2020 payroll of $3,244,168.63 and a schedule of bills totaling $3,174,791.89. The board will also consider consent items such as surplus property declarations and personnel changes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approve April 2020 payroll of $3,244,168.63
- Approve schedule of bills through May 14, 2020 for $3,174,791.89
- Declare surplus property at Murphy Elementary and Valley Middle School
- Approve personnel changes including resignations, employments, and transfers
- Enter executive session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with an executive session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters. The board will approve the agenda and minutes, hear a president's report on school activities during COVID-19 closures, and consider consent items including a retirement and a new hire. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Executive session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters per Missouri statute
- Approval of March 19, 2020 minutes
- Retirement: Mary Greubel, HSE Special Education, effective 06.30.2020
- New hire: Jessica Bond, WMS Social Studies, effective 08.01.2020
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on March 19, 2020. The board will vote on consent items including payroll, bills, resignations, and policy updates. They will also discuss a new transportation item with First Student and hear public comments.
- Approve February 2020 payroll of $3,135,027.10
- Approve schedule of bills through March 12, 2020 for $5,202,127.66
- Approve policies 1210, 2640, and 4871
- Approve resignations/retirements list including William Nunn (VMS Assistant Principal) and Trish Weber (NHS Special Education)
- New agenda item: Transportation-First Student
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting for a regular session that begins with an executive session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters. The open session includes presentations on student and staff achievements, recognition of community partners, and approval of prior meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial contracts listed for public action.
- Executive session under Missouri Statute 610.021 (subsections 1, 2, 3 & 13) for legal, personnel, and real estate matters
- Approval of January 16, 2020 meeting minutes
- Recognition of Cedar Springs Elementary Lighthouse Team and R. Whittington Foundation donation of washer/dryer and holiday gifts
- Presentation on 'The Northwest Way' charity program, with Special Olympics as February beneficiary
- Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 16, 2020, entering executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters before reconvening. The board approved the agenda, minutes, and consent items, including a schedule of bills totaling $3,159,029.64. They also recognized staff and community members, received reports on school achievements, and approved personnel changes including retirements, resignations, and new hires.
- Approved schedule of bills for $3,159,029.64
- Approved consent items including personnel changes (retirements, resignations, new hires)
- Recognized Ted Croy (custodian) and Brian Hunt (volunteer) from House Springs Elementary
- High Ridge Elks donated $500 to each elementary school for student clothing
- Heard report on Spirit of Northwest Marching Band winning Grand Champions at Liberty Bowl