Northwest R-I School District, MO
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Northwest R-I School DistrictMO averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$198,400 School district
Enrollment5,900 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$10,209 (FY2020)
Schools10 · 399 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$73.3M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency52% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency46% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch34% (2018)
Recent meetings
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Regular Board of Education Meeting
Board to set 2026-27 tax rate at $4.2956 per $100 assessed valuation
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 17, 2026, starting with an executive session for personnel, legal, and student matters, followed by a public session. The board is expected to set the 2026-27 tax rate, approve payroll and bills, and consider vending contracts. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, consent items, employment recommendations, and bond closeout actions.
- Set 2026-27 tax levy: General $3.5560, Debt Service $0.5896, Capital Projects $0.15, total $4.2956 per $100 assessed valuation
- Approve August 2026 payroll of $2,000,417.67
- Approve schedule of bills through September 10, 2026 for $3,261,522.44
- Approve vending contracts with J&R Vending LLC (Cedar Springs Elementary) and Aramark (Woodridge Middle School)
- Approve retirements of 8 certified staff and employment recommendations for coaches, classified staff, and substitutes
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Northwest School District 4290 Gravois Rd. House Springs, MO 63051
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Regular Board of Education Meeting - Sep 17 2026 Agenda
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Northwest School District 4290 Gravois Rd. House Springs, MO 63051
--:-- Open for Executive Session
--:-- Reconvene Regular Session
1.
Call to Order
A.
Call to Order
Present
[Council Present]
Late
[Council Late]
Absent
[Council Absent]
B.
Attendance
2.
Executive Session for Personnel Matters, Legal Matters and Student Matters
(1) Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys. However, any minutes, vote or settlement agreement relating to legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body or any agent or entity representing its interests or acting on its behalf or with its authority, including any insurance company acting on behalf of a public government body as its insured, shall be made public upon final disposition of the matter voted upon or upon the signing by the parties of the settlement agreement, unless, prior to final disposition, the settlement agreement is ordered closed by a court after a written finding that the adverse impact to a plaintiff or plaintiffs to the action clearly outweighs the public policy considerations of section 610.011, however, the amoun …
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 04:00 PM
Board of Education Work Session
Board to approve $305,748 professional development budget for 2026-27
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education will hold a work session to consider approving the 2025-26 professional development program evaluation and the 2026-27 professional development budget. The board will also discuss highlights from the start of the school year and the district's continuous school improvement goals. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 4290 Gravois Rd., House Springs, MO.
- Approve 2025-26 District Professional Development Program Evaluation
- Approve 2026-2027 Professional Development Plan Budget totaling $305,748.00 (District funds $214,620.00, Federal Title II funds $91,128.00)
- Discussion of CSIP Goal 1: Improve Student Achievement
- Discussion of CSIP Goal 2: Hire, retain, and develop a caring and qualified staff
- Discussion of CSIP Goal 3: Allocate resources for a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment
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4290 Gravois Rd. House Springs, MO 63051
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Board of Education Work Session - Sep 08 2026 Agenda
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
4290 Gravois Rd. House Springs, MO 63051
1.
Call to Order
A.
Attendance
Present
Michelle Adams
Cindy Hayes
Chris Shelton
Gary Bonacker
Terri Green
Michelle Coats
Andy Williams
Late
Absent
B.
Recognition of Visitors
C.
Approve Agenda
...that the Board of Education approve the agenda as presented.
2.
Approval Items (Individual)
A.
2025-2026 District Professional Development Program Evaluation
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The mission of the Northwest professional development program is to assist our educational community to continue to grow professionally and personally in order to improve student performance. Staff members collaboratively develop Building School Improvement/Professional Development Plans that outline professional learning goals and strategies to improve instruction. The ultimate goal of all professional development activity is to support staff in their capabilities to improve student achievement.
OPTIONS:
Accept the evaluation as presented.
Do not accept the evaluation report as presented.
Other
FISCAL NOTE:
The Northwest School District earmarks one percent of the state money it receives for professional development activities. Missouri districts are required to spend 1% of the state money on pro …
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 02:30 PM
Regular Board of Education Meeting
Northwest R-I School District holds special board meeting on August 27, 2026
The Board of Education is convening a special virtual meeting. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel, legal, and student matters.
- Executive Session for personnel matters
- Executive Session for legal matters and litigation
- Executive Session for student matters including scholastic probation or expulsion
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Special Board of Education Meeting - Aug 27 2026 Agenda
Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Virtual Meeting
--:-- Open for Executive Session
1.
Call to Order
A.
Call to Order
Prsent
Michelle Adams
Cindy Hayes
Chris Shelton
Gary Bonacker
Terri Green
Michelle Coats
Andy Williams
Late
Absent
B.
Attendance
2.
Executive Session for Personnel Matters, Legal Matters and Student Matters
(1) Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys. However, any minutes, vote or settlement agreement relating to legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body or any agent or entity representing its interests or acting on its behalf or with its authority, including any insurance company acting on behalf of a public government body as its insured, shall be made public upon final disposition of the matter voted upon or upon the signing by the parties of the settlement agreement, unless, prior to final disposition, the settlement agreement is ordered closed by a court after a written finding that the adverse impact to a plaintiff or plaintiffs to the action clearly outweighs the public policy considerations of section 610.011, however, the amount of any moneys paid by, or o …
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 06:00 PM
Regular Board of Education Meeting
Board to set 2026-27 tuition at $13,562, down $438 per student
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education will meet to approve routine items including payroll, bills, surplus property, and personnel changes, and to set the non-resident tuition rate for 2026-27 at $13,562 per student. The board will also review program evaluations for A+ Schools and Lion Care, and approve the district assessment plan and course offerings.
- Approve July 2026 payroll of $1,475,289.71 and bills of $1,317,839.64
- Set 2026-27 tuition rate at $13,562 per full-time student (decrease of $438)
- Approve OASIS tutoring MOU at $1,500 per year
- Declare surplus property at Brennan Woods Elementary and Early Childhood Center
- Approve 2026-27 District Assessment Plan with $35,000 budget
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Northwest School District 4290 Gravois Rd. House Springs, MO 63051
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Regular Board of Education Meeting - Aug 20 2026 Agenda
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Northwest School District 4290 Gravois Rd. House Springs, MO 63051
--:-- Open for Executive Session
--:-- Reconvene Regular Session
1.
Call to Order
A.
Call to Order
Prsent
Michelle Adams
Cindy Hayes
Chris Shelton
Gary Bonacker
Terri Green
Michelle Coats
Andy Williams
Late
Absent
B.
Attendance
2.
Executive Session
(3) Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded. However, any vote on a final decision, when taken by a public governmental body, to hire, fire, promote or discipline an employee of a public governmental body shall be made available with a record of how each member voted to the public within seventy-two hours of the close of the meeting where such action occurs; provided, however, that any employee so affected shall be entitled to prompt notice of such decision during the seventy-two-hour period before such decision is made available to the public. As used in this subdivision, the term “personal information” means information relating to the performance or merit of individual employees;
(13) Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratin …
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Regular Board of Education Meeting
Board to vote on $10/week Lion Care tuition increase, set tax hearing date
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education will vote on several financial and operational items, including a $10/week increase in Lion Care school-aged child care tuition, setting the Tax Rate and Budget Hearing for September 17, 2026, and approving June payroll of $8,188,285.69 and bills of $1,085,323.65. The board will also consider updating authorized bank signers, appointing compliance coordinators, approving resignations and new hires, and adopting program evaluations for library media, technology, and maintenance/custodial/facilities/safety.
- Approve $10/week increase in Lion Care tuition to $85/week for 2026-2027
- Set Tax Rate and Budget Hearing for September 17, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.
- Approve June 2026 payroll of $8,188,285.69 and schedule of bills of $1,085,323.65
- Update authorized bank signers to Dr. Kyle Gibbs, Travis Dierker, and Keri Speh
- Approve new hires including Tayler Dickson (3rd grade) and Anna Schowalter (Math)
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Northwest School District 4290 Gravois Rd. House Springs, MO 63051
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Regular Board of Education Meeting - Jul 23 2026 Agenda
Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Northwest School District 4290 Gravois Rd. House Springs, MO 63051
--:-- Open for Executive Session
--:-- Reconvene Regular Session
1.
Call to Order
A.
Call to Order
Prsent
Michelle Adams
Cindy Hayes
Chris Shelton
Gary Bonacker
Terri Green
Michelle Coats
Andy Williams
Late
Absent
B.
Attendance
2.
Executive Session
3.
Reconvene Meeting
A.
Reconvene Open Session
B.
Recognition of Visitors
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
D.
Approve Agenda
...that the Board of Education approve the July 23, 2026 agenda as presented.
4.
Presentations
A.
President's Report
While July is a quiet month, that does not mean the work stops. The Northwest HIgh School gym and weight room are busy, with our coaches and student athletes preparing for the upcoming fall athletic seasons with cardio, stretching, and agility drills.
We also want to thank our entire facilities staff for their …
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 04:00 PM
Board of Education Work Session
Board reviews transition plan and board norms in closed session
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a work session with no formal decisions. Members reviewed findings from the Dr. Gibbs' Listen, Learn, Lead, and Love Transition Plan and discussed clarifying board norms and commitments. The board also entered an executive session for legal matters as permitted by Missouri State Statute 610.021.
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4290 Gravois Rd. House Springs, MO 63051
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Board of Education Work Session - Jul 20 2026 Agenda
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
4290 Gravois Rd. House Springs, MO 63051
1.
Call to Order
A.
Attendance
Present
Michelle Adams
Cindy Hayes
Chris Shelton
Gary Bonacker
Terri Green
Michelle Coats
Andy Williams
Late
Absent
B.
Executive Session for Legal Matters
(1) Legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys. However, any minutes, vote or settlement agreement relating to legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body or any agent or entity representing its interests or acting on its behalf or with its authority, including any insurance company acting on behalf of a public government body as its insured, shall be made public upon final disposition of the matter voted upon or upon the signing by the parties of the settlement agreement, unless, prior to final disposition, the settlement agreement is ordered closed by a court after a written finding that the adverse impact to a plaintiff or plaintiffs to the action clearly outweighs the public policy considerations of section 610.011, however, the amount of any moneys paid by, or on behalf of, the public governmental body sh …
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