Northwest R-I School District public meetings in 2021
16 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve routine financial items, including the November payroll and a schedule of bills. The meeting also addressed personnel changes and the disposal of surplus property from High Ridge Elementary.
- Approved November 2021 payroll in the amount of $3,540,259.85
- Approved schedule of bills through December 9, 2021, totaling $3,938,103.19
- Authorized disposal of surplus property from High Ridge Elementary, including stainless steel tables and desks
- Recorded the retirement of Janet Eckstein (MES) and Penny Morris (NHS)
- Approved entry into Executive Session for personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on December 1, 2021. The agenda includes a call to order, attendance, and a roll-call vote to enter executive session for personnel matters under Missouri statute. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.
- Executive session for personnel matters under Missouri Statute 610.021 (subsections 3 & 13)
- Roll-call vote required to enter closed session
- Board members listed: Retta Tuggle, Gary Bonacker, Chris Shelton, Jeff Hanewinkel, Sherri Talbott, Mary Thomasson, Terri Green
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 18, 2021, covering routine approvals, personnel changes, and a report from the board president. The board approved consent items including a schedule of bills totaling $3,464,372.40 and October 2021 payroll of $3,375,114.13. Personnel actions included retirements, resignations, a new substitute teacher hire, and a transfer. The meeting also included an executive session for personnel matters and public comments.
- Approved schedule of bills through November 11, 2021 for $3,464,372.40
- Approved October 2021 payroll of $3,375,114.13
- Approved Superintendent, COO, and Director of Finance as authorized signers for all district financial accounts
- Approved surplus property disposal list for Cedar Springs Elementary
- Accepted retirements of Debra Fortner (NHS Physical Education) and Wendy Cox (HSE Special Ed), effective June 30, 2022
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a special meeting on November 8, 2021. The agenda focused on entering an executive session to discuss personnel matters under Missouri State Statute.
- Motion to enter Executive Session for personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting for its regular session, where it will consider consent items including payroll and bills, surplus property declarations, and policy updates. The board also held an executive session for personnel matters and will hear public comments.
- Approve September 2021 payroll of $3,955,507.01
- Approve schedule of bills through October 14, 2021 for $4,380,838.90
- Declare surplus property at Murphy Elementary and Valley Middle School
- Approve resignations of staff including Deanna Gunn, Cassidy Meier, and Todd Immekus
- Approve minutes from September 16 and October 7, 2021 meetings
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I Board of Education held a special meeting on October 7, 2021, at Northwest High School. The board approved the 2020-2021 professional development program evaluation and the 2021-2022 professional development plans and budget, totaling $561,896. The board also entered executive session for personnel and legal matters and received a presentation on district and building goals and strategic plans.
- Approved 2020-2021 District Professional Development Program Evaluation (spent $327,444.57)
- Approved 2021-2022 District Professional Development Plans and Budget ($561,896 total: $363,778 district funds, $198,118 federal Title II)
- Entered executive session for personnel and legal matters per Missouri Statute 610.021(3)(13)
- Presentation on District and Building Goals and Strategic Plans
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on September 16, 2021. The board will hear a presentation on the proposed tax rate, take public comments, and vote to set the 2021-2022 tax levy. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel and legal matters, approval of minutes, and a report from the president.
- Set tax rate for 2021-2022: General $3.5434, Debt Service $0.7966, Capital Projects $0.15, Total $4.49 per $100 assessed valuation
- Total assessed valuation: $696,508,450, estimated revenue at 100% collection: $31,273,229
- Executive session for personnel and legal matters per Missouri Statute 610.021 (subsections 1, 3, 13)
- Approve August 19, 2021 meeting minutes
- Public comments on tax rate (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve routine district business, including the annual tuition rate for non-resident students. The meeting also addressed staff changes, financial reports, and updates from various school buildings.
- Approved a $10,452 tuition rate per full-time student for the 2021-22 school year
- Approved July 2021 payroll totaling $1,235,924.54
- Approved a schedule of bills through August 11, 2021, in the amount of $755,328.04
- Approved Board Policy 0342 regarding Nepotism, Conflict of Interest, and Financial Disclosure
- Noted a $1,000 donation to Northwest Elementary School PTOs from the dissolved Highway 30 Foundation
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education held a special work session to discuss progress on three primary district goals. Discussions included student achievement data, staff recruitment and retention strategies, and resource allocation for facilities and marketing.
- Review of District Organization Chart and central office responsibilities
- Discussion regarding Public Comments Policy 0412
- Updates on student achievement topics including i-Ready and MAP data
- Review of staff retention efforts and classified staff salary review process
- Discussion of facilities planning and the Ameren Missouri Demand Response Program
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including setting a tax rate and budget hearing date, approving payroll and bills, and authorizing E-Rate participation. The board also entered executive session for personnel and legal matters and will consider staff resignations, new hires, and transfers.
- Set Tax Rate and Budget Hearing for September 16, 2021 at 6:45 p.m.
- Approve June 2021 payroll of $8,044,063.00
- Approve schedule of bills through July 22, 2021 for $1,584,974.46
- Approve participation in 2021-2022 E-Rate program (60% reimbursement)
- Staff changes: resignations, new hires, and transfers
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education met on June 24, 2021, for a regular meeting that included an executive session for personnel and legal matters, followed by a public session. The board approved the consent agenda, which included the schedule of bills totaling $10,422,640.88 and May 2021 payroll of $3,279,290.53, as well as several personnel actions and policy updates. The meeting also included reports on school events and recognitions.
- Approved schedule of bills through June 17, 2021 for $10,422,640.88
- Approved May 2021 payroll of $3,279,290.53
- Approved resignations and retirements, including Nicholas Hoth (Weight Lifting Supervisor) and Troy Brown (WHSE - MTNC Tech)
- Approved new hires including Jada Helferstay and Amanda Cernich (NHS - Special Education)
- Approved board policies 0311, 3165, and 4120
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including a $4,135,547.22 schedule of bills and a $3,441,871.81 payroll, as well as surplus property and personnel actions. The agenda also includes reports on school activities and a donation from Chapel Hill.
- Approve schedule of bills through May 13, 2021 for $4,135,547.22
- Approve April 2021 payroll of $3,441,871.81
- Declare surplus property at CSE
- Approve consent items including resignations, employment recommendations, and transfers
- Recognize Chapel Hill donation for Northwest families in need
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including a $3,142,141.54 schedule of bills and $3,192,751.04 in March payroll, along with surplus property declarations. The board will also enter executive session for personnel and legal matters, and hear public comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approve schedule of bills through April 8, 2021 for $3,142,141.54
- Approve March 2021 payroll for $3,192,751.04
- Declare surplus property at Maple Grove Elementary (microwave, freezer) and Murphy Elementary (library books)
- Enter executive session for personnel and legal matters per Missouri statute 610.021 (1, 3, 13)
- Approve consent items including staff resignations, new hires, and transfers
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education met for a special session to address personnel and legal matters in executive session. The Superintendent's report included discussions on ESSER II funding, the future of OnLionEdu, and academic and social-emotional learning recovery planning.
- Executive Session for personnel and legal matters
- Discussion regarding ESSER II funding
- Discussion regarding the future of OnLionEdu
- Academic and SEL pandemic recovery planning
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest School District Board of Education met to approve the monthly agenda, recent meeting minutes, and various personnel changes. The Board also reviewed district finances, including a schedule of bills totaling $2,895,619.24 and January payroll of $3,307,836.46.
- Approved schedule of bills through February 11, 2021, for $2,895,619.24
- Approved January 2021 payroll in the amount of $3,307,836.46
- Accepted resignation of Chief Operating Officer Geoff Macy effective June 30, 2021
- Accepted retirement of Tina Huskey (VMS) and Tawnya Shackelford (NHS) effective June 30, 2021
- Authorized disposal of surplus warehouse property, including a vacuum pump
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest School District Board of Education met to approve routine financial items, including a schedule of bills totaling $2,810,680.28 and December 2020 payroll of $3,270,272.73. The meeting also addressed staff retirements, resignations, and the disposal of surplus property at House Springs Elementary.
- Approval of bills through January 13, 2021, totaling $2,810,680.28
- Approval of December 2020 payroll in the amount of $3,270,272.73
- Declaration of surplus cabinets and file cabinets at House Springs Elementary for disposal
- Approval of retirements for Kimm O'Connor (Principal) and Tammy Ridgeway (Assistant Superintendent)
- Approval of staff transfers, including Michael Profeta from MES to HSE