Northwest R-I School District public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including a $4,114,421.67 schedule of bills and $3,507,547.53 in November payroll, as well as surplus property declarations. The agenda also includes presentations on staff and student recognition, a report on the Northwest Way charity program, and public comments. The board will enter executive session for personnel matters before reconvening.
- Approve December schedule of bills for $4,114,421.67
- Approve November 2022 payrolls for $3,507,547.53
- Declare surplus property: Dewalt drill (Warehouse), milk cooler and warmer (Food Service)
- Resignation: Lauren Kilbourne (NHS Track Asst. Girls)
- New hires: Bryann Miller (WHSE Custodian), Leroy Yates (VMS Custodian), Samantha Vandergriff (WMS Food Service)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 17, 2022, at 4290 Gravois Rd., House Springs, MO. The board entered executive session for personnel matters and negotiations, then reconvened to approve the agenda, minutes, and consent items, including payroll and bills. The meeting also included presentations on the President's Report, a recognition, and the Northwest Way charity program.
- Approved October 2022 payrolls totaling $3,573,271.89
- Approved November schedule of bills through Nov. 9, 2022 for $6,023,161.71
- Approved surplus property list for Food Service Department (ovens, microwave, refrigerator)
- Approved new hires and transfers, including Patrick Folks as NHS Co-Drama Sponsor and Brittany Healy as Special Ed Process Coordinator
- Heard President's Report noting $6,200 raised at Kati Fisher Powder Puff Football Game
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a work session on November 10, 2022. The board approved a motion to address the district's five-year facility plan needs with a no-tax bond issue in April 2023. The superintendent also previewed the 2021-2022 APR/Achievement data for discussion.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Approved no-tax bond issue for five-year facility plan (April 2023)
- Previewed APR/Achievement 2021-2022
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including September payroll of $3,315,548.58 and a schedule of bills totaling $4,162,865.22, as well as personnel changes and surplus property disposal. The board will also hear public comments and receive the president's report on recent events.
- Approve September 2022 payroll costs of $3,315,548.58
- Approve schedule of bills through October 13, 2022 for $4,162,865.22
- Declare Early Childhood Center surplus property for disposal
- Accept resignations and retirements, including Technology Systems Coordinator Brandon Hammack and Special Ed teacher Julie Miller
- Hire new support staff including paraprofessionals and a health room assistant
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I Board of Education held a special meeting on October 6, 2022, to approve the 2021-2022 professional development program evaluation and the 2022-2023 professional development plans and budget. The board also entered executive session for personnel matters and received a presentation on building goals and strategic planning.
- Approved 2021-2022 professional development evaluation; $363,671.48 spent
- Approved 2022-2023 professional development budget of $291,976.00
- Entered executive session for personnel (Missouri statute 610.021 subsections 3 & 13)
- Presentation on building goals and strategic planning
- Meeting held at Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar School Rd., Cedar Hill, MO
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is setting the 2022-2023 tax rate, which will decrease from $4.49 to $4.2891 per $100 of assessed valuation. The board also enters executive session for personnel and real estate matters, hears a tax rate presentation, and receives public comments. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and previous minutes.
- Approved 2022-23 tax rate: General $3.5495, Debt Service $0.5896, Capital Projects $0.15, total $4.2891 per $100 assessed valuation
- Total assessed valuation for 2022-23: $725,464,681 (up from $696,508,450 last year)
- Estimated revenue at 100% collection: $31,115,906; budgeted at 98.5% collection: $30,649,167
- New construction adds $9,632,343 in assessed value, generating $355,761 in new revenue
- Executive session held per Missouri Statute 610.021 (subsections 2, 3, & 13) for real estate and personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 25, 2022, approving routine items including the consent agenda, minutes, and financial reports. The board also received the president's report on the start of the 2022-23 school year and heard public comments.
- Approved August schedule of bills totaling $534,086.33
- Approved July 2022 payroll in the amount of $1,207,518.80
- Declared surplus property at Central Office, Northwest High School, and Valley Middle School
- Approved consent items including personnel changes (resignations, new hires, substitutes)
- Approved minutes from July 28 and August 15, 2022 meetings
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss district organization, MSIP 6, goals, and enrollment projections. The agenda includes procedural items like approving the agenda and adjourning, but the main focus is on informational and discussion items.
- Discussion of District Organization Chart and Central Office Responsibilities
- Discussion of MSIP 6 (Missouri School Improvement Program)
- Goals Update and Board Goals discussion
- Discussion of Paragon enrollment utilization projections (file attached)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving routine items including bills, payroll, compliance coordinators, and a tax rate hearing date. The board also accepted resignations and new hires, and recognized a $25,000 donation from New Hope Fellowship Church.
- Approved schedule of bills through July 21, 2022 for $6,403,323.83
- Approved June 2022 payrolls for $8,238,721.06
- Set Tax Rate and Budget Hearing for September 15, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.
- Approved surplus property list for Early Childhood Center
- Recognized $25,000 donation from New Hope Fellowship Church
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the superintendent evaluation model and receive a board communication. The board will also vote to enter a closed executive session for personnel matters, as permitted by Missouri state law.
- Discussion on superintendent evaluation model
- Executive session for personnel matters under Missouri Statute 610.021 (3 & 13)
- Board communication report
- Approval of the meeting agenda
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including May 2022 payroll of $3,347,110.72 and a schedule of bills totaling $5,089,790.38. The board will also act on personnel changes, including resignations, new hires, and transfers, and declare surplus property from two schools. The agenda includes a presentation on the employee charitable giving program, The Northwest Way, and public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approve May 2022 payroll of $3,347,110.72
- Approve schedule of bills through June 16, 2022 for $5,089,790.38
- Declare surplus property at Early Childhood Center and House Springs Elementary
- Approve new hires including 6 certified staff and 2 support staff
- Accept resignations of Rebecca Vennemann and Cheryl Samarzich
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest School District Board of Education met to conduct regular business, including entering executive session for personnel matters. The meeting included reports on student achievements, community donations, and a list of upcoming staff changes.
- Approval of the May 19, 2022, meeting agenda
- Entry into Executive Session for personnel matters per Missouri State Statute 6/10.021
- Recognition of Backstoppers, Inc. as the 'Northwest Way' charity recipient for May
- Approval of April 14, 2022, meeting minutes
- Update on numerous new hires and staff transfers effective for the upcoming school year
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on April 14, 2022, starting with an executive session for personnel, negotiations, and legal matters, then reconvening in open session. The board will consider consent items including approval of bills totaling $3,472,745.26 and March 2022 payroll of $3,326,904.19, along with personnel changes and surplus property disposal. The agenda also includes presentations on school events and the Northwest Way charity program, plus public comments.
- Approve schedule of bills through April 7, 2022 for $3,472,745.26
- Approve March 2022 payroll of $3,326,904.19
- Declare surplus property at Woodridge Middle School (file cabinets, tables, stool)
- Resignations: Jeff Taggart (NHS Activities Director), Casey Stoff (HRE Speech Therapist), Kristina Wotawa (ECC Paraprofessional), Brendan Pille (HSE Custodian)
- New hires: Spencer Storey (VMS Assistant Principal), Corey Cathcart (WMS Science), Kalynn Keil (BWE 5th grade), Katherine Phillips (BWE 3rd grade), Nick Reiser (VMS Industrial Technology)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education met to review personnel changes, financial reports, and community donations. Key actions included approving the February 2022 payroll and a schedule of bills totaling over $6.7 million.
- Approved February 2022 payroll in the amount of $3,329,809.32
- Approved schedule of bills through March 10, 2022, totaling $6,766,462.61
- Recognized a $2,500 donation from Jimmy Smooth to the Vocational Education Scholarship
- Recognized a $1,000 donation from Savannahs to the lunch program
- Approved disposal of surplus Food Service property, including a True Milk Cooler
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including a $3,300,905.09 schedule of bills and a $3,415,739.64 payroll, as well as consent agenda items and minutes. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, real estate, and legal matters, and hear reports on school activities and recognitions.
- Approve schedule of bills through February 10, 2022 for $3,300,905.09
- Approve January 2022 payroll in the amount of $3,415,739.64
- Declare surplus property (Eagle Propane Buffer) for disposal
- Approve resignations of Meaghan O'Connell, Nicholas Hoth, and Alysha Oliger
- Enter executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education met in regular session on January 20, 2022. The board approved the December 2021 payroll of $3,373,813.70 and a schedule of bills totaling $3,520,503.54, along with other consent items. The meeting also included an executive session for personnel matters and reports on school activities.
- Approved December 2021 payroll of $3,373,813.70
- Approved schedule of bills through January 13, 2022 for $3,520,503.54
- Declared surplus property at Valley Middle School and Woodridge Middle School
- Approved minutes from December 16, 2021 meeting
- Held executive session for personnel matters per Missouri statute