Northwest R-I School District public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on December 21, 2023, covering routine approvals, presentations, and personnel actions. The board approved consent items including a $5,417,857.47 schedule of bills, November payroll of $3,273,875.95, and surplus property declarations. It also recognized staff and students, and discussed employee resignations and new hires.
- Approved schedule of bills through Dec 14, 2023 for $5,417,857.47
- Approved November 2023 payrolls totaling $3,273,875.95
- Declared surplus property: two stadium speakers at Northwest High School
- Accepted resignations: Zach Gronemeyer (NHS Football), Sarah Woolf (ME Custodian), Kaleb Wilson (WHSE Maintenance/Painter)
- New hires: Jaylyn Brenneisen (SACC Para), Andrew Nicholson and Robin Wilhelm (Substitutes)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a special meeting on December 7, 2023, at Woodridge Middle School. The board approved the 2022-2023 professional development program evaluation and the 2023-2024 professional development plans and budget. The superintendent also presented building goals and strategic planning information.
- Approved 2022-2023 District Professional Development Program Evaluation (spent $257,855)
- Approved 2023-2024 District Professional Development Plans and Budget ($457,763 total: $273,700 district funds, $184,063 federal Title II funds)
- Presentation on Building Goals and Strategic Planning by district administrators and principals
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 a $3,908,247.60 schedule of bills and $3,324,952.11 in October payroll, as well as surplus property declarations and personnel changes. The agenda also includes presentations on a $10,000 grant for the 'Grow Your Own Teacher' program and recognition of staff.
- Approval of monthly schedule of bills through Nov 9, 2023 for $3,908,247.60
- Approval of October 2023 payrolls totaling $3,324,952.11
- Declare surplus property: broken teacher desk at Brennan Woods Elementary and Tennant power washer at NHS
- Resignation of support staff Dianna Adams (HSE Support Room Assistant) effective Nov 17, 2023
- New hires: Christopher Winberry (WHSE Maintenance HVAC) and Charline Lindhorst (VMS 8th Grade Girls Basketball coach)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on October 19, 2023, approving routine consent items including a $3,301,013.34 schedule of bills, a $4,619,312.66 September payroll, surplus property disposal, and second readings of ten board policies. The board also recognized staff and community contributions, and accepted staff resignations and retirements.
- Approved schedule of bills through October 12, 2023 for $3,301,013.34
- Approved September 2023 payrolls totaling $4,619,312.66
- Declared surplus property at Woodridge Middle School (whiteboards, chairs, lab table, outdated textbooks)
- Approved second reading of 10 board policies (e.g., firearms prohibition, admission, graduation requirements, foster care)
- Accepted retirements of 7 certified staff (effective June 30, 2024) and resignations of support staff
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting that includes setting the 2023-2024 tax rate, hearing public comments on the tax rate, and receiving presentations on school activities and student recognitions. The board also approved the meeting agenda and entered executive session for personnel matters. The tax rate was approved at $4.2891 per $100 assessed valuation, with a total assessed valuation of $774,146,728, generating an estimated $33,203,927 in revenue at 100% collection.
- Approved tax rate of $4.2891 per $100 assessed valuation for 2023-24 (General $3.5495, Debt Service $0.5896, Capital Projects $0.1500)
- Total assessed valuation $774,146,728, up from $725,464,681 last year
- Estimated revenue at 100% collection: $33,203,927; budgeted at 98.12% collection: $32,578,430
- Public comments on tax rate limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Recognized ELL students exiting the program and Valley Middle School
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 17, 2023, entering executive session for legal and personnel matters before reconvening. The board approved the consent agenda, including a schedule of bills totaling $1,397,678.94 and July payroll of $1,244,326.39, along with surplus property declarations. The meeting also included a president's report on back-to-school preparations and public comments.
- Approved schedule of bills through August 10, 2023 for $1,397,678.94
- Approved July 2023 payrolls in the amount of $1,244,326.39
- Declared surplus property at Central Office, Northwest High School, and Valley Middle School
- Accepted resignations of Caroline Belt and Brenda Headrick, effective August 14, 2023
- Approved new hires for Leader in Me Coordinators and other extra-duty positions
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the district organization chart, comprehensive school improvement plan goal updates, MSIP 6, and board goals for the 2023-2024 schedule. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, and agenda approval, plus breaks and adjournment. No formal votes or financial decisions are listed.
- Review of District Organization Chart (attached file)
- Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Goal Updates
- MSIP 6 discussion
- Board Goals and Review of 2023-2024 Schedule
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on July 20, 2023, approving routine consent items including the schedule of bills, payroll, and surplus property declarations. The board also accepted resignations and approved new hires for the upcoming school year, and heard the president's report on back-to-school preparations.
- Approved schedule of bills through July 12, 2023 for $740,457.35
- Approved June 2023 payrolls totaling $8,372,936.13
- Declared surplus property at Brennan Woods, Cedar Springs, High Ridge, and House Springs elementary schools
- Accepted resignation of Emily Smith (ME Paraprofessional) effective July 17, 2023
- Approved new hires including Samuel Cross (NHS Math) and Paula Kennedy (MGE Kindergarten) effective August 1, 2023
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education met on June 29, 2023, approving routine consent items including a $10,234,960.94 schedule of bills and $3,380,372.00 in May payroll. The board also entered executive session for negotiations and personnel matters, and recognized a parent volunteer and the June charity recipient.
- Approved schedule of bills through June 22, 2023 for $10,234,960.94
- Approved May 2023 payrolls for $3,380,372.00
- Approved new hires including Anthony Partin (WMS Computers/Robotics) and Karen Carvalho (NHS Special Education)
- Accepted resignations of Michelle Vaughn (BWE Paraprofessional) and Kimmie Letona (NHS Custodian)
- Declared surplus property at Brennan Woods and Cedar Springs Elementary
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 14, 2023. The only substantive action was a roll-call vote to enter executive session under Missouri statute to discuss personnel matters. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other business on the agenda.
- Motion to enter executive session for personnel matters (passed 5-0)
- Executive session authorized under Missouri Statute 610.021 (subsections 3 & 13)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education met in regular session on May 18, 2023, at 4290 Gravois Rd., House Springs, MO. The board approved the April 2023 payroll of $3,411,345.96 and the schedule of bills through May 11, 2023, for $3,675,800.73, along with other consent items. It also approved personnel actions including resignations, new hires, transfers, and summer school staffing, and entered executive session for personnel, student discipline, and negotiations matters.
- Approved April 2023 payroll of $3,411,345.96
- Approved schedule of bills through May 11, 2023 for $3,675,800.73
- Approved 6 new certified staff hires effective August 1, 2023
- Accepted 7 resignations including 4 certified staff and 1 support staff
- Approved summer school staffing and 1 transfer
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including a $7,890,557.36 schedule of bills and $3,405,613.76 in January payrolls, as well as surplus property declarations. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, negotiations, and real estate matters, and hear public comments. Several staff resignations and a retirement are listed as agenda addendums.
- Approve February schedule of bills totaling $7,890,557.36
- Approve January 2023 payrolls totaling $3,405,613.76
- Declare surplus property at Cedar Springs Elementary (2 computer tables) and Food Service (stove, milk coolers, warmer)
- Enter executive session for real estate, negotiations, and personnel per Missouri Statute 610.021
- Staff changes: resignations of Kevin Crowder (WMS Language Arts) and Lakota Ash (VMS Math), retirement of Lucille Westrich (HRE Food Service)