Northwest R-I School District public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve routine financial expenditures and personnel changes. The session included an executive session for legal, negotiation, and personnel matters, as well as a presentation on employee philanthropic efforts.
- Approved schedule of bills through December 12, 2024, for $6,086,843.20
- Approved November 2024 payrolls in the amount of $3,479,965.64
- Approved disposal of surplus property at Cedar Springs Elementary, including seven upholstered chairs
- Recognized Sunnyhill, Inc. as the December recipient of 'The Northwest Way' employee donations
- Processed various staff resignations, new hires, and transfers across district buildings
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including a schedule of bills totaling $6,248,799.47 and October payroll of $3,541,664.14. The board will also declare surplus property from Valley Middle School and accept personnel changes including resignations and new hires. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, legal, student, and negotiation matters.
- Approval of $6,248,799.47 in bills through November 14, 2024
- Approval of October payroll totaling $3,541,664.14
- Declaration of surplus property from Valley Middle School for disposal
- Resignations: Shannon Manion (retirement), Kirk Saiger, Alyssa Brassard
- New hires: Austin Borgard (PE teacher) and Gabriel Whitehead (custodian)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education will meet for a regular session on October 24, 2024, following an executive session for personnel, legal, and negotiation matters. The board will consider consent items including a schedule of bills totaling $6,878,457.54 and September payroll of $3,457,108.09, along with personnel changes and routine approvals.
- Approval of schedule of bills through October 17, 2024 for $6,878,457.54
- Approval of September 2024 payrolls for $3,457,108.09
- Executive session for personnel, legal, and negotiation matters per Missouri statute
- Personnel changes: 1 retirement, 7 new hires, 2 transfers, 2 extra-duty coaches
- Recognition of Melissa Myers as Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education approved a Construction Manager at Risk contract amendment for a new asphalt parking lot at High Ridge Elementary and a $27,843 bid for a digital sign at the same school. The board also approved the 2023-2024 professional development program evaluation and the 2024-2025 professional development plans and budget. A presentation on building goals and strategic planning was discussed.
- Approved CMAR Contract Amendment 14 with S.M. Wilson & Co. for asphalt parking lot at High Ridge Elementary
- Approved $27,843 bid from Piros Signs for High Ridge Elementary digital sign
- Approved 2023-2024 District Professional Development Program Evaluation
- Approved 2024-2025 District Professional Development Plans and Budget totaling $281,389.84
- Discussed building goals and strategic planning
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on September 19, 2024, where it approved setting the 2024-25 tax levy at $4.3122 per $100 of assessed valuation, a slight increase from the prior year's $4.2891. The board also approved consent items including bills and payroll, and heard presentations on the tax rate, the Northwest Way charity program, and student recognitions.
- Set 2024-25 tax rate: General $3.5726, Debt Service $0.5896, Capital Projects $0.15, total $4.3122 per $100 assessed value
- Approved schedule of bills through September 12, 2024 for $6,579,081.22
- Approved August 2024 payrolls totaling $2,100,183.07
- Heard tax rate presentation based on August 15, 2024 assessed valuation of $777,325,701
- Recognized Valley Middle Student Lighthouse Group and Reading/ELL students
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 15, 2024, at 4290 Gravois Rd., House Springs, MO. The board approved consent items including a schedule of bills totaling $2,609,096.09 and July 2024 payroll of $1,450,536.07. The meeting also included an executive session for legal matters and recognition of staff and community programs.
- Approved schedule of bills through August 8, 2024 for $2,609,096.09
- Approved July 2024 payrolls in the amount of $1,450,536.07
- Declared surplus property from Warehouse and Woodridge Middle School for disposal
- Approved personnel changes including resignations, new hires, and transfers
- Recognized Aging Ahead as August charity for the Northwest Way program
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss team collaboration, flood recovery, bond issue projects, MSIP 6, Cedar Hill Intermediate, and board goals for 2024-2025. No votes are taken; all items are discussion only.
- Flood recovery discussion
- Bond issue projects discussion
- MSIP 6 discussion
- Cedar Hill Intermediate discussion
- Board goals for 2024-2025 discussion
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education met on July 18, 2024, approving routine consent items including June payroll of $7,800,954.71 and a schedule of bills totaling $2,085,034.86. The board also set the annual Tax Rate and Budget Hearing for September 19, 2024, and approved compliance coordinator appointments. The meeting included an executive session for legal and real estate matters, and reports on flood recovery at Valley Middle School and the Administrative Center.
- Approved June 2024 payroll of $7,800,954.71
- Approved schedule of bills through July 17, 2024 for $2,085,034.86
- Set Tax Rate and Budget Hearing for September 19, 2024 at 6:45 p.m.
- Approved compliance coordinators for Title IX, ADA, 504, and other roles
- Recognized Staci Venatta as St. Louis Regional 2024 Teacher of the Year
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education met on June 27, 2024, and approved routine consent items including a $10,478,849.47 schedule of bills and $3,346,945.04 in May 2024 payrolls. The board also entered executive session for personnel matters, recognized staff, and heard public comments. The agenda was largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approved June schedule of bills for $10,478,849.47
- Approved May 2024 payrolls for $3,346,945.04
- Declared surplus property at Brennan Woods Elementary and Maple Grove Elementary
- Recognized Woodridge Middle Lighthouse Coordinators Kierstin Bueter and Elisa Cobb
- Presented Northwest Way donation to Jefferson County Foster Children's Fund
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a work session on June 6, 2024, approving a cooperative purchase agreement for a new playground at House Springs Elementary and a list of new hires. The board also discussed goals, the CSIP review, and a SWOT analysis.
- Approved Sourcewell cooperative purchase agreement for $224,376 with The Playground Consultants for House Springs Elementary playground replacement
- Approved employment recommendations including 9 certified staff, 12 support staff, and 6 extra-duty coaches
- Discussed board goals, norms, and expectations
- Reviewed CSIP and planned 2024-2025 revisions
- Conducted SWOT analysis of the Board of Education
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting for its regular May 2024 session. The board will approve the schedule of bills totaling $4,638,611.21, April payroll of $3,158,730.29, and several new hires and transfers. They will also consider second readings of policies on wellness and meal charges, and a referral stipend plan to address staffing shortages.
- Approval of schedule of bills through May 9, 2024 for $4,638,611.21
- Approval of April 2024 payroll in the amount of $3,158,730.29
- New hires include Eric Holtmeyer (NHS Math), Beth Durban (ME Special Education), and others
- Second reading of Board Policies 2750 (Wellness) and 5550 (Meal Charges)
- Employee Referral Stipend Plan to recruit for classified positions
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting to certify the April 2, 2024 election results and reorganize the board, including swearing in new members and electing officers. The board will also enter executive session for personnel and real estate matters, approve minutes, and hear reports on district events and philanthropic programs.
- Certify election results: Terri Green 1,147, Chris Shelton 1,341, Joel G. Yates 801, Elizabeth Downer 756
- Enter executive session for personnel and real estate matters per Missouri Statute 610.021 (2,3,13)
- Approve minutes from March 14 and March 28, 2024 meetings
- Reorganize board: elect president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and MSBA delegate
- Recognize high school office staff: Dawn Starkey, Jennifer Jones, Nicole Maxey, Rachel Sanner, Stephanie Sinclair
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a special meeting on March 28, 2024, to approve several action items. These included entering an executive session for personnel matters, approving consent items (including resignations and retirements), and approving individual items such as new hires, a website provider contract, playground equipment, and a construction contract amendment. All motions were carried.
- Approved TIPS Contract #230105 with Apptegy for district website services, total cost $89,015 over 3 years
- Approved $169,221.66 proposal from Burke/The Playground Consultants for new Early Childhood playground equipment and surfacing
- Approved CMAR Contract Amendment 02 with SM Wilson & Co for Bid Package #1 - Northwest High School Field House switch gear and tilt-up panels
- Approved resignations of 8 certified staff and 4 support staff, effective June 30, 2024 or earlier
- Approved new hires including 6 certified staff, 4 support staff, and 5 substitutes
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 14, 2024, starting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters, followed by a public session. The board will consider consent items including the approval of bills totaling $7,913,610.75 and February payroll of $3,204,367.43, as well as staff resignations, employment recommendations, and transfers. The agenda also includes presentations on student achievements and the district's charitable giving program.
- Approve schedule of bills through March 7, 2024 for $7,913,610.75
- Approve February 2024 payrolls in the amount of $3,204,367.43
- Declare surplus property (a food service warmer) for disposal
- Approve staff resignations, including three certified staff effective June 30, 2024
- Approve employment recommendations for eight certified staff effective August 1, 2024
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a regular meeting, entering executive session for personnel and negotiations, then reconvening to approve the agenda, minutes, and consent items. The board approved January payroll of $3,164,878.44 and a schedule of bills through February 7, 2024, for $3,359,463.92, and declared surplus property from Food Service and High Ridge Elementary. Personnel actions included resignations, employment recommendations, and a transfer, all approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Approved January 2024 payroll of $3,164,878.44
- Approved schedule of bills through Feb 7, 2024 for $3,359,463.92
- Declared surplus property from Food Service (1 warmer) and High Ridge Elementary (6 damaged LC cabinets, riser, tables, cabinet)
- Accepted resignation of Jacob Buddemeyer (VMS Social Studies) effective June 30, 2024
- Approved employment of Kyla Yount (HRE School Support Interventionist) and Lesa Joy (WMS Food Service)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education met on January 18, 2024, for a regular meeting. The board approved the consent agenda, including a schedule of bills totaling $3,531,900.69 and December 2023 payroll of $3,166,404.94. They also approved staff resignations, retirements, new hires, transfers, and declared a surplus item. The meeting included an executive session for student, personnel, and negotiation matters.
- Approved schedule of bills through January 11, 2023 for $3,531,900.69
- Approved December 2023 payroll in the amount of $3,166,404.94
- Declared a Fellowes Powershred 320 shredder at Northwest High School as surplus
- Approved resignations/retirements including Keisha Parrish, Kaitlyn Mathis, Connie Stubits, and Sara Worthington
- Approved new hire Rebecca Goeddel (HRE Special Education) and transfers for Keith Womack and Archer Tribett