Northwest R-I School District public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education conducted a regular meeting to approve financial reports, personnel changes, and previous meeting minutes. The board also reviewed superintendent stakeholder survey results and recognized student and staff achievements.
- Approved schedule of bills through November 13, 2025, for $7,974,347.32
- Approved October 2025 payrolls in the amount of $3,756,117.72
- Approved surplus property list for disposal at High Ridge Elementary School
- Personnel changes including the retirement of NHS Librarian Kimberly Hornkohl
- Presentation of Superintendent Stakeholder Survey Results
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education met for a special session to consider an urgent personnel matter. The board voted to enter an executive session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees and reviewing personnel records.
- Executive session held per Missouri State Statute 610.021 (subsections 3 & 13) regarding personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a work session starting with an executive session for personnel matters, then reconvene in open session. The main action item is a vote to hire the Missouri School Boards' Association as the firm to conduct the superintendent search.
- Vote to hire Missouri School Boards' Association as superintendent search firm
- Executive session for personnel matters under state statute 610.021 (3) and (13)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is approving routine financial items including $5,487,184.06 in bills and $3,721,319.72 in September payroll, plus authorizing new signers for district bank accounts. The board also accepted retirements of two certified staff and hired two support staff and one extra-duty coach. The meeting began with an executive session for personnel matters and included presentations on community programs.
- Approved schedule of bills totaling $5,487,184.06 through October 9, 2025
- Approved September 2025 payrolls in the amount of $3,721,319.72
- Authorized Chief Operating Officer Mark Janiesch and Director of Finance Travis Dierker as signers for all district financial institutions
- Accepted retirements of certified staff Adria Al-Amami and Sarah Rozycki, effective June 30, 2026
- Declared surplus property including a Metro Warmer from CSE Kitchen and technology items for disposal
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education held a special meeting on October 7, 2025, to approve two professional development items. The board approved the 2024-2025 District Professional Development Program Evaluation, which reported $299,231.24 in spending, and the 2025-2026 District Professional Development Plans and Budget, totaling $359,481.83. The meeting also included a call to order, recognition of visitors, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a motion to enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Approved 2024-2025 District Professional Development Program Evaluation with $299,231.24 in spending
- Approved 2025-2026 District Professional Development Plans and Budget totaling $359,481.83
- Entered executive session for personnel matters under Missouri statute 610.021 (subsections 3 & 13)
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting in special session on October 2, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The only substantive item is a roll-call vote to enter executive session for personnel matters, citing Missouri statutes for hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session for personnel matters under Missouri Statute 610.021 (subsections 3 & 13)
- Roll-call vote required to enter closed session
- Board members listed: Mary Thomasson, Gary Bonacker, Chris Shelton, Andy Williams, Michelle Coats, Terri Green, Retta Tuggle, Mark Catalana
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on September 29, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The only item on the agenda is a roll-call vote to enter executive session under Missouri law to discuss personnel matters, including hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during the open portion of the meeting.
- Executive session for personnel matters under Missouri Statute 610.021 (subsections 3 & 13)
- Roll-call vote required to enter closed session
- Any final votes on personnel actions will be disclosed within 72 hours
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education voted to set the 2025-2026 tax levy at $4.2796 per $100 assessed valuation, a slight decrease from last year's $4.3122. The rate includes $3.5400 for the general fund, $0.5896 for debt service, and $0.1500 for capital projects, based on an assessed valuation of $814,522,306. The board also entered executive session for legal and personnel matters, approved the meeting agenda, and recognized a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist and a donated box van for food service.
- Approved 2025-26 tax rate of $4.2796 per $100 assessed value, generating an estimated $34.86 million at 100% collection
- Entered executive session under Missouri law for legal and personnel matters
- Recognized Northwest High School senior Jack Walker as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist with a perfect ACT score
- Accepted donation of a box van from Frito Lay for food service deliveries
- Approved minutes from the August 21, 2025 board meeting
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve various consent items, including a schedule of bills totaling $3,002,119.70 and July payrolls of $1,163,748.85. The meeting also addressed personnel matters through an executive session and reviewed staff resignations and retirements.
- Approval of schedule of bills totaling $3,002,119.70
- Approval of July 2025 payrolls in the amount of $1,163,748.85
- Memorandum of Understanding with Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation Head Start
- Retirement of Mark Catalana, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Grant award of $500 for Ryan Mueller at Woodridge
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss HVAC improvements at Valley Middle School, as well as Goal 1 of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) and SB3. The meeting will begin with procedural items including call to order, attendance, recognition of visitors, and approval of the agenda.
- HVAC discussion for Valley Middle School
- CSIP Goal 1 discussion
- SB3 discussion
- Approval of the meeting agenda
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest School District Board of Education will set the 2025 tax rate and budget at a public hearing on September 18, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. The board approved a schedule of bills totaling $3,754,912.84 and June payrolls of $8,265,319.82. Trustees also accepted several staff resignations and new hires, and declared surplus property at the Early Childhood Center.
- Tax rate and budget hearing set for September 18, 2025 at 6:45 p.m.
- Schedule of bills approved for $3,754,912.84 through July 18, 2025
- June 2025 payrolls approved in the amount of $8,265,319.82
- Early Childhood Center surplus property declared for disposal
- Resignations accepted for three support staff; four certified and support staff hired
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest School District Board of Education will vote on consent items including $14,464,505.07 in bills through June 19, May payroll of $3,540,801.19, and a contract for the Class of 2026 commencement at the Family Arena on May 20, 2026. The board will also approve personnel changes, surplus property disposal, and meeting minutes. An executive session for personnel matters is scheduled before the open meeting.
- Approve $14,464,505.07 in bills and $3,540,801.19 in May payroll
- Set 2026 graduation date at Family Arena on May 20, 2026, with a $6,185 base fee plus $2,000 parking
- Declare surplus technology from Northwest High School and broken musical instruments from Valley Middle School
- Approve personnel changes including resignations, new hires, and staff transfers
- Recognize Woodridge Middle School Critical Need Para Sarah Bouchard
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest School District Board of Education held a work session on June 5, 2025, starting with building visits at Cedar Hill Intermediate. During the approval items portion, the board voted to approve a $66,271 TIPS contract with IFS for HVAC replacement at Valley Middle School to address humidity control. The board also approved employment recommendations for certified, support, extra-duty, and summer school staff. The work session included discussions on CSIP and Senate bills and policies.
- Approved $66,271 HVAC contract for Valley Middle School via TIPS contract with IFS
- Approved employment of 5 certified staff, 6 support staff, 4 extra-duty staff, and numerous summer school positions
- Board visited Cedar Hill Intermediate, Northwest High School, and other buildings before the work session
- Discussed Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) and Senate bills/policies
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest School District Board of Education approved a consent agenda including $6,625,519.22 in bills and $3,342,430.35 in April payroll. The board also accepted several staff resignations and retirements, approved new hires and transfers, and declared surplus property at two schools. The meeting began with an executive session for personnel matters.
- Approved schedule of bills totaling $6,625,519.22 through May 8, 2025
- Approved April 2025 payrolls in the amount of $3,342,430.35
- Accepted resignations of two certified staff and two support staff
- Approved employment of Sarah Richardson as WMS Special Education teacher and eight summer school staff
- Declared surplus property at Brennan Woods Elementary and Woodridge Middle School
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting to certify the results of the April 8, 2025, election and reorganize its leadership. The session includes the election of a board president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer.
- Certification of election results for Gary Bonacker (1,177 votes), Andy Williams (1,136 votes), Jeff Hanewinkel (965 votes), Dianna (Larson) Adams (653 votes), and Don Bickowski (508 votes)
- Election of Board President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Appointment of a Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) delegate and alternate
- Executive session held for personnel and legal matters
- Recognition of Northwest High School Student Council for the Honor Council Gold Award
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine financial items, including $8,184,164.24 in bills and $3,474,141.60 in February payroll. The board will also accept multiple staff resignations and retirements, and hire new certified and support staff. A first reading of Policy 2750 on wellness is scheduled for discussion.
- Approval of schedule of bills for $8,184,164.24 through March 6, 2025
- Approval of February 2025 payrolls totaling $3,474,141.60
- Acceptance of resignations/retirements for 9 certified staff, 1 extra-duty staff, and 2 support staff
- Employment recommendations for 4 certified staff and 2 support staff
- First reading of Board Policy 2750 on wellness
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest R-I Board of Education approved January 2025 payrolls totaling $4,903,925.91 and a schedule of bills through February 13, 2025 for $4,605,265.72. The board also declared surplus property from High Ridge Elementary for disposal and accepted several summer school principal appointments and staff resignations/retirements.
- Approved January 2025 payrolls of $4,903,925.91
- Approved schedule of bills through Feb. 13, 2025 for $4,605,265.72
- Declared surplus property (broken milk cooler, tables, wheelchair, etc.) from High Ridge Elementary
- Accepted resignation of WMS Assistant Principal Angela Flick effective June 30, 2025
- Appointed seven summer school principals for 2025
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest School District Board of Education will vote on consent items including a $6,680,748.18 schedule of bills and $3,385,725.67 in December payroll. The board will also recognize staff for Reading Success Plans and hear a report on the Northwest Way charity program benefiting St. Baldrick's Foundation.
- Approval of $6,680,748.18 in bills through January 16, 2025
- Approval of $3,385,725.67 in December 2024 payroll
- Declaring surplus property (black 2-door cabinet) at Brennan Woods Elementary
- Accepting resignations of two HSE support staff (custodian and lunchroom aide)
- Approving new hire Hannah Zoll as NAC Data Management Technician
Imported Meetings: 2018- 2025
The Northwest School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting on January 9, 2025. The board will vote to enter executive session under Missouri law to discuss student matters such as discipline or records.
- Meeting is a special virtual session at 6:00 p.m.
- Board will vote to enter executive session for student matters under Missouri Statute 610.021(6)
- Motion to enter executive session was made by Don Bickowski, seconded by Michelle Coats