Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 4/15/2024 TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: CHS Auditorium
DETAILS: 8801 Cheviot Rd, 45251
 
1.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.1 Pledge of Allegiance Info
  Summary:
Request all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
2.0 ROLL CALL
2.1 Call of the Roll Info
  Summary:
Call of the Roll
 
  Recommendation:
Board President calls the roll.
 
3.0 MISSION STATEMENT
3.1 Mission Statement Info
  Recommendation:
Board President will read the Mission Statement.

The Northwest Local School District will create a responsive learning community where all students are valued, challenged and guided along a pathway to success.
 
4.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4.1 Motion to Adopt Agenda Action
  Recommendation:
The Board President recommends to adopt the agenda as presented.
 
5.0 SPECIAL RECOGNITION
5.1 2024 Teacher Recognitions Info
  Summary:
We would like to recognize the NWLSD teachers who have been nominated for the following regional and state awards for 2024:

Hamilton County Celebrate Excellence
Arthur S. Holden Teacher Award for Excellence in Science Education
George B. Chapman, Jr. Teacher Award for Excellence in Mathematics Education
Master Teacher Award
George B. Milbourn Award for Excellence in Team Teaching
Ohio Teacher of the Year

Descriptions of each award and the names of our NWLSD nominees are attached for your reference.
 
 
Attachments:
 
5.2 Recognition of the 2023/2024 Building T in PTA Winners Info
  Summary:
Dustin Gehring will lead the recognition of the 2023/2024 Building T in PTA Winners.
 
5.3 OHSAA/SWDAB Dale E. Creamer Friends of Athletics Award Recognition Info
  Summary:
Matthew Piening and Shawn Gilliand will recognize Mrs. Ruby Rias for receiving the OHSAA/SWDAB Dale E. Creamer Friends of Athletics Award. The award honors individuals who have given twenty-five (25) or more years of service to their local school athletic programs.
 
6.0 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
6.1 CMS Report - HOPE SQUAD Info
  Summary:
CMS Dean of Students, Mari Kay Miller, will introduce students who will share their experiences with HOPE SQUAD.
 
6.2 CHS 100 Year Anniversary Proclamation Info
  Summary:
Ryan A. Holiday, Southwest Regional Liaison for the Auditor of State Keith Faber will present a proclamation for Colerain High School's 100 year anniversary.
 
7.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UPDATES
A) Student Achievement Liaison Report
7.1 Student Achievement Liaison Report by Board Representative
Info
  Summary:
Student Achievement Liaison report.
 
B) Butler Tech Update
7.2 Butler Technology Update by Board Representative
Info
  Summary:
Butler Technology update
 
C) Legislative Update
7.3 Legislative Update by Board Representative
Info
  Summary:
Legislative update
 
8.0 PUBLIC PRESENTATION
A) Report from Any Employee Organization
8.1 Report from Any Employee Organization
Info
  Summary:
Board President will ask if there is a representative from any employee organization who wishes to speak.
 
B) Community Communications
8.2 Community Comments
Info
  Summary:
Board President acknowledges audience members who completed a "Request to Address the Board" card.
 
 
Attachments:
 
9.0 APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONSENT ITEMS Action
9.1 Adoption of Superintendent's Consent Items Action
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the adoption of Superintendent's consent items as listed.
 
A) Personnel
9.2 Personnel Items
Action
  Summary:
Personnel Item
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the personnel items as listed.
 
B) General Business
9.3 Donations to Northwest Local School District
Action
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education accept the donation to Northwest Local School District as listed.
 
9.4 Vendor Contracts
Action
  Summary:
In compliance with ORC 3313.33; attached is a list of vendor contracts requiring Board approval.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent and Treasurer recommend the Board of Education approve the vendor contracts as listed.
 
10.0 APPROVAL OF FISCAL CONSENT ITEMS Action
10.1 Adoption of Fiscal Consent Items Action
  Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the adoption of fiscal consent items as listed.
 
10.2 Minutes - Regular Board Meeting - March 25, 2024 Action
  Summary:
Minutes from March 25, 2024 Board of Education Meeting.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education to dispense with the reading of and approve the minutes as listed.
 
10.3 Financial Reports of the Treasurer - March 2024 Action
  Summary:
In accordance with Section 3313.29 of the Revised Code of the State of Ohio, record needs to be made that the Treasurer submitted a financial statement of receipts, expenditures, balances and investments in the regular funds of the Board of Education for the period of the fiscal year 2024.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the financial reports as listed.
 
11.0 ITEMS PULL FROM CONSENT ITEMS
 
12.0 APPROVAL OF OTHER ITEMS
12.1 2024-25 Textbook Adoption - Advanced and Honors Biology Action
  Summary:
The high school biology teachers from CHS and NWHS are unanimously recommending adoption of the following resource for Advanced and Honors Biology for use beginning with the 2024-25 school year: Science Dimensions Biology (Print and Digital Bundle) Houghton Mifflin Harcourt An opportunity for parent review and feedback occurred on 3/25/2024. We are presenting this item for approval this evening. It was presented for information at the previous Board meeting.
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Science Dimensions Biology (Print and Digital Bundle) textbook adoption as listed.
 
12.2 Neola Board Policy Revisions Action
  Summary:
The following 13 new and/or revised Neola Board Policies are being presented for approval. They were presented for information at the previous regular board meeting.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the 13 new and/or revised Neola Board Policies as listed.
 
12.3 Resolution to Award Contract - Colerain High School Stadium Sewer and Water Improvements Action
  Summary:
A resolution expressing an intent to award a construction contract for the Colerain High School Stadium Sewer and Water Improvements project and authorizing the Superintendent and Treasurer to enter into said contract upon compliance with all conditions in the contract documents.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education hereby accept the recommendation of the architect and award the Base Bid and alternates for the Project to the lowest responsible bidder in compliance with Section 3313.46(A)(6), ORC, and any other authorizing provisions of law, contingent upon compliance with all conditions precedent to contract execution.
 
12.4 MOA between NWLSD and CHS Boosters Action
  Summary:
An agreement between the Northwest Local School District Board of Education and the Colerain High School Boosters for the purpose of the Boosters' Gala fundraising event on the Colerain High School property on March 15, 2025.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Agreement as listed.
 
13.0 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION AND OR DISCUSSION
A) Student Services
13.1 School Year 2025/2026 Calendar
Info
  Summary:
School Year 2025/2026 Calendar is being presented for information.
 
 
Attachments:
 
14.0 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
14.1 Superintendent's Update Info
  Summary:
Darrell Yater will give a district update.
 
15.0 OTHER BOARD ITEMS
15.1 Board Members' Comments Info
  Summary:
Board President asks Board Members for their comments.
 
16.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
16.1 Executive Session Action
  Summary:
The Board will approve a motion to move into executive session to discuss employment of a public employee, to prepare for negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment and to conference with an attorney concerning disputes that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the motion to move into executive session as listed.
 
16.2 Return from Executive Session Info
  Summary:
The Board will return from executive session.
 
17.0 ADJOURNMENT
17.1 Board President Calls for Adjournment Action
  Summary:
Board President calls for adjournment.
 
  Recommendation:
The Board President asks for a motion and second for adjournment.
 
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