Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 10/21/2024 TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: School District Board Room
DETAILS: 3240 Banning Rd, 45239
 
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 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UPDATES
A) Student Achievement Liaison Report
5.1 Student Achievement Liaison Report by Board Representative
Info
  Summary:
Student Achievement Liaison report.
 
B) Butler Tech Update
5.2 Butler Technology Update by Board Representative
Info
  Summary:
Butler Technology update
 
C) Legislative Update
5.3 Legislative Update by Board Representative
Info
  Summary:
Legislative update
 
6.0 PUBLIC PRESENTATION
A) Report from Any Employee Organization
6.1 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
6.2 Community Comments
Info
  Summary:
Board President acknowledges audience members who completed a "Request to Address the Board" card.
 
 
Attachments:
 
7.0 APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONSENT ITEMS Action
7.1 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
7.2 Personnel Items
Action
  Summary:
Personnel Item
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the personnel items as listed.
 
B) General Business
7.3 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.
 
7.4 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.
 
8.0 APPROVAL OF FISCAL CONSENT ITEMS Action
8.1 Adoption of Fiscal Consent Items Action
  Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the adoption of fiscal consent items as listed.
 
8.2 Minutes - Regular Board Meeting - October 7, 2024 Action
  Summary:
Minutes from October 7, 2024 Regular 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.
 
8.3 Financial Reports of the Treasurer - September 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 2025.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the financial reports as listed.
 
9.0 ITEMS PULL FROM CONSENT ITEMS
 
10.0 APPROVAL OF OTHER ITEMS
10.1 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Project Agreement with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission in Connection with the Construction of a Project Consisting of Certain Classroom Facilities as Part of the Classroom Facilities Assistance Program Action
  Summary:
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Project Agreement with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission in Connection with the Construction of a Project Consisting of Certain Classroom Facilities as Part of the Classroom Facilities Assistance Program
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Project Agreement with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission in Connection with the Construction of a Project Consisting of Certain Classroom Facilities as Part of the Classroom Facilities Assistance Program as listed.
 
10.2 Resolution Authorizing the School District to Earmark Dollars to the Maintenance Fund (Fund 034) Action
  Summary:
Resolution Authorizing the School District to Earmark Dollars to the Maintenance Fund (Fund 034)
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the Resolution Authorizing the School District to Earmark Dollars to the Maintenance Fund (Fund 034) as listed.
 
10.3 Resolution to Advertise and Accept Bids for the Weigel Preschool Alterations project. Action
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the resolution expressing an intent to advertise and take bids for the Weigel Preschool Alterations project and authorizing the Superintendent and Treasurer pursuant to applicable laws to proceed with commencement of such process as needed to solicit construction bids.
 
11.0 APPROVAL OF FISCAL ITEMS
11.1 Accept the FY25 Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources Action
  Summary:
Accept the FY25 Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources for $238,752,543.84 as approved by the Hamilton County Budget Commission.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education accept the FY25 Amended Certificate of Estimated Resources as listed.
 
12.0 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION AND OR DISCUSSION
A) Curriculum and Instruction
12.1 2025-26 New Course - AP Research
Info
  Summary:
The Curriculum Department, in collaboration with the teachers and administrators at Colerain High School and Northwest High School, are recommending the addition of a new course, AP Research, to the high school program of study for the 2025-26 school year. According to the College Board, this course "aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments". This course would be added as an elective course and would be offered to 11th and 12th grade students who have completed the AP Seminar course. The course would reside in the English Department but the skills developed through this course will complement any of our Honors, Advanced Placement, and CCP courses across content areas.

This item is being brought for information only and will be brought back for approval at the next regularly schedule Board of Education meeting.
 
 
Attachments:
 
12.2 2025-26 High School Program of Study
Info
  Summary:
The Curriculum Department is presenting the proposed 2025-26 High School Program of Study for approval. The High School Program of Study has been developed in collaboration with administration, counselors, and teachers at CHS, NWHS and Transitions Academy. A list of substanative changes that have been made to the document is attached as a reference. Approval of the 2025-26 HS Program of Study is required prior to beginning the course selection process with students.

This item is being presented for information only this evening and will brought back for approval at the next regularly scheduled BOE meeting.
 
 
Attachments:
 
13.0 SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
13.1 Superintendent's Update Info
  Summary:
Darrell Yater will give a district update.
 
14.0 OTHER BOARD ITEMS
14.1 Board Members' Comments Info
  Summary:
Board President asks Board Members for their comments.
 
15.0 ADJOURNMENT
15.1 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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