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2.0
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ROLL CALL
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2.1
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Call of the Roll
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Summary:
Call of the Roll
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Recommendation:
Board President calls the roll.
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3.0
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MISSION STATEMENT
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3.1
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Mission Statement
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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.
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4.0
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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4.1
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Motion to Adopt Agenda
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Action
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Recommendation:
The Board President recommends to adopt the agenda as presented.
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5.0
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION
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5.2
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Student presentation: CHS Academic Quiz Team
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Summary:
Students from the Colerain HS Academic Quiz Team, along with faculty sponsor Greg Weaver and Principal Erin Davis, will share their experiences with members of the Board of Education.
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5.3
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Cell Phone Policy Update
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Summary:
Student Services Director Jake Kuhnline and the high school principals will present an update on the high school cell phone policy.
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6.0
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COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UPDATES
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Student Achievement Liaison Report
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7.0
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PUBLIC PRESENTATION
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Report from Any Employee Organization
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Community Communications
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7.2
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Community Comments
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Info
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Summary:
Board President acknowledges audience members who completed a "Request to Address the Board" card.
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8.0
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APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONSENT ITEMS
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Action
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Personnel
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8.2
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Personnel Items
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Action
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Summary:
Personnel Item
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Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the personnel items as listed.
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General Business
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8.4
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Vendor Contracts
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Action
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Summary:
In compliance with ORC 3313.33; attached is a list of vendor contracts requiring Board approval.
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Recommendation:
The Superintendent and Treasurer recommend the Board of Education approve the vendor contracts as listed.
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Curriculum and Instruction
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8.5
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2026 Out-of-State Field Trip - NWHS Music
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Action
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Summary:
The music teachers at Northwest High School are requesting approval for an out-of-state field trip to Orlando, Florida for their band, orchestra, and choir students in grades 9-12 departing on Wednesday, March 25th (2:00 p.m.) and returning Monday, March 30th (4:00 p.m.) of the 2025-26 school year. Early approval for this field trip is required in order for fundraising efforts to commence. A total of 2.5 days of school will be missed.
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Recommendation:
The superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the out-of-state field music trip for the 2025-26 school year as listed.
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9.0
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APPROVAL OF FISCAL CONSENT ITEMS
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Action
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9.1
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Adoption of Fiscal Consent Items
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Action
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Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the adoption of fiscal consent items as listed.
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9.2
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Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 24, 2025
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Action
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Summary:
Minutes from March 24, 2025 Board of Education Meeting.
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Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education to dispense with the reading of and approve the minutes as listed.
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9.3
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Financial Reports of the Treasurer - March 2025
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Action
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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.
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Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the financial reports as listed.
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9.4
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Accept, Approve Fund and/or Appropriate Fund
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Action
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Summary:
Accept, Approve Fund and/or Appropriate Fund.
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Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education Accept, Approve Funds and/or Appropriate Funds as listed.
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10.0
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ITEMS PULL FROM CONSENT ITEMS
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11.0
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APPROVAL OF OTHER ITEMS
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11.1
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2025-26 Textbook Adoptions - HS Chemistry and HS Physics
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Action
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Summary:
The Curriculum Department, in collaboration with the high school science teachers and building administrators, is recommending the following textbooks for use in the identified science courses, beginning with the 2025-26 school year:
Courses: Advanced Chemistry #4301, Honors Chemistry #4302
Textbook: Experience Chemistry
Publisher: Savvas
(c) 2021
Courses: Advanced Physics #4404, Honors Physics #4403
Textbook: Experience Physics
Publisher: Savvas
(c) 2022
A parent review opportunity for these instructional materials was provided as required by board policy.
This item is being presented for approval, it was presented as information at the March 24th Board meeting.
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Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the HS Chemistry and HS Physics textbook adoptions as listed.
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11.2
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Neola Board Policies Updates
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Action
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Summary:
The following 25 new, revised or rescinded Neola Board Policies are being presented for approval, they were presented for information at the March 24th Board meeting.
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Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Neola Board Policy updates as listed.
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11.3
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Resolution to Advertise and Accept Bids for the Transitions Academy project at Northwest Career Center.
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Action
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Summary:
Renovations to a portion of the Northwest Career Center for the Transitions Academy per the Board approved contingency plan.
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Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the resolution expressing an intent to advertise and take bids for the Transitions Academy project at Northwest High School and authorizing the Superintendent and Treasurer pursuant to applicable laws to proceed with commencement of such process as needed to solicit construction bids.
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11.4
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CHS Boosters MOA
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Action
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Summary:
A Memorandum of Agreement between the NWLSD and CHS Boosters allowing the Boosters to hold a fundraising gala on March 21, 2026.
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Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the CHS Boosters MOA as listed.
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12.0
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ITEMS FOR INFORMATION AND OR DISCUSSION
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Curriculum and Instruction
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12.1
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2025-26 Textbook Adoption - Zoology
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Info
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Summary:
The Curriculum Department, in partnership with the high school science teachers and building administrators, is recommending the following textbook for adoption for the 2025-26 school year for Advanced and Honors Zoology (courses 4304 and 4305):
Hickman, Integrated Principles of Zoology, 18th Ed.
Publisher: McGraw Hill
(c) 2020
An opportunity for parents and families to preview the resource was provided. This item is being presented for information tonight and we will be requesting approval from the Board of Education at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
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13.0
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SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
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15.0
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
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15.1
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Executive Session
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Action
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Summary:
The Board will approve a motion to move into executive session to discuss the evaluation of the Treasurer.
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Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the motion to move into executive session as listed.
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