Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 4/14/2025 TIME: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Colerain High School Auditorium
DETAILS: 8801 Cheviot Rd, 45251
This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. Public participation is governed by Board Bylaw 0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings.
 
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 PRESENTATION
5.1 2024-25 Hamilton County Educator Excellence Nominees and "T" in PTA Winners Info
  Summary:
The 2024-25 teacher nominees for the Hamilton County Educator Excellence Award and the "T" in PTA winners for each school will be recognized by their building administrators.
 
5.2 Student presentation: CHS Academic Quiz Team Info
  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.
 
5.3 Cell Phone Policy Update Info
  Summary:
Student Services Director Jake Kuhnline and the high school principals will present an update on the high school cell phone policy.
 
6.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS AND UPDATES
A) Student Achievement Liaison Report
6.1 Student Achievement Liaison Report by Board Representative
Info
  Summary:
Student Achievement Liaison report.
 
B) Butler Tech Update
6.2 Butler Technology Update by Board Representative
Info
  Summary:
Butler Technology update
 
C) Legislative Update
6.3 Legislative Update by Board Representative
Info
  Summary:
Legislative update
 
7.0 PUBLIC PRESENTATION
A) Report from Any Employee Organization
7.1 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
7.2 Community Comments
Info
  Summary:
Board President acknowledges audience members who completed a "Request to Address the Board" card.
 
 
Attachments:
 
8.0 APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONSENT ITEMS Action
8.1 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
8.2 Personnel Items
Action
  Summary:
Personnel Item
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the personnel items as listed.
 
B) General Business
8.3 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.
 
8.4 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.
 
C) Curriculum and Instruction
8.5 2026 Out-of-State Field Trip - NWHS Music
Action
  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.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  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.
 
9.0 APPROVAL OF FISCAL CONSENT ITEMS Action
9.1 Adoption of Fiscal Consent Items Action
  Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the adoption of fiscal consent items as listed.
 
9.2 Minutes - Regular Meeting - March 24, 2025 Action
  Summary:
Minutes from March 24, 2025 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.
 
9.3 Financial Reports of the Treasurer - March 2025 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.
 
9.4 Accept, Approve Fund and/or Appropriate Fund Action
  Summary:
Accept, Approve Fund and/or Appropriate Fund.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education Accept, Approve Funds and/or Appropriate Funds as listed.
 
10.0 ITEMS PULL FROM CONSENT ITEMS
 
11.0 APPROVAL OF OTHER ITEMS
11.1 2025-26 Textbook Adoptions - HS Chemistry and HS Physics Action
  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.
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the HS Chemistry and HS Physics textbook adoptions as listed.
 
11.2 Neola Board Policies Updates Action
  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.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Neola Board Policy updates as listed.
 
11.3 Resolution to Advertise and Accept Bids for the Transitions Academy project at Northwest Career Center. Action
  Summary:
Renovations to a portion of the Northwest Career Center for the Transitions Academy per the Board approved contingency plan.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  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.
 
11.4 CHS Boosters MOA Action
  Summary:
A Memorandum of Agreement between the NWLSD and CHS Boosters allowing the Boosters to hold a fundraising gala on March 21, 2026.
 
 
Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the CHS Boosters MOA as listed.
 
11.5 Donations to Northwest Local School District Action
  Summary:
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Attachments:
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education accept the donation to Northwest Local School District as listed.
 
12.0 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION AND OR DISCUSSION
A) Curriculum and Instruction
12.1 2025-26 Textbook Adoption - Zoology
Info
  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.
 
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 EXECUTIVE SESSION
15.1 Executive Session Action
  Summary:
The Board will approve a motion to move into executive session to discuss the evaluation of the Treasurer.
 
  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Education approve the motion to move into executive session as listed.
 
15.2 Return from Executive Session Info
  Summary:
The Board will return from executive session.
 
16.0 ADJOURNMENT
16.1 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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