Public Agenda
TYPE: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: 11/18/2024 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 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
5.1 Colerain Elementary STEM Club Info
  Summary:
Gifted Intervention Specialist Jill Darling, and two of her students at Colerain Elementary, will explain what STEM Club is, why it is important, and how it is funded. Students will share their experiences as participants in the STEM Club with members of the Board of Education.
 
 
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5.2 Nutrition Standards Administrative Regulation - Annual Compliance Report Info
  Summary:
In order to meet State requirements, The Board of Education is required to schedule this nutrition and food sales presentation annually.
 
 
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5.3 Catastrophic Plan Update Info
  Summary:
The Superintendent, Treasurer and Director of Business Operations will review the status of the plan as it relates to Colerain Elementary, Houston Early Learning Center and Central Office.
 
 
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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.
 
 
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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
 
 
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  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
 
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  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.
 
 
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  Recommendation:
The Superintendent and Treasurer recommend the Board of Education approve the vendor contracts 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 Board Meeting - October 21, 2024 Action
  Summary:
Minutes from October 21, 2024 Regular 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.
 
9.3 Financial Reports of the Treasurer - October 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.
 
 
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  Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the financial reports as listed.
 
9.4 Resolution Authorization to File a Modified Tax Budget for the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Action
  Summary:
Authorization to File a Modified Tax Budget for the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year
 
 
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  Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends the Board of Education approve the Authorization to File a Modified Tax Budget for the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year as listed.
 
9.5 Resolution Authorizing the Advance of Tax Monies from the Hamilton County Ohio Auditor Action
  Summary:
Resolution Authorizing the Advance of Tax Monies from the Hamilton County Ohio Auditor for calendar year 2024.
 
 
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  Recommendation:
The Treasurer recommends that the Board of Education approve the resolution authorizing the advance of tax monies from the Hamilton County Auditor for the collection year 2024 as listed.
 
10.0 ITEMS PULL FROM CONSENT ITEMS
 
11.0 APPROVAL OF OTHER ITEMS
11.1 2025-26 New Course - AP Research Action
  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 was presented for information at the October 21, 2024 Board of Education meeting.
 
 
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  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the approval of the AP Research course for the 2025-26 school year as listed.
 
11.2 2025-26 High School Program of Study Action
  Summary:
The Curriculum Department is requesting approval of the proposed 2025-26 High School Program of Study. 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 substantive 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 was presented for information at the October 21, 2024 meeting of the Board of Education.
 
 
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  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends approval of the 2025-26 High School Program of Study as listed.
 
11.3 Out of State Field Trip Request - CHS Band Action
  Summary:
The CHS Marching Band is requesting approval for an out-of-state field trip on 11/14/2024. Students will be performing at Lucas Oil Stadium and will receive feedback from professional judges. One day of school will be missed and students will be required to make up work.
 
 
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  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends that the BOE approve the out-of-state field trip as listed.
 
11.4 Resolution Approving District Office Leases Action
  Summary:
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Leases for District Central Office Space
 
 
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  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the resolution authorizing the execution of leases for District office space as listed.
 
11.5 Resolution for Urgent Necessity - Administrative Office Leasehold Tenant Improvements Action
  Summary:
A Resolution Declaring Urgent Necessity and Authorizing the Treasurer to Issue a Purchase Order and/or Pursue Financing Options for Administrative Office Leasehold Tenant Improvements
 
 
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  Recommendation:
The Superintendent recommends the Board of Education approve the resolution declaring Urgent Necessity and authorizing the Treasurer to issue a purchase order and/or pursue financing options for administrative office leasehold tenant improvements as listed.
 
12.0 APPROVAL OF FISCAL ITEMS
12.1 Five Year Forecast and Related Assumptions Info/Action
  Summary:
Discussion and approval of the November Five-Year Forecast and Related Assumptions.
 
 
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  Recommendation:
The Treasurer and Superintendent recommend the Board of Education approve the November Five-Year Forecast and Assumptions as discussed as listed.
 
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 consider the employment and/or compensation of a public employee or official.
 
  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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