Brian Gravatt

This Curriculum Guide for the 2022-2023 academic year outlines middle school and high school course offerings, detailed graduation requirements across subjects like English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, and World Languages, and academic policies including grading scales and honors. It also provides information on student services, intervention programs, and high school enrollment options such as dual enrollment and technical school pathways, serving as a comprehensive resource for students, parents, and staff.

The board meeting included several key agenda items across multiple sections. Under Reports, the Superintendent addressed the HIB Report covering July through January 2026. The Finance Committee report involved accepting, certifying, and filing the January 2026 financial reports, approving various payrolls and bills lists, accepting several donations (including lacrosse helmets, funds for the Robotics Club, and PTO funds for prom expenses), and approving travel expense reimbursements. Action items included approval for an out-of-district placement, a Shared Services Agreement with the Blairstown Township Elementary School District for facilities services, and approving an E-Rate consulting services agreement. Major capital considerations included authorizing the withdrawal of funds from the Capital Reserve Account for the Well Water Storage Tank Replacement Project and authorizing an RFP for lease-purchase financing for this project. Personnel actions included approving the appointment of an AP Exam Proctor, staff for an SAT Preparation Program, and athletic appointments/resignations. Furthermore, the board approved the Extended School Year Program and a Summer Enrichment Program for the upcoming year. Facility discussions included approving the submission and funding via cooperative pricing for a Fire Alarm System Upgrade Project and a Lock Upgrade Project. Finally, the board conducted the first reading of several revised and new policies related to fiscal accountability, sexual harassment, and public complaints.

The primary purpose of this Special Meeting was to conduct interviews of candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools and discuss the subsequent steps in the search process. The agenda also included formal opening exercises, reading of the meeting notice, recitation of the district mission statement, salute to the flag, and roll call. A motion was planned to designate an Acting Board Secretary for the meeting to record minutes and certify actions. The Board also planned to enter into an Executive Session to discuss confidential matters including personnel/employment matters affecting specific prospective or current employees, matters rendered confidential by Federal or State Law, and those where release of information could impair the right to receive Government of the United States funds.

The meeting served as the Reorganization Meeting for the North Warren Regional Board of Education. Key organizational actions included acknowledging certified election results from the previous November election and administering the Oath of Office to newly elected board members. The Board proceeded to elect a President and Vice President. Discussions and approvals covered the 2026 monthly meeting schedule, designation of official newspapers and legal notice publication methods, reappointment of various officials including the Board Secretary, Investment Officer, and Public Agency Compliance Officer. The Board approved current curriculum, acknowledged receipt of the Code of Ethics, authorized internal fund transfers, appointed the Attendance Officer, Affirmative Action Officer, and Purchasing Agent. Athletic memberships were approved, and a cooperative facility utilization arrangement was reaffirmed. Official depositories were designated, policies were reaffirmed, a petty cash account was established, and Tax Shelter Annuity providers were approved. Legal counsel and auditors were reappointed. Temporary pay rates were established, and travel expense reimbursement guidelines were approved. During the regular business session, the Board accepted the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Reporting Package with no findings, approved payment of regular bills, accepted a $200.00 donation, approved the use of facilities for a wrestling tournament, approved an RBT consulting agreement, and approved a leave extension. Finally, the 2026-2027 School Calendar was approved, and a new Main Office Administrative Assistant was approved pending a background check.

The meeting is convened to conduct interviews for the position of Superintendent of Schools and to discuss the next steps in the search process. Additionally, the Board plans to enter an executive session to address matters concerning personnel-employment and other items permitted under state law.