Heather Thompson

The board meeting included updates on the district's finances, a software upgrade in the treasurer's office, and the NES Pre-School Program receiving a "Five Star" rating. Discussions covered the review of radio systems for transportation, bids for a blacktop and sealant project and security camera systems, and improvements to athletic facilities. The meeting also addressed the retirement of classified and certified personnel, a reduction in force for non-teaching personnel, the renewal of classified contracts, approval of home instruction personnel, and the acceptance of supplemental personnel resignations. Additionally, the board approved a winter supplemental schedule, a list of high school graduation candidates, the employment of classified substitute personnel, and a list of volunteers. The bidding process for blacktop and sealing and district-wide security cameras was authorized, along with the second reading of new board policies and a transfer of funds. A personal aide service agreement was approved, and the playing/singing of the National Anthem at sporting events was approved. Finally, the board approved posting the Athletic Director position.

The meeting included presentations on energy project savings and reports from the treasurer, superintendent, and board committees. Key decisions involved approving a five-year forecast, accepting a teacher's retirement, approving various contracts and volunteer applications, approving job descriptions, accepting resignations, and approving a memorandum of understanding. Additional actions included approving substitute teachers and classified personnel, changing the date of regular board meetings, and approving a building usage policy.

The board meeting covered various financial reports, including the May financial report, temporary appropriations, and updates on Chromebooks, insurance increases, and food services. Key decisions included setting administrative salaries for 2016-2017, authorizing the treasurer to close the fiscal year, adopting temporary appropriations, authorizing fund transfers, renewing insurance, entering into co-op contracts, and authorizing the purchase of two buses. Additional agenda items included approving local professional development committee members, designating building grievance officers, adopting student fees and handbooks, approving a new policy for school counselor evaluations, approving bid placements for classified personnel, employing substitute personnel and an athletic director, tabling decisions on cook positions, and approving background checks for board members and drug testing for administrators.

The organizational meeting focused on electing officers for 2016, including the President and Vice-President. Resolutions were passed to establish regular meeting dates, times, and places; set compensation for board members; establish a service fund; delegate authority to the treasurer and superintendent; and delegate authority to principals. The meeting also included the adoption of the budget for the next fiscal year, approval of district emergency operation plans, and approval of fall supplemental schedules. Substitute teachers and classified substitute personnel were employed. The graduation date was set, and various reports were reviewed, including financial reports, superintendent updates, and committee discussions.

This document presents the fiscal forecast for Northwest Local Schools for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. It details projected revenues from sources such as state funding, various property taxes, and grants, alongside anticipated expenditures including salaries, benefits, purchased services, and supplies. The forecast indicates that expenditures are projected to outpace revenues, leading to a negative cash balance by the end of FY2029, thereby highlighting the critical need for financial adjustments.