Jacob Everett

The meeting included a special board recognition for NorthWood FFA. The consent agenda addressed employment actions, including the hiring of a Sub Custodian, the resignation of Summer Grounds staff and a Life Skills Assistant, and several personnel transfers affecting teaching and instructor roles. The board also approved various professional leave requests, including attendance at state conferences and clinics. Furthermore, numerous grants and donations were accepted, benefiting programs such as the NWHS Boys Basketball, NWHS Teacher Appreciation Week, and NWMS Choir/Band/Swim Lane Sponsorships. Action items involved the approval to remove nominal uncollected debt from prior school years, and the adoption of School Board Policies 0140 (Filling a Board Vacancy) and 6480 (Prepayment of Invoices/Claims). Approval was also granted for an out-of-state trip for the NWHS BPA to their State Convention. Discussion topics included an update on Kindergarten Round-Up/IREAD/Extended Day-Summer School, an Enrollment Update, and the Impact of SEA 1.

The board approved a variety of personnel items, including new employment contracts and resignations/retirements, as well as multiple professional leave requests. Numerous grants and donations for school departments and student activities were accepted. The board also approved a proposal for a staff raffle personal day to support a scholarship fund and authorized several overnight travel requests for various student athletic and academic teams. Finally, the board engaged in a discussion regarding the ILEARN assessment.

The meeting included a special recognition for the WEA Personal Day Raffle and a dedicated period for public input. Personnel actions involved the employment of new staff, various staff transfers, and multiple resignations and retirements. The Board reviewed professional leave requests and accepted various grants and donations for school programs and events. Action items considered included the approval of bids for facility upgrades and school bus procurement, as well as authorization for several out-of-state and overnight trips. Discussion topics covered upcoming textbook adoptions for reading, ELA, and band programs, a review of the student-athlete handbook, and a financial update.

The meeting commenced with the approval of agenda amendments. Under consent items, the Board considered the regular board meeting minutes from January 12, 2026, claims dated January 26, 2026, and various personnel actions including new employment, retirements/resignations, and a transfer. Professional leave requests for staff members were also considered, alongside approvals for donations from Land and Boundary for the NWMS Swim Team and Lippert for the NW Winter Guard. Action items included the approval of recommended changes to the NWMS and NWHS Course Description Guides for the 2026-2027 School Year, the adoption of School Board Policy 1220 regarding Superintendent Employment, the approval of a transfer of appropriations in a major fund account, approval for the Elkhart County Work-Based Learning Hub, and approval for the increased cost of CDL Physicals. Discussions were held regarding Policy 0140 (Filling a Board Vacancy) and Policy 6480 (Prepayment of Invoices/Claims).

The items presented for consideration included personnel actions such as employment, resignation, and end of employment for various roles, including a Special Education Assistant and a Varsity Cheer Coach. Additionally, the agenda covered the consideration of grants and donations, specifically a monetary donation to the NWHS Teacher Appreciation fund and a donation to the Ski Club Caberfae Trip. A request for professional leave for the She LEADS Leadership Conference was also presented. Action items involved considering approval for out-of-state and overnight trips for the NWHS FFA Livestock Judging Team and the NWHS Boys Golf team.