Nicholas Gorman

The board meeting included presentations from student representatives regarding various activities such as sports, chorus, FFA, student council kindness lessons, and book buddies. Administrative reports covered updated data on student supports, NHSAS scores, and professional development activities. The superintendent provided an explanation of a technical advisory concerning recent legislation referred to as the "parent's bill of rights" and student video usage. Furthermore, the superintendent updated the board on a draft policy concerning EFA's (student vouchers) that has garnered interest from other school districts and the NHSBA. Several policies were moved to a second reading, and a discussion took place regarding consolidating open enrollment and related policies for a future session.

The document is the Northwood School District's proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026. It details various accounts and their associated expenses, including teacher salaries, paraprofessional salaries, insurance costs (health, dental, life, LTD), FICA contributions, retirement contributions, and tuition expenses. It also covers supplies for different subjects, contracted services, and equipment replacement. The budget includes specific allocations for regular education, special education, co-curricular activities, athletics, and summer programs.

The document presents a draft of the Northwood Default Budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 (SY27). It details proposed and adopted budgets for various accounts, including teacher salaries, paraprofessional salaries, health insurance, dental insurance, FICA, retirement contributions, and supplies for different educational functions. The budget also covers special education, co-curricular activities, athletics, summer programs, student support services, guidance, nurse services, psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, instructional staff benefits, curriculum improvement, library resources, technology, school board services, district administration, and the superintendent's office.

The Northwood School Board meeting included updates from the Northwood PTO, highlighting their fundraising efforts and upcoming events. The Principal's report covered facilities updates, summer professional development, and 25-26 Professional Development Plans. Fundraisers were discussed, including the Color Fun Run and Meadow Farm Fundraiser. The Assistant Principal's report focused on the Universal Team's work on behavioral goals and a unifying theme of Community. The Curriculum Director discussed curriculum items, literacy initiatives, the Title I Program, NWEA Benchmarking Sessions, and NH-SAS Snapshot. The Technology Director provided updates on building security, the computer network, school board live streaming, student devices, interactive displays, and technology instruction. The Business Administrator reviewed the July Grant Report, Revenue and Expenditure reports, and FY2025 Fund Balance worksheets. The Superintendent presented nominations for various positions and discussed correspondence, budget prep timeline, building updates, and state updates. The Policy Committee reviewed and adopted several policies. New business included bus routes, and old business covered Board Goals and the parking lot.

The meeting included a student services report, a business administrator's report, and a superintendent's report. The student services report covered special education enrollment counts, referrals, and other student supports. The business administrator's report included a review of the revenue and expenditure reports, as well as an updated grant report. The superintendent's report included the nomination of staff, correspondence, and updates on various topics, such as Girls on the Run and state per pupil costs. The board also discussed transportation RFP, committee updates, policy committee matters, building improvements, and the deliberative session.